3 DIY Christmas Party Decorations

If you're like me, you love to craft. Even if you can afford store-bought Christmas decorations, you still enjoy creating Christmas party decorations yourself. Creating your own Christmas party decorations is a great way to save money and add a personal, customized touch to your Christmas décor. If you're on a budget, or just love do-it-yourself projects, here are 3 simple Christmas party decorations for you!

First, from About.com, is a lovely Evergreen Centerpiece. This do-it-yourself Christmas party decoration looks great on the dining table, and can be used on a mantle, as well. The Evergreen Centerpiece uses green foam with a base and hand-cut evergreen sprigs. The website advises using cypress, which is especially known for its sweet aroma, but any evergreen will do. The step-by-step instructions for creating this Christmas party decoration are accompanied with detailed pictures of each step. Once the greenery is completely in place, the directions give you several options to customize your Evergreen Centerpiece with ornaments, flowers, or candles. If the foam is kept wet, this Christmas party decoration should last up to 4 weeks.

Better Homes and Gardens is always a good place to visit when looking for do-it-yourself projects and crafts. The BHG Grapevine Wreath is just one example of the Christmas decoration projects available at their website. This specific Christmas party decoration project begins with a premade grapevine wreath. The detailed directions guide the Christmas crafter in the use of floral wire to attach strawberry popcorn cobs, kumquats, flowers and greenery. Finish the Christmas wreath off with a burgundy velvet bow. This Christmas party decoration is perfect for the novice do-it-yourselfer, and with a little creativity can be personalized and adapted for any style Christmas décor. The instructions are accompanied by a picture of the finished product.

Finally, Do It Yourself.com shares instructions for making the classic Advent Wreath. This Christmas party decoration is largely made with fresh evergreen boughs and floral wire. The bunches of wired evergreen boughs are then connected to a wire wreath frame. In this design, the candles are not attached directly to the wreath, but merely sit inside the circle in candleholders. The website also advises Christmas crafters on the proper use of an Advent wreath, which candle to light when, etc. Remember to keep the evergreen branches moist, especially while the candles are lit; otherwise your beautiful Christmas party decoration will become a fire hazard.