DIY Christmas Decor

Our fellow Holiday Home’r, Kate, is hosting a Christmas Craft link party today…

…so I thought I’d blog about a few simple/inexpensive DIY Christmas decor ideas I put together for HGTV.com earlier this year. Click on any of the links below if you’d to read the full articles!

1. Snowflake Curtain

2. Mitten Advent Calendar Garland

3. Dining Chair Embellishment

4. Holiday Dining Room Ideas

Hope you’re having a happy holiday season and that we get to see more of your holiday-themed decor at Sarah’s Christmas tree linky party on Wednesday!

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33 Responses to DIY Christmas Decor

1. Skye @ Neathering Our Fest says:

   Dec 12, 2011 at 10:52 am

   These are all so pretty! I especially love the snowflake curtain!

   

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2. Amy @ Lovely Nest says:

   Dec 12, 2011 at 10:56 am

   it’s all so lovely, but I think the mitten advent calendar might be my favorite! How cute!

   

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   • Erin @ His & Hers says:

     Dec 12, 2011 at 2:37 pm

     Yes! That mitten advent calendar is adorable!

     

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     • Pumpkin Pie Painter says:

       Dec 12, 2011 at 9:11 pm

       Yes, I LOVE that idea!!! Of course, it’s too late for me to use it this year, but my kids will love it next year!!! You always come up with the greatest ideas!! Thanks for sharing!!

       

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3. Sunny Jane says:

   Dec 12, 2011 at 11:12 am

   I love Christmas ideas! Snowflake curtain… da bomb! (Chair embellishment is pretty sweet too:)

   

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4. Steph. says:

   Dec 12, 2011 at 11:53 am

   Layla girl!!!! These are SOOOOO pretty. I remember when you embellished those little chandelier lampshades, too!

   

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5. Bernie says:

   Dec 12, 2011 at 12:31 pm

   I have the SAME dining chairs. Thanks for the ideas!

   

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6. Noelle says:

   Dec 12, 2011 at 12:32 pm

   I love them all! especially the moss and kraft paper gifts! Layla I saw you on the 700 club, I got all excited, I was like “I know her”, then I remembered I really don’t ) But I know your blog and all your talents, you were wonderful on the show!! God bless all your endeavors!!!

   

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7. Will @ Bright.Bazaar says:

   Dec 12, 2011 at 12:32 pm

   I love the garland around the snowflake drops! So lovely!

   

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8. Wendy says:

   Dec 12, 2011 at 12:52 pm

   Love, love the snowflake curtain! I need to do this in my son’s room – he would love it!

   

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9. teresa says:

   Dec 12, 2011 at 12:54 pm

   Love the ribbon on the back of the chair- so beautiful.
   Merry Christmas

   

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10. Haven says:

    Dec 12, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    So pretty and simple as always! Love your snowflake curtain. I was going to make some out of book pages, but did not get around to it!

    

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11. Sherry Ann says:

    Dec 12, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    LOVE the snowflake curtain !

    

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12. Kim @ Sand & Sisal says:

    Dec 12, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    Beautiful ideas Layla! My fav is the hanging starfish (of course) and the moss covered packages! Simplicity reigns supreme this season!

    

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13. Rhonda I @www.countrymansvillage.com says:

    Dec 12, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    Stuff like this gets the old creative juices flowing. How cool to come here get inspiration and see all these visually stunning photos and carry the ideas with us.. I love the wicker texture of your dinning chairs with the red velvet ribbon … and the white in the background.. The whole thing coming together with a nice graphic pop..

    

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14. libbywilko says:

    Dec 12, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    LOVE all these… wish Christmas was in winter here… hmm sometimes decorating for Christmas in Summer can be tricky !

    

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15. Mommy's Sippy Cup says:

    Dec 12, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    I love everything! I only wish I was that crafty

    

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16. Becky says:

    Dec 12, 2011 at 7:56 pm

    Oh my gosh these are awesome holiday crafts. I love how your advent calendar doubles as a garland and your dining room table ideas are so cute and easy to personalize. Awesome! Happy Holidays!

    

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17. ashar says:

    Dec 13, 2011 at 5:57 am

    so many great ideas!
    thanks layla!

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/hunterandsmile

    

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18. The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says:

    Dec 13, 2011 at 8:09 am

    What wonderful, festive touches! I can’t wait to pick which ones I’m going to use for upcoming entertaining!

    

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19. Tonya @ Love of Family & Home says:

    Dec 13, 2011 at 9:34 am

    Love all of these ideas! Too cute!

    

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20. Maureen says:

    Dec 13, 2011 at 10:30 am

    I just had a thought about the cute mitten advent calendar. After Christmas you can donate the mittens to charity. No storing a decoration and some kids have warm hands!

    

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21. Sue Youmans says:

    Dec 13, 2011 at 10:49 am

    I cannot tell you what a pleasure it is to see red and green in your Christmas decor. All I seem to see these days is pink and blue. Absolutely gorgeous!

    

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22. Mrs.B says:

    Dec 13, 2011 at 11:52 am

    Simple, pretty ideas!

    

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23. Judy says:

    Dec 13, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    I have the same dining chairs…love the way you added the red ribbon and ornamentation to the backs….thanks for that inspiration! Best to you and yours for the holidays. Judy

    

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24. Christmas Cookie Recipes says:

    Dec 13, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    Holy cow Layla! How do you guys have the energy to keep it going!

    

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25. Calico Child says:

    Dec 13, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    Loving it Layla the star fish hanging from the lighting is so gorgeous loved it )

    

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26. Little Bit says:

    Dec 13, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    I love the snowflake curtains, simply beautiful, love it! and how very cute and clever to just ‘write’ on the tablecloth for placecards.

    

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27. Becky Neville says:

    Dec 13, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    I love these decorations. Your photographs are crisp and beautifully filled with light! Simply Startling!

    

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28. antiquechase says:

    Dec 13, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    You’re xmas decor is charming charming!!

    

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29. karla @ bluegrass jewelry designs says:

    Dec 14, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    love the mitten advent calendar.

    

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30. Amanda says:

    Dec 14, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    Where did you get those cute wicker chairs?

    

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31. Michelle says:

    Dec 19, 2011 at 9:47 am

    Layla – please share where you got those khaki-colored beautiful pillows with the white print. I love them!

    

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