[Handmade Winter Decorations] A collection of stylish, heartwarming creations you can make with everyday materials
Precisely because it’s the cold season, you want to make your time at home enjoyable, right? How about transforming your room into a warm, cozy space with handmade winter decorations? With simple, everyday materials, you can create surprisingly lovely winter decor like Christmas trees, snowmen, and New Year’s ornaments! In this article, we introduce ideas for handmade decorations that brighten the winter season—from projects you can do with your children to more elaborate pieces that adults can enjoy as a hobby.
Savor the changing seasons and try making handmade winter decorations that add warmth to your everyday life!
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[Handmade Winter Decorations] A collection of stylish, heartwarming creations you can make with everyday materials (51–60)
Holly made with origami
The reason holly is displayed at Christmas is that, in Christianity, holly is cherished as a plant said to have sprung from the blood Christ shed.
Its jagged leaves and round red berries are distinctive.
Here’s an idea for making holly with origami.
Use two small green origami sheets, each 3.75 cm.
First, fold the top and bottom corners to meet at the center.
Then, on the two triangles formed at the top and bottom, make four cuts slightly inside from each of the two corners.
Open out the cut sections and fold them outward into triangles to create the characteristic jagged leaves.
Once you have two leaves, glue them together in a V-shape, and finish by placing a round red sticker in the center for the berries.
Frottage art with fallen leaves
Frottage art is a rubbing technique.
Place a thin sheet of washi paper over fallen leaves and gently rub over it with crayons or colored pencils.
This will make the shapes of the leaves emerge.
Try filling the entire sheet with colorful leaves using various shapes and colors.
Even though you’re just rubbing, it turns into a genuine piece of art, so why not frame it when it’s finished? It also sounds fun to use the shapes of the leaves to depict other forms, like animals.
Wreath Photo Frame
This is a photo frame inspired by a Christmas wreath, decorated by using a paper plate cut into a ring.
If you’re going for a Christmas look, red and green decorations are classics; layer origami so there are no gaps while keeping the color balance in mind.
Wrapping yarn around it is also recommended, and you can use the yarn to create the structure that holds the photo in place.
If the photo still feels unstable, another option is to attach the decorated ring onto a separate paper plate.
Crocheted shimenawa decoration
The cute look is so appealing! In this idea, you twist yarn to make the shimenawa, crochet decorative flowers and leaves, and then attach them.
Since it’s made of yarn, you’ll end up with a shimenawa ornament that feels warm and cozy.
It’s also nice that you can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop.
By the way, making an amigurumi and displaying it as a set is also recommended.
Just thinking about creating a shimenawa ornament of your favorite character or animal is exciting, isn’t it?
[Handmade Winter Decorations] A Collection of Stylish, Cozy Creations You Can Make with Everyday Materials (61–70)
Fleece puff from fabric scraps
Let’s make a fluffy, cute puff wreath using fabric scraps! It’s best to combine several different scraps rather than using just one kind.
Connect the scraps one by one, stuffing each with cotton as you go.
Once you’ve made enough, join the ends together to form a wreath shape.
Add a ribbon and a hanging string, and you’re done! Since it’s made with fabric, you’ll end up with a warm, cozy wreath that’s perfect for the chilly Christmas season.
Christmas candle
As a festive decoration to brighten up Christmas night, I recommend a candle arrangement that makes use of flower arranging—most of the items can be found at the dollar store.
Cut a piece of dry floral foam to fit the bottom of the candle, then glue it onto a slate plate with a hot glue gun.
Once the candle is secured, start the floral arrangement.
Decorate around the candle with flowers like hydrangeas and pine cones.
Adding star anise and eucalyptus pods can enhance the autumn-winter vibe.
Finally, attach some ball picks and finish with a ribbon, and you’re done.
Christmas swag
Swag, which means wall decoration in German, is a stylish item that really enhances the Christmas mood! Why not try making a Christmas swag using materials from the 100-yen shop or fresh flowers? If you’re using fir branches for a classic Christmas look, the trick is to shift them slightly as you go and secure them tightly with wire.
Also, for decorations like pine cones, ribbons, and ball picks, arrange them temporarily to decide the design before gluing them on.
A voluminous, eye-catching swag makes a wonderful accent when displayed on a wall or at the entrance.
