Did you know that the average American spends more than $200 annually on house decorations for the holidays? Heather Lund, sales director, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Milwaukee, encourages us to take some time to unwind and create simple, homemade, inexpensive holiday crafts.
Decorating doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult! With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season upon us, take some time to unwind and create simple DIY holiday crafts at home. Many of the materials needed can quite likely be found around your home! Plan an evening with loved ones and make some fun holiday décor that won't impact your budget!
Our TWO MEN AND A TRUCK DIY holiday crafts are the perfect addition to your holiday decor.
String-Wrapped Star Ornaments
This homemade tree ornament can also be paired up with a name tag to dress up your gifts!
Supplies:
- Cardboard
- Yarn or Ribbon
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
Step 1 – Using cardboard, cut out stars in a variety of sizes.
Step 2 – Secure the end of your yarn on the back of the star using a hot glue gun.
Step 3 – Wrap the yarn or ribbon around your star in all directions until you’re happy with its look. Secure the end with hot glue.
Step 4 – Cut a 3-inch string of ribbon and loop it through a piece that is already around the star. Tie it at the top and hang from your Christmas tree.
Hanging Window snowman Garland
This is possibly the simplest holiday DIY, and can really add festivity to your space!
Supplies:
- 1 small cardboard box (such as a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK box)
- Scissors
- Craft paint
- Paint brush
- Elastic string
- Pencil
Step 1: Begin by peeling off one side of the cardboard. Begin tracing your snowman shapes you like onto the peeled part to be used as a template.
Step 2: Cut out your templates and trace them onto the cardboard.
Step 3: Cut out shapes on cardboard.
Step 4: Paint your holiday shapes on both sides and decorate with any art supplies you have handy. Glitter and craft paint are always big hits. Hot glue your pieces together.
Step 5: Poke a small hole at the top of your shape using your scissors. Loop the elastic string through, and secure above a window or on the ceiling to create your hanging garland. Optional! Hang shapes from a tree branch for a more rustic look.
Cardboard Fireplace with Mantel
You will be shocked at how real this looks! Note: Do not put fire anywhere near this finished product! It is NOT intended to house a flame and is made from highly flammable materials.
Supplies needed:
- 5 file boxes
- 1 picture box
- Hot glue
- Contact paper
- Black and brown paint
Step 1: Glue 4 of the boxes together into 2 columns and connect the two columns at the top with the remaining file box.
Step 2: Cover all file boxes with contact paper.
Step 3: Cut picture box to fit across the top of the file boxes for a mantel. Paint it black, then glue to top of file boxes
Step 4: Paint another piece of picture box black and glue to the backside. Hang your stockings!
We hope you’ve found decor inspiration in these simple DIY ideas. If you’re in need of boxes to kick off your DIY decorating, we are happy to help! TWO MEN AND A TRUCK offers a wide variety of boxes tailored to your needs that can easily be picked up. If you create any of these festive DIY’s, we’d love to see! Tag us on Facebook or Instagram.
