Christmas,  DIY

10 Christmas DIYs

Last updated on 17 October 2016

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Today is November 25th. You know what that means? Of course you do. If you’re like me, then you’ve probably been counting down from at least the middle of the year. But it’s only a month to go, friends! Only one exact month until Christmas! Woop woop! I love Christmas so much! It’s definitely my favourite time of year. This year is going to be a lot different from the last two. Christmas in the Northern Hemisphere is hands down better. It’s cold, and cozy, it’s snowy and dark, and everything Christmas feels like it needs to be. Of course, I only realised this in the past few years, having only had a few Winter Christmases before. Here in little ol’ New Zealand, it’s obviously summer, and Christmas is a lot different. But it’s still awesome.

Our decorations are different, the weather is hot, the sun is out. Instead of Christmas sweaters, it’s Christmas t-shirts; instead of hot chocolate, it’s L&P; instead of sitting around the Christmas tree surrounded by twinkling lights into the evening, it’s staying outside, drinks in hand, sun burnt shoulders stinging, until late into the night because it’s still light. It’s very different, but by golly (getting my Christmas lingo on already, see?) it’s still Christmas.

Because it’s a month until this exciting day, I thought I’d share some great DIY ideas (and some gift ideas!) for the season. You’ve still got a month to get your craft on, so what are you waiting for!? Links below.

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Snow globe trees – Whisper Berry
Jingle Frame – Kerri Bradford Studio
Snowman Jar – Kristi Murphy
DIY Fire Place – found on : Your Modern Family
Joy Wine Bottles – Born in ’82 (no longer working)
Lighted Burlap Garland – Create. Craft. Love
Christmas Decorations Wreath – found on Barbie Beiber and Beyond
Hot Chocolate Gift Idea – Tatertots and Jello
Icicle Ornaments from Plastic Bottles – Cut Out and Keep
Candy Cane Hearts – Pleasant Home (use green and red candy canes for a more Christmassey feel)

Anjali Kay is an Aotearoa New Zealand-based blogger and book lover sharing travel inspiration, bookish posts, the occasional creative project, and a lot of practical blogging tips here at This Splendid Shambles. Based in Auckland, she's been writing book reviews and travel posts, sharing creative projects and blogging tips since she started her first blog in 2009. When she's not working on her own blog, Anjali also offers blog coaching and support for bloggers who want real guidance from someone who's actually done the work, and is a few chapters ahead of them.

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