Between gift hunting, decorating your home and reconnecting with your favourite people, Christmastime can feel like it’s completely non-stop. It can mean there’s little chance to look after yourself too. But we don’t think that should be the case. That's where making your own comes in. It's usually cheaper than buying ready-made, and gives you a proper, screen-free moment to switch off before the busyness of the day itself.
The Christmas DIY Wreath
So, this year, we’ve filled our range with lots of DIY Christmas decorations. There’s something for all skill levels – whether you want to try something new or you’re a seasoned DIY-er. And they make pretty lush gifts too. There are a few things we need to officially kick off the festive season. Christmas tunes on repeat, warm, fluffy socks and – of course – a wreath, pride of place on the front door. And with our Christmas DIY Wreath Kit, you can combine all three. In the box, you’ll get a plain base and plenty of extras (like pine cones, dried oranges and poppy heads) to decorate it with. We can't think of a better way to spend a cosy, winter's day inside, arranging your pine cones, dried oranges and poppy heads around the base (spaced out evenly before you commit to anything), then weaving in any ribbon or trimmings last so they sit on top rather than getting buried underneath. After that, it's just a case of finding it a home, we love a front door or the centre of a mantelpiece.
The Festive Foliage
A popular pick last year (and the year before that), our Festive Foliage is back. With softly scented eucalyptus, pine and vibrant hypericum berries, it’s bursting with festive feels.
The best bit? There are so many different ways to style it. Make a posy party by splitting the stems across 3 or so mini vases. Jam jars work great too. Or, if you want to put your own spin on a traditional door wreath, you can tie the bouquet together and hang it upside down. The options are endless. Our Festive Foliage bouquet is super versatile, but you can recreate these DIY Christmas decorations with any Christmas flowers that take your fancy!
The Succulent Table Favours
We say it’s never too late to start your own traditions. So if you’ve got enough Christmas cracker gifts to last a lifetime, why not decorate your table with these little succulents this year? They arrive through the letterbox with all the bits and pieces you need to set them up, gold pots, name card holders and all.
Pop the succulents in, give each pot a little turn so its best side faces the room, and add a personal touch by writing in your own names, lovely if you're using them as place settings, or as a sweet little favour for guests to take home.
A light mist of water every so often (never a soak) is all they need to keep going well past the big day, and since they're living plants, there's no reason they can't carry on as houseplants long after Christmas is over (our plant care guide has the basics).
The Festive Posies
Don’t let these DIY Christmas decorations fool you – our Festive Posies may be petite, but they sure do make the loveliest impact. Especially if you want to switch up your Christmas decorations this year. We can imagine it now – their cream-coloured stems shining bright against a ruby-red table runner. *Chef’s kiss*. And because these flowers arrive hand-tied, you’ll get 15 minutes of mindfulness as you create your display.
Trim the stems at an angle to the length that suits your vase, then work from the outside in for a fuller, rounder shape, or leave it loose and a little asymmetric if relaxed is more your style. However you shape it, that's what makes each one yours.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to make or buy a Christmas wreath?
It depends how much foliage, ribbon and extras you already have lying around. Our Christmas DIY Wreath Kit includes everything in one box (base, pine cones, dried oranges, poppy heads and more), so there's no need to source or pay for separate materials, and no leftover bits and pieces once you're done.
What do I need to make my own Christmas wreath?
A base to build on, foliage or dried extras to decorate it with, and something to hang it from. Our Christmas DIY Wreath Kit includes all of this in one box, so you can go straight to decorating.
Can I make my own DIY Christmas decorations without a kit?
Yes, if you'd rather build one entirely from scratch, our wreath-making guide walks through it step by step. Or, if you'd rather skip sourcing your own materials, our DIY kits above come with everything included.
How can I make my own Christmas ornaments easily?
Start with pieces that are already measured out rather than raw materials. Our kits come with everything pre-cut and ready to use, pine cones, dried oranges and poppy heads for the wreath, gold pots and name card holders for the table favours, so there's no fiddly trimming or gluing involved.
What wreath can I put up once Christmas is over?
You don't need to pack everything away on Boxing Day. Our Festive Foliage doubles well past Christmas, split the stems across a few mini vases, or leave the wreath up as a simple winter display once the tinsel comes down.