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3 DIY Christmas Decorations to Add Holiday Spirit to Your Home

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Kyra Lentz Student Contributor, Fashion Institute of Technology
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While it is easy to go to a retail store and purchase holiday decor, buying new and trending decor every year can become costly. Here are a few fun, cost-friendly, and festive crafts to try this holiday! Most supplies used can be found within your own home!

1. 3D Gingerbread Christmas tree

This cute and fun project is the perfect activity to create alongside building real gingerbread houses. Each guest will be able to take home their yummy creation along side a festive decoration that will last many holidays! 3D gingerbread Christmas trees can be decorated to match your gingerbread house with classic white details or you can add some flair to your tree by using colored markers.

Supplies Needed:

-Pencil

-Ruler

-Scissors

-Cardboard

-White Glue

2. Ribbon Garland

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Many of you have probably seen the viral Anthropologie garland going around social media. This very simple yet festive craft is the perfect dupe for your home! The garland can be hung over the front door, fire place (high enough for fire safety), draped along the dinner table, or even wrapped around your Christmas tree. This cute craft would be the perfect activity to do with your friends along side a cup of warm apple cider.

Supplies Needed:

-Scissors

-Three different patterns or colors of ribbon

-Hot glue gun

3. CHRISTMAS Wreath

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Christmas wreath DIY🎄🎀💫

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Why not make a wreath that will last more than one month? This Christmas wreath uses green yarn to mimic pine needles to create an everlasting wreath. You can create a classic Christmas wreath look by adding a bow on the top or you can make it your own by adding other fun things such as pom pom balls or pearls. These wreaths would even make for the perfect holiday gift for your friends as you could personalize them to match your friends aesthetic!

Supplies Needed:

-Pencil

-Pencil Compass

-Scissors

-2 different colored green yarn

-Assorted Ribbon

-Pearls

-Pom Pom Balls

Hello, my name is Kyra Lentz. I was born and raised in Northern California. In my free time, I enjoy creating mock ads, events, and campaigns, using Adobe applications. I also like to spend my time going for long walks or runs while listening to music. Some artists that I enjoy are Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, The Weeknd, and Olivia Rodrigo.

I am an advertising marketing communications (AMC) student at the Fashion Institue of Technology. I am currently in the one year AS program and will obtain my AS degree May 2026. After I finish the AS program, I will continue my academic journey at FIT and get my BS degree in AMC by 2028. My goal after graduation is to work in the marketing industry as a campaign organizer, social media specialist, or PR specialist.

During the 2023-2024 school year, I attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles, CA. At FIDM I gained practical industry skills to prepare me for merchandising and marketing fields. I further developed these skills through marketing and communication assignments such as campaign planning, press releases, magazine and blog articles, and presenting new ideas for the development of new brands, events, and products.