DIY Christmas Lawn Decorations

Christmas lawn decorations have no set pattern and can be done in a host of different ways, the execution of which entirely depends on your aesthetic choice. Remember however to follow a set theme of colors and patterns so that the overall setup does not seem haphazard. Following are just few of the many tips that you can follow to turn your outdoors into a haven for Santa!

Tip 1: The Christmas Door Wreath and Stockings

The first step to decorating your outdoors is to make the door look pretty. An easy way to do this is to make a Christmas Wreath. Obtain a wire wreath frame and floral wire from your local florist store. Also collect trimmings of the greens that you will be using. Ask the owner for permission and trim at least 10 inches of different kinds such as redwood, pine or greens with berries attached to them. Tie a knot of the floral wire to the frame and start attaching the greens to the frame with it. Simply unwind the wire as you go around the frame and ask someone to hold the bundles for you while you do this. You can add bows made out of satin ribbons, bells, cherries or small bundles of flowers to add to the décor. Another option is to hang stockings on the front door. Cut the shape of a stocking from cardboard; let it be at least 11 inches long and 8 inches wide. Paint the stockings either red or green and add white fur on top. You can even join two stocking-shaped cardboards together and leave the top open; half-insert a white chart paper in this gap to say “Merry Christmas” or “Welcome”.

Tip 2: Santa with Christmas Lights

In order to lighten up the lawn, use fairy lights and create different shapes and figures from it. Cut a 3-foot long Santa from plywood using a jigsaw. Use a printed outline of Santa to get the shape right. Paint the structure white; let the lips and cheeks be red. Glue big black buttons for the Santa’s eyes and add a hat and scarf to make it 3D. Attach the fairy lights to Santa’s outline by gluing the wire to the wood (not to the hat or scarf). Let this structure be in a prominent place and support it by placing rocks behind it. Another option is to place it against a tree for better support. If this was successful you can try to create shapes of reindeer from the plywood or a sleigh for Santa. Use the fairy lights on your shrubs and trees as well.

Tip 3:  Creating the Gift Boxes

Gift boxes can be set under the Santa figure, on the front porch or under a lit up tree. Make at least four of these and place them together so that they are noticeable. Use old shoe boxes and cover them with shiny wrapping paper. As mentioned earlier, stick with a color theme and if you have incorporated the stockings, then let the boxes be red and green too. Put rocks or heavy weights within the gift boxes so that they may remain stationary. Using a ribbon to further decorate the box and tie a bow on top.