DIY Holiday Decor and Crafts With Paper

12.05.2014

Being the paper fanatics and art lovers that we are, what better way for us to decorate our homes and our office than with some of our very own decorative Elum holiday wrapping paper? Here’s a few of the creations our in-house designers whipped up for DIY holiday decor and crafts with paper.

Elum Holiday DIY Paper Ornament Crafts

[typography font=”Oswald” size=”18″ size_format=”px” color=”#8d8580″]SECRET STASH FAVOR BOX[/typography]

This cute little pyramid craft will add a sweet surprise to each place setting at your holiday table. You can fill it with a piece of decadent chocolate and holiday fortune inside for each guest. We used a straightforward template we found on Pinterest (where else?) and then added some candy cane colored baker’s twine.

[typography font=”Oswald” size=”18″ size_format=”px” color=”#8d8580″]CHUNKY PAPER STAR GARLAND[/typography]

This star garland is super fun to make, like stringing popcorn but way better. We used this origami star tutorial that we found via Pinterest but instead of using the really tiny strips, we cut the wrapping paper into 2” wide strips to make larger chunkier stars that are pretty much the most irresistibly adorable things we’ve seen.

 

 

Elum Holiday DIY Paper Ornament Crafts

[typography font=”Oswald” size=”18″ size_format=”px” color=”#8d8580″] PAPER STAR ORNAMENTS[/typography]

Ok, so these DIY paper ornament masterpieces were admittedly a bit more complex (mainly because the instructions were in another language), however, through the art of pictures and a wee bit of patience, you too can make one . . . and then have boat loads of fun making more!

[typography font=”Oswald” size=”18″ size_format=”px” color=”#8d8580″]WOVEN PAPER BALLS[/typography]

Instead of Jingle Bells, how about using woven Paper Balls to decorate your holiday table or your tree? Just cut small strips of our gorgeous wrapping paper, follow the instructions found here and then jingle all the way.

[typography font=”Oswald” size=”18″ size_format=”px” color=”#8d8580″]3-D PAPER DIAMOND ORNAMENT[/typography]

This sturdy little 3-D paper diamond can bring some homemade bling to your tree year after year. Assemble the diamond with these directions and then use a needle and some gold metallic thread to turn this little bobble into an ornament. Boom!

[box][highlight]TIP:[/highlight] THIS IS A PERFECT USE FOR THE LITTLE SCRAPS REMAINING AFTER YOU FINISH GIFT WRAPPING.[/box]

 

Elum Holiday DIY Paper Ornament Crafts

[typography font=”Oswald” size=”18″ size_format=”px” color=”#8d8580″]PAPER WRAPPED CANDLES[/typography]

This is an awesome way to reuse & unify your mis-matched candles. You can disguise any colored candle and bring together an entire collection to create your own look.

[box]PSST! THIS IS ONE SO EASY EVEN THE KIDS CAN DO IT![/box]

Just measure the height of your candle, draw a line on the paper, cut, roll and tape. Done.

[typography font=”Oswald” size=”18″ size_format=”px” color=”#8d8580″]PAPER TRAY LINER[/typography]

No glue, no tape, no mess. Just cut and lay the wrapping paper inside a tray with edges. The tray can then be used for setting out a stack of small hors d’oeuvre plates or cocktail beverage glasses.

 

Elum Holiday Instagram Contest

Now it’s your turn! Show us your best DIY holiday decor and crafts using wrapping paper, post your creation to Instagram and tag it with #ElumHoliday and @ElumDesigns (also be sure to follow @ElumDesigns). We will re-post our Top 3 picks on Thursday, December 11th and have users pick the ultimate winner by likes and comments. See our Instagram feed for details.

[box]THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON MONDAY,  DECEMBER 15TH AND WILL RECEIVE A $50 ELUM GIFT CARD  TO BE USED ON OUR SITE! GOOD LUCK![/box]

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1 Comment

  • Reply Angela 12.09.2014 at 8:13 am

    I can’t get enough paper craft ideas. Keep them coming.

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