DIY Holiday Gift Idea: Beautiful Reindeer Decor

Do you love handmade gifts as much as I do? You’re going to want to grab these supplies and whip up this beautiful reindeer decor. It’s the perfect hostess gift, teacher gift or personalize it for secret Santa gift exchange. DIY holiday handmade gift idea - personalized flower crown Christmas reindeer decor @diyshowoff #michaelsmakers

 

DIY Holiday Gift Idea: Personalized Reindeer Decor

All supplies are available at Michaels! I received a gift card for this project’s supplies. 

Materials I gathered up:

DIY holiday handmade gift idea - personalized flower crown Christmas reindeer decor @diyshowoff #michaelsmakers

  • distressed reindeer plaque
  • holiday florals – check out the aisle filled with festive picks with pinecones, birds, glittery accents, etc.!
  • MORE embellishments – I used a laser cut wooden “Believe” and a painted metal monogram ornament. I didn’t end up using the shatterproof ornaments shown.
  • hot glue/gun 

DIY holiday handmade gift idea - personalized flower crown Christmas reindeer decor @diyshowoff #michaelsmakers

Easy peasy tutorial:

Create a flower crown for your reindeer using the holiday florals. Snip with wire cutters as needed.DIY holiday handmade gift idea - personalized flower crown Christmas reindeer decor @diyshowoff #michaelsmakers

Carefully secure florals with hot glue. DIY holiday handmade gift idea - personalized flower crown Christmas reindeer decor @diyshowoff #michaelsmakers

Personalize with custom colors, embellishments, a letter – get creative, make it pretty and festive! Attach with hot glue. DIY holiday handmade gift idea - personalized flower crown Christmas reindeer decor @diyshowoff #michaelsmakers

The finished product:

There you go! A beautiful semi-handmade decorative accent! This is going to be one of those quick crafty projects where you’ll want one for a friend then one for yourself! Or better yet, a better gift is getting together with friends and making one together! 

DIY holiday handmade gift idea - personalized flower crown Christmas reindeer decor @diyshowoff #michaelsmakers DIY holiday handmade gift idea - personalized flower crown Christmas reindeer decor @diyshowoff #michaelsmakers

Michaels is your one stop gift shop this holiday season! From DIY gift ideas to our favorite kids gifts, they have everything you need to MAKE the season merry!

DIY holiday handmade gift idea - personalized flower crown Christmas reindeer decor @diyshowoff #michaelsmakers DIY holiday handmade gift idea - personalized flower crown Christmas reindeer decor @diyshowoff #michaelsmakers

DIY Fall DreamCatcher Door

Okay, DIY friends! I know it’s been a while. Life has been a little crazy so it feels like forever since I’ve had the time to do something DIY related myself but it’s beginning to get crafty over here! With Fall comes routine. Loving it! I’m kicking off autumn with this beautiful DIY fall dreamcatcher wreath (door or wall decor) tutorial! Here we go:

DIY Fall DreamCatcher Wreath Tutorial 

DIY fall dreamcatcher wreath door decor tutorial @diyshowoff

What I used for the DIY Fall DreamCatcher Wreath Tutorial: 

  • small hula hoop (check the clearance sections this time of year! I got mine at Michael’s Craft Store)
  • doily (affiliate link) to fit inside (a bit smaller than the hoop so that it can stretch to fit) 
  • string
  • assorted ribbons, lace trim, twine, decorate rope, etc. 
  • fall florals (separated using wire cutters) 
  • hot glue gun and glue

DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff

DIY Fall DreamCatcher Wreath Tutorial // What I did: 

I tied string to the outermost scalloped edges of the doily.

DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff

Then using hot glue, secured one end of the string to the hula hoop, one end to the next, careful to keep it centered and pulled tight. This just temporarily holds the string in place for the next step. 

DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff

Next, I tied the doily to the hoop with knots all the way around. Trim ends

DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff

I then covered the hula hoop using 4 inch wide ribbon, securing the beginning and end with hot glue. 

DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff

Then cut different ribbons, lace trim, twine, etc. into desired lengths and add to the bottom of the dreamcatcher.

DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff

I had to look it up but I used a lark’s head/cow hitch type knot to secure the ribbon to the wreath. 

DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff

Last step! I simply glued on some fall florals.

DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff

Ta-da!

DIY fall dreamcatcher wreath door decor tutorial @diyshowoff DIY fall dreamcatcher wreath door decor tutorial @diyshowoff DIY fall dreamcatcher wreath door decor tutorial @diyshowoff

It’s gorgeous! And lightweight but a nice BIG size! I am in love! Looks beautiful on a wall…

DIY fall dreamcatcher wreath tutorial @diyshowoff

…and makes for a gorgeous and unique door wreath!!!

DIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoffDIY fall autumn dreamcatcher door decor wreath @diyshowoff

What do you think? Love it too? I want to see yours if you make it (tag @diyshowoff on FB or IG) and of course I appreciate your pins and shares! Thank you! 

DIY fall dreamcatcher wreath door decor tutorial @diyshowoff

DIY Spring Decor

It’s beginning to look a lot like Spring! Finally! I’m so in love with the longer days, the sunshine and warmer temps. It’s motivation for Spring cleaning and decluttering, refreshing and creativity! Isn’t it? Let’s take a walk down memory lane and look at some past DIYShowOff Spring decorating projects: 

Spring floral centerpiece – I love fresh flowers but a new silk/faux arrangement lasts longer! Zero maintenance.

spring floral centerpiece inspiration

Spring succulents arrangement – succulents in robins’ eggs…so cute!

Freshen up your home with spring decor! DIY tutorial for spring succulents arrangement! #michaelsmaker

Spring entertaining – it’s almost time for outdoor gatherings! Can’t wait!

spring party inspiration #michaelsmakers #madewithmichaels @diyshowoff @michaelsstores

Spring mantel – this past mantelscape had so much charm, didn’t it? It’s been a while since I’ve decorated my mantel for Spring but I’m working on one for this year. Check back with me April 1st (and I’m not April-fools-ing). 

spring mantel @DIYShowOff

Spring bloom pillow cover – I know I have this somewhere! 

spring pillow cover diyshowoff.com

Springtime in Paris vignette -ahhh. Spring, love, blooms!

decoupage vase @diyshowoff #SpringTimeinParis #michaelsmakers

Spring branch centerpiece – this is about the EASIEST DIY ever! Grab a twig or branch from the yard and give it a coat of spray paint. Add a mini-nest and some eggs. Cheap! Cheap!

spring twig centerpiece tutorial @diyshowoff

Spring centerpiece – add a twist. I love this artichoke nestled in there. 

spring floral arrangement @diyshowoff #michaelsmakers (DIY floral arranging tips)

How are you freshening up your home for Spring?