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5 DIY Christmas Crafts on Pinterest

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at American chapter.

Want to get a head start on decorating for Christmas in your dorm room? Or maybe you’ve already started (don’t be ashamed to admit it) and need some cute craft ideas that won’t take up too much space? Lucky for us, Pinterest exists and tons of cute crafters share their fun ideas to help us take the DIYchallenge! So grab some friends, embrace your creative side and check out these five DIY Christmas crafts from Pinterest!

1. Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees

How adorable are these? Fun and simple, this is a creation you will want to replicate every year. These Christmas trees are perfect for a small space like your dorm room desk or dresser. You only need cardstock, cupcakes liners and tape!

2. Christmas Lyrics Banner

A simple glittery banner is a great way to start decorating for Christmas and perfect to spice up your dorm room for the holidays. Pick a lyric from your favorite Christmas song and get crafting!

3. Winter Wonderland Pinecones

Pinecones are the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit and what better way to decorate than with pinecones that are spray-painted white? Add some white ribbon and glittery snowflakes and your masterpiece is complete. 

4. Paper Straw Snowflakes

These are the definition of simple and adorable. Either stick them on your dorm room door or tie a few snowflakes together and string them along the wall. 

5. Tiny Wall Snowman

Adorable, easy and light enough to stick on the wall without falling down. This simple snowman will make any room come to life with some Christmas magic. 

 

Photo Credits:

http://tatertotsandjello.com/2011/11/make-cupcake-liner-christmastrees-holiday-tutorial.html

http://www.katiespencilbox.com/2011/11/christmas-lyrics-glitter-banner.html#sthash.p3aetdJs.dpuf

http://www.mayarts.com/winter-wonderland-pinecones/

http://www.echoesoflaughter.ca/2013/11/easy-paper-straw-snowflakes.html

http://howtothisandthat.com/easy-3d-burlap-snowman-wall-hanging-craft/

Taylor Dickey is a Sophomore at The Florida State University who is majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Hospitality Management. She hopes to work in the Fashion and/or Entertainment industry one day as a Public Relations Manager for a designer, an Art Director for a brand, or a Fashion Event Planner. She is interested and well-versed in Marketing & Communications, Social Media, Event Planning, Brand Management, and Graphic Design. Originally from Houston, Texas, Taylor loves fashion, baking, laughing, the beach, and doing anything creative. She dreams big, loves with all her heart, and has an obsession with Pinterest.