25 Days to Christmas: Handmade Christmas Decorations Ideas to Deck the Halls the Creative Way

Hold on tight - we're at the tipping point!

We're just before the festive chaos kicks in.

Soon the house will start side-eyeing you like, “Well? Are we decorating or what". If it hasn't already!

And my question is are you ready?

Your trims drawer can be the real hero of December.

Now is your chance to start a new tradition, embrace a bit of craftiness, with handmade Christmas decorations ideas like ribbon garlands or ribbon-wrapped candle jars, so you get to really enjoy the Christmas season!

Maybe alongside a glass of something fizzy .... and perhaps with a friend or two.

Gifts? Later.

Today is all about decking the halls with ribbons, sparkle, texture, and just a whiff of “I absolutely meant to do this all along.”

Ribbon Garlands That Look Far More Complicated Than They Are

Take a length of twine or cord, tie on leftover ribbons, metallic trims, tassels, lace… you literally can’t go wrong.

Hang it on the mantelpiece, headboard, bookshelves or bannisters.

It’s tactile, colourful, and gives that “I live with a creative genius” vibe.

Perfect ribbons for this:

• metallic jacquard trims

• velvet ribbons

• festive braids

• anything in the gold/pink/emerald family (very on-trend this year)

Bauble Glow-Ups (Your Tree Will Thank You)

If your baubles are looking tired, a scrap of ribbon and a glue gun is all that is needed to turn them into something that feels boutique.

Add a band of jacquard around the middle, a bow on top, or a tassel underneath.

Even the most budget bauble can look beautifully intentional with the right trim.

Extra points for mixing colours that feel a bit unexpected — magenta and gold never miss.

Statement Stockings With Personality

A plain shop-bought stocking + one bold trim = instant heirloom energy.

Why buy a new stocking when you can elevate the one you already own?

Jacquard cuffs are astonishingly effective for this.

I love this because it turns something ordinary into something really personal playful, colourful, and a tiny bit dramatic.

Candle Jars Wrapped in Texture

This is a five-minute craft with huge payoff.

Run a band of wide ribbon or lace around your old jars, tuck in a sprig of greenery, and pop in a tealight and Bob's your Uncle.

Cluster three together and suddenly your table looks like a festive magazine spread.

Tip: Go for texture — woven trims, velvet, lace, anything that feels touchable.

The “Door Frame of Dreams”

If going full wreath feels like a chore, wrap your doorway or mirror in a ribbon you love.

All it takes is a single wide ribbon down each side to create a boutique-hotel moment for barely any effort.

Embellish the ribbon with appliqués, or clusters of baubles if you want to go full on maximalist!

For all these little ideas, the joy is in the making and taking a little quality time for yourself.

At 25 days out, it’s doesn't have to be about perfection. Perfection - smermection!

It’s about adding little bursts of joy that make your Christmas a little more meaningful and your home feel a little more you.

Even a single ribbon change or a well-placed tassel has the power to shift the whole room’s mood.

And the best part? Makers like us see the details.

We notice how a colour catches the light or how a trim adds texture. These tiny choices become memories.

So........ Are you ready to deck your own halls?

If you’re feeling the spark and looking for handmade Christmas decorations ideas that make your home truly yours, you’ll find all the trims, ribbons, appliqués and little festive treasures you need right here: 👉 www.mokshatrim.co.uk

Whether you’re going bold, subtle, quirky or chaotic-good — I’ve got something that will make your decorations stand out.

Let this be the year you rediscover the creative magic of Christmas, and your home looks as creative as you are.

As ever stay colourful, Alison