5 QUICK & EASY HOLIDAY DIY DECOR IDEAS

Hello, welcome or welcome back to At Home With Dia. As a home stylist, I'm always looking for simple ways to create arrangements that can easily be recreated and adapted to suit any color scheme. And today, I'm doing just that. Now, if you're anything like me, you've probably accumulated a few clear glass vases, either through thrifting or from previous arrangements that you may have been gifted. The holiday season is the perfect time to pull these clear glass vases and create stunning, elegant arrangements that will add a festive touch to your space. I will walk you through five different ways to use vases, but make sure you stay until the end. I've added a bonus idea using leftover materials from other projects. It's small, but it would add an elegant, festive touch to any vignette. So, let's dive in. I'm starting with two cylinder vases, one slightly narrower, so it can sit inside the other and create that little gap around the edges. Ideally, these would be the same height, but I'm just using what I already have. So, one is taller. To make this demonstration easier, I'm using a small kitchen turntable, but honestly, a fabric placemat works the same way. It just helps you rotate the vase as you work. I'm using remote-control battery-operated fairy lights, so the first thing I do is test them. Once I know they work, I add a small piece of clear tape on the narrower vase, right where I want the strand to start, using the height of the outer vase as my guide. Then, I slowly wrap the lights around, working my way down, securing the bottom part, and then wrapping up until I get to the point where the outer vase would cover the lights. Next, I start filling the gap between the two vases with mini clear beads. If your outer vase is much wider than mine, feel free to switch this out for craft pearls, tiny ornaments, artificial snowflakes, or mini pine cones. This is where you can completely customize it to suit your holiday scheme. Since my inner vase is taller, I also fill it with beads, so everything has this beautiful iridescent glow. For the floral portion, I take a few snow-tipped berry stems and start bending and intertwining them until they look full and balanced. They're slightly different sizes, but the color is the same, so they work beautifully together. Then, I cut apart a large shimmery branch into smaller pieces and tuck those in for texture and shape variation and a bit more sparkle. I could stop here, but because my outer vase is shorter, I wanted to visually bridge that top gap, so I wrapped taffeta ribbon around the top rim, securing it with double-sided tape and stretching it as I went along so it sits smooth and even. And just like that, I have a glowing, illuminated arrangement, perfect for a console, a sideboard, or even a holiday centerpiece. And remember, this idea can match absolutely any color scheme. Just swap out your filler and florals. Now, let me show you the first version of an elevated candle arrangement. For this one, I'm using two identical cylinder vases and some thin snowflake ornaments. I'll start by gently bending these snowflakes so they have a slight curve. I lay the first vase on its side on an old placemat so it doesn't roll and also to protect my table. And then, I use Gorilla hot glue to attach the snowflakes around the vase. If you want a more permanent hold, add dabs of E6000 glue in the center and edges and use hot glue just to tack them in place while the E6000 dries. I glue the snowflakes evenly around the vase and take my time so I'm not getting glue on my fingers. At this point, you could stop and just place a candle inside for a simple wintry look. But since I had two identical vases, I kept going. I then flip the vase upside down. Most of these vases have a slight indentation at the bottom, so I glued another snowflake over that area. Then, I glue the second vase right on top, facing upwards. Again, if you want a long-term hold, run E6000 glue around the base. I also had these shimmery round mirrors on hand, so I used one of them as a base. A clear or white plate works perfectly too. For this part, I used clear exhibit gel because it holds well but is removable later. That way, I can use the mirrors at a later date. To finish the look, I wrapped some glittery ribbon around both the bottom and middle, gluing it in place. I just poured water into the top vase halfway up and added a floating candle. And now the water beautifully reflects the light and you can even see through it the snowflake sandwiched between the vases. For the second elevated candle arrangement, I'm using two larger cylinder vases and more of those thin snowflake ornaments. By the way, the snowflakes came in a pack of 24 for only $4 after the Hobby Lobby discount, so they're incredibly budget-friendly for DIYs like this. I'll start by gluing a row of snowflakes near the top rim of the vase. Then I add a second row above them, making sure the top of the snowflakes extend above the vase. Once that row is done, I run a bead of glue around the bottom area, glue one more snowflake in the center and attach the second vase on top. I flip the whole piece upside down, add Exhibit Gel and secure it onto another mirrored base. And that's it, another elevated floating candle moment. Both these elevated candle moments would look beautifully styled individually, but side by side, they create a really striking, elegant centerpiece. For this next idea, I'm using a low cylinder vase, leftover picks, glue and ribbon. I start by breaking the picks apart into smaller pieces. I usually prefer working in odd numbers, but this particular pick gave me four branches, so that's what I'm going for. I measure the height of the vase and trim each piece. Then I glue a small berry piece to the center of each leaf. Once they're ready, I glue the stems onto the lower part of the vase, spacing them around evenly. Once they're secure, to soften the look, I bend them sideways so they swoop a bit rather than sticking up straight. To finish the bottom, I add ribbon in the same berry color and tie a simple bow. To give this candle jar more presence, I place it on top of the white marble base, but a small dessert plate would also work beautifully. I sprinkle a little bit of artificial snow inside and place a remote control candle. Just as I thought I was done, I tucked a few leaves into the center of the vase. Proof that DIY projects often evolve right up until the very last step. This is a perfect piece for a console, a tray moment, or even laid on top of books on a coffee table. For this next arrangement, yes, I'm using yet another cylinder vase. I've actually collected a lot of them over the years, but they always come in handy. I'll start by cutting two sugar frosted berry picks into individual berries with wire cutters. Then I tape a thin organza ribbon to the top rim, swirl it around the vase in a soft spiral, and secure it at the bottom. I place a remote control pillar candle inside, scatter the berries around it, and sprinkle a little bit of artificial snow for depth and texture. It actually looks quite lovely as it is. But to give it a bit more of a finished look, I nestle the vase inside a vintage shallow bowl. To enhance it even more, I take three of the same berry picks and gently bend them to form a minimal open wreath. I dry fit them first to make sure the angle and the overlap feels just right. Then I tape the stems together, adjust the berries so they point upwards, and place the vase right in the center. It's such an elegant minimal holiday accent. And you can easily match any color palette simply by switching out the berry color or the bowl. And while we're on the subject of using things you already have, I had a few leftover pieces from other arrangements. And since I was already in a crafty mood, I decided to create one more little composition. For this final idea, I'm working entirely with leftover pieces I already had. A white shimmery fern pick, some Norfolk pine pieces, two cedar sprigs, berry cuttings, three ornaments, leftover ribbon, and a shallow bowl. I start with the larger piece, the fern, and flare it out, bending the stem so it sits nicely into the bowl. Then I layer in the darker greens, followed by the lighter cedar sprigs, and finally the deep red berries. That mix of textures and colors is what makes this small arrangement look so interesting. I tie everything together with a ribbon and adjust the stems to sit just right. To visually balance the left side, I cluster three ornaments using floral wire and loop the greenery stems right through them so they stay in place. Then I pull the ribbon ends forward and to the left to finish off that side. And that's it! An easy, charming holiday accent you can create with leftover florals and ribbon. It would work beautifully on a tray arrangement, next to tall candles, or even styled on a stack of books. These arrangements are proof that creating stunning holiday decor doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. It just needs to be well thought out. Even if you don't have the exact pieces I've used, I hope these ideas inspire you to look at what you already own or can pick up affordably and find simple ways to add a touch of holiday elegance to your home. Let me know in the comments which of these arrangements was your favorite. And if you enjoyed this video, give it a like. Also, if you're new here, I would love for you to subscribe and hit that bell notification so you don't miss upcoming videos. I share designer tips and decorating ideas throughout the year. Thank you for watching. 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