5 DIY New Year Decor Ideas You Can Easily Replicate

We've gathered the freshest and most eye-catching solutions for decorating your home for Christmas and New Year. How about replicating all of this in your own interior?

Origami "Angel"

What you'll need:White paper, ruler and pencil, glue, scissors, spray can with gold or silver paint, foam ball Ø2.5–3 cm, string, wireWhat to do with it:1. CUT OUTtwo squares of paper. If you want the origami to be the same size as in the photo, 10×10 cm squares will work.2. FOLDeach square into 16 strips. Fold both "accordion" parts approximately one-third of the way.3. JOINthe two squares along their long sides and glue where the angel's wings meet the dress.4. PAINTthe ball and halo wire using a spray can.5. ASSEMBLEall elements, hang on string and decorate your Christmas tree and interior items. Pinterest

3D Christmas StarWhat you'll need:Folded paper or cardboard in A3 or A2 format, ruler, pencil, scissors, glue, string or thick threadWhat to do with it:1. TRANSFERthe star template onto two sheets of paper or cardboard in the correct proportions. Cut out along the outline. Glue both sheets together where necessary.2. MEASUREthe distance from the point where the star will be hung to determine the optimal string length.3. MAKEa loop from string or thread of the required size, glue it to one of the star’s rays and hang the finished decoration on a chandelier or other items. Pinterest

Decorative "Gifts" for the Christmas TreeWhat you'll need:Wrapping paper and packaging tape, ruler and pencil, empty boxes, scissors, staplerWhat to do with it:1. MEASUREthe dimensions of the boxes and transfer these measurements to wrapping paper with a 5–10 cm allowance.2. CUTthe wrapping paper along the outline. Wrap the boxes with it, securing in some places with glue or stapling for extra security.3. DECORATEthe finished "gifts" with decorative ribbons, Christmas balls, branches or tulle — at your discretion. Place them under the tree or near the fireplace. Pinterest

Christmas StockingsWhat you'll need:Any thick fabric or felt, ribbon for a bow, paper, ruler and pencil, scissors, glueWhat to do with it:1. DRAWthe size and shape of the future stocking on paper, adding a few centimeters for the cuff if desired. Outline and cut out the template.2. TRANSFERthe template onto fabric, cut out the pieces.3. GLUEthem together along the edges, leaving the top part untouched.4. MAKEa bow. Glue it to the top of the stocking.5. DECORATEthe stocking with crystals or embroidery if desired, fill it with sweets and cards, and hang it in areas of the interior you want to decorate. Pinterest

Wall Christmas TreeWhat you'll need:An empty viewable wall that you don’t mind damaging, gold or silver decorative ribbons, Christmas ornaments, thin nails and a hammerWhat to do with it:1. MEASUREthe distance on the wall where the tree will be placed, and also the length of the ribbons.2. DRIVEnails into the top of the future tree and where ornaments will be hung.3. STRETCHthe ribbons and decorate the finished tree. Pinterest