This post is part of my Christmas in July 2015 series. You can find more posts by clicking here.
Choosing a theme for Christmas each year is something I do to make planning for Christmas easier. It helps me:
- make decisions on decorations
- make decisions on food
- give a focus to the type of gifts I will make
You can find previous years’ Christmas theme ideas here:
- Christmas Theme Ideas 2014 – Red and Silver, Star and Chevron themes.
- Christmas Theme Ideas 2013 – Red, green and gold, yellow and recycled themes.
- Christmas Theme Ideas 2012 – Blue and white, Paper and Bird themes.
- Christmas Theme Ideas 2011 – Black and White, Peppermint Candy and Eco Friendly themes.
- Christmas Theme Ideas 2010 – Natural, Blue and Silver, Red and White themes.
- Christmas Theme Ideas 2009 – Non Traditional Bright Colours, Natural, Red, Green and Silver themes.
This year I am going for an up-cycled, handmade Christmas theme!
Up-cycled
I have already featured some of my ideas for an up-cycled Christmas on the blog and I have loved making use of items I already have around the home.
Upcycled Christmas gift tags and wrapping
11 secondhand, salvaged and upcycled stores in Melbourne
Tin can tea ligh candle holders
How to make an essential oil roll on
DIY Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Calendar
Metallic
DIY gold christmas decor: mantel details
Christmas Centre Pieces – Easy DIY
Neon
White painted bottles wrapped with washi tape
DIY neon tassel necklace + gift topper
Christmas Light Chalk Stencil Art for Kids
Have you chosen a theme for Christmas 2015?