This post is part of my Christmas 2018 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 2017 – Greenery, Recycled and Polka Dots.
- Christmas Theme Ideas 2016 – Kraft, White and Metal.
- Christmas Theme Ideas 2015 – Upcycled, Metallic and Neon themes.
- 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.
Pantone colour of the year Ultra Violet
Ultra violet was the Pantone colour of the year for 2018 and they describe it as:
A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future.
Ultra violet baubles and wrapping paper can work beautifully with your green Christmas tree. {Image source}
A selection of flowers in shades of violet can make the Christmas table pop with colour. {Image source}
Ultra violet fairy lights for the tree or decorating mantles.
And a dark purple is of course the colour of advent candles!
Stripes
Lia Griffith has a fab tutorial on how you can make cute striped pom poms with twine.
DIY striped (and other patterned) Bon Bons – free download from eat drink chic.
Striped Christmas Tags – these ones can be purchased on Etsy, or you could get crafting and make your own!
A DIY Advent Calendar Kit that you can fill with surprises of your liking.
Rose Gold
DIY cute burlap place mats from Delineate Your Dwelling.
The tutorial for this gorgeous rose gold candle holder is not in English so you will need to use Google Translate.
A super easy way to make white napkins fit your theme – Brush stroke napkins.
Have you chosen a theme for Christmas 2018?
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