{"id":20538,"date":"2017-12-24T13:02:11","date_gmt":"2017-12-24T19:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/?p=20538"},"modified":"2017-12-24T18:59:24","modified_gmt":"2017-12-25T00:59:24","slug":"5-diy-winter-decor-ideas-to-light-up-your-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/2017\/12\/24\/5-diy-winter-decor-ideas-to-light-up-your-room\/","title":{"rendered":"5 DIY Winter Decor Ideas to Light Up Your Room"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s hard to feel the holiday spirit when you\u2019re surrounded by the plain, white walls of your dorm room in the unflattering fluorescent light. But stop moping about grades, GPA, finals – who cares about that when it\u2019s snowing outside & it\u2019s ugly Christmas sweater season? Play some holiday music on your roommate\u2019s speakers (check out this article for suggestions!), fold up your sleeves, and get started with these wintry crafts that are guaranteed to make you and your room a bit more holiday-ready! (And if you are really struggling with gifts last-minute, maybe you can just wrap up one of these as a present to spread the holiday spirit!) Each one is ranked by amount of effort (because nothing is hard, some just require more effort than others :D ), and full tutorials can be found in the captions. Some of them even have more than one craft idea, so keep an eye out for those little bonuses!<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Snow Lights<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ping-pong lights are strung around a mirror. Source: Authentically Marie\/YouTube.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Effort<\/strong>: 1\/5 snowflakes. <\/span><\/p>\n

First, we have to tackle the lighting to set the right mood. Invest in some ping-pong balls, poke a couple holes with an X-acto knife, and ta-da! Cozy lighting that you can string across your room that makes you want to just wrap yourself with blankets and warm up with hot cocoa. Note that you can use white string lights or even color ones to resemble little ornaments (be creative!). Tutorial here<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

2. Paper Snowflakes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Paper snowflakes hang on a wall. Source: Melissa Summers\/Alpha Mom.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Effort<\/strong>: 2\/5 snowflakes. <\/span><\/p>\n

Now, add some snowflakes next to your cute lights! Bring back those elementary school scissors skills by cutting different shapes into folded paper. There are a couple more complicated cuts<\/a> you can make for intricate-looking snowflakes, but you can cut the paper however you want. Make them as unique as you, whether you place them on your window or hang them up<\/a> on your walls. Tutorial here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

**Bonus<\/strong>: If cutting paper is too hard, try your hand at making some window decs<\/a> with a hot glue gun or add in some popsicle sticks<\/a>. If you\u2019re looking for something harder, try creating 3D paper snowflakes<\/a>!<\/p>\n

3. Handmade Winter Art<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A stylish pink Christmas tree decorates the front of a holiday card. Source: Coco29.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Effort<\/strong>: 3\/5 snowflakes. <\/span><\/p>\n

As soon as I saw this on Pinterest, I knew I couldn\u2019t resist including it in this list; I\u2019m sure you won\u2019t be able to either, so why not just make one for yourself? Use it as a wall decoration or put it in a photo frame for your desk. Add your favorite holiday song lyric in beautiful calligraphy at the bottom to make it your own! Tutorial here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Mason Jar Snow Globes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Four mason jars converted into beautiful snow globes. Source: Alice\/Homebody in Motion.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Effort<\/strong>: 4\/5 snowflakes. <\/span><\/p>\n

Snow globes are the best things ever and so are mason jars. Put them together, and you have a very <\/span>chic<\/span><\/i> snow globe you would not find anywhere else. Tutorial here<\/a><\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

**Bonus<\/strong>: Don\u2019t you just love crafts with mason jars? Here\u2019s another idea \u2014 make a winter-themed lantern<\/a>! <\/span><\/p>\n

5. A Mini Christmas Tree<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A mini-Christmas tree made from a magazine. Source: Innova Crafts\/YouTube.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Effort<\/strong>: 5\/5 snowflakes.<\/span><\/p>\n

December without Christmas? Even if you don\u2019t celebrate the holiday, this craft is too cute to pass. AND you will be recycling those ads and magazines that have been lying around your house for too long. Isn\u2019t a win-win? Tutorial here<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

**Bonus<\/strong>: You can make a mini-Christmas tree however you want; you\u2019re not just limited to the magazine idea above! Use pine cones<\/a> instead.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Now you\u2019re all set! Light up your room with these amazing DIY winter decor ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Can you beat this winter wonderland? Source: Natasha Meyer\/Her Campus.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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