The holidays always make me nostalgic, and this kitschy Christmas look has my sentimental side ready to deck the halls and make merry! From DIY vintage Christmas décor signs and retro reindeer to vintage-inspired ornaments and even ideas for gift wrapping, this retro Christmas look is fun and festive and completely charming. Take a look at the DIYs and decorating tips and get inspired to create your own kitschy Christmas décor.
Let's start with an easy one: fill the hearth with Christmas Ornament Lanterns. Yay! It's looking festive already! But there's plenty more you can do to transform your mantel for Christmas.
String a nostalgic and Kitschy DIY Christmas Advent Garland across the front of your mantel. Remember to fill the pockets with goodies to countdown the days until Christmas! We filled ours with a variety of small toys, gifts and candies.
It's easy to make this 'JOY' banner. Download, print and cut out the 'JOY' banner template and then trace the letters onto cardboard. (Hint: use the cardboard box your Oriental Trading Company products came in!) Cut out the letters and paint them with acrylic paint that matches at least one of your pom-pom colors. Once the paint is dry, use hot glue to attach yarn and tinsel pom-poms to the cardboard. Glue the letters to a length of Christmas Baker's Twine and hang it up! You can download the free 'JOY' banner template here.
Create this oh-so-nostalgic Kitschy Christmas Wreath by following the step by step instructions found here.
This sweet DIY Tassel Tree Sign looks right at home with your kitschy Christmas decor - and it also makes a fun surprise for a friend or family member! Take a look at the step-by-step here.
Add some Santa magic to your decor by making a Letters to Santa mailbox decoration. Simply use acrylic paint to add some color to a set of White Candle Holders and then use an acrylic paint marker to write 'Letters to Santa' on the side of a Red Tinplate Mini Mailbox. Place the mailbox on top of the candle holder, and you've got instant St. Nick charm!
These little guys are THE CUTEST and so festive! Learn how to make a set of DIY Refurbished Retro Reindeer Decor here.
Nothing says retro and kitschy like an old-fashioned, vintage Santa mug. This sign pays tribute to my childhood memories of playing in the snow and coming inside to a piping hot cocoa in a well-loved vintage Santa mug. Bring back your own childhood memories with this DIY Retro Santa Mug sign of your own. Of course, no kitschy mantel is complete without a Light-up Ceramic Christmas Tree! We propped ours on a painted White Ceramic Candle holder. You can learn how to craft this DIY Retro Santa Mug Sign here.
Now for the tree! Use a Santa hat as a tree topper and adorn the branches with plenty of Holiday Mug Ornaments, Christmas Coffee Ornaments and definitely these Kitschy DIY Christmas Ornaments! Learn how to make them here.
Every tree can use some fun Santa ornaments. Be sure to check out the DIY for these fun pom-pom Santas. (They make fun package toppers, too!)
These wooden ornaments are a fun way to get the kids involved in holiday crafting. Simply paint the Unfinished Wood Ornaments with acrylic paint and decorate them with glitter, Metallic Chenille Stems, Glitter Foam Snowflakes, and washi tape.
If you want a few easy to make kitschy crafts, be sure to check out our Jingle all the Way Shadowbox and our Felt Christmas Tree Ornaments Craft Kits. Both kits include everything you need to easily get your crafty on. You can even add some color to your Jingle all the Way Shadowbox by painting it with acrylic paint like we did in the picture. Paint it whatever color you like to match your holiday decor.
Whether you set them on your mantel or in your tree, these paper mache houses add such a nostalgic look and feel to your holiday decor. Create the look you want by using acrylic paint, glitter, and sisal trees.
GIFT WRAPPING TIME!!! Everyone loves a uniquely wrapped present. Find these plus many other creative gift wrapping ideas here.
This holiday season, dabble in some kitschy Christmas DIYs and get inspired to decorate your home with the retro, nostalgic look and feel that's just so welcome for Christmas.
