Eye Candy: 20 DIY Ideas for Happy Holiday Party Decor

Holiday decor can be a little intimidating, especially holiday party decor, but it doesn't have to be. There are so many ideas out there that you can replicate for your own festive get-together. No need to reinvent the wheel on this one. Just take a peek at these 20 holiday party decor ideas and you'll be decking the halls faster than you can say 'HoHoHo'.
![credit: Pretty Quirky [http://www.pretty-quirky.com/2009/12/08/more-fun-with-ornaments/] created at: 11/29/2012](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2878/ornament-garland-1_large_jpg.jpg?1354240781)
1. Make a statement with a DIY ornament garland.
![credit: Chelsea Costa [http://lovelyindeed.com/diy-holiday-photo-backdrop/] christmas photo backdrop](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2890/photo-both_large_jpg.jpg?1354248754)
2. Gather guests around the holiday photo backdrop.
![credit: Victoria Hudgins [http://www.minted.com/julep/2012/11/28/easy-balled-garland/] christmas garland](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2891/Balled-garland007_large_jpg.jpg?1354248758)
3. Make a festive knotted garland for the fireplace or the tree.
![credit: Kelly Lanza [http://www.studiodiy.com/2012/11/19/diy-christmas-bow-string-lights/] bow garland lights](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2892/DIY-Christmas-Bow-Lights-Tutorial_large_jpg.jpg?1354248763)
4. Combine one part party and two parts Christmas with this Christmas bow light idea.
![credit: Oh Happy Day [http://ohhappyday.com/2012/11/giant-advent-calendar-diy/] christmas decor](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2893/overall_large_jpg.jpg?1354248771)
5. A giant advent calendar that doubles as party decor.
![credit: Chiara Alberetti Milott [http://www.etsy.com/listing/115136602/holiday-christmas-holly-garland-dark] created at: 11/29/2012](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2884/garland-paper_large_jpg.jpg?1354243944)
6. Spruce up the staircase with paper holly to get guests excited as they walk through the front door.
![credit: Bjorn Wallander [http://www.countryliving.com/homes/house-tours/holiday-decor-connecticut-home-1209#slide-8] created at: 11/29/2012](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2879/dining-room-mollica-1209-de_large_jpg.jpg?1354241856)
7. Keep the table simple and focus on decorating the windows for a dinner party.
![credit: Bess Friday [http://matchbookmag.com/blog/entertaining/a-san-francisco-soiree/] created at: 11/29/2012](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2880/christmas-decorating_large_jpg.jpg?1354242076)
8. Fresh trimmings and some cleverly placed pomegranates will do in a pinch for this San Francisco soiree.
![credit: Lexy Ward [http://theproperpinwheel.com/2012/11/diy-santa-reindeer-garland/] paper garland christmas](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2894/Reindeer-Garland-21_large_jpg.jpg?1354248778)
9. Decorate the mantle with santa and his reindeer.
![credit: 100 Layer Cake [http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2012/11/27/modern-holiday-mantel-ideas/] pastel and gold christmas](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2895/modern-holiday-mantel-ideas-21_large_jpg.jpg?1354248785)
10. Go with a non-traidtional color palette and guests will rave about your unique style.
![credit: Leo Patrone [http://greenweddingshoes.com/a-modern-cali-christmas-party/] created at: 11/29/2012](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2881/red-and-green-christmas_large_jpg.jpg?1354242897)
11. Or go with a traditional color palette and non-traditional florals and greenery for the centerpiece.
![credit: HGTV [http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/eye-catching-christmas-centerpieces/pictures/index.html] created at: 11/29/2012](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2882/christmas-decor-ideas_large_jpg.jpg?1354243144)
12. Add simple holiday touches throughout your home for part guests to enjoy.
![credit: La Petite Cuisine [http://la-petite-cuisine.blogspot.fi/2011/11/ein-lichtlein-brennt.html] created at: 11/29/2012](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2883/greenery-christmas-decor_large_jpg.jpg?1354243423)
13. Greenery and candles are always a good combo for Christmas parties.
![credit: Erin Hearts Court [http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2012/11/26/holiday-entertaining-ideas/] created at: 11/29/2012](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2885/holiday-decorating_large_jpg.jpg?1354244393)
14. Get into the glitz and glam with these holiday party ideas.
![credit: Lia of Ellinee [http://www.ellinee.com/blog/christmas-cookie-exchange-printable-party-kit/] created at: 11/29/2012](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2886/cookie-baking-christmas_large_jpg.jpg?1354244817)
15. Have a cookie exchange party and decorate with cute printables.
![credit: Confetti Pop [http://confettipop.com/projects/sequin-celebration-cones/] sequin christmas decor](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2896/sequincones_large_jpg.jpg?1354248790)
16. Celebrate with sequin Christmas tree cones.
![credit: Laurey W. Glenn [http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/holidays-occasions/christmas-cocktail-party-ideas-00417000076722/page12.html] created at: 11/29/2012](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2887/decor-holiday_large_jpg.jpg?1354245556)
17. Add green home accents and greenery around the house for more subtle holiday decor.
![credit: Confetti Pop [http://confettipop.com/projects/fringed-ornament-garland/] party garland](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2897/fringeornament_large_jpg.jpg?1354248793)
18. Add flare with a fringed ornament garland.
![credit: Olivia Kanaley [http://www.minted.com/julep/2012/11/21/accordion-paper-trees/] created at: 11/29/2012](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2888/christmas-tree-occordian_large_jpg.jpg?1354246509)
19. Adorn your mantle with these accordion paper trees.
![credit: Ez Pudewa [http://www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/home/2010/11/16/diy-5-minute-tinsel-garland-wreath.html] tinsel wreath](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2904/diy-tinsel-garland-11-10_large_jpg.jpg?1354295907)
20. And finally, if you need a last-minute decor solution, try this tinsel garland wreath idea.
Are you planning a party this holiday season? How will you decorate?
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