Smash-proof, shatterproof, wrapped in cotton wool, or out of reach; what is the secret to successfully decorating with kid-friendly décor at Christmas? See a few simple decorating ideas that are fit for any rough and tumble brood.
With little ones (or rough ones) in the home, people can be put off when it comes to decorating at Christmastime. Why go the effort when there is any chance of it being destroyed, right? Fortunately, our decorating connoisseurs at The Christmas Cart recognise this dilemma (most of us have been there before) so we know how to tackle kid-friendly décor, without actually having to hold back on too much.
Following are a few of our top hacks and tips for prepping your home with kid-friendly décor this Christmas.
Get Crafty with DIY Kid-Friendly Christmas Décor
One of the best ways you can have the kids on board with kid-friendly Christmas décor is by involving them in simple festive creations of their own. This hack is all about being creative then gaining a responsibility for taking care of their masterpieces.
Just get crafty and make some DIY Christmas décor. Once the kids help with creating the pieces, they will generally help to take care of it too. Because no one wants to see their Christmas décor ruined in an instant.
Below are a couple of kid-friendly décor creations you might like to try.
#1 Glitter Star Trays
Using just a few pieces, and some family-favourite crafting bits (glitter, paint and glue), these glitter star trays are a fun, kid-friendly Christmas décor option to make and display. Sparkly, easily pieced together, and with allowance for some bumps or knocks, the kids will love to see their creations on display.
You can accompany your glitter star trays with some other kid-friendly Christmas décor options, such as sequin or glitter baubles, personalised shatterproof baubles, a sparkly cone or bottle brush tabletop Christmas tree. See plenty more kid-friendly décor inspiration that works in with the style of our glitter star trays in our silver and sage decorating ideas.
Check out the full tutorial on how to make our glitter star trays.
#2 DIY Christmas Bauble
Another simple kid-friendly Christmas décor idea is to create some cute craft baubles that won’t smash if they are knocked. These baubles are also very easy to make and can be changed up with a variety of fillings, depending on what you would like (or have on hand) to be placed inside. You can hang them on the tree, on a string draped across a mantle, on a stairwell, or used for a table centrepiece arrangement.
To help get you started, see a simple tutorial for our very berry craft baubles.
Easy-Peasy Kid-Friendly Décor
A simple, and very effective, option for kid-friendly Christmas décor is to use some plush Christmas decorations around the home, instead of breakable Christmas ornaments. We have an amazing range of Christmas plush options available, including Christmas tree decorations, adorable cuddly gingerbread, story telling Christmas bears, and of course elf shelf sitters.
See some of our Christmas plush and stocking stuffers range.
Wall Hangings and Signs
Yes, the old ‘hang them high enough’ philosophy is being incorporated with this kid-friendly décor idea. Why? Because we love Christmas wall hangings and signs for their simple impact and appeal, and they really are a kid-friendly Christmas décor option for keeping things a little safer and out of tiny hands.
See our Vintage 3D Santa Head; retro personalised wall signs, which includes a funky light-up version; and Christmas buntings; all that can be hung or strung out of reach. All these make great kid-friendly Christmas décor options as they can be added to any room, wall or ceiling space.
Christmas Stockings
Christmas stockings are fantastic kid-friendly Christmas décor options as they are all the “proofs” you need with kids around, especially personalised versions. Kids love to see their name on important items, and what is more important than a stocking for Santa to fill on Christmas Eve! Fool-proof, tumble-proof, shatter-proof… we could be here for a while – you get the gist.
See our range of wonderful personalised Christmas stockings as well as cute versions available for your much-loved fur babies, and Christmas stocking hangers too.
Bows and Tassels
When you need safe options for little hands around the home, you can reach for the option of Christmas bows. Bows can be incorporated with other kid-friendly Christmas décor options and are smash-proof if accidentally bumped. Add some bows to the bottom section of your Christmas tree, keeping the higher, more out-of-reach area for baubles and other tree decorations.
With a few simple tips and ideas, it is easy to arm your home with kid-friendly Christmas décor this year. See the amazing range of kid-friendly Christmas decorations, plaques, wreaths, and Christmas table décor that we have conveniently available online at The Christmas Cart.
And for plenty more Christmas decorating ideas and inspiration – take a look at our online blog and inspiration gallery.