Christmas Craft : Creative Pasta Ornaments and More!

Christmas is fast approaching!!We have a whole series of posts centered around Christmas coming up just for you lovely readers :)

Crafting and decorating is a fun part of Christmas. You must have checked our post on 'Christmas Craft ideas for Kids'..if not, follow the link, you will love it!

We keeping looking for easy, budget craft ideas for kids and teens. It's time to look into your pantry for ingredients because today we have all the inspiration you need to craft these gorgeous Christmas ornaments, table top Christmas trees and garland with Pasta!!

Do these even look like pasta on foam wreath? Love these Christmas ornaments, specially the colors. They will look cheerful just about anywhere!

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There are so many versions of pasta angels, these by far are my favorites! Lovely singing musicians. They would make gorgeous gift as a set too!

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A little bit of geometric symmetry. Let your kids try sticking simple Vs and then glue them in different patterns. White glue and glitter glue is all you would need!

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A little bit more coordination, and little kids can easily follow this pattern to make beautiful stars! There is no substitute to the feeling of creating something :-)

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If glue is too messy for your liking, lets make a simple pasta garland! Gold glitter, twine and pasta is all you need, this craft sure looks addictive ;-)

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Cute table top Christmas tree idea. A foam cone, painted pasta and glue to make trees for an elaborate tablescape. Use glitter or spray white for a snowy effect.

Simple steps to beautiful craft!

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Similar to the one above, just more glittery and grand! Use spiral pasta and paint it gold. Stick shiny red beads for contrast.

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Tips:    

• Use white glue, it dries clear. 

• Once the entire pattern is stuck, rewash it with a little bit of watered down glue to help reinforce.

• Color it after its glued well and dry, use bright gold or bright popping ones!

•  For a difficult surface, spray paint would work better, specially with tricky twisted pasta (tree above!)

•  Be sure to get your twine or ribbon in! You can hot glue it too.

Some simple patterns to get your creativity flowing!

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Theme Design: Same room, different colors!

Colors add a lot of character to a room. It can enliven, brighten or have a soothing calm effect. There is a lot of psychology behind the spectrum of colors. Knowing its attributes will help create the right ambiance for your lovely home. Check out our previous post on 'Same room, Different color scheme'.

Colors can help to open up space, white, green, yellow gives an expansive feel. Red, purple and burgundy have a rich luxurious appeal when used well. Choose your perfect color combination for best result!

The combination of citrus yellow and red is full of energy and liveliness. The combination is perfect for spring/summer. Love the welcoming appeal!

A gorgeous combination of shades of purple with cool white. The color purple is strong on its own, but the different shades and pattern as here, breaks the intensity.

Green is by far my favorite color when it comes to mix and match! Its earthiness is cool and calming, love floral prints and different textures. Friendly and happy :)

A white on white to show how much colors bring to spaces. Its bright and expansive, white off can be a difficult choice, add some grays and black and it can be exotic!

And of course the best is a lovely fusion of different accent color on a neutral background. Each color has its own aura and brings a new dimension to the palette. Enjoy every bit of your choice, mix textures, shades and prints!

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Theme Design: Interesting bookshelves and storage ideas!

Storage is a big concern and to have interesting as well as functional solutions is the way to take away the boredom. Think of fun and innovative designs. A great conversation starter and your expression of creativity.

Books, dvds and music albums have a way of gathering over the years, its always a good idea to make allowance for their display and storage. In this post, there are some funky and new twist to traditional shelving options. They are no longer boring, behind doors, but in focus and totally within reach!

Tight space, tossbetween a fireplace or shelves for your collection, move the fireplace to the corner and you have a perfect reading corner! Love the delicate ledge for displaying art :)

Specially suitable for lofts and bachelor pads! These pipe shelves are just so cool and has the masculine industrial vibe to it. Cost effective diy, a unique functional storage option!

Custom built in shelves is a good idea if you have high ceiling! The shelves are minimum intrusion, built on both sides of entrance to dressing room. A perfect personal space tucked away.

If shelves is the only solution, do fun, interesting designs. This honeycomb inspired modern design is a good focal point, and the colorful book bindings just pop! A practical idea with the right twist!

A neat space, without losing aesthetic appeal! Make the best of under stairs area and custom built shelves to house your book collection and curious. Perfect for duplex and basements!

Amazing combination of comfort and functionality! Gorgeous design for book lovers, keep your books handy with comfortable seating. Twist on traditional reading corner, perfect for modern condo space!

A lot of interior design depends upon your interpretation. This retro mod wall art has a dual function. Keep those 'going to read' books handy and declutter the floor. Simple and attractive!

Love this color wheel arrangement of books! A very simple concept but the result is so amazing. Get your family together this holiday and have a lot of fun doing this. Totally eye popping!

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Theme Design : Romantic Red!!

The color Red is so full of energy and cheery, including it in your home decoration color palette should not be too difficult. The color could be a bold bright, or a more soothing version of pastel and pinks. The fact that it looks amazing in combination with colors like white, black, green, yellow et al should be a good incentive to experiment with this popping color.

The decor ideas included here, are based mostly on bold red, and it would help you get an idea about using it as a focal color, specially when combining with neutrals like white, beige, and against wooden textures. This color has so much potential to bring energy and sophistication to any style of decoration.

Floral red retro inspired wall paper! This is loud and cheerful, perfect flamboyance for a focal wall in an all white and neutrals living room. Fits with modern stylish decor.

A large red pendant style light looks amazing! Red as accent color is a great choice, specially with neutrals and pastel colors. The combination of pink, purple and red is lovely!

The unusual feature wall with a rug looks absolutely exotic! Pick a color shade for the wall from your chosen rug,this way it is more put together and adds neat sophistication.

Red adds the perfect dose of drama to an all white room. Lovely red and white with a little of beige. The vertical striped wall trick adds height, while white reflects making it more spacious!

Give an old bench, or feature furniture a perk up! Paint is red, and it will no longer be be in the background. It would look absolutely charming against exposed wood.

Simple elegance. Burgundy and red brings a distinct richness to this bedroom. Easy tip, keep the curtain and bedspread in matching schemes, in different sets for the year round!

Love the crazy scheme of stripes, floral and bold red. Absolutely unique and oh so chic! This is not for the conformists, a distinct individual style. I can't gush enough over it :-)

Red has a way of brightening up any corner, its festive and has been celebrated as a color of love! Bring out mercury votive in red for a special dinner or just as everyday glamor.

Brighten up a dinner table with these gorgeous dinnerware in red, black and white! Another good way to include a little of red, if you are just experimenting. Perfect for Christmas!

A bunch of red roses that won't fade away! Red roses are perfect decoration for so many occasions. Indulge in some prettiness, its a good way to perk up. Love!

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Theme Inspiration: Retro Stylish Seventies !

Vintage and retro interior design are such an interesting study. The trends of seventies were so unique. Elements like Panton chairs, shag rugs, atomic designs, wall paper in psychedelic prints, and the celebration of color. Pink, purple, green, yellow they came together in such unusual combinations. It was a time for unapologetic display. Loud colors and individualistic style. A break away from previous trends.

Always been fascinated with vintage stuff, I love the quirkiness and boho feel from the seventies. The elevated hearth, avacado green living room and the absolute favorite, conversation pits. Enjoy a selection of designs from the seventies, these were some of the coolest years.

Love the shag rug and red fireplace. Everything is so on trend! The egg chairs and panel wall. The atomic inspired art on the wall is so typical of the decade.

Seventies was also know for its Flower Power! Bright colors and floral motif, pink shelf..so cool. This would be perfect even today on a focal wall, just the right amount of kitschy.

Absolutely unique of the era, conversation pits! I would love it any day :) Depressed section of flooring with built in seating. Those yellow and orange might be jarring but the pit, adore!

Shag rug and low seating. This place looks rather stylish and comfortable in its own way. Very boho chic and a simple sophistication. Imagine entertaining here!

Absolutely vibrant, eye popping blues! What really caught my eye was how the curtain is incorporated into the wall art. What interesting times, love the mushroom seat though.

Known for its obsession for bright colors and psychedelic prints this bedroom is straight from the seventies. The colors are bright and an unusual combination, yellow, purple and pink! 

Exposed wall was another feature from the 70s decor. This exposed rock wall is simply stunning. A few furniture pieces and it has the ultimate comfortable cozy feel.

Avacado green and elevated fireplace. A open plan living room, simple open shelves and an absolutely radical design chair. Seventies was know for its contradiction.

Sleek Scandinavian with bold black and gold wall paper. The 70s was all about finding individuality, its uniqueness lied in its contradictions. Combination of gold and black is gorgeous!

Brown, rust and bronze are the dominant colors in this dining room. The chairs are my favorite! It has a very posh stylish feel and the dining set would be perfect even today.

A really fun accent, terrarium ottoman. These are inflatable, how much cooler can it be! An absolutely unique furniture piece. Love the bizarre feel, just calls to me :)

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Theme Design: Purple and Gold color combination!

Purple and Gold is a gorgeous combination. The colors compliment each other beautifully and adds a royal touch. Purple and Gold accessories can add instant sophistication to any room. Combined with rich textures of silk and satin it looks absolutely stunning.

Use a hint of Purple-Gold in upholstery, or paint the wall in purple shades. Wall paper in gold and purple can add a glamour quotient to any space. This is a very popular color combination, and is totally worth a consideration.

 Beautiful Moroccan style bedroom in Purple and Gold. Exotic fabric and floral motif looks absolutely regal. This color combination specially suits exotic themed decoration.

Beautiful pastel lilac wall looks absolutely gorgeous with an addition of few mirrors in antique gold. A sure way to add a bit of elegance, use spray paint for a budget makeover!

Diy Tip: Scout for ornate picture frames in any color, spray dull gold and pop a mirror into it.

A fantastic wall paper can be the best investment! Even with a few tasteful pieces of furniture it can look expensive. A very vintage glam styling that's absolutely fabulous.

Mixing texture and finish is a good way to add interest to any corner. A distressed industrial style table with delicate satin shade table lamp and a retro plastic woven chair. What a treat!

An upscale modern bedroom decor. The color scheme is elegant gray and purple with a bit of invigorating gold. Perfect choice for master bedroom with a definite flair!

The exotic floral wallpaper is the star in this living room. Perfectly coordinated to this are the plush furniture and upholstery. Very glitzy and so vintage Hollywood !

A striking gold ornate bed set acquire the focal attention. Burnished gold is so regal, it is complimented perfectly by the velvet purple. Definitely a few notch above simple living!

Combination of gray, purple and golden yellow is so unusual. This tastefully done living room is cozy, vibrant and very polished. Bits of flowery print compliments the striped wall paper. Love!

Bright intricate purple Moroccan style tiles for the bathroom. Don't limit this amazing color combination to only the rooms, even bath can look absolutely stunning!

A classic appeal with twist! Lovely beige walls lets the purple cabinets take center stage. Beautiful brass knobs and vintage kitschy furniture. This kitchen is made for laughter and memories!

Christmas tree in gold and decoration in purple against a vintage gold snowflake pattern wall. How apt! December is just a month away, I can never be far from Christmas decoration ideas :c)

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