DIY Hanging Christmas Decoration

Key Takeaways

• Showstopping Table Centrepiece: Create a dramatic overhead display by repurposing an antique ladder or large wooden branch hung directly above your Christmas dining table.
• Secure & Fluff Foliage: Attach faux Christmas garlands along the sides of your ladder using wire ties, making sure to tease and fluff the foliage for a full, rustic finish.
• Woven Micro Lights & Timers: Weave warm white micro lights through the garlands for a soft, festive glow. Use battery lights with built-in timers and hide the battery box within the foliage so your display automatically lights up each evening without needing to reach overhead.
• Flexible Hanging Options: Secure each end of the ladder using elegant velvet ribbon attached to ceiling hooks, or use over-table clamp stands or heavy-duty Command hooks if you're renting or prefer a drill-free installation.

If you’re looking to add a bit more of a wow-factor to your interior this year, our DIY ladder is a showstopping display piece for hanging above your Christmas table alongside your Christmas table decorations.

2x Christmas Garlands

An antique ladder or branch

Micro fairy lights

Velvet ribbon

Wire ties

Start by lining up the ladder or branch with your garlands, ensuring that each garland is facing the same way before securing your garland along the side of the ladder with wire ties. Tease the foliage out as you go along for the perfect rustic finish.

Intertwine micro lights along each garland for a festive glow, we recommend one set of our warm white lights for each side as they have a discreet green wire and a super handy time function meaning they will automatically illuminate at the same time each evening. Simply set the battery box to the timer before mounting the hanging centrepiece, so there’s no need to climb onto the table to switch them on each time! You can then secure your battery box by resting it on top of the ladder with wire ties and teasing the garland foliage around it to hide from view.

Finally, fasten each end of the ladder with velvet ribbon and hang from hooks in the ceiling. If you’re renting or don’t want to hang hooks, table hangers or command hooks can work just as well. Before you start, make sure to check the maximum weight it can hold!

Get creative this Christmas and come together with the family for a bit of crafting fun!

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