Pink Christmas Decor: 15 Sweet Ideas That Make Red and Green Look Old

Pink Christmas decor is the softest, happiest trend of the season, and this month it is everywhere. Searches for pastel gingerbread Christmas decor jumped 60 percent in the past week alone, pink gingerbread decor is up 30 percent, and a video showing how to make an oversized pink Christmas bow passed 804,000 views in just two weeks. It feels fresh after years of the same red and green, and it is easy to copy with dollar store ornaments, ribbon and a can of spray paint. You do not need to change your whole home. A bow on the door, a pink wreath and a few pastel touches are enough to make the season feel new. Here are 15 sweet ideas, from the front door to the tree skirt, to help you start this weekend..

Pink Christmas Decor for the Whole Living Room

This is the dream look so many people are saving right now. A soft pink tree, a giant bow on the door, a pink ornament wreath and a few pastel gingerbread houses on the mantel turn a plain white room into something out of a storybook. The trick is to keep the walls and furniture neutral and let the pink do the talking. Start with one corner and build from there. Which spot in your home would you turn pink first..

You will need: Pink and white ornaments, pink ribbon, a white or pink tree and a few pastel accents.

How to make it: 1. Pick one main spot, like the tree or mantel. 2. Use three shades of pink so it looks rich, not flat. 3. Add white and silver to keep it fresh.

Pink Christmas Decor for the Door: An Oversized Velvet Bow

The big bow is the star of the season. A DIY video showing how to make an oversized pink Christmas bow passed 804,000 views in two weeks, and it is easy to see why. One wide roll of velvet ribbon, folded into big loops and tied in the middle, makes a bow that greets everyone at the door. Hang it on its own or over a simple green wreath. Will yours be blush or bright pink?

You will need: About 5 yards of wide pink velvet ribbon, floral wire, scissors and an over the door hook.

How to make it: 1. Fold the ribbon into four large loops and pinch the center. 2. Wrap floral wire tightly around the middle and cover it with a short ribbon piece. 3. Leave two long tails and hang the bow on the door.

A Pink Ornament Snowman

This one is pure fun. A snowman made from stacked pink and white ornaments got 246,000 reactions and 15,000 shares, and people loved how cheerful it looks next to a tree. The base is a few foam or balloon shapes, and the ornaments are glued on in rings. Add a tiny scarf and a felt hat and he is ready to greet guests. Pink Christmas decor like this makes kids squeal. What will you name yours?

You will need: Three foam balls in small, medium and large sizes, lots of shatterproof pink and white ornaments, a hot glue gun for an adult, a scarf and a felt hat.

How to make it: 1. Stack the foam balls and secure them with dowels. 2. An adult glues the ornaments on in rings from bottom to top. 3. Add the scarf, hat and two button eyes.

Spray Painted Pink Bottle Brush Trees

Plain green bottle brush trees turn into candy colored treasures with a little paint. Line them up from pale blush to bright fuchsia for an ombre look that pops on a mantel or shelf. Spray paint outside or in a well aired room, and let them dry overnight. For more ways to style them, our bottle brush tree ideas are full of tips. How many shades will you use?

You will need: Five small bottle brush trees, pink spray paint in two shades, white spray paint and newspaper.

How to make it: 1. Spray one tree white and one deep pink. 2. Mix light coats of both on the rest for in between shades. 3. Dry overnight and line them up from light to dark.

Pastel Gingerbread Houses From Craft Foam

Pastel gingerbread is the fastest rising look this week, up 60 percent in searches in just seven days. You do not need real cookies. Cut little house shapes from pink, mint and cream craft foam, then pipe white puffy paint on them like icing. They last for years and will not attract bugs. Stand them on a shelf in a row and you have a sweet little village. Which colors will your village be?

You will need: Craft foam sheets in pink, mint and cream, scissors, white puffy paint and craft glue.

How to make it: 1. Draw simple house shapes and cut them out. 2. Pipe white puffy paint along the roofs, doors and windows. 3. Let them dry flat, then stand them up with a small foam stand glued behind.

Pink Christmas Decor Wreath Made of Ornaments

An ornament wreath looks expensive but costs very little. Thread shatterproof ornaments onto a wire hanger bent into a circle, packing big and small ones together, and finish with a satin bow. Mixing shiny and matte finishes makes it look full and rich. It is one of the most loved pieces of pink Christmas decor because it sparkles all day. Hang it on a door, a mirror or above the mantel. Where would yours shine?

You will need: A wire hanger or wire wreath frame, about 60 shatterproof pink and white ornaments, a satin bow and pliers for an adult.

How to make it: 1. An adult opens the hanger and bends it into a circle. 2. Thread the ornaments on by their caps, big and small mixed. 3. Close the wire, twist it tight and add the bow.

Pink Christmas Decor on the Mantel: A Ribbon Garland

If you only change one thing, make it the mantel. Take a plain green garland and weave a wide blush ribbon through it in loose loops. Tuck a few small pink ornaments into the branches. It takes ten minutes and the whole room suddenly feels softer. This is pink Christmas decor at its easiest, because you keep the garland you already own. Would you add stockings too?

You will need: A green garland, a roll of wide blush ribbon, small pink ornaments and removable hooks.

How to make it: 1. Hang the garland on removable hooks along the mantel. 2. Weave the ribbon in and out in loose loops. 3. Tuck small ornaments into the gaps.

A Pink Tinsel Tree in a Vintage Tin

Pink tinsel trees feel like a trip back to the 1950s. Set a small one inside an old tin, a flour canister or a vintage bucket, and it becomes a cute piece for the kitchen. Thrift shops are full of these tins for a dollar or two, which makes this pink Christmas decor idea almost free. Add a few tiny pink ornaments and you are done. It is the kind of happy little thing that makes people smile every time they walk past. Where would it go in your home?

You will need: A small pink tinsel tree, a vintage tin or bucket, newspaper or foam to fill the tin and tiny ornaments.

How to make it: 1. Fill the tin with crumpled newspaper or foam. 2. Push the tree base in so it stands straight. 3. Add a few tiny ornaments.

Pink Christmas Decor for the Table: An Ornament Bowl

The easiest centerpiece of all is a big glass bowl full of ornaments. Mix pink, blush and silver in different sizes, and set it on a pink linen runner. It catches the light all day and looks lovely from every side. When guests come, your pink Christmas decor is already done. You can swap the colors later in the season, but pink feels so fresh this year. Which bowl in your cupboard could you use?

You will need: A large clear bowl, pink and silver ornaments in mixed sizes and a linen table runner.

How to make it: 1. Lay the runner down the center of the table. 2. Fill the bowl with the largest ornaments first. 3. Add small ones on top to fill the gaps.

A Pastel Pom Pom Garland

Pom poms are soft, cheerful and perfect for a kids room or a cozy reading corner. Pink Christmas decor does not have to be shiny. Make them with yarn wrapped around a fork or a pom pom maker, then string them on a long piece of yarn. Mixing pink, peach, mint and cream gives that pastel look everyone loves this season. This is a lovely project to do with kids on a cold evening. How long will your garland be?

You will need: Yarn in pink, peach, mint and cream, a fork or pom pom maker, scissors and a large needle.

How to make it: 1. Wrap yarn around a fork about 60 times and tie it in the middle. 2. Cut the loops and fluff the pom pom. 3. Thread the pom poms onto a long yarn strand.

Pink Felt Stockings With White Cuffs

Stockings are a simple way to bring pink into the room. Cut two stocking shapes from pink felt, glue or stitch the edges, and add a fluffy white cuff. Felt does not fray, so it is beginner friendly. Make one for each person in the family and hang them in a row. Pink Christmas decor like this looks sweet in photos on Christmas morning. Would you add names with white felt letters?

You will need: Pink felt, white faux fur or felt for the cuffs, fabric glue or a needle and thread and a ribbon loop.

How to make it: 1. Trace and cut two stocking shapes for each stocking. 2. Glue or stitch around the edges, leaving the top open. 3. Add the white cuff and a ribbon loop.

Old Frames Painted Pink as Ornaments

Tiny picture frames from the thrift store make the prettiest ornaments. Spray them pink, slip in a piece of floral paper or a family photo, and tie a satin ribbon loop to the top. They give the tree a vintage, collected look that nobody else will have. Ask an adult to remove any glass first so they stay light and safe. Whose photo would you put in the first frame?

You will need: Small thrifted frames, pink spray paint, pretty paper or photos, satin ribbon and craft glue.

How to make it: 1. Remove the glass and backing and spray the frames pink. 2. Cut paper or photos to fit and glue them to the backing. 3. Reassemble and add a ribbon loop.

A Stack of Pink Gift Boxes

Empty boxes wrapped in pink and white make a lovely display that lasts all season. Stack them from big to small beside the tree or by the front door, and tie each with a wide satin ribbon. Mixing patterns, like stripes, dots and plain pink, makes it more fun to look at. Nobody needs to know they are empty, and they fill a bare corner with pink Christmas decor in minutes. Do you have a stack of shipping boxes waiting for a second life?

You will need: Empty boxes in different sizes, pink and white wrapping paper, wide satin ribbon and tape.

How to make it: 1. Wrap each box in a different pink or white paper. 2. Tie wide ribbon around each one with a big bow. 3. Stack them from largest to smallest.

Pink LED Fairy Lights in a Jar

A jar full of pink fairy lights gives a soft glow to any shelf or bedside table. Use battery LED lights, never real flames, and drop the whole string into a clear jar. Turn it on in the evening and the room feels cozy right away. It is also a sweet, cheap gift for a teen or a friend who loves pink Christmas decor. Would you keep it in the bedroom or the living room?

You will need: A clear glass jar, a battery operated string of pink or warm LED fairy lights and a ribbon.

How to make it: 1. Put fresh batteries in the light pack. 2. Loosely drop the lights into the jar, keeping the battery pack on top or tucked in. 3. Tie a ribbon around the neck.

A Pink Plaid Tree Skirt From an Old Blanket

The tree skirt is the last touch, and you may already have one in the closet. A pink plaid throw or a thrifted blanket wrapped loosely around the base looks soft and cozy, and nothing needs to be sewn. Tuck the edges under so it looks full. You can watch how the big bow from this list is made in this oversized pink bow video, then tie one to match the skirt. Is there a pink blanket in your home right now?

You will need: A pink plaid or soft pink throw blanket.

How to make it: 1. Lay the blanket flat around the tree base. 2. Gather it loosely and tuck the edges under. 3. Set a few wrapped gifts on top.