Who doesn’t love a traditional festive paper chain?! It’s a piece of festive childhood nostalgia, taking us back to our younger years when we used to craft these easy Christmas decorations. But there is a new take on the nostalgic look that’s currently trending on Instagram and TikTok, using velvet ribbon instead of paper for the ‘paper’ chain.
This simple and easy swap of material takes this DIY Christmas decor idea from school crafts and turns it into an elevated and sophisticated piece of grown-up festive decor instead. ‘You get the handmade charm of primary school Christmas crafts, but velvet instantly drags it into grown-up territory and makes it feel intentional rather than last-minute,’ says Sam Sutherland, Flitch interior stylist. ‘It also photographs far better.’
