The holiday season is here! Looking for fun, easy decor ideas to add that final festive touch? Dixie Belle can help! Try these quick DIYs with our holiday transfers, stencils, and decoupage paper. Add personality and holiday cheer to any space in minutes. Here are five creative ways to decorate, each is quick and easy—perfect for a busy schedule!

Festive Frames with Holiday Transfers

Frames add a seasonal touch to any room, and Dixie Belle’s holiday transfers make elevating even the simplest frame easy. Start with a plain frame and choose a holiday-themed transfer, such as Caroling Cardinals or Yuletide Hearth. 

  • Clean the frame surface to remove any dust. 
  • Peel and apply your transfer to the frame’s corners, edges, or center—get creative! 
  • Rub gently to secure the transfer, peel off the backing, and enjoy your festive new frame! 

Decorated frames are perfect for displaying family photos or holiday artwork and can easily be updated with new transfers next season.

DIY Holiday Coasters with Decoupage or Transfers

Nothing says “holiday spirit” like themed table decor, and coasters are an easy way to add festive cheer to your coffee table or dining room. With Dixie Belle’s decoupage papers or holiday transfers, you can transform plain coasters into charming seasonal accents in no time.

  • Pick up a set of blank cork, ceramic, or wood coasters.
  • Choose a holiday-themed design, like Frosty Forest Friends Decoupage or holiday transfers, such as Yuletide Hearth.
  • For decoupage:
    • Apply a thin layer of Clear Coat Satin to the surface of the coaster.
    • Place the decoupage paper on top, smoothing out wrinkles.
    • Seal with another layer of Clear Coat Satin.
  • For transfers:
    • Position the transfer on the coaster.
    • Rub gently to adhere it to the surface, then peel off the backing.
  • Let the coasters dry completely, and they’re ready to add holiday flair to your table or serve as a thoughtful DIY gift!

With these quick and easy steps, your coasters will be the talk of any holiday gathering.

Quick Tabletop Sign with Holiday Transfers, Decoupage and Stencils

For a statement piece that’s both easy and eye-catching, try creating a mini holiday sign using Dixie Belle’s holiday transfers, decoupage papers, or stencils. A small wooden plaque or even a scrap piece of wood makes the perfect backdrop for festive holiday imagery.

  1. Paint the wood in a holiday color like Evergreen, Barn Red, or Cotton, and let it dry.
  2. Choose your design:
    • For transfers: Position the holiday transfer, such as the Whispering Pines transfer,  in the center of your plaque, rub gently to adhere, and peel off the backing.
    • For decoupage: Apply a thin layer of Clear Coat Satin, place the decoupage paper (such as the Holiday Holly decoupage paper), smooth out wrinkles, and seal with another layer of Clear Coat Satin.
    • For stencils: Choose a holiday stencil, like the Christmas Cheer stencil. Position it on the plaque, dab Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint in a contrasting color over the stencil, and carefully remove it.
  3. Let your design dry completely.

This versatile DIY project lets you mix and match methods for a unique holiday sign. Perfect for entryway tables, mantels, or centerpieces, these signs add festive charm to your decor.

Holiday Candle Holders with Dixie Belle Paint

Give ordinary candle holders a holiday glow with a quick coat of Dixie Belle paint. Grab a few glass or ceramic holders and transform them into festive decor pieces in no time. 

  • Clean the holders and paint them in holiday colors like Barn Red, Cotton, or Moonshine Metallics. 
  • For an extra festive touch, apply small transfers or stencils around the base or top of the candle holders. 
  • Let the paint dry, add your candles, and watch the soft holiday light bring your decor to life! 

These painted candle holders are perfect for setting a cozy ambiance and make wonderful, inexpensive gift ideas.

Decorative Holiday Trays with Transfers and Decoupage

Add seasonal charm to your gatherings with a festive holiday tray featuring Dixie Belle transfers, like Caroling Cardinals, or decoupage designs like Snowed In.

  • Paint the Base
    • Choose a wood or metal tray and paint it in a festive color, such as Fluff Chalk Mineral Paint or Midnight Green Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint. Let it dry.
  • Add Your Design
    • Transfers: Position the transfer, rub to adhere, and peel off the backing.
    • Decoupage: Cut the decoupage paper to fit, apply with Clear Coat Satin, and smooth out wrinkles.
  • Seal and Protect
    • Apply a final layer of Clear Coat Satin to protect your design and give it a polished finish.

Use your tray to serve treats or create a cozy display—it’s quick, easy, and perfect for the holidays!

Spread Holiday Cheer in Minutes! 

These five-minute decor hacks make adding festive touches easy, even for busy DIYers! Dixie Belle’s transfers, stencils, and decoupage paper keep holiday decor simple, fun, and customizable. Just grab your paint, pick a quick project, and create something special for the season! For another fun and easy holiday project, check out our blog, Create a Festive Water Slide Garland with Dixie Belle Paint.

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