3 Ways to DIY Oversized Porch Decor for Christmas
Go big or go home with these DIY oversized porch decor ideas that are as easy on the eyes as they are on the wallet.
![Oversized Light Ornaments Made From Vintage Light Fixtures Oversized Glowing Christmas Ornaments on Stairs](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Ornaments_Beauty_H.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1603472293762.jpeg)
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Sure, we love the subtle beauty of twinkling white lights and greenery, but when you want to make a bolder statement with your holiday decor, these jolly, jumbo DIYs are the way to go. Follow along as we show you how to load up your porch with elegant, oversized DIY decorations that will keep it classy, while piling on the holiday cheer. Bonus? With materials like plastic planters and recycled tuna cans, these budget-conscious decorations won’t break the bank.
Giant Jingle Bells
![Oversized Christmas Bells Made From Plastic Planters DIY Oversized Christmas Bells Hanging From Porch Post](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Bells_Beauty_V.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1603472323905.jpeg)
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Materials Needed
- large plastic planters
- metallic spray paint
- drill + bits
- eyebolt + nut
- cotton twine
- scissors
- large outdoor ornament
- thick red ribbon
Decking your porch with authentic bells of this caliber would completely blow your holiday budget. Luckily, this plastic alternative is inexpensive, easy-to-store and will last season after season. To craft these larger-than-life bells, start by purchasing plastic planters in various sizes, then drill a hole in the center of each one for a large eyebolt (Image 1). After drilling, coat each planter with metallic spray paint in either brass, gold or silver (Image 2). Once the paint has dried, run the eyebolts through the holes and secure with nuts (Image 3). On the inside of the planters, tie baker’s twine to the eyebolts and cut, leaving some excess hanging out of the planter’s opening. To resemble a clapper, tie large outdoor ornaments to the twine and cut off any excess (Image 4). As a final touch, tie bright red ribbon to the eyebolts and hang in a visible spot on your porch (Image 5).
![This plastic planter is being drilled on the bottom to allow for more drainage.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Bells_Step-1_H.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1603472324838.jpeg)
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![This plastic planter has been painted with metallic spray paint to resemble a metal bell. The planter is being turned into an oversized Christmas bell to decorate a front porch.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Bells_Step-2_H.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1603472324141.jpeg)
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![This plastic planter has been modified with a metal eyebolt to be used as an oversized Christmas bell. The planter has been painted with metallic spray paint to resemble a real metal bell.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Bells_Step-3_V.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1603472326821.jpeg)
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![This large sparkly ornament is tied to cotton twine to resemble the clapper in this plastic bell. The bell is made out of a plastic planter that has been painted and modified to resemble an oversized bell for a Christmas decoration.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Bells_Step-4_V.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1603472324168.jpeg)
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![This ribbon is being tied to an eyebolt that has been fitted on a plastic planter as part of a DIY oversized Christmas bell project. The ribbon is used to hang the bell on a front porch.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Bells_Step-5_H.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1603472323806.jpeg)
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Pro Tip: To ensure the spray paint will stick, gently rough up the plastic with fine sandpaper.
Super-Sized Light Ornaments
![Glass Ornaments Made from Vintage Light Fixture Globes DIY Oversized Glass Ornaments Leading Up Porch Steps](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Ornaments_Beauty_V.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1603472294389.jpeg)
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Materials Needed
- vintage light fixture globes
- screwdriver
- recycled tuna cans
- hot glue gun + sticks
- drill + bits
- eyebolt + nut
- silver metallic spray paint
- outdoor Christmas lights
Christmas lights and ornaments come in all shapes and sizes, but to find any this large would take some serious searching. To tackle this DIY, start by removing the globes from a vintage light fixture (Image 1). Next, remove the label from an empty, cleaned tuna can and drill a hole through the center that is large enough for an eyebolt (Image 2). As an optional step, paint the tuna can with metallic spray paint to add a little glitz (Image 3). Once the paint has dried, stick the eyebolt through the hole and secure it with a nut (Image 4). Use hot glue to affix the tuna can to the glass globes, opposite the opening if the globes are only open on one end (Images 4 & 5). Once the hot glue has set, work the giant lights into your porch decor by stuffing with outdoor string lights and garnishing with greenery.
![This vintage light fixture is being disassembled and the glass globes are being utilized as part of an oversized Christmas ornament DIY.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Ornaments_Step-1_H.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1603472293115.jpeg)
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![This tuna can is being drilled and fitted to use as the top of an oversized Christmas ornament. The rest of the ornament will be made out of the vintage glass globes.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Ornaments_Step-2_H.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1603472292951.jpeg)
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![This nut is threaded onto an eyebolt that has been pushed through a recycled tuna can. The can is being used to create an oversized Christmas ornament.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Ornaments_Step-4_H.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1603472293341.jpeg)
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![This hot glue is being applied to the rim of a recycled tuna can as part of an oversized Christmas ornament DIY. The can is used to resemble the top of a vintage ornament.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Ornaments_Step-5_H.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1603472292624.jpeg)
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![These recycled tuna cans have been cleaned, painted and modified to rest on top of these vintage glass light fixture globes for a DIY oversized Christmas ornament. The cans are attached to the glass globes using hot glue.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Ornaments_Step-6_H.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1603472294011.jpeg)
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Monster Magnolia Wreaths
![Oversized Magnolia Wreaths Made From Painted Hula Hoops Three DIY Magnolia Wreaths Made From Hula Hoops](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Wreath_Beauty_H.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1603472165680.jpeg)
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Materials Needed
- hula hoop
- black spray paint
- hot glue gun + sticks
- magnolia branches
- pruning shears
- floral wire
- monofilament fishing line
- scissors
Oversized wreaths aren’t necessarily hard to come by, but it’s rare to find one that doesn’t look cheap or cost a fortune. As always, we recommend taking the DIY route. Start by spray painting a hula hoop black and setting it aside to dry. Next, begin removing magnolia leaves from a branch, bunching them together in groups of three to five and tying them together with floral wire (Images 1 & 2). Use hot glue to attach your leaf bundles to the hula hoop, stacking them like shingles (Images 3 & 4). Once the hula hoop is covered, use more floral wire to further secure the leaves to the frame (Image 5). To display your gorgeous creation, simply suspend from a beam using a monofilament fishing line. This creates a floating effect that will keep everyone’s eyes on the wreath.
![This magnolia branch is being utilized to create an oversized wreath with a hula hoop frame. The leaves are cut off and bundled with floral wire, then glued to the hula hoop.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Wreath_Step-1_H.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1603472162901.jpeg)
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![These magnolia leaves are being bundled together with floral wire to later be attached to a hula hoop with hot glue. The project is an oversized wreath for Christmas.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Wreath_Step-2_H.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1603472164361.jpeg)
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![This hot glue is applied to a hula hoop that has been painted black as part of an oversized Christmas wreath project. The hot glue will hold bundles of foraged magnolia leaves to the hula hoop.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Wreath_Step-3_H.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1603472164200.jpeg)
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![These magnolia leaves are pressed onto a hula hoop frame and attached using hot glue. The oversized wreath DIY is easy and affordable.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Wreath_Step-4_H.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1603472164528.jpeg)
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![This hula hoop has been painted black and now serves as the frame of an oversized magnolia wreath. The leaves have been stripped from a branch and glued to the wreath, then further secured with floral wire.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2020/10/23/0/Original_PopFizz_HGTV-Holiday-2020_Oversized-Decor-Wreath_Step-5_H.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1603472163080.jpeg)
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![Supersized Christmas Decor](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/video/9/94/941/9410/9410482.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.720.85.suffix/1661869528239.jpeg)