There’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than decorating your home or business with seasonal displays that bring holiday cheer. Plastic sheets, such as acrylic, polycarbonate, and PVC, will help bring your holiday project ideas to life. The versatile material can be cut, engraved, and painted to create whatever you can dream up. Acme Plastics offers a wide variety of plastic sheets ideal for creating unique and eye-catching seasonal displays, including outdoor decorations that can withstand the elements and glow brightly throughout the season. Here are 6 holiday project ideas using some of the exceptional materials that Acme has to offer.
Festive Window Displays
- Material: Clear Acrylic or Frosted Acrylic
- Holiday Project Idea: Create holiday-themed window displays with custom-cut acrylic sheets. Have acrylic sheets cut to size to fit your windows and create your design using a scoring knife or Dremel tool (use sandpaper to smooth any rough edges). Frosted acrylic can be used to create snowflake cutouts and snowmen, while clear acrylic can be cut into shapes such as candles, wreaths, holiday trees, and reindeers, then painted.
- Benefits: Acrylic sheets are lightweight, durable, and easy to handle and install, making these DIY window displays even easier to make.
Holiday Signage for Retail and Events
- Material: Polycarbonate or Foam PVC
- Holiday Project Ideas: Design festive store signage, event banners, or holiday promotions. Like any other communication announcing upcoming store happenings and special events, you need to make it eye-catching. This is especially true during the holiday season when everything is shiny and bright. Use vibrant colors and custom shapes (such as stars, Santa hats, or holiday trees) to draw customer’s attention.
- Benefits: Both polycarbonate and foam PVC are weather-resistant materials so you can safely use them outdoors. They are also Impact-resistant and customizable.
DIY Holiday Ornaments and Decorations
- Material: Acrylic or Polycarbonate
- Holiday Project Ideas: DIY holiday ornaments and décor can be given as gifts or used to adorn your space. Cut acrylic into 4-inch discs or desired shape, drill a hole at the top for a ribbon or ornament hook, then personalize them with laser cutting or paint. For outdoor décor, polycarbonate can be cut into a wreath shape or larger-than-life candy canes that can flank your front door. Once cut, the sheets can be painted—red and green ball ornaments and a bow for the wreath and red and white stripes for the candy canes. You’re only limited by your imagination.
- Benefits: Acrylic and polycarbonate can both be customized, cut, and painted. They’re durable and available in various colors and finishes. Fresh and modern, these sheets can help you check off a lot of decorating on your list.
Seasonal Trade Show Displays
- Material: Clear Acrylic or Acrylic Sheets with LED Backlighting
- Holiday Project Ideas: Build a striking trade show booth or retail display to attract attention with vibrant, backlit acrylic panels. A greeting, such as “Merry Christmas” or “Season’s Greetings” can be laser cut or painted and the display backlit for a holiday glow to welcome guests to your booth or store. Consider setting it up as a selfie station for guests to take pictures to share on their social media or yours.
- Benefits: Acrylic with LED backlighting provides a professional finish for your holiday project ideas. Plus, it’s easy to customize, and great for high-impact visuals during the busy holiday season.
Outdoor Holiday Decorations
- Material: Polycarbonate or Marine Board
- Holiday Project Ideas: Lighted holiday displays keep getting bigger and bigger each year. Join the fun by creating illuminated displays or large festive signs for your yard or business. For example, use polycarbonate or marine board to cut the material to spell the word JOY and display with LED backlights. Or, place a nativity scene in a custom size, 4- or 5-sided box made of clear polycarbonate to cover and protect the display from the elements while illuminating it for all to see.
- Benefits: Polycarbonate and marine board are UV-resistant, weatherproof, and ideal for outdoor use—especially if you are in an area with severe winter weather.
Holiday-Themed Photo Frames and Gifts
- Material: Acrylic or Foam PVC
- Holiday Project Ideas: Make personalized photo frames, wall art, or keepsake gifts for loved ones. The holidays are for making memories—and giving them. A photo of a shared experience or special moment from the year will be a cherished gift for a loved one for years to come. Acrylic sheets can be laser cut in a variety of shapes to sizes to create a custom frame that will accommodate those special images. Print an image the same size and sandwich between two pieces of acrylic using Mod Podge. Adhere a hook to the back of the “frame” so the recipient can hang it a wall.
- Benefits: Acrylic and foam PVC sheets are easy to work with, customizable, and perfect for creative, beginner DIY projects.
Ready Your Holiday Project Today with Acme Plastic
We hope the above holiday project ideas inspire you to DIY some cheer—either for this year or next. Acme Plastics has a wide variety of materials that are easy to work with. We make it even easier by offering custom sizes of plastic sheets. Shop our selection of acrylic, polycarbonate and PVC today.
