Lamps of Many Sizes
The Christmas tree is the main attraction of the big day. You may argue that it’s the amazing smell of food wafting through the air on the morning of Christmas or the part where you get to exchange gifts, but the tree will be the first thing that you’ll look at for the entire time.
There are many unique decorations to bedazzle your precious tree, and then there are the handy tricks!
Hang two sets of fairy lights with different-sized lamps to highlight all the bits of the tree.
Instant Gift Wrapping
There’s no shame in admitting that many of us have sometimes completely forgotten about Christmas shopping.
It’s understandable; amidst the planning, we wouldn’t blame you if you forgot to buy presents for your loved ones.
However, wrapping gifts in a time constraint is anything but a simple task, especially for an amateur.
Try this if you don’t have fancy wrapping paper to hide your trash-wrapping skills. Wrap up your gift in regular paper, cut out half of a Christmas tree shape on it, and bend it outwards.
Making Decorative Snowflakes
Making snowflakes out of paper is one of the most classic decorations out there. Not only do they fit the theme perfectly, but they’re also super easy to make.
How about you spice things up a bit this time and try making decorative snowflakes out of glue?
You can get creative with the shape and details and also color it however you want. Plus, if there are kids, they’re sure to love it.
Stimulate kids’ imagination with this fun DIY idea.
Using Leftover Wrapping Paper
Ah, the one with all the leftover wrapping paper. It can be easy to get carried away while buying wrapping paper when you’re not exactly sure how much you’ll need.
This is why most people have an excess of wrapping paper after packing their presents.
There is no reason why one can’t get creative and do something fancy with them! These wrapping paper cone trees make excellent abstract pieces for anywhere around the way.
Learn how to make them in some simple steps here.
Revamping the Garlands
On that note of fluffing up faux trees, artificial garlands aren’t the best decorations on the planet, but they get the job done.
If you’re unsatisfied with how thin and unimpressive your faux garlands look, try this smart hack.
Use yard clipping and floral wire to add volume to the garlands. Alternatively, you can look at the stores where you get fresh trees and pick out some evergreens for the job.
Showing Off Cards
Holiday cards are positively adorable, making one heck of a cute and unique decoration. When there is a decent amount of holiday cards in storage, don’t just sit them out.
Rather, give them a place to shine by hanging them up.
Display your cards by attaching them to tied-up ribbons around the house. Put them up somewhere where you’ll actually notice them.
100 percent guaranteed to put a smile on your or anyone else’s face.
Affordable Tabletop Trees
There’s this perception that all nice Christmas decorations are somewhat expensive, which annoys us.
Something doesn’t have to be expensive to show off your holiday spirit; you could do that just as well with a unique DIY project that flaunts your artistic sense.
For a classy yet inexpensive alternative to pricey, fancy tabletop trees, use your card stocks to make a cone and bedazzle it with bead garlands glued onto the body.
Try this with your kids, if you have any, and awaken their creative nerves.
Clean-Up Made Easy
Many people find cleaning up therapeutic; all the organizing and sorting can be rather pleasing. However, the majority of us don’t, and we’d do possibly anything to avoid it.
How frustrating it is after you’ve laid down a huge meal. Everyone enjoyed it, but now you’re left to clean everything — brush off crumbs, wipe the table, etc.
To avoid this, line your table with brown kraft paper before setting the meals out. After everyone’s done, simply pick them up and discard the bits and chunks.
Ultimate Fall DIY Centerpiece
Pumpkins aren’t only for the fall; they’re perfect for winter and the festivities. While they’re the star of the show in the spooky event of the year, Halloween, they can be used as a great centerpiece when Christmas is around.
During Halloween, we try to make it as ghoulish as possible, but this time, we try to make it elegant.
Hollow out the insides of a pumpkin and place a vase in there; you’ve got the perfect fall-inspired mantle decor/centerpiece.
Customizable Illusion Vases
Sometimes, you have to think outside of the box to come up with something that blows everyone’s minds.
Kind of like an illusion, which gives us the idea of an illusion vase. Find two vases that are of different sizes but of identical shape and layer them.
Place flowers in the smaller one and fill the larger one with mini dreidels or gelt. Your guests will look multiple times before even beginning to understand what you’ve done.
Now that it’s officially the season of holidays and festivities, there are tons of things to plan beforehand.
Christmas may be the year’s most anticipated event, meaning everyone will want to make it extra special. You know what sucks the fun out of stuff?
Being low on budget or struggling to perfect the decor. This is where we have to get a little crafty!