Save Money this Christmas with Decorations You Can Make Yourself
If you have been out shopping for Christmas decorations over the past few weeks, you know how expensive they have become. Between tree decorations, lights, garland and Christmas home décor, the costs can add up.
Even with Black Friday sales, online deals, and weekly in-store features, making your home festive for the holidays is something most people do over time; that is, unless you take a frugal approach to Christmas decorations and make them yourself.
Making Christmas decorations has become extremely popular over the past few years, with websites such as Pinterest, YouTube, and Etsy leading the way.
Even bigger stores are getting into it, as many craft stores are increasingly offering workshops and seminars on how to make DIY Christmas decorations.
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Benefits of Making Christmas Decorations
Even though it will take you more time, taking a DIY approach does have its benefits:
- You will save money
- You can customize your decorations to fit your conceptions
- It’s a great activity for the entire family
- It makes your home more personalized and unique
Frugal Christmas Decoration Ideas You Can Make at Home
Reader’s Digest has a wonderful list of do-it-yourself Christmas decoration ideas for your home this holiday season. Some of the best ideas on their list include:
- A homemade advent calendar using an old picture frame and ornaments
- Homemade mistletoe using felt and ribbons found around the house
- Dip pinecones in gold, silver and glitter to use around the house
- Paint plastic bulbs with chalkboard paint and use them year over year – write a new message each year
- Take pillows around the house and wrap them like presents using a ribbon
- Rather than discarding your holiday cards, use them to decorate the tree, a doorway, or mantle
- Cut some paper angels and decorate them anyway you want
- Use towels, blankets, pillows and other décor items in holiday colours
Do you make your own Christmas decorations? What tips can you offer to others considering making them? Feel free to share pictures and instructions of how to make your favorite decorations!