About Country Christmas Decor
Handcrafted Christmas decorations and nostalgic designs can add country charm to any living space over the holidays. These old-fashioned decorations are typically made with natural materials and homespun fabrics to create a warm and cozy home environment. Does this Spark an idea?
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History
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Before manufacturers created ornaments, baubles, wall decorations and garlands in bulk, homemakers were responsible for making their own Christmas decorations with simple materials and supplies found in the home or local hardware store. Classic country designs were simplistic and functional; wooden snowmen were used to hold up garlands and stockings; trees were covered with ornaments made from homemade salt dough; and doors and windows were covered with handmade quilts and stockings. Today, many of these classic "country" styles and designs continue to have mass appeal and have been incorporated into the modern home in several ways.
Effects
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Country Christmas decorations stray from the glitzy, glamorous and stylish designs of modern-day interior designs to create comfort and warmth. The overall ambiance created with these decorations, embellishments and accents mimics that of an old country farm house or cottage. Many of the decorations can be made at home with simple materials such as Popsicle sticks, quilting fabric, straw, felt, pine cones, natural wood, scraps of paper and salt dough.
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Significance
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Country Christmas decor continues to be a popular theme for homes decorated in a classic or traditional style. The colors are simple and designs are typically inspired by antiques and rustic artwork and characters. Fleece snowmen, wooden ornaments and tartan embellishments are signature designs of country Christmas decorations. Many of these decorative pieces can be found at local craft stores, antique shops, locally owned gift stores and farmers markets. Many mainstream retailers also carry lines of rustic country Christmas decorations because of high demand; you can now find premade crocheted snowmen, handmade garland and wooden sculptures at many craft supply stores and home decor retailers around the country.
Types
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The most common types of country Christmas decorations include: homemade cards covered with felt and paper cutouts; tree decorations made with painted clay and painted salt dough ornaments; wall hangings and sculptures made out of wood; garland made out of painted wood beads; pine cone wreaths made out of wire, wooden fruit and pine cones from the backyard; table toppers and place card holders made out of pine cones, holly and fresh flowers; holiday lanterns made out of tin cans and covered with wire, homemade baubles; and salt dough ornaments.
Features
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Some of the most common themes and color palettes used to make country Christmas decor include: raffia and hay for centerpieces and wall hangings; tartan and plaid fabric cutouts for place mats, trimmings and tablecloths; twigs and branches to make wall hangings and wreaths; pine cones for table centerpieces, homemade baskets and embellishments; and pillar candles covered with foliage for the mantel or table centerpiece. Natural and neutral color palettes are preferred, as these evoke feelings of a classic country home; light browns, beige, forest green, Christmas red and black are used to make most decorations and embellishments.
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