Christmas Decorations

Each year we go through the same old game of trying to keep our cats from eating our Christmas decorations. It seems that shiny and well-lit objects are irresistible cat treats. After a little...

Most of us at Christmas hang our Christmas stockings. For some of us; finding the perfect location can be a problem. If your space is limited; this can make it difficult for decorating during the...

These candy canes are easy to make and it can be a fun experience for the children. Depending on how many candy canes you wish for, take as many noodles per candy cane.

This time of year many of us are decorating our homes for Christmas. In my home every year I decorate my entrance door. Decorating the entrance door adds much excitement and cheer. When I have...

These are fun to make and it can be an entertaining project for you and friends or you and your children, and depending on the size of your cookie cutters, you can make between five to twelve...

The holidays are upon us. This is the time of year when we start to decorate for Christmas. I always like to start decorating inside the house. The banister that goes up the stairway; every year I...

Imagine it's a chilly December. As you enter your home, you breathe in deeply the evocative aroma of pine and fragrant fir. No, it's not your plug-in freshener or scented candle, it's the real...

Mason jars have been used for generations for canning, storage and country decorating. Many nifty projects incorporate Mason jars in indoor and outdoor crafting. One pretty way to use an extra jar...

Painting Christmas balls is a crafty way to celebrate the holidays and an appropriate and enjoyable activity for people of all ages and skill levels. Adding hand-painted Christmas balls to your...

It seems like Christmas is just around the corner all year long! Families stress about buying decorations, food, and presents with their budgets, and many times Christmas isn't as fun for the...

You do not have to be an artist or seamstress to make your own Christmas wall hangings. No matter what cloth you use for your background, it takes just minutes to cut and position the pieces of...

Christmas is an ideal time to expand your creativity by considering festive ways to decorate outdoor trees. This might seem overwhelming, but there are plenty of simple, inexpensive options. Your...

Christmas decorations are colorful, twinkling and festive. One of the most widely-seen holiday decorations are miniature LED lights, which you can string on trees and bushes, homes and Christmas...

So it is getting close to that time of year when you need to go out Christmas tree shopping again. Some people love this time of year and others loath it. For some it is a time to get the family...

Evergreen Christmas trees are beautiful. However, due to fire safety issues, many people think twice about bringing a real cut tree into their home. This procedure can be used on cut trees to help...

It's that time of year again! Maybe it's your first time being the one responsible for your tree? Or it's your first year with a real, live Christmas tree, instead of an artificial one? You won't...

This is a fun way to make a small Christmas tree, you can actually put one in each room of your house or make an arrangement in your living room if you do not have enough space for the a big and...

Decorate your house for the holidays with a fresh evergreen garland. Create an evergreen garland to hang from your fireplace mantel, around your front door or over your windows. Your evergreen...

String lights come in all different colors and sizes, making them a wonderful decorating option for many different occasions. You can hang string lights to add to any holiday or party decorations....

For those craving tradition and comfort at the holidays (blankets of snow outside, a warm fire inside, a cup of hot cocoa, and plenty of laughter with friends and family), using an old world style...

One of the many joys of the holiday season is hanging the ornaments, either on the tree or to decorate the house for family and guests. Heirloom and collectible ornaments made of crystal are among...

Snowmen make great Christmas decorations and can give you and your family a chance to do something together and be creative. Learn a few tips to have the coolest snowman on your block.

This is what you need to make an inexpensive yet elegant wire wreath Christmas ornament. It makes a great gift for friends or co-workers that does not take much time to produce. If you are making...

When you're visiting relatives at Christmas, the first thing you notice is the wreath on their door. It's always possible to buy a wreath at the store. But how about getting the kids involved and...

Instead of spending a fortune on decorating your home this holiday season, do it for free, or close to it with pinecones. There are many different ways you can use them to add a special touch to...

Making your own Christmas wreath is not difficult at all. If you have a lot of ornaments that you are not using, recycle them by making a wreath with them. What better way to go green. If you...

Making seashell Christmas ornaments is easy, and a great way to turn those shells you collected on the beach into beautiful decorations. Gather a few simple materials and follow these directions...

The holidays are a great time to get crafty and creative and maybe you receive a lot of cards but do not know what to do with them, so this card holder is great and you can place it near your...

The Christmas holidays are approaching fast and you want to start decorating your home. The following is an easy and fun way to make a gold wreath yourself or maybe with the help with your children.

Paper angel crafts can add a whimsical or majestic feel to any home during the holidays. Angels can also be a creative way to share the story for the meaning of Christmas and why families...

Handcrafted Christmas decorations made by children are always treasured keepsakes. We all have those dog bone ornaments on our tree that our kids or grandkids made in Scouts! We love to have...

The holiday season is a great time to do easy experiments/crafts with your children. One very easy activity that you can do with your children is a Borax Crystal Star. You can even use it as an...

You've seen them in stores; cone-shaped Christmas trees covered in different materials, sparkly and modern. You can make one yourself for nearly free... or make a whole forest to put on a table or...

It's that time of year again...the holiday season! And along with that holiday cheer also likely comes a higher electric bill; from all the lights of course! The cheer it brings you and others,...

Every Christmas tree needs a Christmas tree skirt around its base. Christmas tree skirts come in all colors, styles and fabrics. Some are elegant and expensive, while others are simple and...

It's that time of year that we are all fairly ragged.Trying to find the perfect gifts and trying to stay within our means. Most of us have large families who will be joining us for the holidays,...

A personalized Christmas stockings are not difficult to make! You can make your own family Christmas stockings yourself for a fraction of the price of store bought ones. Our family did this and...

Place cards are a beautiful, finishing touch on a holiday or event table. Before dinner even starts guests will feel special and welcomed when they see their names laid out so elegantly. You do...

Gathering together with friends and family for the holidays? Enjoy some quiet time catching up and making memories, while working on a holiday-themed art project. Nobody says Christmas like Santa,...

Christmas is one of the most beautiful and special times of the year when family and friends gather together to spend time with one another, as they prepare for the holiday season. This is a time...

Gift baskets make wonderful gifts and they are so easy to make. You don’t have to have a Christmas holiday to start making Gourmet Holiday Gift Baskets. They make delightful gifts for any special...

Once the nights cool, hydrangea blooms dry on the shrub. Their petals feel papery to the touch. Often they have a rosy glow. That is the time to pick them for dried flower arrangements and to make...

Holidays are expensive enough, so why not have fun and create a cheap holiday stocking you can reuse for several years to come. Not only are they affordable, they make for a great activity to do...

Often sold in flower shops, miniature boxwood Christmas trees are a holiday fixture I can't live without. However, because they are expensive I make them myself. I have boxwoods at the entrance to...

The Moravian star, with its three-dimensional points, is also known as the Advent or Herrnhut star. It's said to have originated at a Moravian boys' school in Germany in the mid-19th century. A...

Bring the holiday season right into your home by decorating with seasonal colors, using pumpkins, turkeys, Christmas tree sprigs, or jolly Santa; put your holiday guests in the holiday spirit. Use...

Trimming your Christmas tree is a delightful activity that gets family and friends together. There are many different themes you can use when you trim your Christmas tree. You can opt for the...

It's time to invest in energy saving light bulbs, but when you do don't throw out those old incandescent bulbs. They make great Christmas tree ornaments. It's also a great way to recycle. This is...

Make fabric poinsettia Christmas decorations that work for a table, a mantel, or in a basket if you choose. These fabric Christmas poinsettias are so easy to make, your children can participate,...

One of the things that we have come to associate with the Christmas holidays are certain types of scents. Whether it be the scent of peppermint candy, decorative pine cones, or something baking...