Christmas Decorations

There is nothing worse than needles falling off of the Christmas tree. The needles are a pain to get out of the carpet and the tree looks dried out. Try this idea for preserving the needles and...

A simple and fun ornament that can be made in minutes. If your children are crafty, you probably already have everything at home you’ll need to make these fun and festive snow globe ornaments. ...

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Every year when stringing up all the extra Christmas lights I always ask myself what the extra electricity cost will be on my power bill. Here is a simple way to figure the extra cost or holiday...

Christmas is over, the unwanted presents have been returned and now it's time to undecorate the house and organize all your Christmas stuff.

Frustrated by fuses blowing on your mini-lights? The trick is to never plug more than three strings together. Here is a work around to allow you to light up the block even if you only have two...

Want to create a Simple and Divine Christmas Tree? Here are some great tips and pointers for those who are endeavoring to decorate a Simple and Divine Christmas Tree.

It is so inviting to walk into a house filled with the scents of the holidays. You can create this in your own home with items found in your pantry!

Did you know that Americans throw away an additional 5 million tons of trash between Thanksgiving and New Years Eve? This is 25% more than usual. More waste means more stress on the environment....

If you're getting bored making regular six pointed snow flakes, it's time to take it to the next level. Make snow flakes that form a picture. This paper snow flake depicts three Christmas trees...

Want something new, but can't bring yourself to part with alot of hard earned cash?

When the holidays are here, your life is busy with buying gifts and wrapping presents. And occasionally after the gift is perfectly wrapped, you've forgotten one thing! - Those little tags that go...

It is time to take the holiday decorations down. But some people just leave the tree up all year; others take the decorations down after New Year day. If you take the decorations down soon after...

Christmas is such a fun time for everyone and especially kids. With so many different Christmas crafts, activities and visiting Santa we all wish we were kids again. Well we can't turn back the...

Having a crawler and climber in the house doesn't mean you have to give up having a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Sure, the strings of lights, ornament pins and the falling hazard of the...

This project will show you how to create a wonderful and lasting photo ornament for your Christmas tree using can lids that would otherwise be tossed into the garbage! Fun, fast, easy, simple,...

Do you love horses or know someone who does? Then you know that one can ever have enough horses! Here is a very original idea for the horse lover that has every other kind of horse in their...

Due to the economic recession across the United States, many people are trying to make Christmas gifts this year. You can decorate plain glass ornaments with metallic Sharpies markers and have a...

You may not live in Plum Creek with Laura Ingalls and family, but we can certainly enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas with popcorn garland. Fill your home with the smell of freshly popped corn and...

These simple but cute paper ornaments can be made using recycled supplies you already have on hand. They are simple enough to make a great craft for children to do or help with and they don't take...

Mistletoe, historically, has been revered as a thing of magic and mystery. It has also brought together many couples (at least for a moment). This kissing ball is easy to make and quite a...

Cruising around, listining to Burl Ives on the radio, "oohhing" and "awing" at Christmas lights... what a great family tradition!

Now is the time to start decorating your house for the holidays, if you haven't done so already. Our favorite tradition is decorating Christmas stockings. It's so easy and it brings the family...

This is the easest of all thing you can do to make the outside window boxes look good for the season, it's just something I came up with when I had a long window box on my front porch, and wanted...

Safety is always important, but especially now, with a fresh Christmas tree in the house. Real Christmas trees are a potential fire hazard, but smart preparation can reduce that hazard...

So, you just unpacked your decorations for the holiday season and are wondering how to get the wrinkles out of the silk flowers. They are bent and wrinkled from being packed away but no matter how...

Whether you are celebrating Christmas on a budget or you want to bring Little House on the Prairie charm to your festivities, recycled ornaments may be just what you are looking for! Before you...

Every wanted to decorate for Christmas but just find the normal decorations to plain and lo-tech for you well here are a few things you might like.

Trimming the tree is something that we only do once a year, but it seems to bring back memories for a lifetime. There are thousands of ways that a Christmas tree can be decorated and choosing one...

Ever wish you could decorate a Christmas tree like a professional decorator? Similar to the beautiful Christmas trees in the high class department stores or the great trees in the Christmas...

Hundreds of fires happen every year due to Christmas trees. Keep your family safe with these tips.

Here is a quick and easy way to put away your Christmas lights so they are ready to use next year, without having to fight to untangle them.

Have you ever bought Christmas ornaments from a beautifully decorated display tree in a store, only to come home and find your tree looks nothing like the one in the store? Follow these simple...

I've always been a little mystified by paper chains. I never could understand how people would snip and snip and pull out this chain. I am giving you step by step instructions that will...

An exciting milestone in life can be the purchase and decoration of your very first Christmas tree. However, realizing you need to decorate 6 feet of Noble Fir on a tight budget can be daunting....

Want a winter project to make with your kids? These cheerful guys are easy and inexpensive to make. They'll sit on your mantle or a table.

Here is a inexpensive way to make a beautiful pinecone wreath.

Holiday Decorations are neat, that is, until you become over run with them and potentially run out of space. Here are some quick, practical ideas to organize all those holiday decorations you...

Seasonal window decorations that beautify your home are easy to hang. Help keep them secure from wind gusts and stormy weather with these easy steps.

Are you searching for Christmas holiday yard decorations that are a bit different from the normal ones you find in your local hardware store? Homemade Christmas decorations for the yard can be a...

A growing trend is to have several Christmas trees in the home, one in each "public" space. If having more than one Christmas tree is in your decorating design plan this year, then...

Poinsettias are a popular plant for decorating the house during the holidays, with their vibrant red, pink or white leaves. Sadly, few people know that these beauties can be kept and made to bloom...

Decorating for Christmas can be rewarding and enjoyable without leaving you feeling overwhelmed and your pockets empty. With a little creativity and time you can transform your home into a warm...

Go green this year with treecycling. Treecycling is the act of recycling your Christmas tree so it can be used as compost or mulch. This year, don't put your XMAS tree out with the garbage....

Trimming a Christmas tree is an act many people undertake November to December each year. It can seem a bit overwhelming when facing a bare tree, but there is a method to trimming a beautiful...

Many of us remember the fun of making homemade Christmas ornaments out of salt dough but I have found that working with cinnamon adds a whole new dimension of scent plus a lovely, old brown dough...

Here is an idea for a simple and quick handmade Christmas ornament that is personalized by including a small picture of someone, perhaps a family member, a pet or even a coworker. Yes, even...

Decorating a Christmas tree can be a lot of fun, however hanging the garland can become a problem. Here are a few simple steps to hanging garland.

So you're not spending much this Christmas and you want to have a tree but can't afford the expensive ornaments and decorations? Not to worry! You can create a beautiful, and even luxurious...

Real Christmas trees are great! But sometimes they don't seem to want to stay green the entire month of December. There are bunch and tips that you might have heard like sugar water for aspirin...