Christmas Decorations

This is an easy version of a collapsible Christmas tree that requires no printing or pattern tracing.

There are so many options for using recycled materials for wrapping presents. You can make this Christmas a green Christmas by foregoing the store-bought Christmas wrapping paper and using these...

With Christmas being right around the corner, one needs to start planning the decoration theme of the house. Every house in my opinion is decorated differently according to the color schemes and...

The smell and aroma, it stays with you and leaves a powerful remembrance in your mind this holiday season. It’s easy to find simple homemade recipes to make this holiday season. Dressing up your...

For many, the perfect Christmas means having a real Christmas tree in the house. For some, choosing a real Christmas tree means traveling to a Christmas tree farm and cutting your own tree, and...

Are you shopping for an artificial Christmas tree? Do you know what you want or what you are looking for? Artificial trees have many advantages over real Christmas trees. They remain green, they...

Every year millions of people buy pre-cut Christmas trees. If you are planning on buying a pre-cut tree this year here are some steps for picking the perfect Christmas tree for your home.

We have 7 grandchildren. There are three that are five years old, three that are three years old and one two year old. They are the greatest! Since I work at home, when there are breaks in school...

Creating a miniature snow village can be a wonderful and fun holiday tradition. Adults will enjoy shopping for and collecting the exquisite miniature buildings, and kids will love gazing into the...

Handmade ornaments are wonderful additions to your Christmas tree, crafting new ones each year, shapes a time capsule of your family. Angels are a traditional ornament choice and using bits and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Who does not like to receive holiday cards? Not only do they have beautiful messages but they remind you of all the thoughtful loved ones who send the greetings your way. The problem is just wear...

Christmas with no snow is a real bummer. If you have kids you may want to consider making some snow with them. This non toxic activity is made out of a common polymer. This fake snow is cool to...

It doesn't take a lot of money to wrap up a pretty present, just some imagination. Everyone loves a pretty package!

Handmade ornaments add a special touch to your Christmas tree and holiday decor. Put your paper crafting skills to use--and have the kids make their own, too--and your Christmas tree can become a...

In many homes, decorating the house for the holidays is an annual tradition. Some families focus on decorating the Christmas tree, exterior of the house or the entire interior in holiday...

Even if you live in an area where it doesn't snow much during the Christmas season, you still can get into the Christmas spirit by putting up festive Christmas lights. Knowing a little bit about...

Learn how to create a keepsake Christmas ornament from scrapbook paper or photos.

Bring the beauty of snow inside for Christmas without a melting slushy mess. This snow sprinkled pinecone is a simply elegant decoration for a table centerpiece or a mantle display. It brings the...

Fireplace mantels are usually the focal centerpieces in your home’s coziest rooms. Why not create a simple, beautiful holiday mantel arrangement for your guests and family to enjoy this year? Here...

Tired of the old traditional Christmas tree look and want something that is unique to you and your family? Why not think outside the box this year. This article should help get you started with...

Here's a way for the children (or maybe the whole family) to get involved with Christmas decorations and preparations. This is an easy-to-do, low-cost and charming "theme" for Christmas....

Advent is the period of 40 days prior to Christmas, a time of spiritual purification intended to prepare Christians for the religious observance of Christmas. Long a staple of Roman Catholic...

Halogen bulbs are types of incandescent light bulbs designed for longer lasting lives. They are commonly found in fiber optic trees, usually Christmas trees. Although a halogen bulb has a long...

Decorating a Christmas tree is a wonderful way to spend time with your family. A great way to get the whole family involved is to make your own garlands for your tree. It is a lot of fun, and once...

The holiday season is a great season but it is also a dangerous time. Many people die during the holiday seasons due to simple things that could have been avoided. So here is a few steps to help...

Personalized Christmas stockings are the perfect way to compliment your gift-giving this holiday season. They can easily hold a bottle of wine for a holiday party gift, or be filled with cookies...

Decorating your home for Christmas can be a fun and exciting process. Through being creative with your decorations, decorating for Christmas can also be an inexpensive and easy process. Follow...