Christmas Decorations

When thinking of starting to decorate you should think simple and safety, for you and your family and your home.

As the holidays approach, sometimes it's more fun to decorate with down home flare than fancy store bought wreaths and ornaments. Here is a simple wreath that you and your children can make for...

A garland is a chain decoration that is hung in celebration of important cultural and religious events. You will find decorative chain garlands made of evergreens in homes across Europe and...

Once you have your tree home there are certian step you should take to care for your live tree.

During the Holidays many of us receive beautiful fresh arrangements. The potential for your fresh arrangement to thrive can depend on how you care for it after it arrives. I'll show you how to...

I used to see those beautiful curled ribbons for gifts and thought - I love those! A shame they are so expensive! Then I figured it out and make them for any occasion! It's not hard at all!!!!

A kiss under the mistletoe - a jolly holiday tradition. Here's how to make a mistletoe decoration that's cuter and more elaborate than a simple sprig of mistletoe that's relatively easy to make.

Christmas is only a few days away and you have no decorations yet. The weather is bad and you don't want to leave the house, or you are on a very tight budget this year. I have the solution to...

Victorian quilting with its rich fabrics, many colors and elaborate stitchwork is eye-catching. Recreate the look of a vintage crazy quilt stocking.

Burning a Yule Log on the Winter Solstice or on Christmas Eve is an ancient tradition in parts of Europe, and is supposed to bring luck to your household. A traditional Yule Log is decorated and...

How do you bring Christmas magic on Christmas morning? To create a little magic,be prepared to do some last minute holiday decorating. Here are a few tips on how to achieve a magical effect in...

There are few better ways to celebrate winter and the holidays than by building a gingerbread bread house. Not only is it a decoration, but it's a dessert! Building gingerbread houses take some...

These days, it's important to think green as you decorate your house. With some tough financial times ahead, you can also save money and time while making your Christmas a little greener and brighter!

It only takes a few minutes and a few art supplies to change a drab store bought stocking to a special personalized one to keep.

In todays economy artificial trees are becoming more and more popular. Artificial trees can be used year after year. They require no watering and no cleaning up fallen needles. Artifical trees...

This article covers a couple of ways that a person can have a real Christmas tree without getting a cut one. How is this possible? Read the article for more information.

Do you give your Christmas tree a theme or just go out to the nearest Wal-Mart and buy whatever ornaments and garland is available and throw it up? Since Christmas is my favorite time of the year,...

An easy family craft for Christmas is to make salt dough ornaments together as a family. This is a simple project that could easily become a yearly holiday tradition!

This holiday should be a happy, joyous time. But the center piece to it all, the Christmas tree, may be a potential threat to your property and loved ones. With a few precautions though, you can...

Want something easy to make that will put a smile on the face of everyone that sees it? Try this paper wreath to get holiday conversations started while adorning your home or making gift-giving...

For years you have heard the song Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly. Hollies are trees or shrubs found mostly in tropic and sub-tropic areas that produce a beautiful red berry. The berries are a...

Before the late nineteenth century, families lit their Christmas trees with ornamental candles. Many homes were lost to the resulting infernos. Even though electric Christmas lights have been used...

Everyone is going green. Here is a unique gift idea for the holidays where you can dazzle with your creativity while reducing, reusing and recycling. With so many people on a budget this year,...

When I was a little girl your Christmas Tree was judged by how well you could apply the tinsel icicles... We did not spend very much on decorations and tinsel icicles are about the least...

With all those fancy new trees that come with lights already attached, some folks find themselves needing a little help when it comes to putting on the lights the old fashioned way.

This is a project I learned in school many years ago. It is a home made decoration for Christmas and it costs very little. Enjoy this with your children, Have a Great Christmas scissors

Christmas is over and New Years has past and it is time to put away all those decorations for next year. Christmas decorations are an investment in time, money and treasured memories; do not just...

This easy craft decks your Christmas tree with Victorian style. Here are directions to fill your tree with miniature Victorian silk fans.

Amidst the hubbub of the decorating, shopping, cooking, cleaning and entertaining, it's easy to become lax in safety, however it is crucial to keep fire exits clear during the holidays. Here are...

This is an easy activity to do with your kids. It could even become a holiday tradition!

Taking paper snowflakes to the next level. You can even get paid for them. I hope to show you how to make the best paper snowflakes you have ever seen. I have cut thousands of snowflakes and have...

Sure, it's fun to see your cat having a good time climbing the Christmas tree and batting the ornaments, but things usually go too far and you end up with broken Christmas ornaments, a tattered...

'Tis the season to decorate your home with festive holiday decorations. Here are a few tips on how to do so without breaking the bank. It just takes a little creativity and some spray paint!

Paper snowflakes are a seasonal decoration loved by children and adults. They look great on windows, on cards or set back on the inner branches of a Christmas tree. This project is an easy one to...

Looking for bright, cheap holiday decorations you can make at home? Try drawing a cheery holiday wreath with this cheap, clean, joyous art supply -- oil pastels. Even a small set may have all the...

The holidays are a wonderful time to bring the family together to celebrate. But your family could be exposed to dangerous toxins and chemicals by many of the everyday things around your house....

Do you have storage solutions for your Christmas decorations? If you don't, or are still using the broken-down boxes they came in, consider using recycled packaging from your groceries and...

Lately all you ever hear is about being "green" The holiday season also has opportunities for choosing sustainable products, and the Christmas tree should be no exception. Here are a...

Putting the lights on a Christmas, holiday or other tree is the first part to decorating that tree. Many people also find this to be the most difficult part of decorating a tree. When lights are...

Making ornaments can be a fun activity for kids or adults during the holidays. These simple origami star ornaments only take a few minutes to make. The best part is you won't have to go very far...

Ok, so you have bought the tree, the ornamets, lights, and tree topper...but what next? How do you decoate the tree with guests in mind? This article may be jsut what you need.

Here is a fun craft to do with your kids: a homemade wreath made with simple items found around the house!

Ah, Christmas. The stockings are hung, the tree is decorated, the house smells of great food, Christmas carols are coming out of the radio – then a crash. Yes a crash because your tree has just...

Looking for a meaningful and fun homemade gift idea for this years gift giving? Then this idea is for you! This easy and child friendly idea was passed down from my mother to myself to be used...

Don't have a lot of money to go out and buy new tree decorations this year? Here is a way to make decorations with your kids that won't cost an arm and a leg. Do it by yourself, or make a family...

Lighten up winter’s dark nights by making a set of ice lanterns for your front porch or garden pathways. These beautiful lanterns create a lovely glow when you place a candle inside—and they...

Long before big box stores were invented, people looked to the outdoors for holiday decoration inspiration. Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands and even mistletoe were all gathered from gardens and...

Most people decorate their trees the same way every year — same lights, same ornaments, same tinsel, that might not be as fun. This year, why not shake things up a bit and try something different?...

During the holidays, everyone is particularly busy. With so many things on our lists, it is no wonder that the idea of blocked fire exits are not something we often think about in the midst of...

The tree is in the house, you trim the extra's to make it nice and even. It smells great! Don't throw those extra green tree branches away! Add some beautiful natural pieces to your home for...