Christmas Decorations

People often say that one person's trash is another's treasure, and that's definitely the case with old soda cans. During the holidays, you can recycle them into attractive, creative Christmas...

You can spend a lot of money on a purchased Christmas centerpiece from a florist. You can even spend a lot of money on materials for making your own centerpiece. However, a simple idea can have...

Icicle lights are probably the most elegant of all of the innovative Christmas lights created. Draping delicately from windows and roof peaks, they create Christmas cheer and sparkle while...

A popular item for Christmas trees or for adorning presents is the star. Household materials and holiday ribbons can be used to create different types of stars, from Popsicle-stick forms to...

There's something about Christmas that inspires a desire to dress up. Kids love to wear Santa and elf hats to school, so take advantage of their festive mood and help them make their own. Among...

Christmas lights are a great way to express not just your personality, but your enthusiasm for the holiday season. Along with this holiday cheer, however, the season can also bring rain. No need...

Making your own Christmas table decorations is a great way to bring your home's decorating theme into your holiday festivities and create family heirlooms in the process. Gather your children...

Setting the table for Christmas dinner calls for festive touches. A pretty centerpiece decorates the table and china dishes are pulled out of the cabinet. Leave paper napkins in the kitchen and...

Nothing lights up a home during the holidays like outdoor Christmas decorations. Make your home the highlight of the neighborhood this year by crafting your own outdoor Christmas decorations. A...

The Christmas tree can trace its history back to the dark days of mid-winter when science hadn't yet promised that the days would again grow longer, the sun return and the earth warm. From the...

Christmas is not a typical time for piñata, but the holiday festivities could always use a group activity involving candy, toys and other goodies. Use all the extra candy canes and Christmas...

Bubble lights are a festive Christmas decoration that combines an effervescent bubble effect to a colored light. Introduced in the U.S. in 1946 by Norma, these lights remain a popular way to add a...

Christmas is a holiday that seems especially suited to doing things the old fashioned way. Things like cutting your own Christmas tree, making homemade decorations and using old family recipes all...

Artificial Christmas trees are becoming more popular each year. They are easy, only need to be bought once, and aren't messy like real trees. Some people are allergic to real pine, so an...

Christmas tree crafts are fun to make and help with decorations. This craft is for all ages. Please supervise younger children with the hooks. Making Christmas trees out of coat hangers should...

Ornaments, lights, nativity sets, garlands and other Christmas decorations must be stored away after the Christmas season. The most efficient method for storing your Christmas decorations is to...

Christmas decorations don’t have to be the same traditional red, green and white; you can spruce up your tree with these gorgeous pearl ornaments. They look beautiful on a white Christmas tree or...

Did you ever want to make that special occasion, a little more special? Well, here is a simple way to make decorations for any occasion. These simple and inexpensive decorations can help brighten...

Have you seen neat holiday yard decorations? Want a good way to make some for your own yard? This article will show you what to do so you can design and make what you want for an Elf Holiday Yard...

Christmas holiday floral arrangements can include traditional elements of poinsettias and evergreen foliage but can also make innovative use a wide variety of cut flowers, potted plants, shrub...

Hanging outdoor Christmas lights can be a fun but challenging project. While almost everyone loves the holiday spirit of twinkling house lights, not everyone feels comfortable putting them up. ...

A Christmas tree skirt serves multiple purposes. First, it's an excellent way to decorate and liven up your tree. Second, if you have a live pine tree, then the skirt catches all those little pine...

School is out for winter break, and the kids need some activities to keep them busy. Get them involved with creating Christmas crafts and other activities they can give or keep. Use the theme of...

Anyone will who loves making crafts will love making this light bulb Santa ornament. It's easy fun and makes a wonderful gift.

Prelit Christmas trees are a holiday decorator's dream. Anything that saves time on the basic decorating--like the Christmas tree--means there's more time available to spend on other holiday tasks...

Christmas-rope lights add a festive touch, both indoors and out. The flexible tubing lends itself well to decorating different objects around the house. With options for both solid-burning lights...

Many people who celebrate Christmas like to do so by decorating their homes with items that are symbolic of the season. The front of a house is an ideal place to adorn with color and light. Convey...

This is a wonderful way to preserve old Christmas cards, and a fun craft for kids on a rainy afternoon. Everyone will want to help create Christmas placemats

Who doesn’t love all things Shabby Chic? The pastels, the femininity; you can express your love for all things girly with this feather wreath. It only takes a few items and a little creativity to...

Christmas trees were first introduced as a Christmas tradition during the Victorian era, when trees were decorated with varied ornamentation. Most of the decoration was made from plant material,...

This Christmas, turn your cumbersome wood burning stove into a decorating opportunity. Follow these instructions and your wood burning stove will be the talk of your Christmas guests.

If you plan to use a lot of Christmas lights but do not want an unwanted "gift" when you open your electric bill in the New Year, you might want to buy Christmas lights that do not use too much...

There isn't a more festive time of year than Christmas. With all of the anticipation, the food and the colors, it's hard not to get excited. Make your home look as festive as you feel, these ideas...

Outdoor Christmas decorating can range from simple but sparkling to bold and over the top. With a little creativity, you can make your yard the talk of the town. Your festive decorations will put...

Whether you're having a casual dinner with family or an elegant holiday event, decorating the Christmas table must carry the inspiration of the season. Avoid a hodgepodge of items and focus on a...

This article will demonstrate how to turn old Christmas cards into a lovely Christmas ornament.

This is an easy way to make your Christmas tree look really nice and avoid using tinsel or store bought garland. Though it is a bit time consuming the end result is definitely worth the work. Plus...

Do you have an aluminum Christmas tree? Then you need an "aluminum" wreath to go with it. Making one is easy, fun and inexpensive. I'll show you how.

When I look at a wreath, I always look at the bow. The bow makes or breaks the wreath! If your wreath bow has been smashed, sat on or maybe you just don't like the bow that came with the wreath...

These beautiful ornaments are great to decorate your house and make it smell good at the same time.

If you're dreaming of a green Christmas, spending the holidays in a warmer climate or simply craving a break from the chilly weather, decking your halls in a tropical decor can add a touch of...

It is not difficult to get your poinsettia to bloom again, but it does take some time and patience.

You know the ole' American adage, "Kill two birds with one stone," right? Well, you can decorate your outside bushes at Christmastime AND feed the birds too! Kids love to help do this...

This is a great children's craft project. Make the twelve ornaments using old Christmas cards. String them together with red yarn bows. Starting on the twelfth day before Christmas have the...

The bathroom deserves as much holiday decorating as the rest of the house. During the Christmas season, guests will visit the bathroom, along with the other rooms in the house, so decorating the...

Many of us find ourselves in cubicle environments, which sometimes are not very conducive to creative self-expression. Find pictures of family for friends to hang, bring items that inspire you or...

This article will describe a method of finding that burned out bulb in a string a Xmas lights without having to test each individual bulb. It's frustrating when the whole string of lights won't...

This how to will walk you through the process of creating the Aster Bow, which is one of the coolest bows! A Traditional look with some added spikey points!

Christmas lights make every Christmas display stand out. They catch the attention of people from a distance and make them seek your home so they can see the display better. Buy outside or...

Have you seen those holiday decorations that have colorful boxes with ribbons around a yard Christmas Tree? This article will show you how to do the same thing ... and do it and SAVE MONEY by...