Homemade Cowboy Christmas Decorations

Adding a cowboy spur to a garland gives Christmas a western makeover.

Families who want to add a wild west flair to their Christmas decor can make homemade cowboy decorations. This is a fun bonding activity that everyone can do together. Families with horses can even incorporate their pets into the decorations.

Ideas

Tie old Western items such as horseshoes onto a garland using bandanas. Put cowboy hats on nutcrackers, Santa Clauses and reindeer. Instead of traditional stockings, cut felt into the shape of cowboy boots and sew to make western-style stockings.

Personal Touches

Frame family pictures in old-fashioned wooden frames for a personal touch and a noticeably western look. If you have horses, include pictures of them. Make photos black and white for a vintage feel. Wrap red ribbons around the frame to finish the Christmas effect.

Benefits

Making homemade cowboy decorations saves money while giving loved ones an opportunity to spend time together. It's also a smart way to recycle odds and ends from the stable.

References

• Disney: Family Fun: Cowboy Boot Stocking