Are you looking for Christmas decorations that look festive and unique, but don’t cost a bomb or take up hours of your precious time to make and put up? Here are some charming Christmas decoration ideas that will save you time and money.
Holiday Wreaths
One quick tip is to hang holiday wreaths all over. Put them on all the doors and front windows that you have. Use real ones if you can, for that aromatic Christmas holiday smell. If you want to go artificial, you can still get the visual effects you want and save money in the long-term.
Painted Christmas Shapes
Another idea is to sponge-paint Christmas shapes to your windows. Make stars, ornaments, or anything else that you can think of. Add a teaspoon of dish detergent to the acrylic paint so that it comes out easily when it’s time to take it down. This is a fun Christmas decoration that the kids will enjoy helping you with.
Christmas Clay Ornaments
Buy clay and paint, and make some ornaments with your children. This will save you money, give you special bonding time with them, and add a touch of old-world charm to your tree. (more…)