5 Budget-Friendly Christmas Decorating Ideas
You see, with a little savvy, you can decorate your home and get into the Christmas spirit without breaking the bank. Here are some ideas to get you started.
2. Create a gift pileThis particular idea is great for the early bird. If you are already wrapping your gifts ready for the big day, you can use them to create a Christmas centrepiece in your home. If they’re small, you can artfully arrange them on a sideboard; if they’re large, they can be placed in a corner. You may still need to add a few minor decorations around them – some tinsel or a few baubles – but if you have used bright or bold wrapping paper, they should already catch the eye.
3. Pick a propMaking use of what you already own is one of the easiest ways to stay on the budget-friendly side of decorating. You could use a ladder as a prop, as you can see in this photo, or another piece of furniture – a sideboard, a dressing table, or a bookshelf. Once you have picked out your prop, head to the dollar store to stock up on a few select Christmas-themed pieces such as baubles, tinsel and trinkets. Then, arrange these pieces around the prop until you have a perfect Christmas focal point.
4. Say somethingYou’d never know this elegant display was as cheap as chips to make. All you need is some craft store letters, gold paint and skewers. Glue a skewer to each letter, then place in mason jars filled with salt, or stick them in old candle holders. No matter what you choose to say, it’s an easy way to be loud and proud.
5. Use natureHere in Australia, we’re surrounded by nature, which makes it super-easy to find decorating items that will bring out the Christmas spirit. Head out to your nearest nature reserve and collect pinecones and pine tree needles. Ideally, if they have only recently fallen, they will still have that irresistible piney smell, which instantly evokes thoughts of Christmas. Place these carefully in bowls around the home, and you will have found a quick, easy and free way to bring the holidays home.TELL US Do you have any budget-friendly Christmas decorating ideas to share?MOREFestive Styling That Embraces the ‘White Christmas’ LookChristmas DIY: Mini Advent VillageChristmas DIY: Starry Night Illuminated Metal WreathStrategies to Avoid Making a Fine Mess During the Christmas Holidays...
1. DIY a mini treeWhile hauling a full-size Christmas tree into your home will bring the Christmas spirit to life, it is far more budget-friendly and eco-friendly to create your own mini tree. You can do this by filling a jar or vase you already own with rice and then adding a few select tree branches to the mix. While you can buy these branches from your local florist, you can also create your own by stripping back tree branches and spray-painting them. Once you have carefully arranged the branches in the vase, add a few of last year’s baubles, and you are ready to go.
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