Still Decorating for Christmas?

Never too late to do just a wee bit more decorating for Christmas.  Especially when the items can be kept for years to come. 

This tree ornament will be beautiful on your tree, hung from garland or absolutely the neatest gift for a grandparent ever.  And think about the cost.  For you, maybe a single buck.  For the grandparent, it will be a priceless memento of the year.

Again with the little decoration that cost almost nothing to make.  If you are like most of us, by now we have just about spent all of our holiday allotment and are still looking at a list of items to purchase.  So - having a decorating project for the kids, or the kid side of the adults, that doesn't have us reaching deep into our pockets is perfect.   This item I will be using as a cut little package topper with a name tag attached.  Now I will have a decorations and some added little perk to  the gifts. 

Just as crazy cute as the sock monkey

Live in an area with a ton of snow?  This snowman mailbox is perfect to light up the neighborhood, especially the mailman.  No snow?  Make it with styrofoam or fiberfill and fabric. 

Still on the funny snowman line, this is another real fun one. 

Do you have kids who have great imaginations and love to pretend?  This cardboard box fireplace is perfect for the bedroom or playroom.  Let them make construction paper stockings and they will be entertained for hours.  

 

A bit of self decorating could be fun, if you have a fun and brave daughter as part of the household.  

Maybe if the adults set the example, the kids will follow suite.  After all, the holidays are all about fun.  Right?  What could be more fun then a reindeer on your head?

 

Do you have those great old style lights?  The really big and impressive ones?  I wish I did for a could reasons.  First, because they are rare and impressive.  Second, when they burn out you can decorate them, add a hook, and place them on the tree.  Fun stuff!

Face it - with ten days til Christmas, you are probably rushing to get all decorating done before it is time for guest and just maybe you will try some of these great ideas.  If you have others, please share.  

Never Say 'Not Enough Room' For A Christmas Tree

How many people say - "I just don't have the room for a Christmas Tree" - ?  Or there is always that age old excuse - "I just don't have time to clean up all that mess".  Last but not least - "The animals will just tear it up".  They are all somewhat legit excuses til now.  With these nifty tree ideas, you will have fun and the spirit of the holidays will brighten up your entire home.  Not matter how small or the number of animals.  All it takes is a bit of removable contact paper (for a few of them) and some lights.  Maybe a bit of felt and Velcro.  All is simple and inexpensive.

Check out my favorite -

This  is something I would have up all year, minus the ornaments and star.  I think it's the best when it comes to the rustic look.  Also - I just may add a heavy limb or tree stump to the bottom.  There is a simpler version too, if that is your desire. The benefit of this one is that it could be a simple set of shelves during the off season. 

What can be done with just lights?  Or mostly lights?
Check these ideas out -

Again using an existing set of shelves with a bit of added trim.  For me, I would use a pretty rope type Christmas trim and add just a few ornaments to add a more festive look.  But - this is very striking. 

Peel off contact paper and a bit of scissor talent and you have this great temporary tree.  Any color would work.  Picture this with a few lights strung along the branches.  

Who works in a medical facility?  Nobody could tell me that this would not be a hit.  Careful where you hang those hooks.  

I know this is not a simple little tree and actually it is a work of art and not a photo of someones wall tree, but - how could I not include it in the mix here?  I can vision this tree made of rhinestones, cute out shapes of sticky, removable contact paper, maybe some glow in the dark stars or gems.  This could happen with the help of water soluble glue stick that is available in any office or school supply store. 

We've all seen these spiral Christmas trees in neighborhood years.  They're really reasonable priced, and why not.  They are simply a piece of heavy wire, shaped into a tree, with some wire added on.  Not, who says this little goody can not be brought into the home for a great simple, and clean, tree.  It will look great with a few gifts around the base.  Don't ya think? 

How fun would it be for a little one to have their own tree?  With the removable ornaments and trims of felt, they could play for hours with it.  If you wanted, it could be a learning tool also by adding color names and shapes to it.  

This is my all time favorite when it comes to artificial trees.  This is not only ingenious, but it will be a great cat toy.  Of course that is coming from a cat owner.  

Love Love Love this one.  And you could change colors every year. 

One more choice - If you are really a bah-humbug sort of person.  

Happy Holidays and may your Christmas tree be amazing to all.