Simple Christmas Garland

Hello, friends!!  I hope all is well with you and your family as we inch closer to Christmas!!  Today, we will discuss how to take a simple 99¢ store garland and give it a small upgrade.

You will need:

 

Garlands. How many you need is contingent upon how long the space is that you intend to decorate, so begin by measuring your space.

Mini velvet bows.  

This is really so simple!  I used four garlands and four holiday mini bow packages for my garland. 

These mini bows come equipped with a tiny tinsel wire attached, so they are pliable and very easy to work with. 

At every several-inch interval, simply attach one of your bows until the whole length of the garland is covered.  Easy, no!?

This is a very easy way to make an inexpensive garland appear not only more festive, but upgraded as well. You may also opt to add mini ornaments, also available at the 99¢ Store. To see this garland featured in my complete Christmas décor, you may visit the post in my blog, Parsimonious Décor Darling by clicking here.

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Simple Poinsettia Pomander

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Today's post will feature how to make a really lovely poinsettia hanging ornament, super inexpensively.

You will need:

One Large foam ornament $0.99 at the 99 Store
Six Silver poinsettia sprays $0.99
Six Dark red poinsettia sprays $0.99
Ribbon, if you prefer
Hot glue gun and glue sticks

First, remove the flowers from the stems.

Use the branch to poke a hole into the foam ornament.

  Shown here.

Fill the hole with hot glue.

Press the stem of the leaf into the hole.

Use the same technique to add flowers, until your ball is almost completely covered.

 

Finally, gently push back your flowers in several places, and add the greenery from your sprays to any remaining barren areas.

  All done!

You may opt to add a ribbon bow to the top of your pomander if you prefer. 

This is a simple, quick craft idea!  You can use this ornament on door handles, car windows, or as I've done here, on a chandelier.  They may also be used for table-top décor....the possibilities are endless!

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Easy Cranberry Christmas Pomander

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Today's post will feature how to make a very festive and easy holiday pomander. 

You will need:

Large foam ornament $0.99 at the 99¢ Store
One cranberry spray $5 at Hobby Lobby

One glittery cranberry spray $0.75 at Hobby Lobby

One silver foliage spray $0.75 at Hobby Lobby
One Holiday Spray $0.99 at the 99¢ Store (for holly leaves)
Ribbon of your choice (I looove tartan for Christmas)
Crafting tool/scissors
Hot glue gun and glue sticks

First, I began by removing all of the foliage from the stems.

Next, I glued a few holly leaves onto the foam ornament.  Glue your berries onto the ball.  Be sure to stagger the dark, light, and sparkly berries along with the silver balls to avoid too much concentration of any particular color in any specific area. 

After gluing all the cranberries on, I glued two pre-made ribbons directly on top of the pomander, creating an x. 

Right in the center of the bows I placed one silver ball and glued it down.  A good thing about the branches of this particular spray is that they are very hard and sharp, almost like needles.  I opted not to remove the stems, and instead dotted glue and pushed them in as if they were a push-pin.  This prevents slippage.

Finally, I glued down the ribbon.

Here is the completed pomander. 

You may opt to hang these from door handles, car mirrors, or even chandeliers, such as I've done here.

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A Christmas Tree Topper Suited for Just You

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Today's post will feature how to make a Christmas tree topper suited just for you.  When recently decorating my Christmas tree, I decided that this year, I would try something other than a traditional topper.  First, I chose a color scheme.  The theme of my tree is blue and silver, so I purchaed a few items here and there keeping that in mind. 

I built a platform of ribbon and tulle in the coordinating colors. I folded the tulle and ribbon in a fan-like fashion. 

As a foundation, I used this silver spray

I attached the spray to the tree.  Then I placed the darker ribbon.  On top of it, I set the light blue tulle. 

Next, on the platform, I placed this star ornament. 

At the bottom of the platforn, I added a silver bell ornament. 

Using different textures and pieces assures your Christmas tree topper will not only be different, but a one-of-a-kind in just your style!  To see this topper in my completed Christmas décor, visit the post in my blog Parsimonious Décor Darling by clicking here.

Silver spray topper and star; both, HomeGoods

Dark ribbon and silver bells, $99¢ Store

Tulle, from my local thrift

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Traditional Christmas Door Swag

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Christmas will be here very shortly....so exciting!   Today's post will feature how to make an adorable holiday swag, inexpensively. I hope you enjoy the post.  

This year, I wanted to decorate my front doors with something other than a traditional wreath.  A door swag is a great alternative.  These cost under ten dollars each to make, and can be used year after year!

For two door swags You will need:

8 holiday assorted sprays

2 golden bells

2 ornament packages (I chose traditional red and gold)

1 roll of wired red ribbon

1 roll of tartan ribbon

1 roll of neutral colored ribbon or burlap ribbon (I used gold)

1 roll of this ribbon

Crafting scissors or cutting tool

Glue gun and glue sticks

First, use your crafting tool to remove the foliage from its stems; set aside. 

I began making the swag by first measuring my front door to see how long I wanted the swag to be.  Once I decided, I cut a piece of the golden ribbon to size.  Fold in half. The folded ribbon should represent the length you want your swag to be.  

Directly at the fold, tie down your tartan ribbon, leaving several inches of ribbon on either side.  

With the several inches, tie over and over into a few bow loops.  Trim. 

Tie your red ribbon into a bow with several loops as well.  Trim. 

Once tied, thread your red ribbon through the bottom loop of your tartan ribbon.  

Tie altogether. 

Next, thread the ornament hanger portion of your bell through one of the ribbon loops.

Glue into place.

Divide the assorted ornaments evenly in half.  Thread ornaments together using your thin ribbon.

Trim, but leave one side longer. 

Thread the longer side into the top hole of one of the bells on the bell ornament. 

Tie down and trim.  Dot small amounts of glue on each layer to adhere them together (ribbon, bell, ornament).

Finally, add greenery one piece at a time on both of the ribbon strips. 

I chose not to cover the entire ribbon all the way down, and instead scrunched it up a bit.  All done!!

If you would like to see these featured in my Christmas Décor, please visit the post in my other blog Parsimonious Décor Darling by clicking here.  

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