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Fun And Easy To Make Homemade Christmas Decorations

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Homemade Christmas decorations are some of the most unique. They are also a lot of fun because you can enjoy them with your family. Below are 4 fun and easy to make homemade Christmas decorations:

Popcorn Stringing

If you like strung popcorn, it is really simple to make. Start with a big bowl of popcorn (unbuttered, of course) and
string it piece by piece using a standard sewing needle and thread. Make sure there is plenty of popcorn because, if
you are stringing it for garland, you are going to need a lot.

Cranberry Stringing

Much like the popcorn stringing method, many people used to string cranberries using a standard needle and thread.
Again, make sure there is plenty to go around if you are going to use it as garland. Most importantly, and I know it is
tempting, do not eat all the decorations. Save some for the Christmas tree.

Paper Chains

One of the greatest memories of decorating for Christmas, as a child, has to be the traditional paper chains. Using
green and red construction paper, cut horizontal strips of each color. Fold them into a circle and seal with tape.
Scotch tape is recommended and, if you use this when your child is young, the smell will always remind them of
Christmas. It will likely become "Christmas tape" to them. Once you have a complete circle, take another strip in an
alternating color and run it through the first circle. Next, fold it around and seal with tape. Complete this step
until you have a big strand of paper garland in red and green. You and your child will enjoy doing this together and
it will create wonderful memories for you both.

Lighted Wreath

If you love the look of a lighted wreath, but do not quite have a budget for one of the more expensive ones, consider
another option. You can purchase a plain green wreath very inexpensively. A small strand of lights can cost anywhere
from $1.00 to $3.00. But, put them together and you have the look of a professionally lighted Christmas wreath. For
this project, you could use either clear or multi-colored Christmas lights. Simply take the plain green wreath and
wrap the lights around in a design similar to the stripes on a candy cane. Once you have gone all the way around, tuck
the last light into the green of the wreath. Make sure that you place it near an electric outlet because there would not
be a lot of extra cord. Now that you are ready, plug it in and see your very own design. A red bow is a nice touch, but
not necessary. As people drive by, they will see a beautifully lit wreath in your window and they will have no idea
that you saved a few bucks by wrapping the lights yourself.

Originally posted 2009-05-28 00:26:58. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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