Sunday, October 13, 2013

3 Unique Christmas Decorating Ideas

When putting together the perfect holiday décor for your home, it might seem tempting to just continue on with the same Christmas decorating ideas from previous years. However, you should consider some new twists on the Christmas classics that will give your house a festive feel that is updated and personalized. Whether you've just moved into a new place and you're looking for decorating ideas from scratch, or you're hoping to update your theme from the previous year, there are many ways you can commission elegant ornaments or create DIY features that will give your family festivities the flavour you're looking for.



From 3D gift ornaments to variations of hanging mistletoe, there are many fun ways that you can create a beautiful home for the holiday season.

Idea 1: Create 3D Gift Ornaments

Do you remember the glass ornaments you used to buy with a photograph of a family member or loved one in the centre of a Christmas-themed border? Sometimes they were for infants, with "Baby's First Christmas" inscribed on the frame, or to commemorate a marriage or anniversary. These quaint classics can be updated by creating 3D gift ornaments using professional glass engraving artists. 3D gift ornaments can be designed using photographs of family members to craft a sophisticated, updated version of the traditional photographic gift ornament. As a special treat for the kids or grandkids, create ornaments for each of them and place them on the tree, then ask them to search the decorated tree in order to find their own individualized ornament.

Idea 2: DIY Tin Can Tree Lanterns

If you're looking for something a bit more rustic, then DIY tin can tree lanterns might just be the thing for your decorated Christmas tree or other focal point. These are very easily made with some used tin cans of various sizes and a hammer and nails. Just wash out the cans and use various sized nails to hammer in patterns in the sides. You can then stuff them full of fairy lights for a fun and whimsicle lantern, or place them on the tree to make an interesting variation on tree lighting. Experiment with different coloured lights, and different sized cans. You can secure them to tree branches using ribbons, twist ties, or recycled ornament hooks. Or try making several from different sizes and then creating a cluster for your fireplace mantle or coffee table. You can put in any kinds of light that you can find - from fairy lights and electric candles, to real candles.

Idea 3: Mixing Up the Mistletoe

There are many ways you can hang mistletoe besides just tacking it to a nail over a doorway - so why not create a fresh look with a traditional Christmas classic? We suggest stretching a clean white string over a doorway and clipping mistletoe to the string with wooden clothes pins. For an extra special variation, paint the clothes pins in festive Christmas colours!

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