Christmas ideas, Please help!

[navy_baby]

Hey ladies,

So last Christmas me and DH was driving to our new home so we didn't get to decorate
And this year will be our first real Christmas so that means I have to buy everything... a tree, lights, decorations.... and to be honest we cant really afford it at the moment
But Christmas has always been my favorite holiday, When I lived back home in England my room would be like a Grotto!!

What are some Cheap ways I could make decorations that look cool!
I wanna try do a traditional look.
or even if any of you ladies have any old decorations you wanna sell off.

All ideas would be greatly appreciated

[epete6501]

Originally Posted by navy_baby Hey ladies, So last Christmas me and DH was driving to our new home so we didn't get to decorate And this year will be our first real Christmas so that means I have to buy everything... a tree, lights, decorations.... and to be honest we cant really afford it at the moment But Christmas has always been my favorite holiday, When I lived back home in England my room would be like a Grotto!! What are some Cheap ways I could make decorations that look cool! I wanna try do a traditional look. or even if any of you ladies have any old decorations you wanna sell off. All ideas would be greatly appreciated

Are there a lot of things from outdoors you can use? Pine branches in vases and berries are free and so pretty. Then just add some cheap white light strands. I like that.

[kensington]

Originally Posted by navy_baby Hey ladies, So last Christmas me and DH was driving to our new home so we didn't get to decorate And this year will be our first real Christmas so that means I have to buy everything... a tree, lights, decorations.... and to be honest we cant really afford it at the moment But Christmas has always been my favorite holiday, When I lived back home in England my room would be like a Grotto!! What are some Cheap ways I could make decorations that look cool! I wanna try do a traditional look. or even if any of you ladies have any old decorations you wanna sell off. All ideas would be greatly appreciated

To be honest... you can do something simple and store bought as cheap as making it.

You can go to Target or Wall mart and buy the inexpensive glass ball ornaments in all one color, or two colors... and since they are about $2.50 per box... you can buy enough to FILL your tree to the brim.

I'd buy a couple of rolls of ribbon... at 1.00 a roll and tie two balls together with the ribbon and hang with one hook. My mom did that one year with gold and red balls and red ribbon... and that tree was awesome. She didn't even put lights on it!

I have one tree that is similar... just cheap balls in two colors and a bow on top... But it would look cute to tie a bow on each hook too.



The candy canes came from the $ store ... 2 in a pack. But you could hang real ones for a $1 a box... Red and silver balls, red ribbon and tons of candy canes!

[navy_baby]

Where would be the best (cheapest) place to by an artificial tree?

[epete6501]

Originally Posted by navy_baby Where would be the best (cheapest) place to by an artificial tree?

In a few weeks the thrift stores will start having them. If you want a new one I would try Walmart or see if Michaels has a coupon. Ebay is always an option too.

[*MarineBug*]

Not for the tree but decorations check out the Dollar tree, 99 cent store, whatever place like that in your town for decorations when they come out.

[thejibstah]

Also, I know this won't help you much for this year. But after christmas keep an eye on the stores. I got TONS of awesome christmas stuff last year for 75% off at Target after Christmas. I can not wait to decorate this year!!!!

[*MarineBug*]

Originally Posted by thejibstah Also, I know this won't help you much for this year. But after christmas keep an eye on the stores. I got TONS of awesome christmas stuff last year for 75% off at Target after Christmas. I can not wait to decorate this year!!!!

I do this to! Its so awesome

[navy_baby]

I have thought of a few ideas.
Bundles of cinnamon sticks
Dried out orange slices
and my MiL said to use popcorn!

[ladybug04]

Originally Posted by epete6501 In a few weeks the thrift stores will start having them. If you want a new one I would try Walmart or see if Michaels has a coupon. Ebay is always an option too.

Michaels doesn't usually accept coupons for trees. At least we weren't supposed to when I worked there last Christmas.

Like Kensington said, my suggestion would be to buy some really inexpensive stuff and then spruce it up with ribbons, stuff you already have around the house, or stuff you can collect for free from outdoors. If you like to paint, Michaels usually has a bunch of unfinished wood decorations for $1 and then just buy some acrylic craft paint.