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7 Cheap Holiday Decorating Ideas

November 5, 2010 by 4Mels 4 Comments

Holidays should make you happy, not broke. And though holiday decorations—wreaths, lights, tree ornaments, and the assortment of snowglobes, dancing Santas and Nativity scenes—certainly help set a merry mood today, you won’t feel that merry when your credit card bill arrives.

Here are some money saving tips so you can decorate your home on a small budget. Like all other o5.com’s recipes for life, these tips are concrete and tested.

Money saving tip # 1: switch the lights

Trade your incandescent Christmas lights with LED lights, which are amazingly energy efficient. They use as much as 80% less electricity and even last longer. Yes, a box costs more, but you’ll save more money in the long run.

Money saving tip # 2: use real plants

Organic and natural are all the rage anyway, and in this case, it’s even cheaper. Why not make your Christmas decorations from pine cones and branches from your own backyard, or lining up a row of poinsettia plants on your mantle? Another adorable décor: get bonsai plants or small plants, cluster them on a sidetable or window sill, and hang red berries or miniature ornaments. These look very elegant, too! You can also watch this Youtube video on how to wire pinecones for holiday decor.

Money saving tip # 3: cluster your ornaments

You don’t have to decorate every square inch of your home. Instead, concentrate your efforts on a few key areas, like a corner of your living room or the entry way to your home. A few beautiful and well-placed holiday decorations can create a good impact and save you plenty of money, too.

Money saving tip # 4: Reinvent old Christmas balls

Christmas balls are cheap and can be used in a number of ways. Arrange in a glass cylindrical vase for a gorgeous holiday centerpiece, decorate a wreath, or cluster with pinecones (you can spray paint these in gold or silver) in a basket.

Money saving tip # 5: Use your kids’ toys for decor

Turn your living room into a miniature Santa’s workshop! Wrap old boxes in pretty paper, cluster on the floor, and then prop up the stuffed toys. Or, pile a group of small boxes into a sled. Smaller toys can also be used to decorate the Christmas tree or a Christmas wreath.

Money saving tip # 6: Use picture frames

Place vintage Christmas postcards in small picture frames and hang on the wall. You can also switch the pictures you already have displayed with Christmas family portraits or anything that shows your kids enjoying the holidays—playing in the snow, smiling with Santa, etc.

Money saying tip # 7: Switch the curtains

This is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to transform the feel of a room. Find or make curtains in a holiday color (red, green, a dark gold) that matches the rest of the room’s décor. Then, sew Christmas balls or ornaments into two strips of coordinating ribbon, and use these to tie the curtains back.

Photo from justagirl.typepad.com

Filed Under: Family & Home, House & Garden, Popular Tagged With: holiday decorating, home decor, money saving tips

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  1. Kent says

    November 19, 2010 at 9:26 am

    Tip # 7 sounds very easy and classy! I live in a small condo unit so there’s not much room for decor. This seems like a good idea for decorating small spaces.

  2. JSam says

    November 25, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    Great money saving tips! Just what everyone needs during Christmas when everyone’s spending so much.

  3. Harriett Walworth says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:28 pm

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