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‘Tis the season to decorate for the holidays. When you want to liven up your space, add some holiday cheer, and amp up the coziness, holiday hacks are the way to go. The following ideas use a combination of everyday household items and simple staples you can easily pick up from any grocery or big box store; all are inexpensive but have a big impact. This year, try these four holiday decor hacks for your home.
Make Snowflakes Out Of Coffee Filters
You likely already have a few clean coffee filters somewhere in your kitchen, but did you know that these also happen to make the perfect base for one-of-a-kind handcrafted snowflakes? They are crisp white, perfectly round, and completely symmetrical, practically guaranteeing that you’ll end up with a stunning craft at the end. Simply flatten the filters and cut an assortment of different shapes into each. What to do with all the snowflakes you’ll create? Run a string through a few and use them as ornaments, create a garland you can hang, affix them to your windows to create a snowy scene, or use a couple to decorate wrapped gifts for a special, handmade touch.
Create Wall Decor Using Sprigs Of Rosemary
Shop your kitchen again, this time for a few sprigs of fresh rosemary. The herb looks a lot like traditional holiday greenery and in seconds you can use some to fashion a bit of inexpensive wall decor or trim for gifts. Simply take a few sprigs, five or six is ideal, hang them upside down and affix them to your surface using washi tape. If you happen to have a roll of holiday-themed washi tape, even better! Some like the look of these mini-bouquets on cabinets, in frames or shadow boxes, even adorning doors; they add a splash of colour and look super festive. If your washi tape is a solid colour, you can even write a cheery holiday message across it.
Make An All-Natural Holiday Scent On Your Stovetop
Don’t forget the enticing smells of the holidays and be sure to include some in your home decorating. Rather than relying on artificial scents that can be found in candles or room sprays, which some can be sensitive to, there’s an easy and all-natural way to indulge. Put a small pot of water on your stovetop and add in a stick of cinnamon, some orange peels, a dash of nutmeg, and maybe some cloves, and boil until you release the scents. It creates an instantly welcoming and inviting smell that travels throughout your home.
Fashion A One-Of-A-Kind Tree Topper Out Of Pipe Cleaners
Finding the perfect topper for your Christmas tree can be a real challenge: often what’s available in stores is too heavy, too tall, too sparkly, or just doesn’t fit the look you were going for. Create your own tree topper by using pipe cleaners to spell out a word, like “joy”, a shape, such as a star, or any other design you like. This creative solution works so well because it weighs next to nothing, is inexpensive, and completely customizable. It’s also easy to put up because you can bend the pipe cleaners into position and hold your topper tight.
Enjoy decorating your home for the holidays this year and getting creative in the process. Thanks for reading and don’t forget to follow along with the Medallion blog for more great holiday home decor ideas.
