Inexpensive Christmas decorations liven up a party.
Christmas parties are fun and festive ways to gather with friends and family during the holidays. A party's cost can climb rapidly, but you do not need to spend a small fortune to turn your party venue into a Christmas wonderland. There are many decorations that are easy to make and easy on the budget. Does this Spark an idea?
Greenery
Greenery is a natural and beautiful way to decorate your party venue. It's cheap too. Some people have evergreen trees in their yards from which they cut greenery to decorate surfaces, such as end tables and a dinner table. If you do not have a tree or a yard, buy greenery cheaply from a Christmas tree store. Sometimes stores will even give it away. If there are branches on your Christmas tree that you must remove before fitting it in your Christmas tree stand, use those branches to decorate. Holly and mistletoe also add a splash of color and fun to your Christmas party.
Gift Wrap Pictures
This decorating idea, detailed on DivineDinnerParty.com, is only as expensive as the price of wrapping paper, or to cut the cost you could use tissue paper. Take down all the pictures hanging on your walls. Wrap them as you would a gift, using wrapping or tissue paper. Cut a hole in the paper where your picture hangs so you can rehang it. Add a bow or ribbon to each "present" to make it look authentic.
Christmas Cards
Christmas cards are multipurpose decorations for your home. Using them as decorations keeps Christmas cards from collecting dust in a pile or a box. Use cards you receive during the festive season or ones you've collected from previous years. Cluster Christmas cards to decorate any surface, such as your coffee table and dining room table. Tie a string stretching from one side of your fireplace to the other and hang your Christmas cards on the string. Be creative: Any way you use them, Christmas cards exude holiday cheer.
Snowflake Window Clings
You can make many types of snowflakes at home. Though they will add a cozy atmosphere to your holiday party, snowflakes are not solely Christmas decorations so you can keep them up throughout winter. FamilyFun.com provides directions for homemade snowflakes. Begin by drawing a snowflake template on a piece of paper. Lay the template face up on a cookie sheet and cover it with waxed paper. Using fabric paint, trace the snowflake design on the waxed paper. Make sure all the paint lines connect and let dry overnight. Peel the fabric painted snowflakes from the wax paper and stick them on your windows.
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