Using a skinny, cheaper, nonrealistic garland with bendable branches makes a great base for other garlands because you can use those wired branches to help hold the other garlands and even the whole thing in place where you want to hang it. This really beefs up garland and gives it a more custom, expensive, and professional look. I only recommend products that I love or would purchase for myself. See my full disclosure here. If you purchase something through any link, I may receive a small commission, at no extra charge to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

This post contains Amazon and other affiliate links for your convenience. There’s a mix of products, tools, and decorating hacks that I swear by now. I’m physically exhausted by the third day ( yes, it takes me days) so anything that helps me save energy I’m all over. Over my 35+ years of Christmas decorating, and through lots of trial and error, frustration, and fallen decorations I’m always on the lookout for ways to improve the process. Because I’m sharing my favorite top Christmas decoration hacks that make decking the halls so much easier! Heck, even some of us holiday “enthusiasts” have been decorated for a month ( don’t judge).īut if you’ve been putting off decorating for Christmas, wait no longer.

If you are going to use glitter, buy eco-friendly glitter as regular glitter is dreadful for the environment.Many of us see the day after Thanksgiving as the official kickoff of the Christmas season.

Order or buy all the specific supplies needed in plenty of time.

Ruler ( like this one, that can be safely used to cut against).

Craft scissors ( these are the best-selling craft scissors on Amazon).

Glue gun ( this is the best-selling glue gun on Amazon).

Gather your basic craft kit supplies in advance.

Download my free printable Christmas Decor planner to help.

Think about what Christmas decorations you already have and how any new ones will fit in.

Be honest with yourself about how skilled you are at crafting and how much time you actually have.Give yourself plenty of time ahead of the Christmas period to avoid a last minute panic.

Now, it can be very easy to have big plans to make beautiful Christmas decorations that are so good they look shop-bought, but in reality turn out to look like something you’d rather hide than display. 7 USEFUL TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

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