Welcome to “50 Great Christmas Decorating Ideas on the Tightest Budget!” My name is Kathy Wilson, and … (You have been saving those thrift and garage sale jewelry finds, haven’t you?)

“50Great Christmas Decorating Ideas on the Tightest Budget” 1.First things first. Set a plan or a theme for your Christmas decorating. It doesn’t cost a thing to have a good plan, and when you are working with budget ideas, this is what pulls your ideas together, and makes everything you do look purposeful, and personal. Some theme ideas for Christmas? The rustic lodge xmas, a toyland xmas, countries around the world, Victorian, country, santa, snowmen, old fashioned, the list goes on and on! 2.Make foam core lighted shapes for indoors or out…cut two large stars and a smaller one to sandwich in middle, poke holes through all around the edges, then stick clear lights through each hole, tape extra lights to back…paint with metallic paint or cover with contact. It would be easier to cover or paint the shapes before adding the lights! This could be hung indoors in a window, or in a sheltered place outdoors such as a porch. 3.Wire ornaments: Craft wire can be bought very cheaply in spools, and can be formed into many shapes for unique ornaments. Bend it into angels, trees, or stars, and try adding some beads as you go along for a sparkling touch. (You have been saving those thrift and garage sale jewelry finds, haven’t you?) Keep the beads in place with a touch of glue if you like. 4.One of the most wasteful expenses during the holidays is giftwrap. So this year, think a little more frugally! Buy a large roll of brown kraft wrap and stamp on your own designs! Kraft wrap is half the price of giftwrap, and it’s so easy to make every gift more personal this way! Wrap your present first, (Be sure its in a box that protects it) then choose a stamp that matches the gift or the recipient’s personality. Now using just a dab of regular craft paint, brush some paint on the stamp, and go for it! Try combining a few different stamps, or making a picture on the front of the package with the stamps, such as a xmas

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