| -- End Ad Box ---> | | | | always remind them of Christmas. It will likely become |
| Homemade Christmas decorations are some of the | | | | "Christmas tape" to them. Once you have a complete |
| most unique. They are also a lot of fun because you | | | | circle, take another strip in an alternating color and run it |
| can enjoy them with your family. Below are 4 fun and | | | | through the first circle. Next, fold it around and seal with |
| easy to make homemade Christmas decorations: | | | | tape. Complete this step until you have a big strand of |
| Popcorn Stringing | | | | paper garland in red and green. You and your child will |
| If you like strung popcorn, it’s really simple to | | | | enjoy doing this together and it will create wonderful |
| make. Start with a big bowl of popcorn (unbuttered, of | | | | memories for you both. |
| course) and string it piece by piece using a standard | | | | Lighted Wreath |
| sewing needle and thread. Make sure there’s | | | | If you love the look of a lighted wreath, but |
| plenty of popcorn because, if you’re stringing it | | | | don’t quite have a budget for one of the more |
| for garland, you’re going to need a lot. | | | | expensive ones, consider another option. You can |
| Cranberry Stringing | | | | purchase a plain green wreath very inexpensively. A |
| Much like the popcorn stringing method, many people | | | | small strand of lights can cost anywhere from $1.00 to |
| used to string cranberries using a standard needle and | | | | $3.00. But, put them together and you have the look of |
| thread. Again, make sure there’s plenty to go | | | | a professionally lighted Christmas wreath. For this |
| around if you’re going to use it as garland. Most | | | | project, you could use either clear or multi-colored |
| importantly, and I know it’s tempting, don’t | | | | Christmas lights. Simply take the plain green wreath |
| eat all the decorations. Save some for the Christmas | | | | and wrap the lights around in a design similar to the |
| tree. | | | | stripes on a candy cane. Once you’ve gone all |
| Paper Chains | | | | the way around, tuck the last light into the green of the |
| One of the greatest memories of decorating for | | | | wreath. Make sure that you place it near an electric |
| Christmas, as a child, has to be the traditional paper | | | | outlet because there won’t be a lot of extra |
| chains. Using green and red construction paper, cut | | | | cord. Now that you’re ready, plug it in and see |
| horizontal strips of each color. Fold them into a circle | | | | your very own design. A red bow is a nice touch, but |
| and seal with tape. Scotch tape is recommended and, | | | | not necessary. |
| if you use this when your child is young, the smell will | | | | |