Corollary to my previous blog on rehashing Christmas cards by converting them into tree ornaments , I tried and I am still trying to stick to my commitment of spending zero dollar on Xmas tinsels this year. Well, since my hands I are tied in relation to opening my wallet to Christmasize my crib, I opted to let my imagination run wild with what I have currently on hand in such a way that my decor would look new and fresh.
1. I have these red fabric with gold dragon prints in my storage box, ( purchased from one of my vintage shopping hunts from ages ago ( that means a month of so and it costs me 3 yards for $ 4 dollars). I do not know how to sew a throw pillow cover but I taught myself by getting the pattern from an existing cover that I have. Since I am zipper challenged, envelope type of pillow covers are such a breeze for me to create.
2. I hung the recycled Xmas fan card in my 20 year old tree.
3. I inserted these Xmas balls and berries on an existing floral arrangement to infuse a Christmas motif. After the holidays, take the ornaments off and it's back to own self again, the vase I mean.
4. Since I am a cat person, these trio of cats were glammed up for the holidays by leftover red ribbons around their necks. Their feline friends would be livid with envy. If you have statues/ vases/ bowls or even your utilitarian lampshades in your house, embellish them with xmas colored ornaments.
5. I collected a lot of beads from attending the Fat Tuesday parade in downtown St. Louis every February. Sorted it out by colors and displaying them in glass jars sure made them very useful and it adds a lot of colors to my etagere.
6. I put a red big bowl and filled it with xmas ornaments of the same color, dabbled it with some twig beads, added the regular faux succulents that I use the whole year for my centerpiece.
There are thousand of ways prepping up your house for the holidays without breaking the bank, with some inspiration, a twist of creativity and unlimited imagination to boot, you are all set!
1. I have these red fabric with gold dragon prints in my storage box, ( purchased from one of my vintage shopping hunts from ages ago ( that means a month of so and it costs me 3 yards for $ 4 dollars). I do not know how to sew a throw pillow cover but I taught myself by getting the pattern from an existing cover that I have. Since I am zipper challenged, envelope type of pillow covers are such a breeze for me to create.
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| Changing the Throw Pillow Covers to Xmas Colors , the cat is not included in the decor. |
3. I inserted these Xmas balls and berries on an existing floral arrangement to infuse a Christmas motif. After the holidays, take the ornaments off and it's back to own self again, the vase I mean.
4. Since I am a cat person, these trio of cats were glammed up for the holidays by leftover red ribbons around their necks. Their feline friends would be livid with envy. If you have statues/ vases/ bowls or even your utilitarian lampshades in your house, embellish them with xmas colored ornaments.
5. I collected a lot of beads from attending the Fat Tuesday parade in downtown St. Louis every February. Sorted it out by colors and displaying them in glass jars sure made them very useful and it adds a lot of colors to my etagere.
There are thousand of ways prepping up your house for the holidays without breaking the bank, with some inspiration, a twist of creativity and unlimited imagination to boot, you are all set!
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