Decorating for Christmas

Decorations range from Victorian or gilded in style to whimsical. In many homes, family activities center around the handcrafting of decorations as children help mae simple ornaments and trim the tree. Often these handcrafted items vbecome treasured favorites.

Many holiday activities center around the table. For festive table settings, make handcrafted holida table linens and centerpieces. you may want to select a garland centerpiece for the dining room or kitchen table and everygreen spraysfor a buffet or side table.

Choose accessories to convey the holiday spirit throughout your home. Trim wreaths, garlands and topiary trees in traditional colors or coordinate them with teh dcecor of your home. Embellish easy-to-make Christmas stockings to create unique, treasured items. Scatter Santa sacks around the house or choose a snowman theme for a festive appearance. Recapture the quaintness of a winter scene by making a tiny village. If your feeling creative, you can make this from milk cartons and balso wood. If you're short on time and low on funds, inexpensive items can be purchased and are great for children of all ages to get their creative juices going.

Gift giving is an important part of the Holidays. Share your creativiity with personalized gift boxes and old Christmas cards. This makes the gift exta special and treasured by Grandma or Pop!

Start a new family tradition and have fun while making these with your family.