Santa Log Christmas Decorations

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October 31, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Create these easy painted Santa Log Christmas Decorations. Perfect for the front porch or a Christmas Mantle. Plus see more of our Rustic Reclaimed Wooden Christmas Crafts for the home or porch. Upcycled wood pallets, tree branches, wood pegs and wood slices. Wooden log reindeer, wooden nativity, wooden stocking hanger, wood slice ornaments and wooden rustic Christmas decor.

Santa Log Christmas Decorations

Once the clock chime rings on midnight October 31st, it’s everything Christmas, right? We have quite the list of Christmas Wood Crafts for you. These are wooden holiday crafts and ideas you can sell or keep for your home.

First is our rustic Christmas decor craft that is perfect for your front porch or fire place. Our Santa Log Christmas Craft creates an adorable Farmhouse Christmas Decor. Following our Santa Logs, we have a list of Wood Christmas Crafts & Ideas. Get ready to get crafting and turn reclaimed wood into the most adorable Rustic Christmas Decorations.

Grab some hot cocoa, stir it with a candy cane and cozy up to these DIY Christmas decorating ideas. Enjoy.

Santa Log Christmas Craft

This Santa Claus craft is a pretty easy wooden holiday craft. You will split your work up but over all, it is a quick and easy Christmas project. We used Red Pine logs, because they have a thicker and rougher bark which gives it the rustic Christmas decor look we are going for.

Materials

Only a few materials are needed for your log slice craft.

Wood logs – sizes from 6” to 2’
White craft paint
Santa red craft paint
Black sharpie
1 Bag wooden button plugs
Foam paint brushes
Sandpaper
Clear Matte top coat spray (Krylon or Rust-Oleum are both fine)
Saw
Optional: Black paint, Hot glue

Craft Smart Acrylic Paint Set is great for small craft projects like this.

Directions

1. First start with a log. Any variety will work but I used Red Pine, It has a rougher bark which makes it more rustic.

2. Carefully cut the logs in lengths from 6” – 2’ feet or taller depending on where you want to use them. The various lengths are so that you can bundle them and have the different levels.

3. Carefully cut the bottom flat so they can stand easily. Cut the top at an angle. You may want to make marks on the log before you cut so that you get the angle you want.

4. Sand the angle section of the log to remove any bumps. If the tree has sap that is coming out of it then let it sit for a few days. This will allow the sap to get a little hard and easier to remove.

5. Start with painting the top 1/3 section of each log in the Santa Red color, let dry and reapply.

6. Then move on to paint the bottom 1/3 section in the white. Let dry and repeat if necessary. I paint some of the bark to so that it goes down the front, sides and back to add a little more color.

7. Once the paint has dried then take a pencil and determine the center and then make small dots where the eyes should go. Color them in with a black sharpie. You can use black paint if you want but sharpie works great.

8. Take the button plug and place it on the Santa and make sure the location is correct, then I put wood glue on it and stick it on. Hot glue would work fine too. Since it’s on a angle you may need to hold it in place for a few minutes otherwise it can slide. If you cannot access a wooden button plug, try a flesh color pom pom.

9. The final step is to spray the top with a clear matte top coat. This helps keep the colors looking bright and safe from any elements like snow or water. You can spray the bottoms as well.

Wooden Christmas Crafts

The DIY Christmas Decorations fun doesn’t stop with Santa logs! Take a look at these other Woodworking Projects for Christmas. These Reclaimed Wood Christmas Decorations can be used in your home or created as Christmas wood projects you can sell.

Reclaimed Wood Christmas Decorations

Wooden Tree Christmas Card Holder from The Wooden Owl

Wood Log Christmas Reindeer from Wood Chuck Canuck

DIY Birch Wood Log Vase from Julie Blanner

Jingle Bell Wooden Christmas Sign from Heartfelt By Donna

Let It Snow Christmas Wooden Pallet Sign from Live Laugh Rowe

Scrap Wooden Stocking Holders from Beyond the Picket

DIY Wooden Slices Ornaments from Dream a Little Bigger

Wood Block Nativity from Clumsy Crafter

Some of these are easy Christmas crafts, others you can purchase. If you don’t want to purchase, see if you can replicate these DIY projects for the holiday season.

What are some of the Best Christmas Wood Craft Projects you have done? Leave a comment below and share your wooden holiday crafts with us!

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Christmas Wood Crafts or Santa Log Christmas Ideas. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

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Rustic Christmas Decor

We have plenty of other ideas for Christmas home decor. Look at these Farmhouse Christmas Ideas. Share to Pinterest on your Christmas and Home Boards.

Keep it low key and low cost. Wood Christmas crafts don’t have to cost a lot. Look at these Dollar Store Christmas Craft Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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Spellbinding Halloween Lighting Ideas

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October 28, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Spellbinding Halloween lighting ideas and decorations to bring your haunted house to life! Hues of orange, green and purple Halloween lights to welcome your trick-or-treaters on a crisp October night.

Halloween Lighting Ideas

You know what can change the entire feel of your Halloween decor? The lighting. Adding pink, orange, purple or green adds a pretty ambiance to make a spooky, eerie Halloween vignette. The following Halloween hues will create the perfect haunted (or friendly) Halloween home.

Outdoor Halloween Lights

The first thing people see when it comes to your home is the outside. In order to set the ambiance, the Halloween feel people get when they arrive, you must have the most perfect welcome. These Outdoor Halloween Lights Ideas will perfect your yard, patio and even backyard venue.

Do you have a pond or even a pool that will be visual to trick-or-treaters or part of a Halloween soiree? Put LED tealights inside plastic jack-o-lantern buckets and let ’em float. | Source

Transition from Halloween outdoor lighting to Christmas cheer. We recommend going ahead and wrapping your trees. Add a spooky web to create Halloween yard decor. Turn off a few weeks until it is socially acceptable to start turning on Christmas lights! | Source

So many lighting possibilities in this yard. It is truly a place you will want to explore this Halloween. Touches of falling cheese cloth, tombstones and of course lights – 11 different Halloween lighting ideas, to be exact. | Entertaining Diva

Cardboard turned into a spooky vignette is an incredibly easy Outdoor Halloween Lights Display. On November 1, fold it up and toss it into the trash. |
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Get inspired with this Outdoor Halloween lighting and decorate with hues of orange, purple and green. | Christmas Lights Etc

Just as these chilling creatures of the night have flocked to these Pre-lit Eerie Bat Trees, so will compliments from guests. Pick them up at Grandin Road.

Indoor Halloween Lights

Your family and guests of of your home spend a lot of time in common living spaces. Decorate lamps, mantles, kitchen islands and even your stairs to create the perfect glow. Indoor Halloween Lights create a hue to provide both eerie and warm tones to your home.

Even non working fire places can stand out. Use a combination of tealights and column candles to bring light to your fireplace. Four inch mirror tiles, hot glued them to the inside of the fire box bring a beautiful reflection. | In memory of Sweet Something Design

Cheese clothes and candles sticks = Indoor Halloween Lights. We recommend flameless candle sticks. | Heart Spun Imagery

Wrap orange lights around the stair rail and add vinyl bats to the wall – easy peasy. | Source

Indoor Halloween Lights can be perfect with a sheer spiderweb fabric. Ttransform a standard lamp from something average to something spooky. | Somewhat Simple

Halloween Lighting Crafts

Get crafty mama. These Halloween lighting crafts are perfect for the beginner to the more experienced crafter. Add a glow to a hallway with hanging candles, turn a night light into Frankenstein or create ghosts out of tomato cages (you read that right!)

Harry Potter or Halloween – whichever. Decorate the hall with floating candles! | The Sway

Bring the memory of the dead to life with these black and white photograph Luminaries. You can decorate the steps or your home with these ideas. Flameless candles are best! | The House that Lars Built

Decorate your front walk or drive away. Simply drop Tap Lights, thick glow sticks, or other flameless lights into cheap plastic pumpkins, and BOOM – you’ve got the cutest glowing pumpkin lanterns on the block! | Making Lemonade Blog (She tells you where she bought hers.)

Turn your stairs into a fun runway with this cheap Halloween lighting crafts decor. Use milk or water gallons, draw Jack O’ Lantern faces, puncture a hole in the back and insert Christmas lights. | Source

Baby food jars can turn into night light covers! Frankenstein, ghosts, and more. | While He Was Napping

Turn a tomato cage and lightsinto a welcome ghost. | My Cotton Creations

These are made by cutting eyes out of paper towel rolls. Add glow sticks and cover ends with duct tape. Place in the yard, in bushes, or hang around the house. | Rust and Sunshine

This witch cauldron is an easy Halloween lighting craft. Painted a flower pot black, add green LED lights and use pillow stuffing. Three logs and some orange LED lights create the perfect fire glow. | Source is Crystal Scott on Pinterest

Turn latex gloves into spooky skeleton hands with this easy Halloween craft. | Taryn Williford

They eyes are watching you. Decorate your space with a string of lights and ping pong balls decorated like eyes. | Landeelu

Get festive with these creative Trunk or Treat Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Get inspired with these Fall-O-Ween Farmhouse Halloween Decor Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Homemade Christmas Ornaments for Kids

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October 25, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Homemade Christmas Ornaments for Kids Kid-approved, homemade Christmas ornaments. Create a new family tradition with these creative and easy craft ideas for the holiday season.

Homemade Christmas Ornaments for Kids

How do you decorate your tree? We have many ornaments from our travels. When we go somewhere, we try to pick up an ornament. In my research for this post, I saw another Christmas Tradition held by many of you. You guys hand make an ornament every year. How cool is that? Whether your ornaments are all the same color, come from your journey’s afar or are something your family sits down to craft every year, chances are you will find an ornament from your or to give from all of these ideas!

Happy crafting and Merry Christmas!

Hello Wonderful has the most adorable upcycled ornament creation. Recycle plastic cups make these cute peg doll snow globe ornaments.

This Peppermint Christmas Ornament DIY project from Aimee Mars is simple and fun, which makes it a great holiday activity for kids. Also see this project in our DIY Christmas Gifts.

Peel and stick rhinestones transform clear plastic ornaments into colorful, festive homemade ornaments. I think a little girl would love this craft from White House Crafts.

Snowy days… Sunny days or snowy days, these Sesame Street Ornaments from Hey Let’s Make Stuff are too cute not to share! Who woudn’t love Elmo and Cookie Monster on your tree?!

A simple spin on a classic from The House that Lars Built. Make these adorable clothespin people ornaments to warm your Christmas tree, it would be so fun to feature the whole family! .

Care to monogram a tree with everyone’s initials? perhaps need an easy and fun gift for friends. These pom pom ornaments from Merriment Design are so easy and festive!

So simplistic and cute. I love the mix of patterned paper in this bead and paper Christmas Tree Ornament from Kids Craft Room.

This ornament is beautiful and can be done is minutes – a twig and ribbon is all that is needed for this Christmas tree ornament from Fireflies and Mud Pies.

Make these cute little ornament garland friends from Handmade Charlotte to decorate your home for the holidays!

This ornament takes my back to my childhood. Learn how Housing a Forest makes this beaded snowflake ornament.

Smile! Frown! Stick out your tongue. How silly are these emoji ornaments from A Subtly Revelry.

Easy, peasy, and fun. Not only the name of this blog but also the description of this homemade yarn Christmas tree ornament.

Fill your ornaments with tasty bites, just don’t eat them! These sprinkle ornaments are from Gimme Some Oven.

Have extra tea lights? If so, make these adorable Tea Light Snowmen Ornaments from One Little Project.

Maybe One Little Project should change their name to Two Little Projects because they also have these timeless Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Ornaments.

We shared this Stained Glass Nativity Ornament in our Sunday School Printables post. You can print yours on True Aim.

Kid-approved, homemade Christmas ornaments. Create a new family tradition with these creative and easy craft ideas for the holiday season. #Christmas

My girls made this ornament for me one year in preschool. It’s one of my most cherished because it captures their little hand at that age – crying as I type. Get this hand print snowman ornament tutorial on Little Bit Funky.

This Circle Felt Christmas Tree Ornament is beautiful. I learned that Donni from The Magic Onions hand makes ornaments with her family every year!

One Perfect Day has the cutest Christmas Tree made from Cupcake Liners (their blog is down but the image is pretty self explanatory!)

These embossed yarn ornaments from Babble Dabble take a mater of minutes and add so much color to the tree.

Turn your pinecone collection into a set of DIY Christmas Pinecone Ornaments. Adorable bird, holly and snow person ornament tutorial on Handmade Charlotte.

Looking for more craft ideas this holiday season? Take a look at these DIY Christmas Wreaths. Pin to Pinterest on your Craft and Christmas boards.

Enjoy these Dollar Tree Christmas Decorations Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Do you have family traditions? If not, take a look at these creative Christmas Traditions to Start Right Now! My favorite is the wrapped books! Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas Board.

Christmas Decor | Inspiring Christmas Mantles

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October 25, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

I don’t often reinvent the wheel. I get a lot of Christmas Decor inspiration from vignettes on Pinterest and homes around me. We had this in mind when finding ideas to perfect the perfect Christmas Mantles.

Christmas Decor | Inspiring Christmas Mantles

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My inspiration when decorating the home always goes to Pinterest. Anyone else? I love a good ole home magazine, but sometimes the colors are extreme or the craft technique seems impossible. For this reason, I feel Pinterest gives me a great glimpse of real life and home of real people (yes, I do realize that behind that camera is a mound of dirty laundry and toys that are broken and never put away – well, at least I hope!) When it comes to Christmas Decor and the Christmas season I went after some Inspiring Christmas Mantels. I can do a great job with the tree, but sometimes other areas of the home get neglected and mantels are perfect even in homes with young kids barbecue they are high and out of reach. They also are typically not a spot that would mess up the efficiency of day to day life. Happy Decorating!

This Christmas home tour is absolutely beautiful and this Christmas mantel does not disappoint. I love the natural tree branch elements as well as the ladder with the plaid throws. The home is top notch! | Craft Berry Bush

This blogger is one of my favorites. She is so creative with her space and it truly shows in her Christmas Mantel. Love the saying sign – Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.| The Lettered Cottage

Get creative with your Christmas display. A Vignette brings in elements that aren’t always traditional (like boots or a coco-cola tray.) I have seen Christmas decor with Red Hunter Boots and they are precious displayed. | House by Hoff

This is one of my favorite. Bright red and blue with contrasting texture make a stunning visual on this Christmas Mantle. | Tatertots and Jello

I love the light marquee on the Merry and the cut up logs in the fireplace on this Christmas Mantle. | The Crafted Sparrow

Every time a bell rings, an angel get his wings. It’s a wonderful life on this Christmas Mantle. Notice how the designer incorporates touches of angel wings in the vignette. | The Handmade Home

You know on Frugal Coupon Living we are all about the Farmhouse Style. These skies and this weathered print are perfect for keeping with the farmhouse look. | The Lily Pad Cottage

Go Tell it on the Mountain that Jesus Christ is Born! Greenery, pine cones, and natural wood elements perfect the Christmas Decor on this mantel. | Hymns & Verses

Making these signs should be simple with wood and paint from Home Depot. How much do the pop with that greenery framing them? – Let it Snow! | In My Own Style

There is something whimsical about the draping greenery and the decoration of stars on this fireplace. | We love to credit, this source is unknown but please let us know if you are the original source

Spread joy with this Christmas Mantle Idea. We love the colorful wreath that write out the O in the word joy – very creative! | Four Generations One Roof

This Christmas wreath and mantle truly are winners. First they are simple. Second, anyone could do it. Pick up miniature Christmas trees in the doll house section of your local craft store or HERE. Get inspired by this Christmas home tour too! | The Alison Show

A shimmery, glittery, snowy wonderland in the heart of Texas. The influence of this room was silver and gold and a little snow. The entire room reveal will inspire you when Christmas Decorating. | Design Improvised

You guys, talk about frugal design, this Christmas wreath is created with trays bought from the Dollar Store – no lie! I love the framed art – Glory to the Newborn King from My Fabuless Life | Dimples and Tangles

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! How inviting is this Christmas mantle? I love the warmth that the candle bring inside the fireplace. Flameless candles that are on a timer would be perfect. Be sure to take a look at this entire home tour for inspiration! | The Frugal Homemaker

This Christmas Mantle was inspired by the Land of Nod – how colorful is this Christmas Vignette. I love all the little touches included the pipe cleaner garland and honeycomb lanterns. | Pencil Shaving Studio

Go Gold! This gold Christmas decor incorporates gold candlesticks, magnolia leafs, and Christmas trees. Don’t forget the gifts! | Balsam Hill

This blogger sure makes a great Rudolph! We love the color on this Christmas mantel and the little gingerbread houses! | Pocketful of Paint

Incorporate an old window frame, distressed shutters, and place a wreath in the center – total Christmas Farmhouse style. | Stone Gable

A little bit rustic and a little bit traditional. This traditional focuses completely on the Chalk Art in the center of the Mantle. Add a few more touches and you are complete! | Lilac and Longhorns

We also wanted to share with you some exciting Modern Farmhouse Christmas Decor Finds.

Modern Farmhouse Christmas Decor Finds

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More Inspiring Christmas Decor on Frugal Coupon Living

Enjoy these Dollar Store Cheap Christmas Decorations. Pin to Pinterest.

Be sure to also take a look at these 30 Inspiring Christmas Tree Ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

More Christmas Decor – don’t forget the curb appeal with these Inspiring Christmas Porches . Pin to Pinterest .

When decorating for Christmas, you need to take a look at these 20 Christmas Hacks and Tips! Pin to Pinterest.

Christmas Decor | Inspiring Christmas Porches

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October 25, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

The inspiration for Christmas Decor can come from a lot of places. We found some of the best Christmas Porch Ideas to help you get your home holiday ready and your curb appeal top notch!

Christmas Decor | Inspiring Christmas Porches

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…. maybe in the home, but not on the porch? The front porch is one of the last places I get to when decorating for the holidays. I think it is because it is often the last thing i look at and often requires a bit of cleaning/dusting before I can get started. We searched Christmas Decor high and low to find some of the best and most creative Christmas Porches to inspire you this holiday season.

Spruce greenery framing the front door? Check. This is a must when creating the perfect holiday curb appeal! | How to Decorate by Ballard Designs

You guys, I can’t stop look at this porch. Doesn’t the seasonal green and red make that blue pop? I think I could enjoy a few rocks on this swing – such a sweet southern Christmas porch! | Hymns and Verses

Create an enchanting entrance for the season by lining a walkway with grapevine balls and boxwood spheres with lights. Decorate with orbs in varying sizes to enhance the path’s whimsical appeal. | Better Homes and Gardens (You can buy an Ice Globe Lantern Kit Here.)

This Christmas Vignette is beautiful. I love the wreath that creates the O in JOY. Just use a coat hook to hang a fresh wreath every year. Very creative how something from the home, ice skates, creates the perfect touch. | Fyne’s Designs

Give lanterns some love by filing them with shiny ornaments and adorning with a black and white polka-dot bow and some greenery – how very Kate Spade of you! | Dimples and Tangles

Have you heard of an olive bucket? I hadn’t either but don’t they look so rustic and Christmas farm decor-ish? We love these Christmas trees in olive buckets welcoming guests at the front door! | On Sutton Place

If you really want some Southern Christmas Inspiration, take a look at this! Wreaths, wreaths, wreaths… a Christmas wreath on every window! | Mt Carmel Church Lane

I am a bit obsessed with boxwood wreaths and think they bring the perfect touch to a Christmas porch – especially when stacked in threes. Grab some plaid ribbon and make your own! | Remodelando La Casa

We love the basket of snowballs by the front door entrance. You can get the tutorial too with the free printable snowball sign. | Cottage in the Oaks

Have you ever thought to decorate with magnolia during the holidays? We love this Magnolia Christmas Wreath – it totally screams southern Christmas decor. | Style Your Senses

The Christmas Decor on this front porch is easy enough. Pull up your little red wagon, wrap boxes with butcher paper and a red bow, and light up a mini Christmas tree. | Talk of the House

Decorate your everyday topiaries. These two entryway pieces are decorated with ribbons made of cranberries and cloth. This is an inexpensive and low tech way to add a holiday theme to your entryways. Placing the fallen leaves at the bottom of the pot help keep the area neat and green. | Source Unknown (we love giving credit, if you know who this is, please share!)

This Christmas decor is a winner in my books, especially because this blogger handmade her vintage toboggan for $10 – yep, that is right! Add a wreath it comes together perfectly! | Fyne’s Designs

Providing nighttime illumination is a great way to keep the spirit of the holidays alive. You don’t have to reinvent the wheels when it comes to decorating the porch and walkway… don’t forget paper lanterns. Timeless and classy. Fill each bag with sand and a flameless candle. | HomeBNC

Use your throws or indoor plaid blankets and create a place that is cozy and inviting. | Southern Seazons

Decorating and creating these vintage Christmas buckets is not that difficult – take a look at this Christmas craft tutorial! | Uncommon Designs

These mason jars filled with Christmas lights are so fun! if you don’t want to drill holes will they hang (a light by the front door or a sled like this blogger) use command hooks! | All Things Heart and Home

Make this handmade Christmas JOY sign using moss sheets. | Uncommon Designs Online

Full Christmas trees on the porch are so fun, especially when decorated with circular globe lights. Also take a look at this Christmas sign made from an old refurbished door! | 320 Sycamore

Don’t forget the Christmas chalk art to welcome the new season and guests! | Cottage in the Oaks

So let’s bring it home with this precious rocking chair. Who says pillows can’t outside. We love the wooden crate of pinecones – frugal and fun. If we had to go with one of our favorite Christmas pillows, it would be this Christmas tree on a red car. | Home Stories A to Z

More Inspiring Christmas Decor on Frugal Coupon Living

We love these Christmas Decor Ideas. Take a look at these Inspiring Christmas Mantles. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these Dollar Store Low Cost Christmas Decorations. Pin to Pinterest.

Be sure to also take a look at these 30 Inspiring Christmas Tree Ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

When decorating for Christmas, you need to take a look at these 20 Christmas Hacks and Tips! Pin to Pinterest.

DIY Christmas Wreaths

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October 25, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Homemade Christmas Wreaths for mantles, doors and windows. Creative and inspiring winter wreath ideas to complement your Christmas Decor.

Christmas Wreaths

To wreath a door or to leave it bare? If you are someone who appreciates a mantle or front door with simplicity, we might just change your mind with these creative DIY Christmas Wreaths. From wreaths made entirely from balloons, dollar store materials or greenery, we have some of the easiest wreath tutorials for your holiday season.

Also be sure to take a look at our 30 Inspiring Christmas Tree Ideas – there are so many beautiful ways to decorate this winter season! We also love these Christmas Mantles and Christmas Porches to Inspire Your Welcome. Happy decorating!

Enjoy the smell of this Easy to Make Rosemary Wreath from yours truly!

Grab your supplies from the Dollar Store with this simplistic wire holly wreath craft!

You guys, I never would have guessed the secret craft supply in this Christmas Wreath – Balloons! Color coordinate this bright Christmas Balloon Wreath from Studio DIY with the rest of your holiday decor.

This magnolia wreath with hints of gold leaves is breathtaking. You would never guess that the base is from cardboard. More details on A Piece of Rainbow

Create an easy to make Felt Ball Wreath this holiday season. Great to use as an ornament for the tree, a Christmas decoration, and more. Details on Purely Katie.

You will never guess what makes the rings in this holiday wreath – PVC pipes! Follow this tutorial on A Beautiful Mess.

Not a big fan of wreaths? Convert and old picture frame into a door wreath with ornaments. Such a creative ideas from A Diamond in the Stuff.

Get ready to unwrap! This Christmas wreath is made from peppermints using a foam base on Crafts by Courtney.

Glue, glue and more glue will create this Vintage Style Ornament Wreath from Oliver and Rust.

I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in this larger than life craft supply – a hula hoop. This Giant DIY Christmas Wreath comes from Homemade Ginger.

Turn leftover Christmas paper into a 3D Star Wreath from Little Birdie Secrets.

This Asymmetrical Holiday Wreath from Paper & Stich is beautiful. Use fresh flowers and greenery make for a timeless decorating combination.

Create your own Christmas Chalkboard Wreath for your home with this simple tutorial from Domestically Blissful.

This Christmas paper wreath took less than one hour to make! The easy fold is back to the good old days of elementary school! Tutorial on The Proper Blog.

Grab a bag of bows and get festive with this holiday bow wreath! Tutorial on Mom Spark.

This Ribbon Candy Wreath from Peta and Ply is so simple. Made from wire and 2″ striped ribbon, this is a simple way to make your house look merry—it’s easy on the eyes and easy to make.

Homemade Christmas Wreaths for mantles, doors and windows. Creative and inspiring winter wreath ideas to complement your Christmas Decor. #Christmas #ChristmasWreaths

This cute snowman is just three different size grapevine wreaths spray painted white! I can’t find the original source of this photo but here’s a tutorial for a similar one at Crafting Mom.

This Mixed Greens Wreath from Delia Creates is beautiful. I love that it uses a variety of greenery and can be reused year after year.

Care for a sweet treat? We have too. Take a look at this Marshmallow Wreath from The Sweet Escape.

A neighbor used to always make us this sweet wreath in the shape of foam cones. Design a Gumdrop Wreath (which the kids will love!) Tutorial on Dream a Little Bigger.

Race over to the Dollar Store for this Frugal Christmas Wreath, made entirely from ornaments! This Christmas Wreaths Dollar Store Christmas Wreath can be found on C’mom Get Crafty.

Pull out your felt fabric and make this Scalloped Christmas Wreath from Green Wedding Shoes.

We think you will love these 31 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Craft Boards.

Also enjoy part 2 of 31 DIY Christmas Crafts. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Craft Boards.

Save these Edible Christmas Gifts for future gifts this holiday season. Pin to Pinterest on your Recipes and Christmas Board.

Enjoy these Low Cost Dollar Tree Christmas Decorations. Pin to Pinterest.

Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas

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October 18, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Christmas, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Presentation of presents makes a first impression. Earn a huge smile from your gift receiver with these Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas for the lazy wrapper.

Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas

You guys, I am lazy when it comes to gift wrapping. I mean, I pretty much run a Pinterest business for a living and I can barely tape the wrapping paper in a straight line. Maybe it’s the Pinterest day to day life that makes me lazy when push comes to shove.

So in an effort to find Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas, I had me in mind. The lazy gift wrapper. Two things to add to your gift wrap closet are 1.) White Craft Paper 2.) Brown Kraft Paper . The creativity comes from washi tape, hand lettering, gift tags, and the ribbons. Get creative and remain lazy when your gift wrapping techniques.

Tell me your favorite gift wrapping hacks.

Before you begin this journey of gift wrapping techniques, take a look at this cute Wrapping Paper Gift Tag!

Also for Christmas, take a look at our Want, Need, Wear, Read Gift Tags for Christmas.

Upcycle an old cereal box with this Christmas Gift Bag Idea. An upcycled cereal box can also be used to wrap a gift for hostess or birthday present! | Frugal Coupon Living

Use something scented like rosemary. This rosemary gift wrap technique will smell amazing. | Waiting on Martha (use extra Rosemary to make this Rosemary Wreath. You could also attach the Rosemary Wreath as gift wrap decor!)

Turn toy dinosaurs into gift card or jewelry box holders. The more colors, the more festive and funky! Who said dinosaurs are for kids only. | Jennifer Perkins

Stand out when it comes to gift giving. Use ribbon to weave these beautiful designs in this Creative Gift Wrapping Technique. | The House that Lars Built

It’s a zoo out there. I am so in love with this kraft paper hack. Use brown bags and create an entire zoo with this animal gift wrapping idea. | Pinspiration

Make your own pom poms. These ombre pom poms are such unique, stand-out gift wrapping technique. | Kim Community

Turn chalkboard wrapping paper into fun messages and designs. Use ribbon to fit for any season like Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day and more. | Bonnie Christine

Crepe Paper Streamers turns a cute birthday present into a pinata with this unique Gift Wrapping Technique. | Willow Day

Ponies and rainbows, if that’s doesn’t say birthday, I don’t know what does?! | Tikkido

Turn your gift wrap into a creative activity for the kids! Decorate me, color me and more! | Lines Across

Decorate white kraft paper with washi tape for this unique present design. | Poppy Talk

Turn solid wrapping paper and bottle caps into adorable Lego Gift Wrap. | Arts Crackers

Adorable gift wrapping ideas coming form this blogger. We love this mini balloon bouquet gift wrap idea. | The Bears Four

Let your kids get involved in gift giving. Finger painting kraft paper makes adorable gift wrapping paper. | Things for Boys

Flag garlands all around with this creative gift wrapping idea. | A Subtle Revelry

Wrap with fabric. A square handkerchief makes a beautiful present. | A Spoonful of Sugar Designs

Follow this tutorial to turn a crossword puzzle into a gift tag and gift wrap. | Something Turquoise

Beautiful and affordable. Wrap presents with fresh flowers! | Studio DIY

A tea towel turns into gift wrap for a cookbook – genius. | Things for Boys

Turn M&M bags into festive gift wrap bows in this gift wrapping idea. | Happy Go Lucky

Did you know you can make a gift bag from a roll of flat wrapping paper. Follow this gift wrapping technique. | Designer Trapped

Don’t forget your gift tags! Free Printable Gift Tags for Christmas. Pin to Pinterest.

Apply some of your Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques with these Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Neighbors. Pin to Pinterest.

Also save your Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas when doing these DIY Christmas Gift Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Need, Want, Wear, Read Christmas Gift Tags

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October 18, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Christmas family traditions can be intentional. They can remove the greed and return the focus to the reason for the season. Simplify your family Christmas with these Need, Want, Wear, Read Christmas Gift Tags. Four gifts under the tree. Our gift tags for Christmas also include a Christmas Gift Guide for ideas.

Need, Want, Wear, Read Christmas Gift Tags

Looking for a new Family Christmas Traditions? This is such an easy idea and really simplifies Christmas gift giving. Before beginning your Christmas shopping, focus on four things. Need, Want, Read, Wear. One gift for each category. Eliminate counting gifts under tree. Eliminate greed becoming the focus. Instead of quantity, focus returns to simplicity and allows for a greater focus on the reason for the Christmas season. Return the focus to the true gift of the season – the birth of Christ.

Christmas Gift Ideas

Last year we really tried to limit gifts and focus more on the experience. With that, a friend introduced me to Want Need, Read, Wear Christmas Gift Ideas. I thought it was a brilliant idea. It gives each child four gifts. You can go expensive with these Christmas Gift Giving Rules or you can stay frugal friendly.

Ask your child to help. Tell them you want them to brainstorm gift ideas for the following categories – read, wear, want, need. If they need inspiration, you can share with them our Christmas Gift Guide for ideas.

Want

Action figure or doll
Plush or stuffed animal
Video game
LEGOs
Electronic device
Radio controlled toy
Model building
Science/educational toy
Games
___________
___________

Need

School supplies
Music instrument
Sport equipment
Art supplies
Bedding & linen
School backpack
Travel suitcase/bag
Sleeping bag
Umbrella/raincoat
Water bottle/flask
Phone or tablet case
___________
___________

Wear

Pajamas
Sweater
Sweatshirt
Tracksuit
Sports jersey
Socks
Slippers
___________
___________

Read

Comic books/graphic novel
Nonfiction book
Fiction book
Magazine subscription
Biography
Nature guide
Series books
Poetry book
Cookbook
___________
___________

Keep it simple! If you are keeping the gift under your tree low in quantity, focus on having a large family gift like an experience – travel, a theme park, a swimming pool, a family membership to a club, etc.

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How to Print at Staples

I have a video to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples. One reason I like to spring at Staples is being able to print on cardstock, especially for gift tags. Plus I know I am getting good ink quality. First, sign in or create a Staples account. Next, return to the Staples Printing Service Page. Follow the steps to continue.

Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas

We shared earlier some Christmas gift wrapping techniques & ideas. There are adorable ideas for adding greenery, candy, or bows.

We also have an excellent tutorial for how to turn a cereal box into a gift wrap. A Christmas Gift Bag Cereal Box is the best because it is sturdy and really easy to wrap (with a square bottom). You can toss in things and the bag shape doesn’t change. Just add tissue paper and you are all set.

Printable Christmas Gift Tags

We have so many printable Christmas Gift Tags printables.

If you don’t like ours, also take a look at this long list of Printable Christmas Gift Tags.

DIY Christmas Gifts

We have a lot of DIY Christmas Gift Ideas to keep your gifts to neighbors, friends, family or even the kids low cost.

DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
DIY Christmas Gift Ideas Part 2
Neighbor Gift Ideas
Care Package Ideas (for Long Distance Gift Giving)
Edible Christmas Gifts

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your Want, Need, Wear, Read Christmas Gift Tags Christmas Gift. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

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