| Here are some quick, easy and inexpensive ideas | | | | inspirational words, such as "Wish" or "Believe". |
| on how you can create holiday ornaments using | | | | You can order really affordable kits to create |
| items easily found around the home! Use | | | | adorable ornaments. I use OrietalTrading, as they |
| sentimental items that will touch your heart, or | | | | are really affordable, and have a great selection! |
| share a story. Favorite ideas of The Budget | | | | This is also a great way to get the kids involved, |
| Decorator? Baby booties, dried flowers from a | | | | as the only skill that is required is a little glue. |
| special bouquet or even your Grandmothers | | | | Utilize your local dollar shop. I use packs of small |
| silverware! Use your imagination. | | | | colored ball ornaments not only on my tree, but |
| Ordinary items that make you smile can be found | | | | also piled on display shelves or in bowls. Pretty |
| in cupboards and drawers. Just tie on a ribbon, | | | | hard to tell that they aren't expensive glass balls. |
| and enjoy! Cookie cutters, costume jewelry or | | | | Finally, stock up on some wire edge ribbon, and |
| even hot wheel toy cars are great starter ideas. | | | | create bows to decorate the tree, the bedposts |
| Use a little felt or craft foam from the craft | | | | or even to tie the guest towels. |
| store, and create simple shapes such as stockings | | | | Remember, it is not how much you spend on |
| or stars. Use a glitter glue pen to add names or | | | | holiday decorating...it is the care you put into it! |