Christmas is a time of year that is especially magical for children and adults alike. Part of what makes Christmas time so special is the effort people put into decorating their houses indoors and out. Here are some holiday decorating tips to make your home look spectacular this holiday season.
Outdoor Christmas Time Decoration Ideas
Your outdoor Christmas decorations should probably focus on one main central item or piece. For example, Santa and his reindeer may be the central piece for homes with children. A large, wooden Santa is likely an ideal choice for many homes. These do not have to be made from solid wood, but simple cut outs with a stand. You want Santa to be standing in a fairly neutral position; hands in his pockets, on his hips or behind his back. This will give you more versatility allowing you to completely change the set up each year.
If you can only afford one item, then that is fine; you can still have a great display.Let us imagine that you can only purchase your Santa image this year. You then have to get yourself a sack and pop it next to him. You can then fill that sack with straw or old blankets to make it look as if it is stuffed full with toys. You may even want to put some outdoor toys at his feet, so it looks as if he is leaving some presents behind.
Tips For Indoor Decorating And Christmas Stockings
One of the most magical elements of Christmas morning are stocking stuffed full of goodies and presents. On Christmas morning, it is common for children to rush downstairs or to the room where their stockings are hung, to see what Santa has left them. When it is time to select stocking for your family, be sure to pick different stocking for each member of your family that suites their personality. In order to make the best selection possible, consider these following stocking selection tips and guidelines.
A theme may be a good way to organize your different stockings. Does everyone have a favorite reindeer from Rudolph or character from Frosty the Snowman? If you are willing to do a little sewing or crafting, young children will be able to personalize their stocking even further according to their imaginations. You can use a character like an angel or a snowman as your base character, and allow each child to decorate their character differently according to their own preferences. You may want to even use the same character for several years in a row, so you can watch how your childrens designes change and mature from year to year.
Secondly, try to personalize the stockings even further. You may want to ask each person to choose a favorite color to use in the construction of the stocking. And of course you will want to write each person's name on the stocking as well, so that Santa won't get confused! You should also consider whether you want to purchase your stockings from a store, or make them yourself from a pattern and some cloth purchased at a crafts store. Children may wish to add designs that are important to them, such as a football or set of ballet shoes. Also, don't forget your special pet and make them a special stocking as well! Some catnip or dog bones will make for a special treat come Christmas morning for your family pet.
Your stockings should also complement any other Christmas decorations you have in your household. By using a certain color scheme, you can tie all of your decorations together and good, green and red are very common Christmas colors to consider. You may also want to have a set of stockings that hang from the fireplace mantle throughout the Christmas season and a second set that gets hung solely for Christmas Eve.
With just a little planned thought and effort, you can make sure that this Christmas is the most beautiful and magical ever!
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