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<\/a><\/div>\nThe holidays <\/span><\/a>have a way of seeming ages away only To help inspire some There\u2019s no better \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Write a Letter – <\/span><\/b>The holiday season is the \u25cf\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>Make Someone Their Favorite Treat – <\/span><\/b>If you\u2019re \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Make a No-Sew Flannel Blanket Scarf – <\/span><\/b>Repurpose Perhaps your gifts \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Repurpose Your Old Newspapers\u2013 <\/span><\/b>Instead of \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Use a Paper Bag or Blank Wrapping Paper \u2013 <\/span><\/b>There \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Add Yarn Bows \u2013 <\/span><\/b>\u201cBrown paper packages tied up You\u2019ve brought the \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Spray Paint Toys \u2013 <\/span><\/b>Small toys like figurines \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>String a Cotton Ball Garland \u2013 <\/span><\/b>All you need is \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Make Pinecone Ornaments \u2013 <\/span><\/b>Pine cones also make \u25cf\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span>Make Tin Can Candle Holders \u2013 <\/span><\/b>Another <\/span><\/a>eco-friendly d\u00e9cor<\/span><\/a> idea is using old tin cans \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Hang Paper Snowflakes \u2013 <\/span><\/b>A classic activity for \u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Create a Frosted Wine Bottle Centerpiece \u2013 <\/span><\/b>Using Planning to put up
<\/span><\/p>\nDid the Holidays Sneak Up on You This Year?<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n
\nto pop up on the calendar the following week. While you may have had big plans
\nto go all out decorating your home with festive decor<\/span><\/a>, baking enough cookies to feed a
\nsmall army, and finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list<\/span><\/a>,
\ntime can slip away from even the most-prepared among us. Have no fear, though,
\nas there is nothing some last-minute DIYing can\u2019t fix.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nlast minute crafting, we\u2019ve put together 12 inexpensive<\/a> <\/span>and easy DIY projects you can
\nmake with items already in your <\/span><\/a>home<\/a><\/span>:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nCreate the
\nPerfect Gift <\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n
\ngift to receive than one that is handmade from someone you care about. Here are
\na few simple gift ideas for those you have left on your list: <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nperfect time to demonstrate how much you care for someone. Instead of buying a
\ngift, take the time to write the person a letter that documents a special
\nmemory you share or communicate how much they mean to you.
\nhandy in the kitchen<\/span><\/a>, consider making someone their
\nfavorite holiday treat. You can also make a handmade coupon offering to cook
\nthe person their favorite meal at a time of their choosing.
\na much-loved flannel shirt or make a quick run to the fabric store and pick up
\na yard of flannel. Cut your material into a square and use a seam ripper to
\nfray all four edges. Stylish, cozy <\/span><\/a>and sure to be much appreciated by its
\nrecipient during the winter <\/span><\/a>months!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nPretty Up Your
\nGifts<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n
\nare purchased or made but have yet to be wrapped or placed under the tree<\/span><\/a>. Here are some fun ideas for recycling
\nmaterials you may already have at home to make your gift wrapping more
\naffordable and memorable: <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\npurchasing what can be costly holiday gift wrap, why not recycle <\/span><\/a>your already-read newspapers into
\nwrapping paper? This look will be especially popular with your well-read family
\nmembers and friends.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nis nothing like a blank slate! This leaves room for creativity and is
\nespecially fun for kids<\/span><\/a>. Use stamps, markers and crayons to
\ncreate one-of-a-kind wrapping paper.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nwith string\u2026\u201d –\u00a0 you know how the rest
\ngoes! Wrap gifts a few times with old yarn and tie it up with a bow. <\/b>This is perfect for those gifts that
\ncome in small packages.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nTrim the Tree<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n
\ntree home from the tree farm<\/span><\/a> <\/span>(or
\ndug it out of the attic) but have yet to adorn it with festive decorations. If
\nyou\u2019re just starting out on your own (Christmas ornaments aren\u2019t typically on
\nthe new-home registry<\/span><\/a>) or are looking to add some
\nfun new elements to your usual evergreen display, check out these simple ideas:
\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nor dinosaurs make fun tree<\/span> <\/span>decorations! Add a coat of silver or
\ngold spray paint and hang them on the tree for a long-lasting memory.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nthread, a needle and cotton balls. Thread the needle through cotton balls and
\ncreate a snow-like garland for your tree in minutes. Depending on your style,
\nyou can also use glue and glitter to add a little bling! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\ngreat last-minute ornaments for your tree<\/span><\/a>. Just like the toys, you can spray
\npaint them to make your tree pop! Have fun gathering them out of the backyard <\/span><\/a>and ask kids to join in for a fun holiday <\/span><\/a>memory. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\nDIY Some Home\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/b>D\u00e9cor<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
\nas <\/span><\/a>candle holders<\/span><\/a>. Add some ribbon around the
\noutside and simply place a real or artificial candle on the inside.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nthose of all ages is making paper snowflakes. Hang up your creations around
\nyour home and create an indoor winter wonderland.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nwhite spray paint you can create a frosted effect on any recycled wine bottle.
\nAdd some flowers and create a festive winter centerpiece!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nsome lights as part of your last-minute decorating? Be sure to check out our
\ntips for safe holiday lighting by clicking the button below.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n