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20 Christmas Hacks and Tips

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June 26, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: December 06, 2015
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New and improved, take a look at these 20 (plus) Christmas Hacks and Tips for your Holiday traditions. Make the largest ornament wreath ever to creative ways to store lights and ornaments! 

20+ Christmas Hacks and Tips

Sometimes the holiday season never heard the word simple. During the busiest time of year we could all use some insight and tips for the simplest way to decorate, entertain and give to the fullest! We put together the this list of Christmas Tips and Hacks to help simplify your Holiday Season! Take your tree decorating to another level by adding ping pong balls over lights or illuminate your home by hanging lights from the ceiling. Make a gorgeous wreath by simply attaching ornaments to a pool noodle. so simple! Be sure to check out the tips on storing your ornaments and lights too! We love the Santa boot prints, think of the smiles and gasps those will bring! Add the rich red to your décor and entertaining with cranberries, so many cute ideas here! Happy Holidays!

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CHRISTMAS HACK #1: Decorate the tree with different size bulbs, larger and smaller to create a magic look. Hack from Vintage Revivals.

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CHRISTMAS HACK #2: Recreate Christmas lights with ping pong balls from Advanced Mischief (no longer available.)

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CHRISTMAS HACK #3 Hosting a cookie exchange or sending home leftovers, Do this quick and easy DIY Paper Plate Basket from It’s Always Autumn. Don’t forget our FREE Cookie Exchange Printables.

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CHRISTMAS HACK #4: Glue candy canes together and use as place card holders form Industrious Justice.

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CHRISTMAS HACK #5: Plan ahead! See how many lights, ornaments, and and garland you need for your trip in this Christmas Tree Decorating Tip from Style at Home.

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CHRISTMAS HACK #6: Make Festive Ice with Cranberries from Two Twenty-One.

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CHRISTMAS HACK #7: Use a garment bag for gift wrap from Rachel Hollis.

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CHRISTMAS HACK #8: Glue cups to cardboard to put away Christmas Ornaments and Decorations from Moms Party Cafe.

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CHRISTMAS HACK #9: Make a mantel wreath with pool noodles and ornaments from Sweet Pickins Furniture. Do not forget our Pool Noodle Hacks!

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CHRISTMAS HACK #10: Debug pinecones before decorating from House of Hepworths.

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CHRISTMAS HACK #11: Create snowflakes on a window with a hot glue gun from U Create Crafts.

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CHRISTMAS HACK #12: Use paint chips to make gift tags from Southern State of Mind.

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CHRISTMAS HACK #13: Magically decorate the home hallway with stringed icicle lights from Nest of Posies.

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CHRISTMAS HACK #14: Store Christmas lights on a Hanger from WikiHow

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CHRISTMAS HACK #15: Make Santa’s footprints with this tip from The Party Artisan (no longer available).

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CHRISTMAS HACK #16: Decorate a window with greenery and ornaments using a curtain rod and wire from Home Stories A to Z.

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CHRISTMAS HACK #17: Make Christmas topiaries out of wire tomato cages and stringed lights from 17 Apart.

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CHRISTMAS HACK #18: String cranberries or popcorn using dental floss to create a festive garland from Queen of Free.

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CHRISTMAS HACK #19: Water a tree with a Pool Noodle in this Christmas Hack from Create Craft Love.

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CHRISTMAS HACK #20: Melting chocolate? Use a slow cooker from The Yummy Life.

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CHRISTMAS HACK #21: Upcycle old cereal box into a sturdy Christmas Bag from Frugal Coupon Living.

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CHRISTMAS HACK #22: Likewise, you can use an old Pringles Can to make cookies and a cute wrapping cylinder from Frugal Coupon Living.

CHRISTMAS HACK #22: Cooking Breakfast? Cookie Cutters can help shape your pancakes from One Magical Home.

CHRISTMAS HACK #24: Take an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party a step further with this Christmas Bow Skirt from Something Delightful.

CHRISTMAS HACK #25:  Take a look at this creative way to hang Christmas Wreaths without destroying your furniture, cabinets and doors from Timmons Family.


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Last Updated on June 26, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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