Holiday Design: Construction Paper & Candy

December 1, 2011 By

I know it feels like you just threw away the turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving, but it’s the first of December and Christmas is right around the corner. While waiting in department store lines and planning family travel arrangements, decorating may not be a priority and it is certainly not something you should have to spend a lot of money on.

So, courtesy of ‘HGTV’ and ‘Random Recycling’, here are two holiday design ideas that will leave you time to spend with your family and money to spend on your gifts.

HGTV How-To: Creative Christmas Advent Calendars

In this how-to, ‘HGTV’ makes counting down to Christmas stylish. Whether you prefer a modern design with lots of glitter and glam or a traditional retro style, these advent calendars are easy to make with construction paper, glue and a little creativity.

Waste Not Wednesday: Candy Decorating

Candy canes, peppermints and other holiday treats are not just for eating this year. This unique and fun decorating idea is simple but adds a lot of cheer and color to any room in the house.  ‘Random Recycling’ shows us five inspired candy decorating ideas which you can customize to fit any holiday:

“It may be peppermint puffs for Christmas, Cadbury Eggs for Easter and rock candy for the 4th of July.”

 

Happy Decorating!

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