10 Budget-Friendly Holiday Hacks: Save Money on Christmas Decorations

Cheap and Cheerful: Tips and Tricks for Finding Affordable Christmas Decorations 

    There are ways to save money on Christmas decorations and holiday storage by using hacks instead of paying full price. We have some tips and tricks for finding deals on supplies for these holiday shortcuts.

Here are our top picks for affordable places to find supplies to add extra cheer to your holiday celebration.

Here are some ways to save money on supplies for your Christmas DIY projects:

1. Shop at Hobby Lobby during their Christmas sale, which offers discounts of up to 65% off.
2. Use coupons at Dollar Tree to save on items that cost $1.25 or more. For example, if you have a coupon for $0.50 off, you can get the item for only $0.75. Zulily has also some good deals for Christmas. 
3. Take advantage of Michaels' price match policy by asking for a 10% discount on items that are on sale at Hobby Lobby.
4. Opt for no-rush shipping on Amazon to earn free digital credits that can be used for movie rentals, Kindle and Audible purchases. You can earn up to $4 in credits by delaying your shipment.

1. Make snowflakes using whipped cream.

Here's a fun and easy way to add some holiday cheer to your hot chocolate:

Materials:

• Cool Whip
• Aluminum foil
• Cookie sheet
• Cookie cutters

Instructions:

1. Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
2. Spread Cool Whip over the foil.
3. Freeze for two hours.
4. Use a cookie cutter to cut a Christmas-themed shape from the frozen whipped cream.
5. Carefully remove the cut-out from the foil.
6. Add your snowflake-shaped whipped cream to your hot cocoa and enjoy!

2. Get Creative with Hot Glue: Make Your Own Snowflake Window Clings!

Here's a quick and easy way to create snowflake window clings using hot glue:

Materials:

• Printer with ink and paper
• Hot glue gun
• Parchment paper

Instructions:

1. Find snowflake stencils online or create your own.
2. Place the stencils under a sheet of parchment paper.
3. Use a hot glue gun to trace the design onto the parchment paper.
4. Allow the glue to dry completely.
5. Carefully peel the snowflake shapes off the parchment paper.
6. Add dabs of hot glue to the back of the snowflakes and attach them to your window. These snowflakes can easily be removed when it's time to take down the decorations.

3. Elegantly Hang Your Wreath with Upside-Down Command Hooks 

1. Attach an upside-down Command hook on the inside of your door.
2. Tie a ribbon around the hook and lay it over the top of the door.

Alternatively, you can also purchase a dedicated wreath hanger.

4. Use Your Hot Glue and Attach Christmas Lights on the Bricks/Wall

Here's a different way to hang Christmas lights on brick or masonry surfaces:

1. Apply hot glue directly to the surface of the wall. 
2. Press the light onto the dab of glue and hold it in place for 10-15 seconds.

5. Repurpose a regular-length sock into a coffee cozy:

Materials:

• A regular-length sock (not short ankle one )
• Scissors
• Needle and thread

Instructions:

1. Cut off the top portion of the sock above the heel. The length of the sock should be adjusted based on the size of your cup.
2. Stitch the edge inward with a needle and thread. (you can glue it although not the best)
3. Slide the sock onto your cup and enjoy!

6.  Give your drinks a festive touch with holiday ice cubes made with cranberries and water:

1. Fill an ice tray with fresh cranberries and water.
2. Freeze overnight.
3. Add the cranberry ice cubes to your favorite carbonated beverage before serving.
4. For added flavor, try adding a few mint leaves or a flavored drink to the ice tray instead of water. This will help prevent the ice cubes from watering down your drink.

7. Add some holiday cheer to your table setting (budget-friendly):

Materials:

• Candy canes (you can find a 24-pack at Target for $2.99)
• Hot glue
• Ribbon
• Crafter paper

Instructions:

1. Glue three unwrapped candy canes together, starting with two canes first and then attaching the third.
2. Use decorative ribbon and crafter paper to create place cards.
3. Slip the place cards into two of the hooks on the candy cane place card holders.
4. These cute and festive place card holders are a great way to add a personal touch to your holiday table.

8. Make ribbon organizer from a paper towel holder

Here's a quick and easy way to organize your ribbons:

Materials:

• Paper towel holder 

Instructions:

1. Use the paper towel holder to store your ribbons.
2. When the ribbons are not in use, make sure to tape them to the roll to prevent unraveling.
3. This simple and affordable solution is a great way to keep your ribbons organized and tangle-free.

9. Add some extra festivity to your Christmas lights with Spray Paint:

Materials:

• String of lights
• Metallic spray paint
• Drop cloth
• Scrap butcher paper or newspaper

Instructions:

1. Set up a workspace on a drop cloth in a well-ventilated area.
2. Remove the bulbs and stuff the light sockets with paper to prevent paint from getting inside.
3. Cover the prongs on the plug end with painter's tape.
4. Evenly spray the cord and fixtures with the metallic paint.
5. Allow the cord to dry before replacing the bulbs.
6. With a little bit of spray paint, you can give your Christmas lights a new and festive look.

10. Enhance your holiday light display with miniature mirror ornaments:

Materials:

• Miniature mirror ornaments
• Hot glue
• Ornament hooks

Instructions:

1. Glue ornament hooks to the back of each mirror.
2. Allow the glue to dry briefly.
3. Hang the mirror ornaments and stand back to admire the reflections.
4. By using mirror ornaments, you can create the illusion of having more lights than you actually do. The reflections will add a stunning visual element to your holiday decorations.

We hope these tips and hacks can help you set your DIY Christmas decorations and save money.