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Twelve Under $3 Christmas Decorating Ideas

December 8, 2012 By Meegan 21 Comments

 

 

I looked around our home and realized that I have Twelve under $3 Christmas decorating ideas!!  How cool is that?? Since I have so many, I thought I would share them with you, too!!

 Chalkboards are such a fun trend right now-so make these super easy ones.  Using clothes pins you can put them anywhere, even on your tree!!

 Decorate a paper mache’ ornament.  They are on sale everywhere right now!!  I know you already have paint and glitter.

 Buy a book from the thrift store.  Roll up some cones and make a banner with stamps.  Easy!!

Use an old pickle jar, fill it with Epsom salts and place your tiny Christmas figurines in it.  Tie some twine around it, and even add a wire handle!!

 Add some white and sparkle with a cotton ball tree!!  Simple and a great craft for the kiddos, too!!

Using another paper mache’ ornament, mod podge your torn book pages to it.  While it is still wet, sprinkle glitter on it!!  Looks like from PB don’t you think??

 Flock your own tree!!  For a$1.50 you can buy “canned snow”.  I flocked 2 of our trees.  They look amazing!

Decorate your chandelier with greenery, sticks, pearls, and tulle.  Bring some of your icicle ornaments along, too.  Now your chandy is ready, too!

 Copy some old Christmas Carole pages.  Tie some twine and clip with  a clothes pin to an empty frame. Wouldn’t this look great by a Nativity??

 Make a book page garland to adorn around your tree!!  Super easy!!

Buy a couple of birdhouses to bring the outside, in!! Paint and glitter them up, and viola!!  Winter in your home!!

 

Speaking of bringing the outside in-bring in some old branches from a tree!  Hang some birdhouses and icicles on them and you are set!!

I hope you have enjoyed and been inspired by my Under $3 Christmas Decorations!!  You can always make your home look nice without spending a lot of money.  It has been a delight for me to share them with you!!

Thanks for stopping by today and letting me share what I love to do!

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Comments

  1. Pamela says

    December 8, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    Meegan love it all! My fave is the jar with the vintage snowmen. I also am in love with your chandy!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      December 8, 2012 at 3:30 PM

      Thanks so much Pamela! I just love those Christmas cuties, too! I walk in my room and just look at the chandy-I am in love :)

      Reply
  2. Katherines Corner says

    December 9, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    fabulous and thrifty!!! xo

    Reply
  3. Stephanie @ thestyledsoul.wordpress.com says

    December 9, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    I LOVE the birdhouses on the branches!! So creative and so cute. I love using branches indoors. I have some on my Christmas mantle.

    Reply
  4. Laurie @ Simply Creating Home says

    December 9, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    I love all of your sweet, and also frugal, decorative ideas! We can often make things homemade for a fraction of the price of new and have it look so much nicer! Thanks for sharing your ideas!

    Reply
  5. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    Oh my gosh, I love the little birdhouses! It all looks wonderful!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      December 12, 2012 at 12:19 AM

      Jessi!! Thanks so so so much!!

      Reply
  6. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says

    December 12, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    Love that book page banner!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      December 12, 2012 at 8:50 PM

      Thanks Steph!! Thanks for stopping by!!

      Reply
  7. Shannon @Fox Hollow Cottage says

    December 13, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Gorgeous post girl ~ I pinned this Qt to a few boards!! Shan ;)

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      December 13, 2012 at 7:27 PM

      Oh Shannon! How nice are you!! I love your compliments!! Thanks for the pins!!!
      Loves!

      Reply
  8. kristin says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    This is awesome, love all your projects!
    XO
    Kristin

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      December 15, 2012 at 1:37 AM

      Kristin,
      Thanks so much!! I always appreciate your comments!!

      Reply
  9. Jeanette says

    October 23, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    I pinned this and then visited the website. Love each one of these ideas! Wonderful job. Sharing too. ~Jeanette

    Reply
  10. Denise... on a whim says

    November 26, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Love your ideas, Meegan. Lots of inspiration!

    Reply
  11. Joel says

    December 12, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    So creative and shows everyone that there is a way to have wonderful Christmas decorations.
    Be creative and be abundant. I forget that sometimes.

    Reply
  12. Mary Barber says

    November 29, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    Thank you Meegan. I love saving money!

    Reply

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