20 November 2009

My Homemade Christmas Decor

My husband and I were thinking that our Christmas Tree was lacking something. We wandered around at some department store to look for the right Christmas decor. to make the tree complete. Twigs, twigs, twigs! Silver twigs is our solution to that missing ingredient. But hey, we didn't just buy in an instant. One twig costs P120 each. A piece of thin, plastic twig. I mean, come on!

So, my husband told me, "we'll make our own Christmas Twigs".
With any Spray paint (color of your choice), "real" dried twigs (small branches will do), some glitters, gloves and a protective mask, let's get it on with the Christmas decor making! A paint brush will come in handy too.
Cover your work place with layers of old newspaper. Start spraying per leaf. After spraying, quickly apply the glitters. You can tie all finished twigs with a ribbon of different color, stick it to your tree, or get bigger twigs, then hang Christmas balls.

I first learned about making Christmas decors through my mom. She would also use twigs for our Christmas tree. Twigs she got from our front lawn. This is also a new discovery that my husband is so into it too. Love it!

More to follow and with our Finished Christmas Tree. (Naubusan po kasi ako ng spray paint, akala ko madami pang laman yung can namin dito hehehe!).

14 comments:

kamz said...

this is great ench, creating your own christmas tree and decors. it's more economical and a great way to bond with family members. makes preparation for christmas a more meaningful one too! you should make it a family tradition. look forward to seeing the tree!

Chris said...

very creative! i think as my kids grow up.. this is our trend too :D

im looking forward to learning more from your decor!

darly said...

great idea momi enchie- actually we've been looking around na for the this year's christmas tree motif/trend. We'll be putting up our tree kc by first week of December, exciting this year kasi my daughter can enjoy it na.

Would definitely consider this homemade twigs ornament

Jac said...

very creative and maganda ring pang bonding activities for kids..
Happy weekend :)

Lulu said...

wow very creative!

Ron said...

Nice...^_^ Paread nga hehe!
Daan po ^_^

Willa said...

What a brilliant idea Enchie! you will get lots of benefits from your li'l home project, first it's cheap (cost wise), another fun time to spend together while doing it,and also it will help you to be more creative and it will give your tree it's unique look that only your twigs can give. :)
Thanks for this post,now I will ask my boys to start picking up all the twigs and acorn they saw on their way home from school.

Chimica said...

Lovely Idea. I loving doing it pinecones, older mini pumpkins.. :)

pehpot said...

great idea.. kaymito? sarap naman no.. if only the fruits can be a decor too.. hihi
by the way you post par-tum dep article is on my blog now :)

♥peachkins♥ said...

Galing naman! very creative!

nanaygin said...

Cute naman! Can't wait to see the actual tree. =)

Karen said...

I love this idea! So Frugal and easy. Would love for you to come link up to my post!
http://savingthefamilymoney.com/thrifty-outdoor-christmas-wreaths/
Karen

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