7 Holiday Inspirations ...

By Talynn

7 Holiday Inspirations ...

Do you ever have the desire to be creative for the Christmas holidays, and yet can't get over that creative block? I do! I get so excited about coming up with cool ideas for gifts or decorations, then when the time comes, I draw blanks! Well, help is here! I have found some holiday inspirations to get your creativity over the block and running again!

1 Make Your Own Ornaments and Make Some for Gifts Too!

Make Your Own Ornaments and Make Some for Gifts Too! Photo Credit: Hoffrooe

There are many, many different ways and ideas for making homemade Christmas tree ornaments. Fill your tree with them, and let your dinner guests choose one to take home with them. Some of my favorite ones to make are the dough snowmen, gingerbread ornaments, and Christmas card ornaments!

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2 Make a Christmas Memory Tray for Family Members

Make a Christmas Memory Tray for Family Members Photo Credit: sashaflickr

Though the one pictured is not actually for Christmas, you can find several neat ideas for a beautiful Christmas memory tray at this website: bhg.com

3 Have a Cookie Baking Day

Have a Cookie Baking Day Photo Credit: tamaskoszo

What happened to the good ol' days when neighbors baked cookies and shared them with each other over the holiday season? Get you some neighbor hood friends together and have a baking day and share your goodies with those who live around you!

4 Let Your Kids Help Make Your Christmas Cards

Let Your Kids Help Make Your Christmas Cards Photo Credit: Princess Valium

What's wrong with getting your kids involved in all the season preparations? So what if the cards aren't perfect? Give your kids the gift of sharing and making others happy!

5 Let Your Home Decor Reflect Your Style

Let Your Home Decor Reflect Your Style Photo Credit: frauheuberg

Don't "do it because the neighbors are doing it" Decorate your house -inside and out- the way you feel reflects your personality the most. Whether is traditional or totally new age, simple or over-the-top! Be you!

6 Play Christmas Music!

Play Christmas Music! Photo Credit: hans s

Nothing gets ones heart and mind in the Christmas spirit more than those well known Christmas tunes. Throw a CD in or turn that iPod on and crank up the tunes as you go about your daily duties!

7 Decorate Your Own Candles

Decorate Your Own Candles Photo Credit: fotoARION

Take plain pillar candles and decorate them with your choice of glitter and ribbons. Or better yet, make your own candles. I saw one picture where they actually had made a candle in a Christmas teacup. It was so cute!!

I hope with these ideas that I have inspired you just a bit this holiday season! Have a wonderful Christmas!

Top Photo Credit: jmtimages

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