Creative Ideas for the Holiday Home eBook Holiday Greetings & Christmas Décor Continued The Centerpiece Flowers on a table always look attractive, particularly at a party. But you don’t need to break the bank to put them together. First, skip the fancy vase. Find a pretty serving bowl in your choice of color (we used a white soup tureen and platter) and use that for your blooms. Place floral foam inside, and begin adding your flowers. Select flowers (or even green plants, if you like) that match your colors, and fill in with a few snips of evergreen that you collect from your yard. These red and white roses were from our local grocer, the greens were from outside the front door, and the finishing sparkles were a few holiday ornaments that we tucked inside. The Wreath Another easy showstopper for the holidays is a special holiday wreath. Grapevine wreaths have great texture and come in a variety of sizes. For this piece, we reused a Thanksgiving wreath that was starting to look a little tired. We spray painted the wreath with primer, painted it again with a coat of white, and followed that with silver sparkle spray paint. We found three inexpensive mirrored “disco ball” ornaments at our local store, and hung them inside the wreath from silver ribbon at varying heights. Add a pretty bow made of double‐ faced wire ribbon and voila — a holiday sparkler for very little money. (If you like this idea but want a more rustic look, leave the wreath unpainted and hang a few beautiful pine cones or holiday ornaments inside.) The Color Scheme If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to holiday decorating, begin by selecting one or two colors to organize your décor. For this room, simple cranberry reds and crisp whites provide a unifying theme. (This can also help you select items that aren’t specifically “holiday” to use in your décor.) Spark up everyday white dishes with a few red plates. Pull out your damask tablecloth, and sprinkle holiday ornaments on the table to accentuate it. Create super simple place cards with stickers designed for scrapbooking attached to white cardstock. And no matter what colors you select, silver accents and the glitter of candles will combine with your hues elegantly. Project Continued on Next Page For more craft ideas, tips & projects, be sure to visit http://creativehomeartsclub.com.
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