Christmas tree decorating ideas to make your tree look like it was decorated by a designer. These tips are affordable and anyone can do them.
Decking the halls is one of my favorite things to do. I LOVE decorating Christmas trees. I have learned a lot in my 20-plus years of decorating. Beautiful Christmas trees have a few things in common. Ribbon and statement ornaments. This post will focus on both and how to achieve the best bang for your buck.
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Ribbon
WIRED RIBBON is key. I cannot emphasize this enough. Don’t spend money on beautiful ribbon if it’s not wired for your tree. Craft stores carry affordable ribbon and not just in the Christmas section. I found this beautiful linen ribbon and it was not in the Christmas section.
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Wide ribbon adds so much texture. If you are looking to add some color and fun add a few strands of wired ribbon to make a bigger impact. This is also a more affordable option than a wider ribbon.
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Gather strands of ribbon and attach them to the tree with a wired tree branch. If there is not a branch where the ribbon should go use a pipe cleaner. After attaching the ribbon, balloon ribbon out and attach it again.
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Once the ribbon has been loosely attached pull out or balloon and fluff the ribbon strands. You don’t have to go all the way around the tree if it’s in a corner. Use your imagination with the ribbon. It can go up and down or around the tree.
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Statement ornaments
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Big statement ornaments add up $$$ quickly. Another option is to group ornaments together with a pipe cleaner. Here I used 3 different colors but using the same color will also add more impact.
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These ornaments grouped together add more impact than 6 single ornaments scattered on the tree. Snag the biggest ornaments your budget allows. They can never be too big!
Hope these easy tips help you decorate your tree. Here are a few past themes that might give you some inspiration.
BMW (Black/Metallic/Wood) Theme Christmas Tree
Buffalo Check Theme Christmas Tree
Enjoy the most magical time of the year!
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