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An Unbelievable Light Bulb Christmas Ornament

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

Hate throwing away those old, burned out light bulbs? Why not make a light bulb Christmas ornament the next time you need to replace one in a lamp or fixture? This inexpensive recycling project is a hit with kids and there are a number of adorable holiday decorations you can create. The one that I will present here is a personal favorite.

My light bulb Christmas ornament of choice is a snowman. The shape of the recycled item is perfect for this character and you can create a number of different styles and expressive characters with this craft. You will need some inexpensive supplies before you get started.

Most of the craft supplies are probably already in your home. Rubbing alcohol is in just about every medicine cabinet. You simply wipe the bulb with rubbing alcohol to clean the surface. White paint is also used in the project. The rubbing alcohol helps the acrylic paint stick to the surface of the light bulb Christmas ornament.

Of course, you can make your snowman any color that you like. In fact, my son made a great snow man light bulb Christmas ornament in red and green. The vivid holiday colors are great for this kind of project and you really don’t have any limitations on what you can do.

Now that you have the paint ready to go you can start painting. Be sure that you give the rubbing alcohol enough time to dry completely before applying the paint. Many light bulb Christmas ornaments require two coats of paint each layer should be given time to dry before adding another coat.

You can make a cute hat for the light bulb Christmas ornament by forming it out of any scrap material that you like. We used a baby sock for my son’s snowman. Find a sock that runs about 18-36 months in size and you will have a great fitting hat for your project. I prefer this to using scraps because there is no measuring or cutting involved.

Use a permanent black marker to create an adorable face and glue some buttons on the belly of the light bulb Christmas ornament. Basically, you simply need to glue the hat on with a glue gun to insure a good hold and add a hook. You can get really creative with this project and add pipe cleaners or toothpicks for arms and even a vest if you want.

The possibilities for this project are vast and you can make a collection of light bulb Christmas ornaments in little time at all. This is a great holiday project.

An Unbelievable Christmas Door Decoration

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

You may not have the time, money or resources to do a lot of holiday outdoor decorating this year. There is some good news. You really don’t need much more than a good Christmas door decoration to create a bold holiday statement.

One of the classic ways to bring focus to your door is to use a wreath. This simple item is traditional and classy. You can use this Christmas door decoration with a spotlight on the area for bigger impact. For many homes this is plenty to communicate holiday cheer in a classy, understated fashion.

Some of us want a little more wow factor in our Christmas door decoration idea. You can always use wrapping paper. I love the look of a front door covered in metallic red, green or even silver and gold paper. Add a big bow and you have yourself a knock-out Christmas door decoration that costs next to nothing.

Another idea for this most important space is to create a big snowman out of cardboard. This is a wonderful Christmas door decoration for anyone who is expecting children to visit during the holidays. Santa is a great option as well.

You can use materials to give this character dimension as well. Santa’s beard can be made of pulled cotton balls. This material can be used on the cuffs of his coat and pants as well. Red felt is a wonderful choice for his clothes and black felt will make wonderful boots for this Christmas door decoration.

Adding interest to the space is very important. This can be done by creating some expectation as well. Maybe try adding some lights and that lead up to the entrance. Putting short evergreens on either side of the entrance will also make a great Christmas door decoration.

You may want to try something unusual with the space. Many of the ideas listed here are traditional and others are commonly seen at school. The traditional Christmas door decorations include the mini trees and the wreath. Just about everyone has seen an entrance wrapped with paper as well.

When you think about your Christmas door decoration you may want to find something that is a little more unusual. Maybe creating a whole holiday scene right on the door would be a unique approach.

This year I am going to create a Christmas door decoration that turns part of my front entrance into a huge greeting card. You can find the oversized holiday card at a craft store. I am putting a sign that says, “Please sign” in bold, red letters right above the oversized holiday card.

This Christmas door decoration serves two purposes. The design on the front of the oversized holiday card will serve as a great visual interest while the inside of the card will be a treasured keepsake reminding me of all of the special visitors I had over the season.

Fantastic Air Blown Christmas Decoration

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Having the very best xmas decorating ideas can make the difference between a house that looks barren, and one that is overflowing with good cheer and the Christmas spirit. Christmas lights can do a lot to make the house look festive. They are like a beacon of hope and good cheer in the winter night, shining out for all to behold. Blown glass Christmas decorations can also really add a cheerful, if nostalgic touch to your home. Blown glass snow globes create a whole little world of Christmas cheer that you can keep all for yourself on your mantle. Hand blown Glass baubles are the very best way to trim your Christmas tree, as far as I am concerned. But if you really want to show how much Christmas means to you, you have to think even bigger, and let your decor reflect the strength of your Christmas spirit. That is why I always use Air Blown Christmas Decoration to really make my yard stand out.

Of course, there are many kinds of Air Blown Christmas Decorations out there, which gives you a wide choice. Perhaps the most iconic and popular Air Blown Christmas Decoration is the snowman. A giant Air Blown Christmas Decoration snowman will not only express your Christmas spirit, but your ability to find joy and fun in the depths of the winter months. And, unlike a real snowman, the Air Blown Christmas Decoration variety will not melt, even as global warming turns our winters increasingly short and tropical. Perhaps the traditional snowman is on the way out, but the Air Blown Christmas Decoration snowman will always be there to take some joy in the winter months, even as they turn more and more spring-like.

Of course, there are also Santa Claus Air Blown Christmas Decoration models available, which are closer to the Christmas spirit. These are alright. All of the kids like Santa, of course, because of the connection with presents. But, as a Christian, I think that I would like to see an Air Blown Christmas Decoration that more accurately reflects upon the spirit of Christmas. An Air Blown Christmas Decoration Jesus would just be the perfect thing to show holiday spirit and good cheer, as far as I am concerned. To this day, however, I have yet to see an Air Blown Christmas Decoration in the shape of the savior. If you see one, won’t you let me know?

Your Amazing Unique Christmas Gift

Friday, November 28th, 2008

Unique Christmas Gift

If you are tired of getting the same gift each year for your wife, husband, boss, or friend, you are probably looking for places to find a unique Christmas gift. These aren’t as hard to come by as you may think, but you will have to put some thought in to it. When I look for a unique Christmas gift for someone special, I have to stop and think about that person, and then start my search from there.

Each person is unique, so if you think of what makes them tick, and what they love to do, finding a unique Christmas gift is not as hard as you may think. Many times, it is just a matter of finding something you know they don’t have, and then looking for the unusual. If you know a golfer, but can’t imagine buying them clubs, a unique Christmas gift for that person might be a golf bag in their favorite color that is monogrammed with their initials.

You might also consider their personal interests when looking for a unique Christmas gift. If you know someone who is really into Elvis, look on eBay for a collector’s item that is in your price range. You might find the cook in your family a book from their favorite chef, and see if you can get it autographed for them. This might not be possible, but some people will autograph stuff if you mail it in and provide a post-paid return envelope or box.

Gift baskets can also be a unique Christmas gift. The best thing about gift baskets is that they are easy to make on your own, and you can fill it with whatever your friend or spouse loves. No two personally created gift baskets will be the same, and these are often popular yet unique Christmas gift ideas. They aren’t just good for Christmas either; they can be a great gift any time of the year and for any occasion.

If you really want something off the wall and totally out of the ordinary, take your search for a unique Christmas gift online. There are things available online that you may have never imagined, and things that are sure to turn someone’s head. These sites are often found using search terms like “unique”, “strange”, or “weird”, along with the word “gift”. You never know what kind of unique Christmas gift you might turn up.