It's easy to create eye catching holiday displays without breaking the bank when you follow the holiday decorating tips in this article.
Use inexpensive ball ornaments on your tree.
You can buy large packs of Christmas ball ornaments in different sizes at your local discount store at really great prices.
Mix several sizes of the ornaments on your tree to create a dramatic style statement.
This design concept usually works best when you choose only one or two colors or tonal shades of the same color.
Fill a glass bowl or vase with Christmas ball ornaments of varying sizes.
You can use any leftover Christmas ornaments in your glass bowl or vase to tie your decorating theme together.
To dress up the look, simply add a few stems of holiday greenery such as evergreen or holly to make a beautiful table or centerpiece arrangement.
Wrap empty boxes of graduating sizes with holiday wrapping paper.
It is easy to create beautiful holiday displays at discounted pricing.
Simply wrap the boxes and then tie them off with a ribbon or bow for a finished look.
Remember to use the colors that will make your decorating theme for a truly stunning look.
You can use the finished towers or groupings as accents on your tables or shelves.
Be sure to not put these under the tree, you don't want one of your guests to open empty boxes.
Fill clear glass jars with holiday candies.
You can use inexpensive candies such as mints, candy canes, gumdrops, individually wrapped lifesavers or any other festive candy as a room accent.
Put the candy jars into groups around the room on low tables so that they can be reached for treats as well as a decorative element.
Arrange Christmas greens in small vases.
Use single stem vases or smaller vases.
You can easily arrange holiday greens such as evergreen or holly and then finish the accent by wrapping a decorative holiday bow around the stem of the vase.
Buy inexpensive artificial Christmas trees in small sizes.
You can purchase small artificial Christmas trees in small sizes ranging from 6" to 24" high at discount stores or your local craft store at really inexpensive prices.
Decorate the tree with just a few small Christmas balls and bows and then set the tree on window sills, shelves or tables to create a great accent piece.
Make a centerpiece or holiday arrangement with produce.
You can creatively make a beautiful table arrangement out of apples and greenery.
Use this accent as your main table centerpiece or as a focal point on a kitchen counter or foyer table.
Find a decorative rectangular planter and fill it with holiday greens and red or green apples.
Add a few cinnamon sticks to complete the design and add a nice holiday scent to your room.
Put varying heights of candles on a tray.
Try using votives or small pillar candles on a festive tray of silver, pewter, gold or holiday colors.
Accent your display with a variety of mixed nuts that are still in their shells and scatter some small Christmas balls around the candles on the tray.
Use scented candles to create a lovely holiday aroma in your home.
Set a few Christmas ornaments on a glass tray.
Use Christmas ball ornaments that are similar or complementary in color.
Arrange them on a decorative glass tray and then string a length of sheer Christmas ribbon over the ornaments to finish off the accessory.
Add white candles to household items made of glass.
Use everyday items from around your home such as a glass water pitcher, vase, punch glasses or a butter or relish dish to add white candles and illuminate them.
Add holiday greens and pine cones around the glass to finish off the accent.
Create a stunning arrangement from ordinary water glasses.
Simply take five to seven glasses in varying heights and diameters and place them in a grouping.
Set the glasses on a tray or holiday placemat to center the grouping.
Add a white votive candle to each glass and then loosely wrap holiday colored craft wire around each glass to complete the accessory.
Any of these holiday decorating ideas, or even all of them, would be great inexpensive alternatives to help you amaze your family and friends this holiday season.