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Forget the pricey Christmas decor and frost inside your house with these 11 DIY easy Christmas decorations that won’t cost a fortune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decorate Your House This Holiday With Easy, Inexpensive Homemade Christmas Decorations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s<\/span> that time of year again when we start to think about Christmas baking, Christmas gifts, Christmas tree decorations ideas, Christmas theme ideas, and all of this costs money. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christmas can cost you lots of money if you are well invested in the holiday, especially if you don’t budget for the holidays. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll undoubtedly<\/span> feel the crunch come January when the bills come due if you don’t have the cash to pay them.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can eliminate a chunk of the holiday financial stress by making homemade Christmas gifts,<\/strong> including DIY Christmas decorations. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re already tight on cash, don’t spend your money on Christmas decor you can make at home for a fraction of the price. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I like homemade Christmas decorations over store-bought ones <\/span>as they add that personal touch.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my fans was showing off her DIY Christmas holiday frames<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would have never thought to re-purpose a picture frame with some spray paint bows with sparkly Christmas balls dangling. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are some pretty cool Christmas decorations you can buy that are outdoor, but you’ll pay big bucks for them unless you wait until the end of the season. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scoop Up Boxing Day Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On Boxing Day, consumers flock to the stores to grab deals as high as 75%-90% off Christmas Decorations<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is when you want to be standing out in the cold with a hot cup of coffee, waiting to scoop up the deals for next year’s Christmas decorations event at your house.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related:<\/strong> How to save money shopping at the end-of-season sales<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re not one to get up early on Boxing Day<\/strong><\/a>, your next best bet is to create your own easy, budget-friendly, and fabulous Christmas decorations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Create Christmas Decorations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I went looking around the web to save you the hassle of finding eleven DIY easy Christmas Decorations tutorials for all of you crafty fans out there.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I found a few fun Christmas decorations that the kids could participate in making with the help of adults. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you live in a small space and don’t have room for a traditional Christmas tree, check out the DIY Fake Christmas Tree on a Budget and the Build A Tree Wall House below.
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Christmas tree decorating is fun,<\/span> and our son, who is now two, will enjoy it even more than he did last year when I put him on my shoulders so he could attempt to put the star at the top of the tree. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve looked around the Christmas Store in a small village near us, which is lit up with Christmas bulbs and holiday decor as far as the eye can see. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem with this kind of boutique shopping is you must have the budget to pay the prices. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure,<\/span> you’ll find some glamorous Christmas decor, but it depends on how much you will pay. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The return on investment with Christmas decorations is slim; most of it ends up at a garage sale<\/strong><\/a> or second-hand shops for a fraction of the cost. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homemade Easy Christmas Decorations<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Check out these remarkable DIY Easy Christmas Decorations below that look like they are boutique purchased when, in fact, they are homemade.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fake Christmas Tree on a Budget<\/strong><\/span><\/a> from DIY Home Decor Guide
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Holiday Tablescape<\/strong><\/a> f<\/strong>rom Le Zoe Musings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Birch Log Tea Light Holder<\/strong> from Make+Haus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Paper Towel Christmas Stars<\/strong> f<\/strong>rom Blog ala Cart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Magazine Christmas Trees<\/strong> By Tara Dennis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Car in a Jar Snow Globe<\/strong><\/a> from Mason Jar Crafts <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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DIY Stocking Hangers<\/strong><\/a> for Decorating Your Small Space<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Build a Tree Wall Shelf<\/strong> <\/a>by Ana White<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Pine Cone Christmas Trees<\/strong><\/a> from Scissors and Spoons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Baby Food Jar Snow Globes<\/strong><\/a> from Craftaholics Anonymous<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Melted Crayon Art DIY Christmas Ornament<\/strong><\/a> from The Heathered Nest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope you enjoyed my 2016 Easy Christmas Decorations picks,<\/span> and if you make any of them, let me know.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’d love to see photos <\/span>you can share on my Facebook page or email them at canadianbudgetbinder@yahoo.ca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion Question: <\/strong>Do you create and DIY easy Christmas decorations at your house? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leave me your comments below, as I’d love your feedback.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CBB At Home And Blog<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This week was about finishing the Fall yard work, even though it was starting to feel like summer was sticking its head back into the weather updates. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last year, we knew one string of our Christmas lights on the house was burnt by the holiday season’s end. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We bought the lights from Zehrs after Christmas about seven<\/span> years ago, but one strip had enough and quit me.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was lucky to find reels of lights at Canadian Tire for $29.99, with a savings of $20 for each, which did the entire house.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The majority of the Christmas lights on the house were put on the trees in our yard since a few strings were working fine. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I put up our massive wreath that lights up in a soft white that matches the house lights. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, we have to get our big Red Bows and a few other bits, and we’re set outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything is on a timer, which helps control the utility costs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs. CBB wanted to find a small strip of lights to put on our front window, so I’ll keep an eye out for a good deal.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

End of Season Purchases Save Money <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ideally,<\/span> we want to buy at the end of the season, so if we don’t find a reasonable price, we’ll wait and continue to build our outdoor holiday decor the frugal way.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Christmas tree is next on our list, and we’ll have to sneak out to buy our son his second Christmas Tree Ornament that we want to get engraved yearly as a tradition. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wife and little guy will make Christmas crafts at home,<\/span> so we bought many arts and crafts products from the Dollar Store. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today’s post was timely as I’ve saved a few leaves for some holiday decor, and we will be doing some kid-inspired decorations to hang around the house<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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