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5 DIY Christmas Tree Decoration Ideas To Lift Your Festive Spirits

The smell of Christmas pies and cookies, the shine of the Christmas lights and the echoes of Christmas carols are all synonymous with the onset of the festive season. But the one activity that truly marks the beginning of the Christmas holidays is the setting up of the Christmas tree and the whole family coming together for Christmas tree decorations.

LED Christmas Tree Don’t put away those Diwali fairy lights yet. The same string of lights can be used to create your own lighted Christmas tree. This tree requires minimal effort and (the best part) zero living room space. You Will Need: – Long string of fairy lights – Scotch tape – Ornaments – Scissors

Edible Christmas Tree This Christmas tree is one way for you to have your cake (or tree) and eat it too. A very interesting twist to the conventional christmas trees, this tree sweet in the literal sense of the word. You Will Need: – Big ice cream cone – M&Ms or any other colourful chocolate – Maltesers – Cooking chocolate – A star shaped candy/cookie – Cake board (optional)

Wine Glass Christmas Tree This can be your golden chance to make use of the lone wine glass from the set which is left behind on the shelf. Using a wine glass for your Christmas tree decorations is an assured way of lifting the spirits of the household (pun intended). You Will Need: – Wine glass – Textured paper – Glue – Scissors – Double-sided tape (optional) – Star ornament – Other paper Christmas tree decorations as per preference

Pasta Christmas Tree Who doesn’t love paste? But did you think that pasta could be used as part of your Christmas tree decorating ideas? You Will Need: – Uncooked pasta (any shape) – Spray paint – Craft mat/old newspaper – Paper party hat – Glue – Colourful beads – Star ornament

Plastic Spoon Christmas Tree This Christmas tree is one of the few Christmas tree decorating ideas that make the best out of waste. The plastic spoons that would otherwise end up in a landfill can now be used to adorn your home in the most unexpected manner. You Will Need: – Plastic spoons – Spray paint – Craft mat/old newspaper – Thick chart paper – Glue – Star ornament – Scissors

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5 DIY Christmas Tree Decoration Ideas To Lift Your Festive Spirits