Wake the Lakes “Life Hacks for the Week” 12-11-23

Hey, It’s the Holiday Season…MORE Christmas Hacks to Get Crafty:

–Before you begin, organize your very own craft kit box with all the essentials you’ll need for wrapping and crafting. Stock up on things like tape and ribbon to make sure you have plenty and avoid panic later on.

–Don’t ditch old sweaters and jumpers; cut up and reuse the fabric to make festive decorations to hang on your tree or around your home. Cable knit is a popular style for creating a cozy vibe.

–Apply spray adhesive to old jam jars and roll or dip in glitter to add some sparkle. Spray freely for a rougher finish or use masking tape if you prefer a clean, polished line.

–Buy a can of fake snow and spray on glass vases or old jam jars for an instantly wintery look. Collect twigs from the garden and spray these too to help bring the outdoors in.

–Wash your used soup or vegetable cans and punch out holes in the shape of a star or Christmas tree on one side. Pop a tea light inside for a pretty and simple DIY votive that you can use again and again.

–Be creative with your place settings around the table. Why not try spray painting pinecones or adding on a festive bow for a cheap and cheerful finishing touch? Sprigs of holly will make for pretty napkin decorations.

–Pop to your local DIY store and collect paint swatch cards in festive colors. Then use a shaped hole punch, such as a tree or star, and make your own table confetti.

–Reuse old Christmas cards as tags for your gifts next year. Group cards into colors so you can quickly find a coordinating style and cut up into festive shapes such as stars or trees.

–Inexpensive paper bags are a great alternative to wrapping your gifts and can look just as pretty and festive. Go for red or green striped ribbon to finish it off and a gift tag for a speedy wrapping idea.