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Christmas is so close, you can feel it in the air! I love, love, love the Christmas season. The one thing I don’t like however is the expense of it all. It all adds up and before you know it, you’re starting the New Year with empty pockets. Eek! No thanks.

Just because it CAN be expensive though, it doesn’t mean that it has to be, ya? Now, as I’m sure you know – the top pocket crunchers are Christmas Gifts and Christmas Decorations. So I’ve gathered for you these awesome and inexpensive Christmas Season tips and hacks.

Ready? Here are the 12 Cheap Christmas Decorations and Presents!

Cheap Christmas Decorations

Hanging Baubles – Found on the Meaningful Nest

I love the simplicity of this. I mean, really! Why didn’t I think of it? The best part is that I get to use the old Christmas baubles that had lost its string. Just look at how pretty it comes out.

 

Hanging Candy Canes – Found on Good Housekeeping

Like the Christmas baubles, I love how simple yet well thought out this looks. You can easily get a box of 12 candy canes for a dollar at your local supermarket, and viola!

Wrapped Cardboard Boxes – Found on That Village House

Okay, so I’m definitely going to do this – like right now!

 

Christmas Bauble Wreath – Found on HomeTalk

An old wire hanger? Seriously? I’m in!

 

DIY Plastic Spoon Christmas Tree – Found on One Project Closer

This is such a great idea! Who, like me, has heaps of plastic spoons left over from birthday parties?

Christmas Card Holder – Found on Home Ec @ Home

What do you do with the Christmas cards that you receive? I hope they don’t just stay in the hall drawers. Do what Faith from Home Ec @ Home did. Use it to add to the cheer and festive feeling in your home.

Cheap Christmas Gifts

Personalized Candles – Found on It’s Always Autumn

Autumn over at It’s Always Autumn has an awesome tutorial on how to make these personalized candles. Head on over here to check it out.

 

Handmade Oatmeal Cinnamon Soap –Found on Simply Designing

Did you know that Cinnamon, back eons and eons ago, used to be at least 15 times more expensive than silver? You’re holding something quite valuable there, matey!

Go and head over to Ashley’s site, Simply Designing, to see how she makes these wonderfully scented festive soap bars.

 

 

DIY Geometric Metal Wall Hanging – Found on Francois et Moi

Do you know someone who is artsy? Then here’s the perfect gift you can DIY for them. Erin has a fantastic and easy to follow tutorial over at Francois et Moi.

 

DIY Old Sweater Mittens – Found on Feathering My Nest

Can you imagine all the awesome little mittens you can make once you see how Lacey makes them. Go on – check it out.

 

Reindeer Beer – Found on Life of A Modern Mom

Cute!! The cool thing about it is that you can get just about any six pack and decorate it with reindeer antlers.

 

Chocolate Coca Cola Bottle – Found on Gathering Beauty

This has to be my favorite one! I love both Coca-Cola and chocolate – so it’s a win-win for me. See how it’s done here.