1Turn Aluminum Foil Boxes Into Cookie Tins
Courtesy of Aunt PeachesAn upcycled tin foil box covered in pretty paper serves as the perfect cookie container for your cookie swap party. Tie it with a bow and it becomes a great Christmas gift for that co-worker who is always rummaging through your chocolate supply.
Get the tutorial at Aunt Peaches.
2Use Extra Ornaments to DIY an Ugly Sweater
Courtesy of Spit Up Is the New BlackTo make the holiday party favorite at home, simply attach ornaments to an old sweater using twist ties — just make sure to revive it first with a quick steam. The Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam uses dry heat to penetrate heavier fabrics, fluffing it right back up again (even after years in storage).
Get the tutorial at Spit Up Is the New Black.
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3Create Centerpieces in a Pinch
Courtesy of Yellow Bliss RoadFor a quick display using things you already have in your home, anchor short pillar candles in a layer of Epsom salts at the bottom of a jar to create the effect of snow. Then add the cranberries that didn't make it into your sauce and some twigs from the yard.
Get the tutorial at Yellow Bliss Road.
4Repurpose Fabric as Gift Wrap
Courtesy of Buggy and BuddyA festive napkin or bandana you have lying around can be transformed into packaging for those hard to wrap gifts. To ensure a polished present, remove wrinkles with a steamer like the Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam before you start folding.
Get the tutorial at Buggy and Buddy.
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5Make Trees With Coffee Filters
Courtesy of I Heart NaptimeFor a table decoration that costs just pennies, turn your coffee filters into little winter trees.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Naptime.
6Use Cookie Cutters to Make Mini Pies
Mike GartenSlice into your favorite pie recipe with a biscuit or cookie cutter to create bite-sized treats that are less messy than the fork-and-slice variety. Or, opt for a slab pie. Guests can eat this dessert one-handed, leaving their other hand open for a glass of champagne.
Get the recipe for Pumpkin Slab Pie.
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7Slow Cook Your Cocktails Ahead of Time
Courtesy of Kleinworth & CoSo you don't find yourself behind the bar when you'd rather be mingling with guests, serve up a big batch of warm and welcoming mulled apple cider right in the slow cooker. Bonus: This make-ahead bev will make your entire home smell like the holidays.
See more at Kleinworth & Co.
8Use Pine Cones as Place Cards
Courtesy of Camille StylesA name card nestles easily into the top of these festively painted pine cones.
Get the tutorial at Camille Styles.
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9Serve Food Vertically to Save Table Space
Courtesy of Stone GableYou can fit three times the food in the space of only one plate (and make your table more interesting) by using a three-tiered server. Pile it high with appetizers, the contents of your cheese plate, or an array of small desserts.
See more at Stone Gable.
10Turn Napkins Into Table Decorations
A few folds will transform your go-to cloth napkins into an adorable mini tree, and a fabric steamer can be a big help for setting the shape. (Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam has a convenient built-in creaser for crisp folds.)
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