Holiday Decor on a Budget : Thanksgiving Style

 

   If you like to decorate for the Holidays, but hate spending tons of money on items that only gets used one month out of the year, or maybe cant quite afford the price of decor...I totally get it. It's costly and takes up space for the other 11 months that it is not being used. Because of this, I try to use what I have on hand, to make my holiday decor, or I look for items that can be reused, fit more holidays than just one, and also fit the budget! So I will share with you a list of budget friendly ideas to decorate for the holidays. 

 

* Make a diy Thanksgiving Garland using only what you have on hand. Check out what I made here, and it didn't cost me a thing.

* Use brown paper bags as table coverings or place-mats for the kids to draw hand turkeys on. Doubles as decor and fun!

 

* Frame up some free printables to match the holiday theme. A few places you can find them are at: How To Nest For Less, Juggling Act Mama, and Today's Fabulous Finds just to name a few.

* Forage in the great outdoors for leaves and branches that can be dried out and used as decor. Branches work great in a jar or vase, and dried leaves can be used to make garlands, table decor, and more! 

 

* Hunt for the best deals! I am part of several Facebook Groups that share deals on holiday decor and more, so you really can get up to 90% off on some items, and save big time.

 

* And last but not least..purchase retail end of season decor on mega sales, to enjoy for the next year!

 

Have any tips you think I should add to this list? Feel free to drop me a comment and let me know! 

Make a Thanksgiving Garland with What You Have on Hand

   Rather than spending tons of money on Thanksgiving decor, I like to use what I have on hand to see what I can make! Of course I like to look for good deal items, but sometimes even those can be pricey. So I whipped together a Thanksgiving Garland using only what I had on hand. 

 

   I started with some thick brown card-stock paper, but really you can use any paper you like, even a brown paper bag! I cut the card-stock into the size and shape I wanted for my letters to be displayed on, and then got to painting. I used the color Magnolia White, but again you can do any color you like, and I painted a wispy design on them to kind of make a rustic look, then used black paint for the letters. You can decide whatever you want your garland to say... I went with "Be Thankful" because it's a great reminder for me to see everyday :) 

 

   Once the paint dried, I hooked some string across the wall and secured the squares with mini clothespins, (you could also use tape or paperclips) hung it up on the wall and walah! Thanksgiving Garland done and it didn't cost me a thing, accept for what I already had on hand!