EMANON KELLEY

The long awaited Christmas holiday is around the corner and people are already shopping for their Christmas decorations. If you’re looking to give your home a unique and customized appeal, it is advisable that you take a pass on store bought Christmas decorations and make your own decor. Truth be told, a little creativity will definitely earn your home a few stares of admiration. The best thing about unique Christmas decorations is that the materials can be easily acquired and do not cost as much as store bought decorations. The final look depends on your level of creativity so you’d better get decorating.

1. Grinch, The Christmas Bandit

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It’s always a good idea to incorporate humor to Christmas. Remember, this season is all about joy, love and sharing. Christmas trees, the iconic snowman and the golden bells are a bit cliche so incorporating the Grinch to the picture is genius. For this project, all you’ll need is to first draw an outline of the Grinch and fill it in with any material you wish bearing the Christmas theme; green, red and white. You’d want to gather some cotton balls, red painted manila paper, green painted paper shavings and of course, a lot of glue. This is a door decoration idea that will earn you points as far as creativity is concerned.

2. The ‘Stuck At The Door’ Santa Claus

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This project requires ample time. Luckily, you’ve got it. This is a project that will definitely earn you envious stares of your neighbors and maybe even send guests your way. Although out of the ordinary, this is one of the best door decoration ideas for Christmas. You’d be surprised to learn that it isn’t as complicated as it looks. All you have to do is stuff a pair of red and white Santa Claus pants. You can use old newspapers or other clothes and finish the look off with a pair of black shoes. Attach the waist to the door using staples or glue. Create a mantle and complete the look with the usual Christmas door Decorations.

3. The Simplified Christmas Door

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If you are a person that prefers to keep things simple, you may wish to consider this quick yet attractive door decoration ideas for Christmas. At first you will need to outline the door with Christmas lights. Create it in the shape of a Christmas tree. Fill the interior of the tree outline with different colored Christmas balls and artificial snow flakes. Light up the lights and enjoy the bright effect in your house, door way or patio. This can be used on the interior or the exterior part of the door.

4. Santa Claus Door Way

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A little creativity goes a long way as far as Christmas decorations are concerned. The door decoration idea for Christmas that you choose for your door will notify onlookers that you are in the Christmas spirit. All that you will need for this project is to cover it with a red wallpaper or manila paper. Cut out a black belt and paint on a gold colored buckle for Santa Claus’ belt. For his white beard, you could simply choose to use cotton balls. Two round balls will mimic his eyes. Last but not least, cut out a his hat from the red manila paper and dangle it on the door frame. Finish this look off this look with green colored words ‘HO HO HO’ which could also be cut out from paper.

The countdown to Christmas is now in full swing and the ideas for outdoor Christmas decoration and making the festivities as lively and cozy as possible; especially with the excitement of the just concluded historic elections, are taking center stage. The festivities present the perfect opportunity to get away from the hectic period, spend time with the family and loved ones, share a home-cooked meal and enjoy the magical spirit of Christmas and the joy and cheer that comes as part of the season, thanks to jolly old Santa or really just the cheerful decorations that come with the season. From brightly decorated Christmas trees to nativity scenes, Santa figures and bright gold and green wreaths, decorations bring Christmas to life.

1. A Gorgeous Tree of Lights

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Outdoor Christmas decorations are a bit harder to figure out than indoor decorations since they straddle a thin line between festive and tacky. A tree of lights is one of the classier ideas as they liven up the yard using readily available materials such as basketball poles or even the gate itself and can be created to fit into a variety of themes. A tree of lights is a creative way to usher in the season and create a stunning focal point for the decorations and can be used throughout the neighborhood.

2. Mini Lights

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Another creative idea is to use mini lights to create jovial Christmas messages to spread joy and cheer. This is a beautiful way to make the house or fence glow and especially to create a personalized decoration using classic Christmas elements. The words can be small or large and be displayed on a variety of backgrounds with contrasting lights to make the message stand out. A pretty finishing touch to the decoration would be a ribbon at the end of the message and snowflakes painted on mini boards like the message.

3. Beautiful Nativity Scenes

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Nativity scenes are a classic outdoor Christmas decoration and can never run out of style as they add a fun touch to the Christmas festivities as you add a figure each day until the day of Epiphany which is usually on February 2nd. Smaller sets only include Joseph, Mary, Baby Jesus, the stable and some farm animals while larger sets have the Three Wise Men, lambs and even shepherd boys. The Nativity scene can be as personal and unique as you want as the figures can be dressed up in whatever you choose.

4. Star Shower DIY Light

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The final bright idea, literally, one of the best ideas for Christmas decoration especially since it is so novel is the Star shower DIY light set. These lights literally bring the stars down on your house and make Christmas a star studded affair. Even better, is that the lights can simply be taken down by unplugging a cord, taking away the hassle of involving ladders and potentially breaking your leg or neck trying to take the lights down before the neighbors take up pitchforks against you. The Star Shower light sets come in different colors and cover the house top to bottom in shimmering beauty including the yard being spluttered with stars.

The long awaited day is finally here, and many still lack Halloween makeup ideas. Getting the perfect costume is not enough; you need to top it up with a distinct and creative makeup. Copying your friends’ ideas or waiting for suggestions from the make-up artist should not be in question; get creative and surprise them with a theme they’ve never seen before. Think of something bizarre you would like to bring out in that day; hunt for a costume and we’ll wrap it all for you with a unique makeup. The following are innovative makeup themes to help you reinforce your character and costume.

1. Half face

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This year you could think of having two faces for a Halloween makeup. This is an opportunity to explore your creativity in matching up two contrasting personalities with different themes. Here, we have the scary look of a witch on one side and the normal girl on the other side. A vampire and witch face could also work. If you are a fun of cartoons, incorporate the two characters you love such as painting a Spiderman and Batman face. Then combine the two faces with a broken stitched skin. A zigzag line or a zip is another option for bringing the faces together.

2. An aged vampire

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As people are getting lively and scary, you can decide to be calm and composed with your Halloween makeup. A scary figure will be the theme for most people, and so you can use this idea to be different that day. Achieve a calm character by painting an old vampire makeup. Get your face as wrinkled as possible with many lines and a set of vampire teeth. With a straight unstyled hair, you’ll resemble an old and ugly vampire who have lived 100 years. You could also wear a white wig, to add to the elderly look. This makeup will work well with a baggy costume and a walking stick. Your friends will not recognize you!

3. Butterfly

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Tired of scaring people and would like a Halloween makeup with a cutesy look? Then try your favorite insect painting; it is not as common as the animal art. For a bright and beautiful color, I’d go for an orange butterfly. A red, blue, green color could also do; any shouting color will make you the center of attraction. Along with a coordinated eye shadow, you’ll get the perfect match for your favorite shade. Stick the wings on the sides of the eyes and put on a matching lipstick. When this makeup is coupled with an orange outfit, you’ll have achieved a unique and colorful appearance.

4. Zipped face

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This year is all about going unique with your Halloween makeup. Get your face detailed with a zipper to bring out the discrete aspect of you. The colored region gives the illusion of a hidden personality. If you would like to tell others ‘there’s a witch inside me,’ then give the small section a witch painting. A red or fiery facing would portray that you are dangerous. Be creative and come up with unique personalities. The larger section can be left for a normal look to make the smaller region the center of attraction. This will make heads turn as people try to figure out your makeup’s inspiration.

These makeup themes will give you memorable moments. Happy Halloween!