50 Christmas Hacks you NEED to know!

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  • @rebeccazuckman9059
    @rebeccazuckman9059 Год назад +13

    Another great DIY hack is taking your pictures down and wrapping them like a present and putting them back up

    • @DawnDavidson
      @DawnDavidson Год назад +1

      Saw this at a restaurant the other day. So cute!

  • @martyC9578
    @martyC9578 Год назад +7

    I have used the mattress foam for ornaments but I place 1 on top and on bottom to keep them more secure. Just a thought.

    • @vonitadustylgreen2914
      @vonitadustylgreen2914 11 дней назад +1

      @@martyC9578 I get apple boxes from our Walmart and use the apple inserts to lay my Christmas bulbs in. As the inserts are molded for apples they work great..

    • @martyC9578
      @martyC9578 11 дней назад

      @vonitadustylgreen2914 great idea

  • @astatine0085
    @astatine0085 Год назад +7

    I just use leftover wrapping / tissue paper for storing ornaments.

  • @jennifercumings9276
    @jennifercumings9276 Год назад +9

    I wrap my existing pillows with large scarfs when I want to change out my look. Thrift stores are forever full on them. Cheaper then new pillows and you can add a coordinating blanket/ throw and you can find those fairly inexpensive anywhere you shop.

  • @angiemontgomery3907
    @angiemontgomery3907 Год назад +62

    With my twins, they always had their own paper-BUT on Christmas morning, I’d hide a 6” square swatch with their name on it. They have to find the swatch before opening gifts bc they didn’t know whose was whose. (Gives us parents time to get some coffee going ❤) They’re 19 now & we still do it!

    • @EdimentalGardens
      @EdimentalGardens Год назад +3

      Great idea!

    • @charlesterviel5748
      @charlesterviel5748 Год назад +4

      When our five were young, I wrapped their gifts in their own different paper. Before that, the older kids would shake them and figure out what was in them before we got to the tree. I also cut out a swatch and glued it to school paper with their name next to it. That way little ones recognized their name and their gifts. They are between 30 and 50 now, and they still get their own paper (so do the extended family). Ruth in Illinois. Merry Christmas early!

    • @Ranii1000
      @Ranii1000 Год назад

      Love this

    • @carlaamanda86
      @carlaamanda86 Год назад +2

      Loveeee this idea!!! That’s so fun!! ❤

    • @bethcecilia
      @bethcecilia Месяц назад

      Genius..

  • @beverlysteiger6757
    @beverlysteiger6757 Год назад +14

    Just an fyi…..the glasses in your place settings should be in the upper right of the placemats. (I was just talking about this at dinner tonight.) I took notes and screenshots of many of these hacks. 🥰

  • @talabarton2948
    @talabarton2948 Год назад +6

    Thank you Liz for these great tips.

  • @denisepope8599
    @denisepope8599 Год назад +2

    The tag pipe cleaner gift wrap hack is a great idea; especially, for children and elderly and mentally challenged adults and children. Thanks you.

  • @karynstouffer3562
    @karynstouffer3562 Год назад +6

    An even less expensive way to dress up the craft paper wrapping - use cookie cutters dipped in craft paint. The paint doesn't stick too badly if you keep a little dish of water to put them in as you finish using each one. You can also use the cookie cutters as templates to mark cheap sponges for cutting out. The spacey look of the paint from the sponge is really cute.

    • @lizfenwickdiy
      @lizfenwickdiy  Год назад +3

      Oh my gosh this is such a good idea! I am working on a DIY right now where you use the cookie cutters as stamps on tea towels!

    • @karynstouffer3562
      @karynstouffer3562 Год назад +1

      @@lizfenwickdiy That sounds pretty, can't wait.

  • @EweTube4
    @EweTube4 Год назад +9

    When cutting something like the foam topper, always start at the beginning or end to get the most out of your topper. Same with fabric.

    • @SP-sf4zq
      @SP-sf4zq Год назад +3

      Drives me nuts to watch anyone do this!

    • @carlaamanda86
      @carlaamanda86 Год назад +4

      Omg her cutting it in the middle then cutting it even smaller was killlllingggg meeeee. Sooooo much waste!!! Like who starts in the center!! Crazy! My ocd could neverrrrr. Haha. ❤

    • @thatrogersmith
      @thatrogersmith Год назад +1

      @@carlaamanda86
      It’s not waste if you repurpose it. Crafters usually do.

  • @roseanakuczynski7588
    @roseanakuczynski7588 Месяц назад +2

    Your little pancakes using the cookie cutters were a brilliant idea!

  • @angelapeck9269
    @angelapeck9269 Год назад +49

    To keep from wasting so much wrapping paper by cutting off too much is take your gift and cut off only enough to wrap around the gift. Then pull up one end to just the top of the end and cut the other end about an inch past that end. Then center the package on the wrapping paper and there should be just the right amount of paper with no waste.

    • @missouriartiste
      @missouriartiste Год назад +1

      Was just going to suggest this @angelapeck9269! Wrapping paper is too expensive to waste.

    • @1888.cfc.
      @1888.cfc. Год назад +8

      Common sense I thought.

    • @yvonneschermerhorn866
      @yvonneschermerhorn866 Год назад +13

      Yes, I wanted to comment on the waste in several hacks, but felt like an ogre by mentioning it! It really bothered me, though! 😂 Glad someone else agreed with me.

    • @kristennations8516
      @kristennations8516 Год назад +3

      @@yvonneschermerhorn866 it wasn't waste, each of them had a purpose for the extra

    • @thatrogersmith
      @thatrogersmith Год назад +4

      Professional crafters don’t have “waste”…just extras waiting to be repurposed.

  • @nancyparks195
    @nancyparks195 Год назад +5

    The wrap you used to wrap around your Christmas tree for storage. Tip, you can buy that wrap at horse tack shops. Comes in lots of colors and way cheaper than in a regular store. It is called vetwrap. We use it a lot for our horses.

  • @thedailymakermaking
    @thedailymakermaking Год назад +6

    The marshmallow snowflake stole my heart! ❤😂

  • @jennifercumings9276
    @jennifercumings9276 Год назад +4

    Lightly spray your parchment paper with cooking spray prior to baking the peppermint. Then put the bowl on top of the candies and flip that way.

  • @kristinecornell8649
    @kristinecornell8649 Год назад +19

    I have done the gift wrap hack (1 pattern per kid) the last few years now. I do it so they aren't trying to find their gifts & guess what it is. It has worked great! Then I put a small piece of their paper in the bottom of their stocking so once the stocking is looked through they can start opening gifts.

    • @renebartels2161
      @renebartels2161 Год назад +2

      That's a great idea to put it in their stocking!

  • @maurifreedle5141
    @maurifreedle5141 Год назад +4

    You can also use liquor boxes that the stores get their wine in for ornaments, or glasses and niknaks if you are moving. You want ones that still have the tops on them. Just put paper towels, newspaper, or napkins in between them for safety.

  • @tami2170
    @tami2170 Год назад +4

    OMG love your videos 🎥

  • @auntiquek2845
    @auntiquek2845 Год назад +4

    The scarf wreath hack is the most Greatest Ever, for even lazy old me, thanks, Liz❣️

  • @breezeh1127
    @breezeh1127 Год назад +8

    We have been doing the different color paper for each person for years ❤ We also use a different color for gifts from grandparents or aunts or friends. This way our kids know which gifts are from whom. We have 5 kids and they have autism and it helps a lot. We also number the gifts so they can go search under the tree for their color and number order. This way expectations are managed for autism. This way they get the same level gifts at the same time. So if one got socks..they get socks together or an equal gift at the same time. It is hard for young spectrum children to see a sibling get a stuffed animal when they get new socks at the same time. It's a lot of work but I keep a notebook and cut out a square of their color paper and glue it next to each kids name and number the listed gifts next to each name and paper square. 💖

    • @brendaschueler21
      @brendaschueler21 Год назад +3

      What a wonderful idea!! Go You!!! 🎉✨🎊 That would work well for younger children too. ♥

  • @thatrogersmith
    @thatrogersmith Год назад +1

    1:17 Don’t mind me, I’m just marking my faves. Wonderful hacks! Thanks for sharing!!❤

  • @maryskraftykreations
    @maryskraftykreations Год назад +1

    I love how versatile this months Altenew release it! Those cards were beautiful

  • @juleighhastings6224
    @juleighhastings6224 Год назад +2

    My beautiful mom, taught me how to wrap presents like a professional artist!

  • @pennyraines3297
    @pennyraines3297 Год назад +9

    Hi Liz, I've been making peppermint plates and bowls for several years. It's not necessary to take the candy in and out of the oven. Just put the amount you want in the oven and presto a bowl or plate

    • @MabelSoutherland
      @MabelSoutherland Год назад +1

      Also, I've used cookie dough and baked it around the bowl. The best was using a loaf pan. Covered with double chocolate dough over outside then filled the container with peanut butter cookies!

  • @secondeve610
    @secondeve610 Год назад +2

    Some of the best hacks! Color coding gift giving, marshmallow snowflakes, might try that pinwheel wrapping!

  • @patjones5723
    @patjones5723 Год назад +2

    A table cloth also makes a nice inexpensive tree skirt 😊 FYI....when making a bow if you twist the ribbon instead of the pipe cleaner you'll get a tighter bow 🙃😉😊

  • @smores8982
    @smores8982 Год назад +19

    Love the cluster of ornaments idea! Not only does it give it the illusion of a bigger ornament but it looks beautiful.

  • @rhondamaneely4796
    @rhondamaneely4796 Год назад +9

    The ornaments covered with balloons would be good if you are doing a pastel-themed tree where you would need ornaments in an array of colors.

  • @theothersideoftmwsviews
    @theothersideoftmwsviews Год назад +5

    For the bows you need to put a tiny triangle cut out of each side before you put the pipe cleaner around it and twist one side then the other. It takes less than a minute and looks so professional

  • @isCode4
    @isCode4 Месяц назад +1

    I LOVE the look of the balloon over the ornament!! We are all allergic to latex! But I'm 100% going to look into a latex free alternative. You are so creative!

  • @PatParlier
    @PatParlier Месяц назад

    When my Grand Children were small, I picked Christmas wrap in the design in their favorite interest. My oldest Granddaughter loved polka dots, and whatever the others were interested in or liked.

  • @angelamorris1035
    @angelamorris1035 Год назад +2

    I love doing this. We have so many nieces and a nephew and this is how I always do their gifts.

  • @carlaamanda86
    @carlaamanda86 Год назад +1

    Omg I LOVEEEE your ornaments that you put in the bin with the topper. They were gorgeous!!

  • @yakarobed
    @yakarobed Год назад +1

    Tree bags are the way to go when storing a tree you have to take apart. I'm fortunate to have a place to store my trees still together. I used to use trash bags to cover them but now buy the large rolls of plastic wrap. I've even left them decorated with the non-breakable ornaments.

  • @lauriekuhlmann3381
    @lauriekuhlmann3381 Год назад +5

    When my boys were still at home we wrapped their gifts as you suggested with each having their own color/design. This was great when you had kids that liked to shake and try to figure out what was in the packages before mom and dad got up. They didn’t know which color/design was theirs!

  • @rosannecoleman3684
    @rosannecoleman3684 Год назад +4

    Truly this was the best Holiday Hack video I have viewed so far, and I have seen many. The ideas and creations were very high end and definitely explained in plain language. Liz has a great relatable helpful attitude. Thank you very much 🎄🎄🎄

  • @BumblingBee-xm4dy
    @BumblingBee-xm4dy Год назад +1

    33:22 i fluff each layer/piece before adding the next one as im putting the tree together lol

  • @debramorse841
    @debramorse841 Год назад +2

    Great ideas! Thank you so much! ❤

  • @lukec.9819
    @lukec.9819 Год назад +5

    Love the pocket in the gift-wrapped present!!!❤❤❤

  • @loriannveser820
    @loriannveser820 28 дней назад +1

    Thank you for all the Hacks.Some I have done for years.But some I will try new .😮😅😊.

  • @terisjoyfulheart
    @terisjoyfulheart Год назад +1

    Love the gift wrap cutter. I have had one for a couple years. Game changer!!

  • @astatine0085
    @astatine0085 Год назад +8

    You NEVER disappoint or leave us yawning 🤗

  • @latinao2821
    @latinao2821 27 дней назад +1

    Christmas ❤❤❤. Thank u for all the AMAZING ideas💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

  • @bethsinser8676
    @bethsinser8676 Месяц назад +1

    I love the scarf wreath- brilliant!! Can’t wait to try it. 😄

  • @patriciaforan4789
    @patriciaforan4789 Год назад +3

    You always have great hacks and new DIY’s. I love the simplicity of the decor on you mantle. The Christmas tree shaped napkins are adorable. Have a fabulous Friday! 😊

  • @sophiafarah8246
    @sophiafarah8246 Год назад +2

    Absolutely stunning. I love the wide pink ribbon with the gold open weaved ribbon on top! This was a great tutorial

  • @roxannahonea9394
    @roxannahonea9394 Год назад +2

    Thank you for this video. I saw many new ideas. I appreciate all your efforts. For those of you who are critical, hit the stop button. Or better yet, make your own video so we can see all of your ideas. Kindness people!

  • @johnnamathes2849
    @johnnamathes2849 Год назад

    Best gift list ever! My family had a keychain similar to the door knocker and you never knew who’s keys it would turn up on next!

  • @bernadettechute7998
    @bernadettechute7998 Год назад +4

    Love the Christmas 🎄 napkins, the stockings and the word search tags!

  • @leilaglasser
    @leilaglasser Год назад +1

    Yes I would use the balloon 🎈 idea to refurbish ornaments

  • @lyndamayers8122
    @lyndamayers8122 Месяц назад

    Beautifully made and packaged.

  • @gingerjinnette6095
    @gingerjinnette6095 Месяц назад

    So many new ideas this year will def be using some of these. Thanks!

  • @coreenvolovski4470
    @coreenvolovski4470 Год назад +2

    … or just make a big pancake and use the cookie cutters to cut out shapes much easier 😉

  • @astatine0085
    @astatine0085 Год назад +1

    Pipe cleaner wrapping can double as an ornament hanger. Or hang along railing / mantle garland

  • @vickyyingling2252
    @vickyyingling2252 Год назад +2

    Great hacks! Love the mantle 😍

  • @rickhoyle119
    @rickhoyle119 Месяц назад +1

    Love the marshmallow snowflake!

  • @athomewithjenny
    @athomewithjenny Год назад +2

    I was just drooling over your mantle and that section came up in the video! 😂 It is absolutely beautiful ❤ I just Love it! The height of the greenery in the center tapering to each end is so beautiful!! And the pics add so much!! Im screen shotting your mantle and emailing your video to myself so I can try something similar on mine! Thank you for the inspiration ❤❤❤

    • @carlaamanda86
      @carlaamanda86 Год назад +1

      On the row where the like button is - if you scroll that to the left there’s a button you click “save” and you can save it to a playlist for keeping!! I have so many videos saved to an “ideas” playlist. Haha. Hope this helps!! ❤❤

  • @lisajames8653
    @lisajames8653 Год назад +2

    Love that wreath/scarf business!❤

  • @lisamcbride8921
    @lisamcbride8921 Год назад +2

    Well done you! ❤

  • @mommaramirez780
    @mommaramirez780 Год назад +2

    I actially do like the balloon ornament. 😂
    Definitely going to add a garland to our tree. 🎄
    Thank you. ❤

  • @ivelissehernandez3063
    @ivelissehernandez3063 Месяц назад

    Todo bien elegante y hermoso.Me facinaron todos los adorno que escogio para esta navidad.

  • @anaferguson5135
    @anaferguson5135 2 месяца назад

    I love the way you did the mantel! It looks so pretty!

  • @melissarider211
    @melissarider211 Год назад

    I could watch your videos all day. You are so creative.
    I have used your ideas so many times. Happy holidays to you and yours. 🎄🤶🎅🎄❗️ Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @marciaspies6575
    @marciaspies6575 Год назад +1

    I loved the little M&M package with the pipe cleaner hack. Wouldn't the little loop make it easy to hang on the tree as an ornament?

  • @nikcaroline5542
    @nikcaroline5542 Год назад

    I safety pin the ornaments to the stockings instead of glue, easy to remove and store.

  • @eileenosborne6294
    @eileenosborne6294 Месяц назад

    When you do your stockings you can get small plastic ornaments fill with small magnets in the toes. Then you can add your garland hot glue magnets from harbor freight and the magnets 🧲 where the toes meet and waahlaa they’ll stay in place till its time to fill
    Another option is to take small stuffed animal for each putting a bow with long tails hanging 1/2 out then when you fill them put them sitting above them on the garland. This helps lil ones who cant read to know whoooo is whooooos 🎄🤶🏻🎄

  • @angievance8538
    @angievance8538 Месяц назад

    Thank you for sharing. Awesome ideas.

  • @rebornhome
    @rebornhome Год назад +1

    Absolutely amazing ideas- love all of them

  • @deidrecassidy9465
    @deidrecassidy9465 Год назад

    Omg the balloon hack ❤❤❤❤❤. I’m guessing this can work to cover any ornament to change to this year’s colour 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @EweTube4
    @EweTube4 Месяц назад +1

    Making bows is trial and error. The most important thing is how does it look to you? I like them fluffy. At the end, I squish all the loops toward the front. They will fall back and be in a perfect place.

  • @astatine0085
    @astatine0085 Год назад

    The balloon ornament is nice because it also acts as a cushion when you’re storing them.

  • @cherylweeden5106
    @cherylweeden5106 Год назад +1

    This video is full of so many great ideas and hacks. Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us.
    I was just wondering where you purchased the red blanket with the white reindeer that’s on your sofa that you replaced with the neutral one???

  • @BumblingBee-xm4dy
    @BumblingBee-xm4dy Год назад +1

    1:29 coolest wrapping technique EVER!!

  • @nanettethomas8654
    @nanettethomas8654 Год назад

    love your crafts thanks for sharing. i enjoyed everything

  • @teribear928
    @teribear928 Год назад

    I also get foam from boxes we get in the lab.saves money or bubble wrap

  • @cass77788
    @cass77788 28 дней назад

    you don't have to use a pipe cleaner for the ornaments you can put 3 or 4 on a Christmas hook easily, therefore easily hanging them on a tree and no need to wire them to the tree. Love those fold out trees how cute and saves space for storage. great tips and ideas! (tip: much better to use Christmas music w/o words, less annoying)

  • @debirice7405
    @debirice7405 Год назад

    I like all of your hacks. I am going to try the peppermint bowl!

  • @marydoughten1151
    @marydoughten1151 Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing all the great ideas!

  • @MabelSoutherland
    @MabelSoutherland Год назад

    Love the foaming soap... can you use any kind of handsoap?

  • @DGKK55
    @DGKK55 2 месяца назад

    Ive always used a particular wrapping paper .per person, just because I don't have to buy tags !!

  • @cristinahennemann9474
    @cristinahennemann9474 Год назад

    Especially loved the peppermint candy dish!😉🤑

  • @MaryAnnMakes
    @MaryAnnMakes Год назад +1

    About fluffing the loops on bows... my mom taught me that you're supposed to start pulling the loops from the inside, not the top (outside). Pull up and twist like you said but you have more room to fluff.

  • @joycewelch7807
    @joycewelch7807 Год назад

    Wonderful ideas, Liz! As always, thank you for your time and sharing.

  • @leilaglasser
    @leilaglasser Год назад

    On the fake candle could you use / make a plate made out of the peppermint candy. And use for a cute base ?

  • @Jan-uo3so
    @Jan-uo3so Месяц назад

    I need to get my large griddle for the pancakes!

  • @pamferguson9670
    @pamferguson9670 Год назад

    Yes nice idea for changing colors yearly

  • @MsMarshall12
    @MsMarshall12 Год назад

    Great ideas, I'm doing red and white this year!!!!

  • @bethwillard7795
    @bethwillard7795 Год назад

    Blessings always

  • @latinao2821
    @latinao2821 Год назад

    I have a question about doing the clear Christmas ornam it, the one with the balloon. After doing what u did do u think that we could decorate it??

  • @jamyjeeder2614
    @jamyjeeder2614 2 месяца назад

    Love your playlist! Who are the artists?

  • @jannyedens1254
    @jannyedens1254 Год назад

    Your hacks are amazing thanks for sharing I learned a few that I will try

  • @lizmolinar9575
    @lizmolinar9575 Год назад

    Great hacks thanks for sharing ❤

  • @astatine0085
    @astatine0085 Год назад

    Try tying the candy cane ribbon inside - directly on the candle, a tad bit higher up, and not as much tail.

  • @AprilHeaton
    @AprilHeaton Год назад

    Thanks, Liz!

  • @LindaSwenser
    @LindaSwenser Месяц назад

    You also could just use bubble wrap to line the expensive Christmas decoratings

  • @leewillers4621
    @leewillers4621 Год назад

    You are so creative Liz!

  • @teribear928
    @teribear928 Год назад

    We've always used timers for our lights

  • @micheleriggi5758
    @micheleriggi5758 Год назад

    Try 100% white paper old fashioned shelf ! Comes in two widths, lots of yards. Add fab ribbons and/or stamp decorations ( 🖍️ crayon drawings ) anyone!

  • @RhondaSheets-rl5dr
    @RhondaSheets-rl5dr Год назад

    You are so talented. Love these holiday decorations. ❤

  • @larondacisneros1569
    @larondacisneros1569 Год назад

    So wonderful