Must-see Christmas hacks BEFORE you start decorating!

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  • @jerrib.1748
    @jerrib.1748 2 года назад +12

    Ty for sharing your ideas. And for those who thought it went too fast, I think it was just for inspiration, more so than directions 🤷‍♀️

    • @angiew4544
      @angiew4544 2 года назад +4

      If it goes too fast just slow down the speed in settings, that's what I do.

    • @TattooLover99
      @TattooLover99 2 месяца назад +3

      Some diy videos endlessly drag on, and I bail. These faster paced ones are way better

  • @theKRB93
    @theKRB93 2 года назад +10

    I love that these are actual hacks in the sense that they're a cost-saving version of what you can buy pre-made at the store! Inflation hits hard and so many 'hacks' either don't work or end up costing more, so this video was a refreshing change of pace.
    The flowerpot tomato cage trees at 0:28, metal bowl bells at 5:24, stack of gifts at 5:40, giant ball ornaments at 6:04, ornament wreath at 7:08, arches at 7:30 were my favorites

    • @wandaherring7526
      @wandaherring7526 2 года назад +2

      Yes. I liked those and also using the plastic bowls to make the big Christmas light balls I see in trees at Christmas. The bought version is very expensive. A lot of good ideas . I also liked the huge wreath made using a pool noodle.

  • @milliehouston1089
    @milliehouston1089 2 года назад +25

    I loved the trees in the cardboard boxes.

  • @marjoriegoodwin9121
    @marjoriegoodwin9121 2 года назад +14

    I like the popcorn and cranberry string idea!

  • @mvpdeb1211
    @mvpdeb1211 2 года назад +10

    Turning the volume down or off works for me if I don't like the music. Nice video. Love all the ideas.

    • @wandaherring7526
      @wandaherring7526 2 года назад

      You can turn the volume down or off on your device you are using.

  • @unitedheartsamerica5924
    @unitedheartsamerica5924 2 года назад +3

    You peeps are just frickin genius!! So dang inspiring!!

  • @lindafoster5511
    @lindafoster5511 2 года назад +24

    I loved the tomato cage/garland Christmas trees and the formerly pumpkin-now snowman ideas!

  • @kerryb5592
    @kerryb5592 2 года назад +4

    I'm loving some of these ideas. I'm so ready for Christmas now. Thank you Hometalk and Merry Xmas to you all from Australia xoxo

    • @Tcat506
      @Tcat506 2 года назад +2

      Merry Christmas , from Brisbane, Australia

  • @Aljobritt
    @Aljobritt 2 месяца назад +3

    Love this video!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @grizzsoup
    @grizzsoup Месяц назад

    I got so many ideas from this. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Mebuggiefan
    @Mebuggiefan 2 года назад +4

    I love all these ideas. I am going to try them. Can't wait. Dollar Tree, here I come.

  • @sallyc1809
    @sallyc1809 Год назад +1

    😱 😱 😱 Absolute genius! I just cannot get over how easy some of these projects are. I have an entirely new outlook on decorating, we only have two weeks before Christmas, but I think I can do it hassle-free now. Thank you for your time in making this video! 🎄🎅🏻🧑🏻‍🎄

  • @jackiemota910
    @jackiemota910 2 года назад +3

    So many great ideas 🎉👍👏👏👏

  • @path81
    @path81 2 года назад +2

    I love the way you are doing your decorations for Christmas ❤

  • @elenakalpakoff5020
    @elenakalpakoff5020 2 года назад +142

    How long do you think that's going to last come on now crazy I mean hot glue hot glue barely holds on some of the crafts that you do make and I know that I'm Crafter and I have to put some of the crazy glue with my hot glue in order for them to endure longer

    • @cathylaycock5598
      @cathylaycock5598 2 года назад +22

      Hot glue wouldn’t work in my city. Too windy, rainy and some cold temperatures. In Victoria BC Canada. Weather very similar to Seattle Wa

    • @judymcgowan2881
      @judymcgowan2881 2 года назад +18

      Have you tried the New Gorilla Hot Glue yet ???

    • @southernsass2937
      @southernsass2937 2 года назад +4

      @@judymcgowan2881
      Its awesome, but don't believe it would hold up to this.

    • @jerrib.1748
      @jerrib.1748 2 года назад +10

      It may not hold permanently, but may help to hold it in place while you're putting everything up. Or at least that's what I was thinking while I was watching it

    • @venusbroughton5112
      @venusbroughton5112 2 года назад +15

      If you're hot glue doesn't hold well maybe you're not applying enough or you're using a very cheap hot glue you could get the gorilla hot glue sticks they work great or you could use E6000 and hot glue that works wonderfully

  • @debralynnbailey6527
    @debralynnbailey6527 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for sharing many good Information and ideas Christmas 🎄 yay 😀

  • @marvadollison1169
    @marvadollison1169 2 года назад +3

    Amazing, diy’s, have to try a few of those Christmas projects. Tfs.❤️👍👍👍👌

  • @donnayip3377
    @donnayip3377 Год назад

    SO NICE!!!

  • @ricosuave8123
    @ricosuave8123 2 месяца назад +3

    The plastic pumpkins being made into snowmen … was quite good. 👍

  • @brenlee1979
    @brenlee1979 2 года назад +4

    Love the 'popcorn' garland.

  • @gisellerobitaille8136
    @gisellerobitaille8136 2 года назад +3

    fantastic video, thank you for sharing this awesome video

  • @ganstagranny312
    @ganstagranny312 2 года назад +2

    I love the snowman topiary....

  • @nannyb8714
    @nannyb8714 2 года назад +6

    Thanks for sharing all the great 💡! Where'd you get the paper used on cardboard boxes, awesome idea?!?

    • @suzanne529
      @suzanne529 2 года назад

      I want to know, too!

    • @jerrib.1748
      @jerrib.1748 2 года назад

      Right! It was so cute and antique looking 😍

    • @dibright1445
      @dibright1445 2 года назад

      I don’t think they will ever let us know. Hopefully someone else reading the comments will know and share what it is and where to get it. ❤

    • @suzanne529
      @suzanne529 2 года назад +2

      @@dibright1445 I know! Show us a really cool thing and then not tell us where to get said item.

    • @Kitkow43
      @Kitkow43 2 года назад

      The paper is Wood Crate “Trolley” 20x30" Roycycled Treasures Decoupage Tissue Papers.

  • @wesvan6
    @wesvan6 2 года назад +31

    I used clear gorilla tape to hang my lights last year and it worked great. And I’m in central Illinois and we had some good winds and a good amount of snow.

    • @kathrynriggs2489
      @kathrynriggs2489 2 года назад +1

      Did you have tape residue left behind when you took it down? I've used clear packing tape to keep ribbon and cords down on my white vinyl covered porch posts and it is a Pain to clean the residue, even with GooGone

    • @wesvan6
      @wesvan6 2 года назад

      @@kathrynriggs2489 yes I did. I’m going to do the same thing this winter using clear gorilla tape. This spring I will probably hits the residue with goo gone and then pressure wash as well.

    • @kathrynriggs2489
      @kathrynriggs2489 2 года назад

      @@wesvan6 the cussing I do everytime I clean it up, lol!

    • @magpie92766
      @magpie92766 2 года назад +2

      @@kathrynriggs2489 have you tried heating w a blow dryer or heat gun before removing? Use caution with heat gun, they can remove paint.

    • @kathrynriggs2489
      @kathrynriggs2489 2 года назад +1

      @@magpie92766 I haven't tried that. I've done it with hot glue but not tape

  • @jackieo8693
    @jackieo8693 Год назад +5

    Lots of great ideas! Except for the gnome "tree." Positively frightening hahaha

  • @arealhauntedhouse4171
    @arealhauntedhouse4171 2 года назад

    Alot of great idea's!🎀🎁
    🎄 Thank yoU🎉🎈
    &
    🎅Happy Holidays🤶

  • @tracy_222
    @tracy_222 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic ideas👍🏻🎅🏻🎄

  • @WonderEvy
    @WonderEvy 2 года назад +1

    Hi! Nice vid!! This year I made a giant life size gingerbread man that lights up! Merry Christmas to you! 💚❤💙

  • @therapywithisabel
    @therapywithisabel Год назад

    I am AMAZED!!!!!

  • @wandaherring7526
    @wandaherring7526 2 года назад

    Great ideas. I want to try some of these neat ideas and will save the video for next year. Thank you!

  • @miritam
    @miritam 2 месяца назад

    Very resourceful video! 👍

  • @instaglam7508
    @instaglam7508 2 года назад +5

    I like to use zip ties to hang lights on railings and bannister’s and thumb tacks to wrap the lights going up the tree trunks outside works great

  • @red-hotpepper-pappa3097
    @red-hotpepper-pappa3097 Год назад

    All these creations are pretty, But My favorite…it’s the last one that shows in this video!!!❤

  • @kaywoolsey3722
    @kaywoolsey3722 2 года назад +8

    Sorry hot glue does not work on brick, let alone anything else outside in the cold, once it hardens and is cold it literally falls off! I just tried it last night...the strand wasn't still hung in the morning!

  • @Joanna-bn6oo
    @Joanna-bn6oo 2 года назад +6

    Id think the cup holder screws will leave holes in vinyl siding. Unsightly and leak with weather.

    • @dibright1445
      @dibright1445 2 года назад

      You can buy these hooks that attach to either brick or siding and it doesn’t leave any holes. You can remove them when not in use. I hope this helps. ❤

  • @lizsanabria5541
    @lizsanabria5541 2 года назад +9

    Love all of these decorating ideas great job

  • @sandrajordan8951
    @sandrajordan8951 2 года назад

    Some great ideas!! Thank you!!

  • @janruss4646
    @janruss4646 2 года назад

    Great ideas !!! Thanks !!!

  • @cynthiasmith6465
    @cynthiasmith6465 2 года назад

    Loved most everything!!!

  • @LamasCreationsDIY
    @LamasCreationsDIY 2 года назад +11

    All of these outdoor decorating is really nice, but... I live in an area where the snow would take over all of it.

  • @EmersonFranklin65
    @EmersonFranklin65 2 года назад +47

    Some practical hacks to prepare for the inflation and depression coming after the Christmas: Limit unnecessary spending, Pay attention to your health, Invest and spread your assets and while at it, always make correct inquiries so you don't throw your money in the wind or better still, get the services of an expert (that way, you give little room for error). Been using these for 2 years now and finally made up to a million. I may be prepared, are you? or you want to completely empty your reserves this Christmas?

    • @chriswilliams2061
      @chriswilliams2061 2 года назад +3

      Amazing approach though a bit extreme... You mentioned getting assets and using
      pros, if its not a problem. do you mind telling which asset type, if you used one or recommending a good one? Been thinking about doing something lately... I look forward to you
      replying...

    • @tomthetalker4442
      @tomthetalker4442 2 года назад +3

      lmao. people always think it right to live lavishly during xmas. zero cares. its not right but they should if thats what they want

    • @EmersonFranklin65
      @EmersonFranklin65 2 года назад +5

      @@chriswilliams2061 It's not supposed to be easy, the effects are harder. Mostly Stocks and yes, I used one, I literally know next to nothing on the subject. For the expert, don't know if I am permitted to go into details here, but you could
      look up "Stephen Joseph Kohlhofer". Not so sure he takes on new people right now, but you could try.

    • @chriswilliams2061
      @chriswilliams2061 2 года назад

      thanks...

    • @michaelchad5241
      @michaelchad5241 2 года назад +3

      @Kentucky This right here is the second time I am coming across this name in a week. Came to my workplace for a program and it was lit. found nothing funny bout his accent though

  • @22ERICSHELLY
    @22ERICSHELLY 2 года назад +16

    Thanks! May Jesus continue to bless you and your family

  • @supercaradam8551
    @supercaradam8551 Год назад

    Hi I just wanted to say I love this this video is really cool and can help me decorate I should have watched this video your videos different from everybody else you show all the❤

  • @victoriarolle7225
    @victoriarolle7225 2 года назад +1

    First time watching your video love it love it love it keep doing what you’re doing

  • @sheila6086
    @sheila6086 2 года назад +1

    Some really great ideas

  • @IamRose718
    @IamRose718 2 года назад

    Wish I had the time to do this kind of stuff. I like crafts.

  • @erickaprice4789
    @erickaprice4789 2 года назад +2

    Where did you purchase the vinyl sticky paper ( looked like shipping crates) that covered the cardboard boxes? I absolutely love your videos! Thank you!

  • @user-vm5ud4xw6n
    @user-vm5ud4xw6n 2 года назад +35

    Love all the ideas. Turned the music down, really got annoying. Wish I had a place for all these great ideas. I’m definitely going to try the Christmas tree using the tomato cage. Never would have thought of that!

    • @Hometalk
      @Hometalk  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for the feedback!

    • @pastda3
      @pastda3 2 года назад +5

      I agree about the music. I wish most videos would do away with it altogether. It can be very distracting at times. Otherwise, I really like some of these great ideas. Thank you.

    • @kathygoulden2925
      @kathygoulden2925 2 года назад +5

      The "listener" can turn their volume down lol lol lol

    • @michellejolly7325
      @michellejolly7325 2 года назад +1

      I so agree…

  • @annmarieschantz9724
    @annmarieschantz9724 2 года назад +16

    I love your videos, please don't use that kind of music. Ty!!

  • @langell77
    @langell77 2 года назад

    Lots of great ideas and some i might actually do! Lol thanks!!

  • @alw5101
    @alw5101 2 года назад

    You blow my little mind at how GENIUS YOU ARE 😳🤯

  • @kathleenhernandez2292
    @kathleenhernandez2292 2 года назад +1

    It's beautiful

  • @dnp1776
    @dnp1776 2 года назад +10

    Some of these are nice.. Sorry but the hot glue won't stay in our mountain winters.

    • @begoodbebetterbeblessedix3766
      @begoodbebetterbeblessedix3766 2 года назад +2

      Try Liquid Nail Glue (not the one for the fingertips). Weather resistant, dries clear with superb hold. Just wish these craft videos wld use better glue than hot glue. That's why most ppl don't do projects. Best of luck and blessings to you

    • @judymcgowan2881
      @judymcgowan2881 2 года назад +1

      Try the new 🦍 Hot Glue or the tape for some of the things.

    • @jen7916
      @jen7916 2 года назад +1

      Yeah glue is a rotten choice for any outdoor things. I use e6000 with a few drops of hot glue just to hold it together while the stronger adhesive dries. Never had any issues

  • @krystal6612
    @krystal6612 2 года назад +7

    Does the hot glue really hold up in super cold wet climates??? I doubt it! I wish it did tho’❤

    • @vidaloca3354
      @vidaloca3354 2 года назад

      Didn't work for me. The very next day most had fallen off

  • @Lovingme224
    @Lovingme224 2 года назад

    Very creative 🔥

  • @paintingdream8088
    @paintingdream8088 2 года назад

    So CUTeeeeee the tomato cage treee😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @31alaana
    @31alaana 2 года назад +3

    Please use Command hooks instead of drilling above your doors. You can remove command hooks without any damage afterwards.

  • @MelanieOregon
    @MelanieOregon 2 года назад +3

    What is the black piping used for walkway arch? Thanks for ideas, wish had info on each, slower video & at least entire song so not same part repeated.

    • @angiew4544
      @angiew4544 2 года назад

      Slow down the video in settings

  • @l.medina6251
    @l.medina6251 2 года назад +4

    Some good ideas, but I have an elderly father & attaching ANYTHING to a hand railing seems ill conceived! His safety is far more important than placing baubles on something he needs to lean on for stability.

    • @judymcgowan2881
      @judymcgowan2881 2 года назад +1

      Sorry for that. But there were LOTs of other things you could do in here !!

    • @AnneHealy
      @AnneHealy 2 года назад +5

      Well then, don't do it.

    • @l.medina6251
      @l.medina6251 2 года назад

      @@AnneHealy DUH!

  • @Og-Judy
    @Og-Judy 2 года назад +11

    These have been around for awhile. The music was a bit obnoxious

  • @grammysal
    @grammysal 2 месяца назад

    I tried the hook tape on my garland several years ago and could never get it tight enough to hold my garland up in the places it needed to be in up position. Maybe if you have strong fingers?? Don’t know, but didn’t work that great for me.

  • @deborahjames8251
    @deborahjames8251 2 года назад +2

    Loved all ideals
    Home talk. Always amazing

  • @jons.6216
    @jons.6216 2 года назад

    Definitely some cute ideas, but that music is hilariously weird in a good way! Haha!

  • @catsmaw9286
    @catsmaw9286 2 года назад +1

    Does anyone know what the black hoselike material was used for those arches...I would love to try that....

    • @debraanderson7603
      @debraanderson7603 2 года назад

      Me too that was gonna b my question hope we hit an answer lol

    • @catsmaw9286
      @catsmaw9286 2 года назад +1

      @@debraanderson7603 Me, too! I really like that hack, those archways usually are pretty expensive..! Happy Holidays to You!

    • @Shazzadut1
      @Shazzadut1 2 года назад +1

      Isn’t it just the sort of hose you use when you have drip irrigation in your garden beds? It’s kind of soft, not firm like a regular garden hose.

    • @aidanayala363
      @aidanayala363 2 года назад

      It’s a gas line. They used an old one that’s black and rubber with a large enough diameter to cover the broom.

  • @magpie92766
    @magpie92766 2 года назад +10

    Many of you are complaining about hot glue not holding up in the weather. There are construction grade hot glue sticks that will work. Acrylic hot glue shouldn't become brittle in the cold. Gorilla Glue has lasted in -16 degs in some instances. Do some research online & you might find something suitable for your needs.

  • @erindzurison7498
    @erindzurison7498 2 года назад

    Okay.....that tomato cage tree idea was pretty brilliant 👏
    HOWEVER.....that hot glue won't be holding up jack after all that ice and snow hit LOL

  • @kimhopkins13
    @kimhopkins13 2 года назад +1

    I’ve been doing this for years!!! It works wonderfully!!!!

  • @suewomack5960
    @suewomack5960 2 года назад +7

    omg what music choice is this??? i cant even think! had to press the mute button

  • @bwhite429
    @bwhite429 2 года назад

    I like to use one inch staples for my Christmas lights and I like to staple them down every two to three inches on my shingles like Clark W. Griswald

  • @kaysimpson8253
    @kaysimpson8253 2 года назад +1

    What did you use to cover the cardboard boxes...paper, burlap bag, ???

  • @CesarMartinez-oo5uo
    @CesarMartinez-oo5uo 2 года назад +2

    Hot glue won't work in colorado winter weather. That will fall off in minutes. Plus it's windy sometimes.

    • @jen7916
      @jen7916 2 года назад

      It won’t work outdoors really in any weather. Heat just melts it and cold snaps it kinda. I hate they used hot glue for these. I get they were trying to just get things done and hung up but they should’ve at least put on screen, “use a strong adhesive like e6000 for outdoor decor”…..something! Drove me crazy the whole video lol

  • @mariadelcarmenortega725
    @mariadelcarmenortega725 2 года назад

    Nice nice🥰

  • @serenitypeaceandcomfort3669
    @serenitypeaceandcomfort3669 2 года назад +8

    Hot glue doesn't hold in cold weather.

  • @lilydiaz3474
    @lilydiaz3474 2 года назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @stitchgirl9741
    @stitchgirl9741 2 года назад

    For a split second at 2:00 in I literally thought she had someone dressed as a storm troop on the driveway. 😂

  • @catherinemurphy873
    @catherinemurphy873 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful ❤️

  • @meadecountylocal
    @meadecountylocal 2 года назад

    Do it up sun !

  • @73beetle19
    @73beetle19 Год назад

    I put garland on my front porch guard rails with wire ties .

  • @WillyJoeFilms
    @WillyJoeFilms 2 года назад +1

    These aren’t even hacks… they’re just normal things people do 😂

  • @tawandataylor7271
    @tawandataylor7271 2 года назад +1

    👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

  • @sockmonkeyaj
    @sockmonkeyaj Год назад

    Some of these things are cute. But don't you have wind in your area. Those plastic bowls with the lights would be down the street by me. 😂

  • @DeeAlta403
    @DeeAlta403 2 года назад +1

    A lot of the decorations are great for indoors, but would never last in our winds, snow and cold temps 😔

  • @judymckerrow6720
    @judymckerrow6720 2 года назад +4

    In my area you can never find tomato cages in fall, only spring and summer.🍁🍂🍁💚🙃

    • @PurplePanda1105
      @PurplePanda1105 2 года назад

      Can you order online?

    • @wesvan6
      @wesvan6 2 года назад

      You could probably use wooden dowels from one of the big hardware stores

    • @caroltapia3291
      @caroltapia3291 2 года назад +5

      I buy them when I find some and store them

  • @Yuri_R
    @Yuri_R 2 года назад

    When buying Christmas lights make sure that it's actually hanging on a hot glue or a hook I mostly put a hook than just hang it up, it's very efficient when you want to save money

  • @mzangel7ify
    @mzangel7ify 2 года назад +5

    Um...hot glue won't hold in the cold

  • @lucilleward806
    @lucilleward806 2 года назад

    Great ideas . TUFS

  • @londawhitt6841
    @londawhitt6841 2 года назад

    🎄👍😊

  • @suzannehribal4117
    @suzannehribal4117 2 года назад

    Hot glue only lasts a short time. I wish I could find an easy way to hang lights on brick in IL/IN winters!

  • @jen7916
    @jen7916 2 года назад +8

    FYI: using hot glue for especially the first one (hanging lights on brick) is NOT going to work….unless you want to redo it every day or so. For outside you have to use something like e6000. You could put a little dab here and there to hold things together while the other adhesive dries, but not alone. It doesn’t do well in the heat or the cold. Smh

    • @magpie92766
      @magpie92766 2 года назад +3

      Look for construction grade hot glue.

    • @thepropertymom
      @thepropertymom Год назад

      is there such a thing...my hot glue held for 2 days and then it fell off
      @@magpie92766

  • @librarian2751
    @librarian2751 2 года назад +1

    Just remember hot glue will not hold in cold climates.

  • @vanstromi7810
    @vanstromi7810 2 года назад

    Please don’t use hot glue on electrical. Heat like that isn’t meant for electrical. Also, it doesn’t work. Just use hooks, Command hooks (check for weight limits) and zip ties. Nails work too but trying to limit the holes in your home is obviously preferred.

  • @MelissaFreeman
    @MelissaFreeman 2 года назад

    Those hot glued lights don’t stand a chances against wind

  • @thinblueline6321
    @thinblueline6321 2 года назад +2

    When you live in the south you can forget the hot glue idea

    • @jen7916
      @jen7916 2 года назад

      In the north too. The cold just makes it all fall apart. It was a stupid choice to show them using that, especially because there are some people that don’t know it isn’t useful for outdoors

  • @cheriebirch3332
    @cheriebirch3332 2 года назад

    Where I live, the winter wind would really mess up the outside decorations.

    • @brendazorn4592
      @brendazorn4592 2 года назад +1

      I was thinking the same thing! Watching her decorate outside in just shirt sleeves.... Must be nice. We are expecting below 0 temps and the usual 25 mph winds this weekend.
      Oh, well. Nice ideas for inside decorations though.

  • @lusadrianaperez9641
    @lusadrianaperez9641 2 года назад +1

    😎

  • @angiew4544
    @angiew4544 2 года назад

    What was that she used to hang up the lights and stars in the window?

  • @margcan
    @margcan 2 года назад

    glue didn't hold for me but I do use Velcro all the time

  • @pfefferjozsef
    @pfefferjozsef 2 года назад +1

    Some of them may look good, but the amount of plastic rubbish people create with these ideas is just shocking.
    Maybe it’s time to think differently and organically.

  • @bpcardella
    @bpcardella 2 года назад +21

    That music is swinging on my last nerve

  • @marlenapiwonska9468
    @marlenapiwonska9468 2 года назад

    Just to get supplies alone to make some of these is actually more expensive than just going and buying the finished product... Some of this DYI is just so ridiculous