household objects that double as ornaments

marriedinmontauk Posted: Dec 10, 2009 11:59 PM

household objects that double as ornaments

Ok so we got our first decent size tree!
We always had a tiny one, so now we need more ornaments.
Yes I will buy some new ornaments, but any creative ideas out there?

meara Posted: Dec 11, 2009 12:12 AM

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we always did cranberry and popcorn strands. . those are pretty! ribbons and bows can work too. ..frosted sugar cookies can work if you shellac sp? them. . make sure you cut the holes first before baking. . hmm. .underwear ?? just kidding but I think some lacy undies might make it a merry xmas. .

marriedinmontauk Posted: Dec 11, 2009 02:37 AM

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MLAngelo Posted: Dec 11, 2009 05:08 AM

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I will call my mom later and see if she still has the recipe for ornament dough.

twoifbysea Posted: Dec 11, 2009 06:55 AM

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Here are some fun ideas

BHG Link 1
BHG Link 2
Martha Stewart ornaments

ELluvsMB Posted: Dec 11, 2009 11:54 AM

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I saw something on HGTV where they strug old christmas cards together and used them around the tree.

flairforfashion Posted: Dec 11, 2009 12:02 PM

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Wineglasses for bells. Sounds weird but yes, it can be done.

You can decorate the glass and hang it one the tree for oversized bells. I don't do this but I saw this done and it's kinda cool!

meara Posted: Dec 11, 2009 04:17 PM

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this is so not a real suggestion but after my parents got divorced (my dad was jewish, mom catholic) he still wanted to have a tree so we got an xmas tree and decorated it with bagel halves - frosted, covered with gum drops, red hots etc. . then hung them with string. . then called it our chanukah bush! very funny! it did look kind of pretty though

marriedinmontauk Posted: Dec 11, 2009 07:31 PM

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that is too funny. I just put the menorah next to the tree...but I am like the card idea and the gum drops.
I tried to put the lights on tonight and stopped because I have no idea what I am doing.

flairforfashion Posted: Dec 11, 2009 08:34 PM

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Posted by meara

this is so not a real suggestion but after my parents got divorced (my dad was jewish, mom catholic) he still wanted to have a tree so we got an xmas tree and decorated it with bagel halves - frosted, covered with gum drops, red hots etc. . then hung them with string. . then called it our chanukah bush! very funny! it did look kind of pretty though

That's such a fun twist!!!!