DIY Decorations for the Holiday Season

I'm not sure how creative we all are with holiday decorating, but I recently noticed that Planet Green is looking to spread a little DIY to decking the halls this holiday season. In honor of new traditions, the website is giving folks the opportunity to get festive through reducing waste and consumption. Who ever said that old tin cans can't be festive?

To submit your ideas, visit: http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/submit-diy-holiday-decorations.html

Planet Green already has a few ideas for recycled holiday decorations, which are discussed in their "10 Holiday Decorations You Can Make From Recyclables" countdown. For instance, one of the ideas mentioned is to break down plastic water bottles by cutting them into snowflakes that can be hung together on a strand similar to how holiday lights are connected.

Popcorn garlands are also another idea that are often forgotten in the excitement of holiday decorating. The garlands can also be made with cranberries and pinecones and hung to decorate a tree, hallway, or doorway. Always a fun roomie bonding or family activity!

Moral of the story: Think twice before purchasing the mass produced quantities of holiday decorations and first consider DIY household decorations! DIY decorations can bring creativity back into a family or living situation and are a great way to spend time with loved ones, not to mention oftentimes much cheaper. For more holiday decorations ideas, visit: http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/homemade-recycled-holiday-decorations.html