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Christmas Door Decorating Ideas to Bedazzle Your Porch!

  • April 17, 2010 9:21 am
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If you really want to bring people into the Christmas spirit when they come to your home during the holidays, here are several Christmas door decorating ideas that can be an excellent first step. Your entrance way is the first thing that people see when they come to your home so it might be the most important part of your Christmas decorating.

One of the interesting Christmas door decorating ideas that some people have tried is to make your front door look like it is a giant wrapped present. In order to do this, wrap the door up to the edge and fold the paper back under itself rather than wrapping around the edge. Use pieces of double stick tape to stick the paper onto your front door. You can use the same trick to put on large pieces of ribbon and then leave a big bow in the center. You may want to test the tape on your door to be sure it does not bother the paint.

For a twist on this idea, make a matching smaller door out of cardboard for the elves to use. Cover the cardboard with the same color that you covered your real door. Add a small wreath or ribbon to match your real door. Set it next to your real door and post a little note that says “Elves enter here!”

If you would like to try something different and you have someone artistic in your family, you can cover your door with Bristol board that shows a scene of what it looks like inside. When people walk up to the door, it will look like the door is already open and they will be greeted with a festive scene. You can make it look just like the front hall of your home only you can add Santa, some elves or whatever your imagination can come up with. If you use Bristol board instead of paper it is something that you could use again next Christmas.

There is nothing quite as traditional and charming as a beautiful wreath on your front door. That idea never goes out of style. Go to your craft store or browse a magazine for an idea that you enjoy. Whether you make it yourself or purchase a ready-made wreath, you can have a lot of fun. Invite a friend or neighbor to make a wreath with you. Instructions for making Christmas wreaths can be found online in blogs, forums and videos.

Those evergreen wreaths that you purchase at the craft store need to be “fluffed up” each year. Take a little time to perk up the evergreen sprigs. Add a beautiful bow for a simple but stunning wreath. Or decorate the entire wreath with ornaments or natural materials like berries, pine cones and grasses. Place the largest items on the wreath first and then fill in with the smaller items. You can use a hot glue gun or the wires on the wreath – wrapping each item very snugly.

Some other fun Christmas door decorating ideas include taking things from inside and using them outside. If you have extra stockings that you do not use any more, you can hang them from the door for something different than the traditional wreath. The same goes for old Christmas tree decorations or collections of bows from old Christmas presents.

Whenever it is that you choose for Christmas door decorating ideas this holiday season remember to have lighting on your porch. Extra lighting gives your porch a festive look and also makes it a little safer for guests. Enjoy the holidays without adding extra stress to your schedule. If you enjoy making decorations for your home and have set aside time to do that, then have a ball! Purchasing a beautiful wreath or other ornament for your door is fantastic as well. Enjoy the season!

Christmas Door Decorating Ideas to Bedazzle Your Porch!

Halloween Crafts For Kids Can Teach Children How to Learn the Fun Way

  • April 5, 2010 9:21 am

It has been discovered that Halloween crafts for kids can assist in the learning and development of the child. As a parent that home schools my children, I spend a lot of time working to learn various methods that can be used to enhance the educational experience for my children. I was surprised to learn, when we first started educating our children at home, that something as simple as doing arts and crafts with a child can actually be extremely beneficial when it comes to the concepts and educational milestones in a child’s life.

Not only this, but children who are considered to be “tactile” learners, or work best in the “hands on” type of project can learn really well when doing arts and crafts. Here, I will expound more on how Halloween crafts for kids can assist in the learning process.

As you are working with your children on Halloween crafts for kids, you should be sure to point out colors and shapes that are being used during the construction of the crafts. It is important to allow the child time to focus on the things that you point out. Let them touch the shapes, and colors. Allow them to talk about them, and even smell them!

When teaching children, it is important to encourage them to use as many senses as possible during the learning process. If they use all of their senses, they are sure to learn the concept that you are presenting to them more quickly. When doing crafts with your children, you can also teach the concept of “cause and effect”. An example of a cause would be cutting a piece of construction paper. The effect is that the paper change shape, and in overall appearance.

Halloween crafts for kids can allow little learners to reach into the depths of their imagination. Imagination, believe it or not, is a very important element when it comes to learning new concepts and retaining those concepts. You should allow your child to be as creative as they want to be.

If they want to make a ghost that looks like a pumpkin – let them! You should consistently and frequently encourage and motivate your child while they are creating arts and crafts. Not only will you allow your child to grasp the important concepts for learning, but you will encourage them in their “sense of self” – all this with Halloween crafts for kids – who would have imagined?

Halloween Crafts For Kids Can Teach Children How to Learn the Fun Way