50 Christmas Hacks you NEED to know!

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  • Join Liz Fenwick DIY for some fantastic Christmas Home Hacks to bring festive cheer to your space. Transform your home with these creative ideas and make this holiday season extra special! 🎅🏠🎉
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  • @rebeccazuckman9059
    @rebeccazuckman9059 7 місяців тому +4

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

    • @DawnDavidson
      @DawnDavidson 7 місяців тому

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

  • @angiemontgomery3907
    @angiemontgomery3907 8 місяців тому +56

    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 8 місяців тому +2

      Great idea!

    • @charlesterviel5748
      @charlesterviel5748 8 місяців тому +3

      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 7 місяців тому

      Love this

    • @carlaamanda86
      @carlaamanda86 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @jennifercumings9276
    @jennifercumings9276 8 місяців тому +7

    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.

  • @astatine0085
    @astatine0085 8 місяців тому +5

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

  • @angelapeck9269
    @angelapeck9269 8 місяців тому +31

    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 7 місяців тому +1

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

    • @1888.cfc.
      @1888.cfc. 7 місяців тому +5

      Common sense I thought.

    • @yvonneschermerhorn866
      @yvonneschermerhorn866 7 місяців тому +5

      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 7 місяців тому +2

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

    • @thatrogersmith
      @thatrogersmith 6 місяців тому

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

  • @beverlysteiger6757
    @beverlysteiger6757 8 місяців тому +10

    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. 🥰

  • @nancyparks195
    @nancyparks195 7 місяців тому +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.

  • @denisepope8599
    @denisepope8599 7 місяців тому +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 8 місяців тому +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  8 місяців тому +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 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @kristinecornell8649
    @kristinecornell8649 8 місяців тому +15

    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 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @EweTube4
    @EweTube4 8 місяців тому +8

    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 8 місяців тому +3

      Drives me nuts to watch anyone do this!

    • @carlaamanda86
      @carlaamanda86 7 місяців тому +3

      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 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @talabarton2948
    @talabarton2948 7 місяців тому +2

    Thank you Liz for these great tips.

  • @breezeh1127
    @breezeh1127 8 місяців тому +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 7 місяців тому +3

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

  • @imthedailymaker
    @imthedailymaker 8 місяців тому +4

    The marshmallow snowflake stole my heart! ❤😂

  • @patjones5723
    @patjones5723 8 місяців тому +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 🙃😉😊

  • @maryskraftykreations
    @maryskraftykreations 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @pennyraines3297
    @pennyraines3297 8 місяців тому +8

    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

    • @user-cl5yk4bg2u
      @user-cl5yk4bg2u 7 місяців тому +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!

  • @user-hy7cv2dl2o
    @user-hy7cv2dl2o 8 місяців тому +4

    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

  • @maurifreedle5141
    @maurifreedle5141 8 місяців тому +3

    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.

  • @jennifercumings9276
    @jennifercumings9276 8 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @auntiquek2845
    @auntiquek2845 8 місяців тому +3

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

  • @lauriekuhlmann3381
    @lauriekuhlmann3381 8 місяців тому +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!

  • @secondeve610
    @secondeve610 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @rosannecoleman3684
    @rosannecoleman3684 7 місяців тому +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 🎄🎄🎄

  • @martyC9578
    @martyC9578 7 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @smores8982
    @smores8982 8 місяців тому +18

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

  • @juleighhastings6224
    @juleighhastings6224 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @astatine0085
    @astatine0085 8 місяців тому +8

    You NEVER disappoint or leave us yawning 🤗

  • @angelamorris1035
    @angelamorris1035 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @rhondamaneely4796
    @rhondamaneely4796 8 місяців тому +7

    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.

  • @lukec.9819
    @lukec.9819 8 місяців тому +4

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

  • @carlaamanda86
    @carlaamanda86 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @thatrogersmith
    @thatrogersmith 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @sophiafarah8246
    @sophiafarah8246 7 місяців тому +2

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

  • @terisjoyfulheart
    @terisjoyfulheart 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @debramorse841
    @debramorse841 7 місяців тому +1

    Great ideas! Thank you so much! ❤

  • @joycewelch7807
    @joycewelch7807 8 місяців тому

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

  • @rebornhome
    @rebornhome 8 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely amazing ideas- love all of them

  • @bernadettechute7998
    @bernadettechute7998 8 місяців тому +4

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

  • @sheliaporter6795
    @sheliaporter6795 7 місяців тому +1

    I love all of these hacks! Thank you! ❤😊

  • @lisamcbride8921
    @lisamcbride8921 8 місяців тому +1

    Well done you! ❤

  • @vickyyingling2252
    @vickyyingling2252 8 місяців тому +1

    Great hacks! Love the mantle 😍

  • @yakarobed
    @yakarobed 8 місяців тому +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.

  • @patriciaforan4789
    @patriciaforan4789 8 місяців тому +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! 😊

  • @lisajames8653
    @lisajames8653 8 місяців тому +2

    Love that wreath/scarf business!❤

  • @johnnamathes2849
    @johnnamathes2849 6 місяців тому

    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!

  • @mommaramirez780
    @mommaramirez780 7 місяців тому +2

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

  • @tami2170
    @tami2170 7 місяців тому +2

    OMG love your videos 🎥

  • @pamferguson9670
    @pamferguson9670 8 місяців тому

    Yes nice idea for changing colors yearly

  • @nikcaroline5542
    @nikcaroline5542 7 місяців тому

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

  • @keekeemason256
    @keekeemason256 8 місяців тому

    Great ideals! Thanks Liz.

  • @BumblingBee-xm4dy
    @BumblingBee-xm4dy 8 місяців тому +1

    1:29 coolest wrapping technique EVER!!

  • @RhondaSheets-rl5dr
    @RhondaSheets-rl5dr 8 місяців тому

    You are so talented. Love these holiday decorations. ❤

  • @nj8215
    @nj8215 8 місяців тому

    Im soooooooo excited for Christmas 🎄 ❤❤

  • @leewillers4621
    @leewillers4621 8 місяців тому

    You are so creative Liz!

  • @marydoughten1151
    @marydoughten1151 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing all the great ideas!

  • @annettecash4914
    @annettecash4914 3 дні тому

    I stink in gift wrapping. You're 😮Blessed lol

  • @melissarider211
    @melissarider211 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @cristinahennemann9474
    @cristinahennemann9474 6 місяців тому

    Especially loved the peppermint candy dish!😉🤑

  • @leilaglasser
    @leilaglasser 7 місяців тому

    I love all these ideas ❤

  • @AprilHeaton
    @AprilHeaton 8 місяців тому

    Thanks, Liz!

  • @athomewithjenny
    @athomewithjenny 8 місяців тому +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 7 місяців тому +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!! ❤❤

  • @leilaglasser
    @leilaglasser 7 місяців тому

    Yes I would use the balloon 🎈 idea to refurbish ornaments

  • @susaninthehouse768
    @susaninthehouse768 8 місяців тому

    I love ALL of it!! Thanks for sharing😊

  • @rachelpulver578
    @rachelpulver578 8 місяців тому

    Loving all the hacks!

  • @debirice7405
    @debirice7405 7 місяців тому

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

  • @bethwillard7795
    @bethwillard7795 8 місяців тому

    Blessings always

  • @larondacisneros1569
    @larondacisneros1569 7 місяців тому

    So wonderful

  • @user-vk9dh7dd2k
    @user-vk9dh7dd2k 8 місяців тому

    Love all the great ideas❤

  • @lizmolinar9575
    @lizmolinar9575 7 місяців тому

    Great hacks thanks for sharing ❤

  • @nanettethomas8654
    @nanettethomas8654 7 місяців тому

    love your crafts thanks for sharing. i enjoyed everything

  • @cathymoore2252
    @cathymoore2252 8 місяців тому

    Great tips!

  • @latinao2821
    @latinao2821 8 місяців тому

    I do this with bubble wrap sheets👍😇

  • @deborahrich617
    @deborahrich617 7 місяців тому

    These were amazing diys

  • @teribear928
    @teribear928 7 місяців тому

    We've always used timers for our lights

  • @MsMarshall12
    @MsMarshall12 8 місяців тому

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

  • @deidrecassidy9465
    @deidrecassidy9465 7 місяців тому

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

  • @astatine0085
    @astatine0085 8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @lizfenwickdiy
      @lizfenwickdiy  8 місяців тому

      I did not even think about that!

  • @CynthiaManning-tp1rn
    @CynthiaManning-tp1rn 8 місяців тому

    Loved all the hacks. Blessings 😊 🙏 ❤

  • @coreenvolovski4470
    @coreenvolovski4470 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @teribear928
    @teribear928 7 місяців тому

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

  • @yvonne-thet-shirtdrawer5174
    @yvonne-thet-shirtdrawer5174 8 місяців тому

    You have such good ideas

  • @micheleriggi5758
    @micheleriggi5758 7 місяців тому

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

  • @tonyatedder1916
    @tonyatedder1916 8 місяців тому

    Liz amazing DIY’S

  • @creationswithgrace
    @creationswithgrace 8 місяців тому

    Love it!

  • @jannyedens1254
    @jannyedens1254 8 місяців тому

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

  • @janegraziano1747
    @janegraziano1747 7 місяців тому

    You have some great ideas ,I love what you do 😋

  • @roxannahonea9394
    @roxannahonea9394 8 місяців тому +1

    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!

  • @cherylweeden5106
    @cherylweeden5106 8 місяців тому +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???

  • @thatrogersmith
    @thatrogersmith 6 місяців тому

    31:21 Nice tying technique!

  • @maryfettig3378
    @maryfettig3378 8 місяців тому

    The wrapping is beautiful. Just wished I liked to do it more😂😂

  • @bjones6537
    @bjones6537 7 місяців тому

    Trace the bottom of the container to cut the foam topper to fit correctly without all that waste.

  • @sharonwiest6733
    @sharonwiest6733 6 місяців тому

    Love your videos

  • @astatine0085
    @astatine0085 8 місяців тому

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

  • @MaryAnnMakes
    @MaryAnnMakes 8 місяців тому +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.

  • @mariefein5544
    @mariefein5544 7 місяців тому

    Instead of a wooden bowl, I use a varying sizes of glass vases & greenery & berries.

  • @lynnettewooden4933
    @lynnettewooden4933 8 місяців тому

    You have some good ideas

  • @danibryant9318
    @danibryant9318 6 місяців тому

    You are incredible

  • @gracehowell.
    @gracehowell. 8 місяців тому

    Liiiiiiiiiiz, you're making me want M&Ms, darn it!

  • @marciaspies6575
    @marciaspies6575 8 місяців тому +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?

    • @lizfenwickdiy
      @lizfenwickdiy  8 місяців тому

      Possibly, I am nervous it might rip!