• For rustic elegance, take a walk outside and gather natural items like pinecones, acorns, magnolia leaves, and seed pods (children love to help do this). Look for a variety of shapes and textures. Spread the items on old newspapers and paint them using gold, silver, copper, or bronze metallic spray paint. If weather permits, do the painting outdoors or make sure to have adequate ventilation if you spray paint indoors. When the items are dry, use them on your table as a holiday centerpiece, use floral wire to affix them to wreaths, or place them in bowls or tall glass containers around your home on tabletops.
• One sweet idea is to use candy canes to add a bright, whimsical touch to your holiday decor. Bunch candy canes together, tie them with a bright red ribbon, and place the bundle in a vase or pitcher. Using a needle and fishing line, string candy canes together to create a cheery garland for your mantle or to drape over a mirror. Hang them individually from chandeliers, door knobs, or your Christmas tree. Hot glue the candy canes to wreaths and evergreen garlands.
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