Holiday hacks to help you DIY your way to a magical Christmas at home
If you're trying to spruce up your home for the holidays, why not incorporate a personal touch with some fun DIY hacks that offer a warm, cozy feeling with your own custom touch?
"Good Morning America" contributor and lifestyle expert Lori Bergamotto has several tricks and tips on exactly how to accomplish this, from her favorite holiday gift-wrapping helper to a super simple gingerbread house doormat that will charm your guests before they even step inside.
For these hacks and more, keep reading!
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Holiday hack helper
Before jumping into the DIY projects that will keep your hands busy and heart full this season, check out the real hack of the season: the Little Elf Gift Wrap Cutter. It's a fast, efficient way to slice up Christmas wrapping paper in straight lines without struggling with large rolls and unwieldy scissors.
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Hack No. 1: Pool float centerpiece
For a gorgeous and easy-to-build DIY centerpiece, use pool noodles, zip ties, faux florals and unbreakable wine glasses to whip up a new focal point for your holiday table.
Simply bend the poodles in half and secure with the zip ties, tuck the wine glasses into the fold and tuck faux florals into the crevices to build out the arrangement. One that is done, use LED tealights in the wine glasses to add a soft glow to your tablescape.
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Hack No. 2: Color block ornaments
Lean into a colorful Christmas with these super simple, paint-them-yourself ornaments that you can customize to fit your tree's color scheme.
Using a bit of water and Mod Podge, thin your acrylic paint and pour a small amount into the clear plastic bulbs, swirling to coat the inside. Let them dry overnight, add your hangers on top, and voila! They're ready to hang.
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Gingerbread doormat
For a boost of cheer on your front doorstep, simply snip the edges off a plain doormat into the shape of slanted rooftop, then use outdoor paint to brush on details that transform the mat into a gingerbread house -- you can stick to an all-white scheme or make it as colorful as your heart desires.
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