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Hack #2: Ping pong ball Christmas tree lights

Standard lights for your tree are always gorgeous, but you can add depth and interest with this simple trick that uses ping pong balls.

@thisisdrover Christmas tree hack! … Everyone is always super concerned about this being a fire hazard, but 1) standard ping pong balls are now made of plastic, NOT celluloid (which made them super flammable in the past)… and 2) if your lights arent LED and they are warm/hot to the touch, you probably shouldnt put things on them, let alone put them on your tree #christmastreedecorating #christmashack #christmastreehack #christmaslights #christmasdecorating ♬ Christmas - neozilla

Hack #3: Feather duster Christmas trees

The next trick involves trimming feather dusters into charming tree shapes to add a fluffy yet minimal elegance to your holiday decor. Once you've shaped the duster to your liking, simply insert the metal stem into floral foam and display in a Christmas mug, ceramic pot or any vessel you have on hand and decorate with fairy lights like those we recommended above.

@ourgreeneacres How to make Christmas trees with Dollar Tree duster. #ourgreeneacres #godisgood #christmas #christmascountdown #christmasdecor #christmasdecorating #christmasdecoration #tistheseason #dollartree #dollartreediy #dollartreechristmasdiy #youtube #facebook #instagram #tiktok ♬ White Christmas - Michael Bublé

Hack #4: Ribbon card display

Make a ribbon card display using your favorite ribbon, painters tape and mini clothespins. Start with a piece of ribbon over the front of your kitchen cabinet, securing it with painters tape on the inside of the door. Use clothes pins to attach all of your holiday cards to the front ribbon and voila!

@everythingemili I looooove having Christmas cards on display 🥹❤️ #christmascards #holidaydecor #christmascardideas #holidaycards #christmascardisplay ♬ original sound - emili🎄sahm | lifestyle
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