1. Make Your Own Holiday Wreaths

10 Thrifty Ways to Decorate Your Home for the Holidays

Cut and bend greenery into a circle and tie with anything you have, whether it be fishing string, ribbon or rope. To complete the wreath, just add a few colorful ribbons or ornaments. (iStock Photo)

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1. Make Your Own... Cut and bend greenery into a circle and tie with anything you have, whether it be fishing string, ribbon or rope. To complete the wreath, just add a few colorful ribbons or ornaments. (iStock Photo)
2. Fill A Jar wi... Fill any type of clear jar with candy-cane mints, cinnamon candies, or even rock candy. Cranberries look nice, too. Make a grouping with several jars of varying sizes and candies. (iStock Photo)
3. Decorate with... If you receive a lot of holiday cards (or even just a few), use them in your decorating. Hang them from your staircase banister or on the molding around a doorway. (iStock Photo)
4. Tie Ribbon on... Take your throw pillows and tie them with holiday-colored ribbons, either once around the middle or like a holiday gift. Add a rhinestone or star-shaped pin for a finishing touch. (iStock Photo)
5. Start a Colle... Start collecting any kind of holiday items, like Santa or nutcracker figurines. They don't have to be expensive -- you can always go to a dollar store for a simple ceramic adornment. You can also try sewing or crafting a new decoration each year. Focus on the meaning of your creations rather than the monetary value. The collection will be something you and your family can look forward to every holiday season. (iStock Photo)
6. Frame Holiday... Use your hanging or table picture frames and simply frame some pretty holiday paper as artwork. Sometimes you can even find a nice greeting card worthy of being assembled. (iStock Photo)
7. Use Natural E... Grab your coat and take a walk through your backyard. You'll find plenty of natural elements like branches, pine cones or even berries to use for holiday decorating. Group any of the items together on a tabletop or mantel. Use candles or sprinkle a pile of artificial snow to add to your festive creation. (iStock Photo)
8. Decorate with... Simply stick some cloves into a few clementines. Get creative and make different designs with the cloves. Place them in a bowl for a holiday centerpiece for any table. (iStock Photo)
9. Hang Mistleto... Mistletoe is generally inexpensive. Buy some to hang throughout your house. (iStock Photo)
10. String Cerea... String cereal or popcorn and hang the newly created garlands around doorways in your home. Add berries for a festive flare. You can also use the new decoration to adorn your Christmas tree. (iStock Photo)