Every year my husband and I create our own Christmas tree from random materials. This year our tree floats! We used reflective foam insulation to create 3d snowflakes in different sizes.

Wendy on Instagram: "Here’s how to tie the perfect double looped velvet ribbon. Consider adding bows to your decor this year. I love how this simple DIY can freshen up your holiday decor without breaking the bank. You can choose any colour of ribbon you like and you can make them as small or as big as you want! Comment SHOP for the links to pretty ribbons that would look great for this DIY. Hi I’m Wendy. I like Christmas and DIYs. Like really really like Christmas. Welcome to my series…

134 likes, 0 comments - palm.beach.treasures on November 20, 2023: "It took me the longest time to figure out how to tie a simple bow. But now I finally have it down and I hope it helps you! I purchased this beautiful velvet ribbon off Etsy and it comes in many colors and widths. I used 1” antique blue ribbon here. Happy decorating. Share with all your friends who have a hard time turning ribbon into bows. Thank you @amystudebakerdesign for all of your velvet bow inspiration. #christmasdecor

Tara Jane on Instagram: "SAVE this one - perfect to use with regular ribbon too 🎀 I love the convenience of this double sided velvet ribbon, comment “velvet” and I’ll send you the link ♥️🎀 Follow @our.neutral.abode for more bows and Christmas content 🤍 #velvetribbon #burgundychristmas #burgundyribbon #christmasbows"

Tegan Porter on Instagram: "I’m loving all the bows around this festive season so I had to make some Velvet Bows to add to our Christmas Tree. I found this method the best for the perfect bow using velvet ribbon. #velvetbows #christmastreebow #bowtutorial #velvetbowtutorial #ribbonbows #christmastreedecorating #christmastreedecorations"

Tara Jane on Instagram: "I’ve always found it tricky when using velvet ribbon to have the velvet side consistently facing out! But now this little tutorial will help you get perfect velvet bows every single time 🎀 Save this one - you can use it for bows on the tree, bows on gifts, table settings and bows for “just because”♥️ Follow @our.neutral.abode for more tutorials and DIYs ✨ #bowtutorial #christmasbows #christmasbows🎀 #🎀 #christmasdecor #christmas"

Innes Vautier | secondhand, upcycled and handmade home | Here’s a tutorial for ribbon bows that you’ll actually be able to follow! Perfect for adding a little vintage charm to your Christmas tree... | Instagram

Next year, it might be wise to opt out of Secret Santa and simply buy yourself a gift instead.