Learn Fantastic Tips For Putting Lights On A Christmas Tree

By Giselle Taylor

A beautifully done christmas tree is a sight to behold and a joy to have in a home. Hanging up the lights and ornaments is an exciting ritual for many children and continues to be to this day. Many make it a habit to look for christmas tree decorating ideas every year. However you decide, here are some great tips on decorating a christmas tree you can use this season.

Speaking of which, how is your holiday decorating coming along lately? Have you had your houses all decked out in tinsel, plastic Santas and festive wreaths yet? Did you and your family take that traditional trip to the christmas tree shop to pick out that perfect fir? If not, what are you waiting for? Here are some tips for putting lights on a Christmas tree to meet you when you get back home.

Before we tackle anything else, I think we should begin on the motif you have this year. The lights will have to complement that look and you need to buy the right set. Small white lights are a classic that go well with most anything. Nowadays you have a choice on different kinds of color, sizes and shapes-choose one and plug it in the stores to test if all are in working condition.

The general guideline for christmas tree lights is to use a strand of 100 bulbs for every 1 foot of fir you are looking to decorate. So if you have the average 7 foot tree buy a strand with 700 light bulbs; or better yet, get 4 strands of 200 light bulbs to make it easier for you to hang them up. Detangling and uncoiling a long strand may prove to be challenging task you will do well without.

The next thing we hang up are the garlands. The more holiday looking the better. Many have used stringed popcorn and cranberries to wrap around the tree but unless you are sure your home is without rodents and bugs; it might be better to go the safer route and choose the inedible decorations. Brightly colored tinsel is always a popular choice and a personal favorite of mine.

We're almost done; we're now at the accessories. Depending on the theme you went for, load up on embellishments that complement it best. For example, trimmings of lace, velvet and pearls naturally lend a timeless and elegant holiday look. Go country by tying sprigs of colorful flowers and herbs in fabrics around the limbs of the tree. Go wild and channel the 80's with neon pink and neon green ornaments. Christmas tree decorating ideas work best when you take the lid off your imagination.

And lastly, hang up pretty christmas balls of different sizes and shades around the whole tree. You can use frosted and shiny, solid and ornate balls together to give the tree a more interesting look. In using fillers, the only thing you need to do is make sure they are equally spread out on each side.

There, the needed tips for putting lights on a christmas tree; wasn't that easy? Now you have a beautiful, twinkling tree to commemorate this truly amazing season with. Breathe in the love; linger and spread it abroad this year-Merry Christmas! - 29957

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