NEW YORK, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- You've made your list and you've checked it twice, but you may not want to spend much decorating for the holidays. With some household items, traditional Yuletide essentials and a quick trip to the local craft store, you can affordably - and fashionably - deck your halls. Whether you create tree toppers, ornaments or wreaths or style your living rooms with warm candles and curtains, your Christmas creations will impress all your guests, including Santa Claus.

The following videos from HGTV, one of 5min's highlighted partners, will help you spread holiday cheer without spending fortunes.

Creating angel tree toppers

Make your tree shine bright with an angel atop, but there's no need to go all out. You can craft an elegant angel out of paper plates by simply drawing an outline and then cutting it out. After stapling it together, you can swaddle your angel with decorative paper, paint a face and even use a button as a halo. Once atop the tree, your angel will illuminate the room.

Constructing 'spoonaments'

If you're still looking for that perfect ornament for your tree, you can bedazzle your firs with kitchen utensils. Other than aiding to eat holiday treats, spoons can create a perfect sparkle by first spray painting them to achieve a more polished look. After drilling a hole in the handle to hang your design, you can then glue on colorful jewels. Your spoonament will serve even more holiday joy.

Crafting ribbon wreaths

Add some homemade Christmas warmth by using ribbons for more than gift wrapping. To supplement your evergreens, you can easily take Styrofoam and pin on any ribbons of your liking. If you'd like to enhance the background, you can also spray paint the Styrofoam silver. Your unique wreath will glisten and impress.

Adorning fireplaces and presents

You'll also want to impress Santa Claus after he slides down the chimney, so you can inexpensively yet elegantly outfit your fireplace. You can enhance your mantle decorations by adding hand-blown tree toppers and blue stockings with traditional garland with berries and lights. If you'd like to use your fireplace before or after Santa, forgo log fires and instead use pillar candles surrounded by snow-colored rocks. Not only will it create a warm ambiance, but it'll usher in holiday bliss. To add more smiles, you can also use backyard materials like evergreens and berries to decorate gifts.

Decorating living rooms

Whether you're entertaining friends at your holiday soiree or hosting family gatherings, your living rooms will be the center of attention. So why not wow your guests even more with small area rugs that can add color, hide spots and reduce noise. Festive red and gold curtains can handsomely dress windows, lamp shades and pendant lights can beautifully set the mood and dimmer switches can decrease energy costs. To furnish your floor, swap traditional vent covers with more stylish ones. With conversations mostly centering around the coffee table, you can place mirrors, candles, or pinecones on the table to make inviting centerpieces.

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