I posted this ad on craigslist the other day. These are the responses I received. GREAAAAAT ideas people. Some I never would have thought of. They’re great! Very creative people. :)heheh
Ok I know everyone’s kinda strapped for cash this year so if you have ideas on what people can do to decorate their trees without spending a bunch of money let me know. I’d love to see what all people come up with. 
I’ll be putting it on my blog and I will post it later on here. I mean things like gingerbread cookie ornaments, popcorn garland, cranberry garland, things you can make at home and aren’t too expensive.
I am getting TONS of ideas. I will get them set up this weekend to post on my blog and I’ll respond to each of you with the suggestions from everyone. Please keep the ideas coming!
Thanks for any ideas!
Jigsaw puzzle wreaths
If these items aren’t in the home that can be found at the dollar store cut a circle (frame about a half inch wide) out of green or white poster board, use old jigsaw puzzles (or purchase a 500 piece puzzle at dollar store) glue a layer of the puzzle pieces on the wreath, then glue on second layer to “fill in the gaps” we spray paint the pieces green to create the look of evergreen wreaths, but you don’t have to the we glue small pom poms glitter/foil slivers, pipe cleaner twisted together to make miniature candy/candy canes you can also glue a picture in the center of the frame glue a piece of ribbon yarn thread ect on the back so it can be hung on the tree
Robyn
Baby food jar snow globes
Empty baby food jars, fill w/water put glitter or slivers of foil, any other items that are water proof) put lid on, put ribbon or pipe cleaner around the lid and that makes the base/bottom. (top is the bottom)
Robyn
Egg carton bulbs
Cut the cups/egg holders out of an egg carton (each egg holder should be separate/individual) wrap each one in foil then put a small hole in the top of each one attach 3 or four of them together w/fishing line, thread, dental floss they should hang vertical like a tassel
Robyn
Paper snowflakes
Robyn
Cinnamon gingerbread man
Paint a gingerbread man w/Elmer’s glue Help the children lightly cover it w/cinnamon (it’s good for tactile awareness and since of smell)
Robyn
Coffee grounds teddy bear
Same as above but with coffee grounds we also do candy cane but we mix peppermint extract w/red paint and have children paint strips on a white paper candy cane (most people may not have peppermint extract though)
Robyn
Pine cones
They can be found lots of places for free we use them to make decorations paint them w/spray paint, paint with Elmer’s glue and then roll them in cut up foil, construction paper, shaved crayons, ect
Robyn
Bird Feeders
We also make bird feeders by covering the pine cones with peanut butter and then caking them w/bird seed, tie thread around them and hang them from a tree again, I know the bird seed isn’t in most homes but they can use dried bread crumbs also
Robyn
Wax paper and crayon shaving ornaments
Cut wax paper in different shapes, place crayon shaving between two pieces of paper and melt them w/ and iron
Robyn
Sock snowmen
Place rice in the bottom of a white sock (adult or child sick sock), twist the sock and tie that piece with string creating the bottom snowball, place smaller amount of rice in the sock creating the belly section, twist and tie, place rice in the top section to create top snow ball, twist and tie the opening of the sock can be frayed out to create the look of a hat draw face buttons ect. on the snowman
Robyn
TP Roll Ornaments
Use toilet paper rolls and make stuff out of them. Wrap colored paper around them, put dots on them, cover in foil, and add stuff on top.
Thea
Ribbon
Tie inexpensive ribbon to an ornament with the ornament hanger already attached this will fill in some space & add color
Margo
Florals
If you have a fancy tree, you can add floral stems instead of bulbs
Margo
Pinecones
Many times you can pick these up for free Twist on a bulb hanger or use florists wire to make a hanger adorn w/fake snow & glitter
Margo
Balloon Ornaments
You can buy a package of small balloons, inflate, & wrap with fine crochet thread dipped in Elmer’s glue wind the string all over the balloon several times & while the glue is still wet roll the ball in glitter
Margo
Themes
Use several items you already have that are the same theme or the same color
Margo
Peppermint sticks
Leave the wrapper on and hang them on the tree or you can always glue on the wiggle eyeballs & twist a pipe cleaner to make a reindeer don’t forget the mini red pom for his nose
Margo
Folded paper snowflakes
Adorn w/glitter (the clear is nice on these) press flat with an iron after you cut these out & then glitter
Margo
Raffia
If you have a country or western tree raffia tied on the branches is nice
Margo
Teddy bears
You can pick tons up at the thrift stores for pennies, and then give them away to the needy after Christmas is over
Kendra
