|
|
 |
by
BBC South Yorkshire
contributor Ali Davies |
|
|
 |
| Ingredients
(clockwise from top centre) - four oranges, a pack of figs,
ribbon, popcorn, a knife, some pins, sewing thread, a pack of
cloves. |
Call
me a cynic but when everything gets tinselled up for Christmas I
can't help thinking that as well as costing money, it can all look
a bit tacky.
Christmas
doesn't mean that taste has to go out of the window.
I think
I am right in saying that Slade are not number one and that we are
safely out of the seventies, the decade of glitz and synthetics;
decor doesn't have to be artificial anymore.
 |
| Pomanders
make a fragrant table decoration - they'll complement your mulled
wine perfectly |
Maybe
I have got a touch of the Bah Humbugs about me, but rather than
blowing your money on naff items that will be out of date by Epiphany,
save your money.
Instead
of buying tacky decorations, make them.
They
are fun to make, cost very little and are in the true spirit of
Christmas (think frugally festive Bob Cratchit rather than mean
old Scrooge!)
Fragrant
Pomanders
Perfect
for: Table decorations, hanging from a Christmas tree, scenting
drawers and wardrobes after Christmas.
You
will need: Oranges, cloves, ribbon, some pins.
Make
it!
Click here to launch the pomander instructions
Popcorn
Garlands
Perfect
for: Festooning the Christmas tree as an alternative to tinsel.
You
will need: Popping corn, saucepan or microwave, oil, needle
and thread, silver or gold spray paint (optional)
Make
it!
Click here to launch the popcorn garlands instructions
Fig
and Orange Garland
Perfect
for: Use on a sturdy tree with the pomanders for a rustic green
and orange theme. They are quite heavy so best suited to a matelpiece,
windowledge or table display - rather than hanging in midair.
You
will need: Packet of dried figs, an orange, needle and thread.
Make
it!
Click here to launch the orange and fig garlands instructions
Got
a favourite activity or pastime that costs less than a tenner? Tell
us about it!
|
