Above are vintage-styled ornaments made by decoupaging paper over clear glass balls and adding glitter and a Noel tag made from a printer featured at FleaMarketStyle. Clear balls and glitter can be purchased at Jo-Ann's; old books can be picked up for sometimes as little as a quarter at thrift shops.



Above is one of the most spectacular trees I've ever seen -- made of ordinary tchotchke found in most homes made by the blogger Jane Schouten at ATLITW, an acronym for "All the luck in the world." Jane makes her own luck: This inspired tree has been featured on many craft and decorating websites including Apartment Therapy and Shelterness and sometimes without credit to her. I bow to you, Ms. Jane, and I'll be visiting your shop.



This framed ornament tree was featured at InspirationForHome in November. Green glass ornaments hang from a wire tree and then dressed up with picture frame. A Christmas card tree holder would substitute if you can't find a wire tree. Beautiful and simple.



You can't get much cheaper than this whimsical green craft paper and white paper plate Christmas tree as executed by "Khali" at Little.Lovely>. You'll find step-by-step directions on how to make the tree here. Perfect for small spaces or the bedrooms of little folk.



Show off your Christmas swag to the world with this colorful window display: ornaments hung by attached ribbons. All you need is some spools of ribbon and a handful of ornaments to create this seasonal shine featured at MyHomeIdeas. Brilliant.



She may be a scrooge in real life, but golly does Martha Stewart know how to chase away a holiday's bah humbugs. And Christmas is when the domestic goddess reigns supreme. Here is a collection of "snowflakes" -- stiffened glassine, paper and fabric doilies found at thrift stores and craft stores. Each one is then strung individually with thread or monofilament. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! This craft is just one of 50 for which you can find detailed how-to instructions at MarthaStewart.com.



Are you part of the ironic hipster set? Then do what Jezebel recommends: "If you have kids or a tiny dog, make them wear elf costumes or Christmas sweaters for the entire month of December. Living decorations! How decadent!" Seeing your chihuahua adorned in an elf costume will deliver lots of laughs to you and your Totts tipsy friends. And if you're lucky you might even find the outfit deep discounted at Target left over from Halloween.



Finally, scour your local second-hand and thrift shops for treasures from Christmases past. Above and below, two vintage pieces from my personal collection of Christmas kitsch, both found at thrift stores for just a few dollars. The applique cost me $10; the felt countdown to Christmas even less.



Thanks for stopping by. And whichever holiday you celebrate, enjoy the cheer.