Cheap disney X-mass Decorations?

[merryweather's twin]

Having Hubbys family for Christmass in Orlando and would love to do a disney theme.... any ideas? I am crafty but have not sewn in years.... I want to buy some and make some of the things, Mabie a Disney tree.... Thanks for any help.

 

[J&D]

You could make a Mickey Christmas wreath. Here is a link to an old thread with directions.

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[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

I think you could have a lot of fun with this one!

How about taking the red and silver glass ornament balls (you know the buy 12 in a box for $1.99) and stencil mickey heads on (in black with paint or perm marker). That could be a nice backdrop for a few figurine disney ornaments. You could also hot glue (you can get a small hot glue gun and refills at the Dollar Tree) some greenery (holly torn off a strand from the Dollar Tree to the top of the ornament)

It could be really cool to color theme the tree - red, silver, black accents, and green.

Also - since you are in Orlando -- check out the Disney Outlets and the Under $10 store in Downtown Disney. I was there first week in November last eyar and they had tons of fun Disney ornaments.

Also, think of other items that can hang on a tree that might not first be thought of as ornaments -- do you have Disney Beanies? Larger Disney stuffed "animals" could be sitting at the base with the presents. A Princess Barbie or Tink could be the perfect tree topper.

Oooh - you could make a beaded garland. Get the plastic facited beads from JoAnns, Michaels, etc (HUGE bag for under $5 when they are on sale) and also bead on some Disney Beads! I know the Downtown Disney store (and all their hotels) have that big bead table to make necklaces, keychains, etc.. Get a few beads and put them on after every 20 or so normal beads. I bet you could even find Disney or Pooh beads in the toy department in a craft kit.

And make sure ALL presents are wrapped in Disney paper - again our Dollar Tree always has several Disney patterns!

Have I mentioned the Dollar Tree?

Have fun! What a cool idea!

 

[Newfie2000]

How about taking the red and silver glass ornament balls (you know the buy 12 in a box for $1.99) and stencil mickey heads on (in black with paint or perm marker). That could be a nice backdrop for a few figurine disney ornaments. You could also hot glue (you can get a small hot glue gun and refills at the Dollar Tree) some greenery (holly torn off a strand from the Dollar Tree to the top of the ornament)
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Just a thought... be very careful when using a high temp hot glue gun on glass ornaments. The heat can cause the ornament to shatter if it comes directly in contact with the glass! I have had this happen to me. I have had some success with using a low temp glue gun... but after past experiences I am also very careful with this too!

I have seen on another thread where people are using the Mickey paint chips from Home Depot and making garland. They look really cute! If you are interested let me know and I can find the thread for you. You can actually use them on the tree, hang them in windows...let your imagination run wild!

Good luck and have fun with this... it sounds like a great idea and I think you are going to have a blast!

 

[eeyorelori]

Just wanted to let you know i was at my dollar tree the other day and they had a mickey mouse count down till xmas in wood..I bought a couple as gifts...Makes a nice decorations...I have bought those plastic figurines and screwed tiny screw hangy things and have made tons of eeyore ornas and mickey for a freind..Anything that is a key ring already has the screw thingy and just but gold cording and wah la disney ornament ..[pvc figures]

 

[bear74]

wow sounds cool I am changing my tree to disney this year so I am subscribing to get ideas.