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BARGAIN hunters are going wild over a viral Christmas decoration hack that costs just $5.
With just four items available at Dollar Tree, savvy shoppers can now elevate their home decor this festive season.
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In her viral video, TikTok user thecraftedstudioco demonstrated the simple trick to make a DIY tree collar for her followers.
She began by grabbing a wide bucket worth $1 and cutting off the handles and the circle at the bottom.
In her next step, she spray-painted the bucket with color to make it look even more fancy and aesthetic.
Her final step was to get a $4 Christmas tree and decorate it with all the bells and whistles.
Once the decoration was done, she slid the tree through the bucket and added the stand – turning the bucket into a fancy-looking Christmas tree collar.
Tree collars usually retail for upwards of $25, but with this viral hack, you can make your own while just spending a few dollars.
Meanwhile, if you’re looking for a low-effort way to decorate your windows this Christmas, this hack may be for you.
Using just a supermarket buy, you can instantly class up your home decor this festive season.
In her viral video, a TikTok user (@weihnachten_weihnachten) demonstrated the simple trick for her followers.
She began by placing masking tape in a grid panel that mimics panels on her window.
For her next step, the TikToker utilised the Bloom & Bloss Christmas Snow Spray, available for just £1 from Poundland.
She sprayed the fake snow along the masking tape so that it covered part of the glass on either side.
Next, she held up an empty wine glass a short distance from her window.
The TikTok user then sprayed the wine glass and her hand with the fake snow.
This created the outline of her hand holding the glass on the window glass.
She also peeled away the masking tape to reveal the straight lines that gave the illusion of snowy panels.
The content creator pointed out that the decor trick was ideal for anyone who isn’t particularly artsy.
It also only took her minutes to complete.
She repeated the wine glass step on the other side of the window, mirroring the first outline.
This gave the illusion that two people were enjoying a festive drink together.
She switched off her lights to show her audience what the trick looked like with her candles lit.
Meanwhile, one savvy mum has the trick to get you into the festive spirit with ease.
Casey Major, who goes by the name of Major Mum Hacks on TikTok, has revealed how to hack your Christmas tree this year.
How to look after your real Christmas tree
HERE’S what you need to know if you’re buying a real Christmas tree:
First thing’s first: buy a pot (if it doesn’t come in one already).
You’ll need to treat your tree just like a houseplant and give it water and attention.
Make sure the container has good drainage – and it’s a good idea to put something underneath to catch the excess water.
Check the soil everyday to make sure it’s not drying out.
If it feels dry, give it some water. If it still feels moist, leave it alone as too much water can also kill a tree.
Also check the LED bulbs on your tree lights aren’t too hot as they could burn it, and keep your tree away from radiators.
When Christmas is over, try planting it in the garden so you can dig it up and use it again next year.
It’s a good idea to take it out of its pot when you do re-plant it though, as large trees don’t survive well in pots as their roots need space to grow.
