Nothing says “Merry Christmas” quite like the DIY ... a particular fondness for whimsical Christmas decorations, so these DIY oversize outdoor Christmas ornaments appealed to me immediately.

Make It & Love It blogger Ashley Johnston went big and bright with this Christmas design. She mixed in big silver stars along with silver letters to spell out "merry" and "bright" on her tree.

Outdoor Christmas decorations ... to ensure safety. Christmas decorations can get expensive quickly, especially for larger displays. Solution: Focus on DIY projects and budget-friendly items.

“You can go faux if you don’t want to deal with cleanup, or use extra branches from your yard or Christmas ... another easy Christmas decoration idea. Also, Keal recommends a DIY Christmas ...