Christmas hacks to help you find your way to a magical Christmas at home

If you’re trying to spruce up your home for the holidays, why not give it a personal touch with a few fun DIY hacks that will create a warm, cozy feel with your own individual touch?

“Good Morning America” ​​contributor and lifestyle expert Lori Bergamotto has several tricks and tips on how to do just that, from her favorite holiday gift-wrapping helper to a super easy gingerbread house doormat that will dazzle your guests before they leave occur at all.

For these hacks and more, read on!

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Holiday Hack Helper

Before you dive into the DIY projects that will keep your hands and heart busy this season, take a look at the real hack of the season: the Little Elf Gift Wrap Cutter. It’s a quick and efficient way to cut Christmas paper in straight lines without having to struggle with large rolls and bulky scissors.

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Hack #1: Pool Float Centerpiece

For a beautiful and easy-to-build DIY centerpiece, use pool noodles, zip ties, artificial flowers, and unbreakable wine glasses to create a new focal point for your holiday table.

Simply bend the poodles in half and secure them with the cable ties, tuck the wine glasses into the fold, and tuck artificial flowers into the crevices to create the arrangement. When you’re finished, use LED tea lights in the wine glasses to add a soft glow to your tablescape.

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Admired By Nature Artificial Poinsettia Bouquet with 14 Stems Artificial Christmas Flowers

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Hack #2: Color Block Ornaments

Have a colorful Christmas with these super easy, DIY painted ornaments that you can customize to match the color scheme of your tree.

Dilute your acrylic paint with a little water and Mod Podge and pour a small amount into the clear plastic bulbs, swirling to coat the inside. Let it dry overnight, put your hangers on it and voila! They are ready to hang.

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Leitee 24 Pcs Iridescent Christmas Ornaments Balls Clear Plastic Iridescent Hanging Ornaments Fillable Decoration Bubbles for Christmas Tree Decorations DIY Crafts Christmas Decorations (3.15″/80mm)

Gingerbread doormat

To elevate the mood at your front door, simply trim the edges of a plain doormat into the shape of a sloping roof, then paint on details with outdoor paint that transform the mat into a gingerbread house. You can stick to one full color. Choose a white scheme or make it as colorful as your heart desires.

Mainstays Coconut Fiber Doormat 18″ x 30″

FolkArt Outdoor Gloss Acrylic Craft Paint Set for Beginners and Artists, Non-Toxic Formula, Perfect for Rock Crafting, Twelve Bottles, 2 oz, 24 fl oz

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