5 Ways This Kitchen Staple Instantly Upgrades Holiday Decor

"If you've ever baked banana bread for a friend or prepped a roast chicken, chances are you already own an unexpected holiday MVP: baker's twine. Sure, it's great for tying up treats and trussing poultry, but this under-$10 spool of cotton string is also a holiday decor hero. Save your ribbon budget (perhaps for a gift to yourself) and utilize what you already have in these five clever, creative ways."

"Instead of shelling out for fancy ribbon, swap in baker's twine for a laid-back, rustic look. It's easier to tie, stays in place, and looks charmingly unfussy in a sea of glitter and metallics. Want bonus points? Tuck in a sprig of greenery or rosemary for that extra-festive flair. Skip the metal ornament hooks. Those tiny metal hooks? Annoying at best; hazardous at worst."

"Baker's twine is the key to easy holiday garlands. Twist together a strand or two and clip on holiday cards as they roll in (a win for fridge-door decluttering!). You can also use it to string up mismatched ornaments, dried orange slices, or scrap paper snowflakes. Wrap it around mini tree clippings and hang them on the wall, or drape the whole thing above a doorway; instant decor with zero craft store run required."

Baker's twine is a low-cost cotton string useful beyond the kitchen for holiday decorating. It provides a laid-back, rustic alternative to ribbon that is easy to tie, stays in place, and pairs well with greenery. Twine can replace metal ornament hooks by looping through baubles to safely hang them, especially vintage or homemade ornaments. Twine makes fast DIY garlands by stringing cards, ornaments, dried orange slices, or paper snowflakes and can be draped above doorways or walls. Twine also adds texture to homemade cards and gift tags when glued into shapes or words. A single spool supplies multiple decor projects.

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