Top your smaller version with a classic door or a piece of plywood cut around six inches bigger than either side of your desk, then cover with a tablecloth.

Puzzle Pieces = Napkin Ring Bling Most of us have that maddening puzzle that's missing five or five important pieces. Reinvent those extras like snowflake napkin holders. Spray paint the bits white, then glue several pieces together and attach to fundamental rings with hot glue. Layout by Brian Patrick Flynn

Tin Cans = Cake Stand Risers You do not need to splurge on an expensive cake stands in order to make an eye-catching display. This 3-tiered stand is made by stacking cake wedges (accessible at baking supply stores) of different diameters onto stationary-wrapped food cans. Secure every tier with hot glue, then top the rounds with fake snow. Style by Cristina Riches, Bird's Party

Ceiling Medallion = Textured Wreath These pretty accents aren't only for remodeling jobs; you can also use them as unexpected holiday decoration. Leave a medallion white to get a contemporary appearance, or spray paint into your favorite glossy colour. Design by Brian Patrick Flynn

Old Door = Dining Table Holiday parties may get hefty guest lists, but it doesn't mean that you need to splurge for a brand new or leased dining table. Top your smaller version with a classic door or a piece of plywood cut around six inches bigger than either side of your desk tv wall mount installation . then cover with a tablecloth. Voila, seating for a crowd! Design by Brian Patrick Flynn

A Few Paint Chips = Favor Tags Paint chips can pile up following a home improvement project. This year, put them to great use as colorful tags for party favors. Cut chips into a tree shape, then add each recipient's name. These will operate equally well as playful place cards. Design by Brian Patrick Flynn

A Lot of Paint Chips = Bloom-Covered Wreath As soon as you've built up a larger collection of paint chips, then transform them in a wreath filled with brilliant blooms. To make the flowers: Cut the end of the chip in a 45-degree angle with scissors, then twist until a conical shape takes shape. To keep it from unraveling, add a generous bead of hot glue to the back where the two edges of the paint chip match. Make enough flowers in assorted colors to meet with a foam, then attach them using hot glue. Layout by Brian Patrick Flynn

Pennant Banners = Sport-Savvy Tree Skirt Relive your high school glory days or vacation memories all holiday season with this exceptional tree skirt made from classic pennant banners. It will be an instant conversation piece when guests arrive. Design by Brian Patrick Flynn

Vintage Aprons = Homespun Tree Skirt For the more domestic-minded decorator, retro aprons can also stand in for a conventional tree skirt. Photo courtesy of Matthew Mead

Metal Stencils = Painted Ornaments Switch cardboard or metal stencils from previous craft projects to contemporary, picture Christmas ornaments. Utilize them to deck out your tree, or create decorations with every guest's initial for custom party favors. Design by Brian Patrick Flynn

Drop Cloth Drapery Hardware = Faux Mantel If your living room lacks a fiery focal point, create your very own whimsical version using a drop fabric, drapery hardware along with chalkboard paint. Bonus: It could double as a canvas to get pint-sized houseguests. Layout by Brian Patrick Flynn

Cookie Cutters = Christmas Ornaments Cookie cutters are not only for slicing up dough. With a couple stationary scraps and a few ribbon or twine, turn more metal cookie cutters to colorful Christmas decorations. Design by Layla Palmer

Sheet Music = Whimsical Christmas Trees Turn vintage sheet songs into a keepsake you'll be able to enjoy year after year: a miniature Christmas tree. Group three of those trees together to make a statement in the dining room or entryway. Design by Marian Parsons

Sheet Music = Pitch-Perfect Placemats If you would rather leave favorite songs in 1 piece, use connected sheets of music as a creative and complex placemat. Here, it adds an unexpected whimsy for this traditional silver-and-white table. Layout by Marian Parsons

Mason Jars = Exterior Luminaries Transform additional mason jars into a glowing accent to greet guests. Fill jars with Epsom salt to emulate freshly-fallen snow, then add little votive candles and put together your front walkway. Design by Melissa Michaels

Mason Jars = Waterless Snow Globes It's possible to decorate using mason jars within the house, also, such as Michelle of Sweet Something Layout failed here. She created waterless snow globes from hot-gluing little evergreen trees into the jars' lids, then pouring fake snow at the jar and then screwing onto the lids. Group several together for a wintry scene you can leave up all winter long.

Extra Wrapping Paper = Homemade Wine Charms After the presents are tucked beneath the tree, then repurpose leftover wrapping paper and ribbons to earn season-perfect wine charms. Designer Rima Nasser added every guest's initial to help partygoers remember which glass to sip from. Extra ornaments? Tie them for a different festive touch.

Leftover Cardstock = Graphic Christmas Ornaments Once you've made holiday cards, recycle the leftover cardstock in to 3-D paper decorations. All you need is patterned paper, a ring punch and some double-sided tape. Design by Layla Palmer

Deck of Cards = Sudden Holiday Wreath Poker fans will get a kick from repurposing a deck of cards as a cheery holiday season. Produce a number of layers of cards with thick mounting tape; this gives the wreath more dimension. For extra whimsy, attach green and red poker chips in 1 corner to resemble a sprig of holly. Design by Brian Patrick Flynn

Starlight Mints = Sweet Serving Tray A new approach to utilize holiday mints? Melt them in a sweet menu. To create, lay peppermints side by side on a cookie sheet, then stick to a warm oven before the mints have melted. Remove from the pan and allow to completely cool. The shiny, slick surface is ideal for holding vacation cocktails. Design by Brian Patrick Flynn

Scrabble Tiles = Personalized Place Cards Bring the tendency of repurposing wooden game tiles to the dinner table this Christmas with these personalized place markers. Using hot glue, attach tiles to spell each guest's name onto twine or ribbon. These may double as decorations or prefer tags. Layout by Brian Patrick Flynn

Last Year's Cards = This Year's Cocktail Markers Get your glassware into the holiday spirit with cocktail charms created from last year's greetings. Find an area with a lot of color or an attractive layout element, then cut a little hole in the centre for the glasses' stem along with a slit so guests may easily slide the markers off and on. Vary the colours and patterns so every partygoer can easily identify his or her glass. Layout by Brian Patrick Flynn

Wooden Clothespins = Clean Snowflake Ornaments Steal a few clothespins in the laundry area to decorate the tree this year. Glued back to back, clothespin halves transform into crispy white snowflakes. Layout by Brian Patrick Flynn

Covered Cake Plate = Holiday Terrarium Transform an extra cake rack into a Christmastime "terrarium" with ribbons, candles, ornaments and boughs of greenery. Vary the heights and textures inside to make a visually pleasing screen, then tuck it all under the glass dome. Have an excess cheese dome? Create exactly the same impact in an entry desk. Design by Layla Palmer

Cake Plate Ornaments = One-Minute Centerpiece Stack additional ornaments atop a cake plate to put in a quick hit of holiday cheer to any room in your home. Hold decorations with double-sided tape. Layout by Brian Patrick Flynn

Wool Blanket = Warm Table Runner A classic wool blanket is an unexpected but comfy base for this rustic dining table setting. By folding the blanket rather than cutting or sewing it may heat your table for the holidays, then go back to warming your toes for a long time to come. Design by Marian Parsons

Glassware Collection = little Tree Collections may be reimagined for the period as part of your Christmas decoration. Here, Matthew Mead used a collection of turquoise glassware placed on a bookshelf to resemble to outline of a Christmas tree -- it's even dotted with silvery orbs like the real thing. Photo courtesy of Matthew Mead

Drawer Pulls = Heavy-Duty Napkin Holders Scrolled drawer pulls add unexpected style to simple white napkins. To create a more modern appearance, spray paint the pulls in a neon hue. Photo courtesy of Matthew Mead

Glass Jars = Colorful Candle Holders Small glass jars become colorful votive holders with a quick coating of spray paint. Have an assortment of sizes? Spray them in 1 colour and organize the down the middle of the table to get a mood-setting centerpiece. Design by Camille Styles

Old Wine Bottles = Outdoor Candelabra Wine bottles look too sturdy to throw away, but they can pile up quickly. Put them to good use this season by turning them in a dramatic outdoor candelabra. To make, spray paint the wine bottles with matte black paint, then match each bottle using a tall taper candle. The drips will naturally run down the sides as they burn bright all day. Design by Brian Patrick Flynn

Everyday Novels = Holiday Accents Need extra holiday color? Raid the bookshelves. Everyday titles may get bright accents when coated with festive fabrics that match with the rest of your decor. Design by Brian Patrick Flynn