How do I decorate my front porch column for Christmas?

Because columns add drama to an entrance, it's natural to focus on these architectural features when decorating for Christmas.

1. Wrap strings of holiday lights around the columns.
2. Weave faux or fresh garland around the porch columns, using hooks, nails or small pieces of packing tape to fasten the top and bottom ends.

Subsequently, one may also ask, how do you attach garland to porch columns?

Method 3 Wrapping a Porch Column with Garland

1. Buy twice as much garland as the length of each column.
2. Drill pilot holes at the top and bottom of your porch columns.
3. Screw in large cup hooks facing upwards.
4. Attach the garland to the top cup hook.
5. Wrap the garland around the column.

Likewise, how do you hang garland around a door? Use removable adhesive hooks to hang the garland without leaving marks. Attach adhesive hooks around the frame of the door about 12 in (30 cm) apart. Wrap the garland in wire, and wait a few minutes for the adhesive to bond with the door before you hang the garland by its wire.

Likewise, how do you decorate columns?

Steps

1. Paint the columns the same color as the room to help them blend in.
2. Choose a contrasting color for the columns if you want them to stand out.
3. Opt for white or cream for a timeless look.
4. Use a brush if you're painting your columns a solid color.
5. Sponge on layers of paint to create a faux marble look.

How do you wrap garland around a porch post?

Twist a string of lights around garland that isn't pre-lit. Encircle your porch columns with wide, weatherproof ribbon. Angle the ribbon like a candy cane, and add a big red bow in the middle of each column. Use hooks, wire, tacks or small pieces of packing tape to keep everything attached.

How much does it cost to garland a porch?

Measure linear feet of fence, porch, railing, etc. If you would like swags (see picture) Multiply linear feet of fence by 1.2 (i.e. 50 feet of fence x 1.2 = 60 feet of garland, if you would like more swag or dip in the garland use 1.5 as your constant).

How do you measure a porch Garland?

Christmas Garland

1. HEIGHT – Measure from the ground to the top of the door, then double the number to account for both sides.
2. WIDTH – Measure from the outside trim of the door across to the other side, then calculate one-and-a-half times the width to cover the arch.

How do you hang things on siding?

Hang a vinyl siding hook on your house. This is the most efficient method. Slip the top of the hook underneath a piece of siding and wiggle it until it "snaps" into place. This hooks it onto the bottom of the siding.

How do you wrap a door?

1. Tape the edge of the wrapping paper to the top of the door.
2. Poke a small hole through the wrapping paper with your scissors at the place where the door knob is positioned.
3. Smooth the paper with your hands, and place tape on the door from the top all the way down to the bottom of the door.

How do you make a Christmas swag?

Step-by-Step Directions

1. Step 1: Add Layers of Faux Greenery to Swag Base. Lay the swag on your work surface.
2. Step 2: Add a Bow to Your Christmas Swag. To make the florist bow, cut a 40-inch length of ribbon.
3. Step 3: Add Berries to Finish.