Best tree decorating tips from a blue ribbon winner

Jeremy Spearman is a blue ribbon winner for tree decorating at the N.C. State Fair. He shares these tips for decorating your artificial tree this Christmas. • Start with big ornaments and ribbons. • Use the smaller ornaments to fill in the blank spaces. • Use bigger ornaments on the inside, especially ornaments that have glitter. • Use ribbons and push them on the inside. • Use plastic ornaments to avoid cleaning up glass. • Put more lights on the tree. • Choose a theme. • Decorate from inside out. • Put the smaller ornaments on the outside since they take up less space. • Go to Dollar Tree, Big Lots, Walmart, Micheal's or Hobby Lobby for Christmas decorations that are budget-friendly.