It's all about you: Easy ways to personalize your holidays

The Christmas countdown is on, and you're scrambling to get it all done. Here are 10 easy ways to put a little more fun -- and a little more you into your holidays this year.

Brighten up this holiday season by adding a personal touch with Krylon Craft and Decor Products.

1. It's your signature style. Add a little pizzazz to cards by signing them in a metallic pen or colorful paint pen. New for the holidays are two gleaming, metallic Leafing Pens from Krylon(R) -- Pale Gold and Red Shimmer.

2. Make your own cards using holiday stencils and spray paint. Adhere the stencil with Easy-Tack(TM) Repositionable Adhesive, spray and repeat. You'll create dozens of cards in an hour. Make them glisten with Krylon Glitter Spray, or add a touch of snow with a light spritz of Make It Stone!(R) in White Onyx.

3. Everyone loves ornaments. Personalize your own and those you give as gifts with metallic leafing pens. Customize ornaments with the recipient's name and the date, and add a message, such as "Baby's First Christmas" or "Let it snow."

4. Create custom gift wrap that looks expensive but was made in just minutes. Webbing Spray in Silver Shimmer or Gold Chiffon creates instant marbled texture; Glitter Spray adds a touch of glam. Transform inexpensive gift bags or boxes the same way.

5. Tag it! Use multipurpose tags to identify gifts, send holiday greetings, or decorate the tree. Acid-free, paper-safe spray paints can be used to help create brilliant finishes.

6. If your gift list is longer than your wallet is wide, think fun and fast. Visit your local dollar or discount store for inexpensive frames, papier-mache or wooden boxes, even plain glassware. Krylon Premium Metallics in five glistening shades will transform any item into a luxurious, metallic finish. Or, try Crafter's Metallics in seven metallic shades, including three new, brushed metal finishes for an up-to-date look. Interior/Exterior paints in more than 40 bright colors will match any decor.

7. Create breathtaking holiday centerpieces. Start with plain glassware and Looking Glass(R) Mirror-Like Paint. Paint a hurricane lamp, clear glass bowl or vase with the product and enjoy the beauty of your table reflected in the mirror-like finish.

8. Paint your Styrofoam(R). No doubt about it, Styrofoam is one of the easiest and least expensive materials for creating holiday ornaments, wreaths and topiaries. Krylon Home DecorTM latex paints and Crafter's Metallics are safe ways to quickly and easily paint this popular crafting foam.

9. Protect cards and photos. Spray Preserve It!(R) Digital Photo and Paper Protectant on your addressed holiday cards and envelopes to protect them from smearing. The product will also protect your holiday photos from moisture and UV degradation, preserving them for years.

10. Make it fun. Invite friends and family over to share in the holiday preparation. Chores like addressing cards, decorating the tree and baking cookies are so much more fun when shared with those we love.

And finally, log onto www.krylon.com for even more holiday ideas.