17 Upcycling Projects to Make this Christmas
Get creative and go green this Christmas with this selection of 17 upcycling projects.
From turning yarn scraps into beautiful tree decorations to crafting a sustainable advent calendar, these projects are perfect for adding a personal, festive touch to your home while reusing materials you already have.
Each project is easy to make and a great way to embrace sustainability while getting into the Christmas spirit!
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17 Upcycling Projects to Make this Christmas
Gather scraps of fabric, offcuts of paper and old cardboard to create this sustainable advent calendar.
Add some magic to your Christmas tree this festive period with this sustainable Christmas tree topper.
Celebrate the festive season with handmade decorations inspired by your winter walk!
Have fun with the kids making these quick and easy cardboard decorations for Christmas.
Fall in love with the magic of macramé this Christmas. This quick and easy project uses only two types of knots and will make adorable hanging macramé trees.
Find out how to make a range of natural tree decorations this Christmas with items you can find on your winter walk or around your house.
Christmas skittles is the perfect handmade game to keep the kids entertained in the run up to the big day!
Discover a new way to display your festive treats with these fabric envelopes.
Create a beautiful natural wall hanging inspired by a winter woodland with just a few simple craft materials.
Spruce up your home with a fun, festive fabric garland using up the odd bits of fabric in your scrap stash.
Create these super on trend yarn-wrapped baubles this year – a great home craft for adults and children alike.
Perfect for beginners, this paper bag can be used as a gift bag for the big day – or for making a fun advent calendar!
These beautiful hand decorated cardboard decorations are so mindful to make and use few materials.
Who doesn’t love yarn?! These gorgeous tactile decorations are the perfect project for using up all those odd lengths of yarn in your stash.
Winding yarn is a wonderfully therapeutic thing to do. This could be a lovely project to add to a little every year, making your garland a beautiful decoration that evolves over time.
Simply made with cardboard, paint and twine this topper is sure to take pride of place on your tree.
These little Christmas mache decorations can be painted, decoupaged or covered in felt - whatever your kids prefer!