Repurposed Christmas Decor You Can Make At Home

Decorating for the holidays doesn’t have to mean taking expensive trips to the crafts store. It’s totally possible to create festive and eco-friendly decor with supplies you most likely already have at home!

@duyguturgok I make these decorations every year because it so easy and eco-friendly! #christmas2022 #holidaydecor #zerowaste #sustainability #crafttok ♬ Merry Christmas Everyone – Shakin’ Stevens

Around the holiday season, the packages start to pile up. However, they don’t need to go to waste. Save the cardboard to repurpose it into gingerbread-themed ornaments.

For this eco-friendly Christmas decor hack, you’ll need:

• cardboard
• String
• permanent marker

It’s as easy as tracing shapes into cardboard, cutting them out, drawing designs, and attaching a string. This is a fun activity that kids especially will absolutely love, and will last for years to come.

Happy crafting!

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