Some people have already started, while others will use the Feast of the Immaculate Conception to give their homes a festive atmosphere and focus on their Christmas decorations.
Making homemade, eco-sustainable decorations is an excellent way to decorate your home and, at the same time, be environmentally friendly. Give free rein to your imagination to reinvent your list of items, all of which are easy to find, which we’ll offer to you in this news section and… Voilà, you’re all done!
Red berries. Red berries, such as hawthorn, have countless uses. For example, you can use them to decorate a wreath made by weaving together pine twigs, rosemary and holly or to add a touch of colour to a placeholder or centrepiece. In any case, you’re sure to get a Christmasy effect.
Dried fruit. Oranges, mandarins and apples can be turned into original decorations. Once you’ve cut the fruit into thin slices, leave it to dry in the oven and use a piece of string to make a garland to hang around your tree or place over the fireplace. Dried fruit is also perfect for decorating wreaths, centrepieces and hot candlestick holders.
Walnut shells. Every walnut can create two Christmas tree decorations. Be very careful not to break the shell, cut the walnuts down the longest side, remove the kernels and decorate the inside with red ribbons and a few pine leaves, or berries and twigs or acorns. Make a loop with a piece of string and attach it with some hot glue.
Dry branches. Take advantage of a walk in the forest or countryside to collect a few irregular-shaped dry twigs. Paint a couple of them using colours suitable for wood and place them inside a vase large enough to hold all of them, decorate them with small pinecones, berries and cardboard shapes by attaching them with hot glue, or with energy-efficient lights.
Many everyday objects can be turned into pretty decorations. With some good tips and a little creativity, making Christmas decorations will become a fun game to share with young and old alike.
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