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Retro-Inspired Christmas Scene Ornaments
Transform old and broken ornaments to great new little scnes for your tree! This budget-friendly and recycle-forward Christmas ornament idea shows you how to use materials you probably have at home to make brand new ornaments. Next time your cat or kid knocks an ornament off the tree, don't throw it away. Reuse it!
From the Blogger: "Take festive miniatures from around your home and create cheerful winter scenes perfect for your Christmas tree or topping a winter gift. Made with minis from broken ornaments, greeting card embellishments, and basic scrapbooking supplies, these DIY shatterproof ornaments are inexpensive, snowglobe-inspired goodies with some retro vintage Christmas flair. Each can be themed to match your personal decor and take only minutes to make. Grab extra empty ornaments and make it into a festive DIY holiday party!"
Celebrate With More Christmas Craft Ideas
If you loved creating the Retro-Inspired Christmas Scene Ornaments, then you'll enjoy these three Christmas crafts that also involve repurposing old decorations and adding a personal touch to your tree:
1. Vintage Button Snowman Ornaments: Collect old buttons in different sizes and colors to create adorable snowman ornaments. Use a large white button for the snowman's body, smaller black buttons for the eyes and mouth, and colorful buttons for the scarf. Add a small orange button or bead for the nose and a loop of twine for hanging. These charming ornaments will add a touch of whimsy to your tree.
2. Upcycled Cardboard Gift Tags: Cut out festive shapes like Christmas trees, snowflakes, or stars from cardboard boxes or packaging. Decorate the tags with glitter, paint, or markers, and add a hole at the top for stringing. Use these upcycled gift tags to add a personalized touch to your presents or as unique ornaments for your tree. They're eco-friendly and budget-friendly!
3. Repurposed Fabric Scrap Garland: Raid your fabric stash or old clothes for small fabric scraps in holiday colors and patterns. Cut the fabric into strips and tie them onto a length of twine or ribbon to create a colorful and textural garland. Hang it on your tree, mantel, or staircase for a cozy and homespun touch. This project is a great way to use up scraps and add a handmade element to your holiday decor.
These Christmas crafts are perfect for anyone who enjoys repurposing materials and adding a nostalgic touch to their holiday decorations. Get creative and have fun crafting!
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