Introduction -- Materials -- Tools -- Techniques: Making an origami star ; Making a tassel ; Making a bow -- The projects: Christmas crackers ; Ribbon tree ; Felt bauble ; Milk bottle fairy ; Yarn-wrapped cardboard tree ; Foliage-filled bottle ; Cork and rosemary place cards ; Cardboard star garland ; Cardboard tube snowflake ; Cardboard angel ; Christmas cards ; Napkin rings ; Origami star wall hanging ; Paper strip bauble ; Cork Christmas tree ; Cork Rudolph the reindeer ; Cotton twine tied wreath ; Hessian ruffle wreath ; Branch Christmas tree ; Mini envelope Advent calendar ; Cardboard tube Advent calendar ; Decorated jars and tins ; Santa sack fabric advent calendar ; Gift wrapping ; Hanging twig star ; Folded book tree ; Pine cone tree ; Cork wreath ; Concertina Christmas tree ; Dried orange slice decorations -- Templates.
Summary:
"Learn to make beautiful, stylish Christmas decorations using eco-friendly materials that won't cost a fortune or harm the planet! If you love Christmas, you'll love this book! It's filled with lots of ideas to create your own stylishly beautiful, eco-friendly Christmas. All you need to do is save up some recyclable or foraged items such as cardboard, newspaper, wine bottle corks, twigs and pine cones. You can choose your own color scheme to match your home and, because the materials are recyclable, you could make new ones every year! Including all the things that make Christmas special, such as tree decorations, advent items, Christmas cards, table decorations, wreaths and many more, there are 30 fabulous projects to make, and ideas for many more. So start collecting and learn how to make gorgeous, professional-looking decorations cheaply, without harming the planet." -- Provided by publisher.
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