5 Easy Home Decor Crafts Using Recyclable Materials

Kizzy Blackman

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5 Easy Home Decor Crafts Using Recyclable Materials

1. Newspaper Wall Art

Crafts are a great way to tap into your creativity while also bringing something beautiful, fun, and useful into your daily life. And what's more eco-friendly than using recyclable materials? In this article, we'll show you five easy home decor crafts that you can make using recyclable materials.

2. Plastic Bottle Flower Vase

Newspaper is one of the most recyclable materials, and it can be turned into a stunning wall art piece. All you need is some old newspaper, glue, and a canvas or wooden board.

Instructions:

  1. Cut newspaper strips of any size and shape
  2. Cover the canvas or wooden board with glue
  3. Apply the newspaper strips to the canvas or board, overlapping them to create a collage
  4. Once everything is in place, let the glue dry before hanging the finished product on the wall

3. Mason Jar Candle Holders

Don't throw away plastic bottles, as they can be transformed into a stylish flower vase for your home.

Instructions:

  1. Cut off the top of the bottle to create a vase shape and remove the cap
  2. Paint the bottle with your desired color
  3. Add some water and fresh flowers

4. Tin Can Planters

Mason jars are not only useful for preserving food, but they make perfect candle holders too.

Instructions:

  1. Clean the jar
  2. Paint the jar with your desired color
  3. Drop in a candle or LED light, and you're done!

5. Cardboard Photo Frames

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5. Cardboard Photo Frames

Empty tin cans can be upcycled into cute planters for your home's decoration.

Instructions:

  1. Clean the tin can
  2. Paint the can with your desired color
  3. Add soil and seeds to the can
  4. Water regularly and watch your plants grow

Cardboard boxes can be used to make frames for your photos, which can be a unique addition to your photo gallery.

Instructions:

  1. Cut the cardboard into the size of your photo
  2. Cut out the middle of the cardboard frame
  3. Decorate the cardboard frame with markers, paint, or stickers
  4. Insert your photo

In summary, there are plenty of ways to upcycle and use recyclable materials to decorate your home. Whether it's transforming old newspaper into wall art or creating a cozy atmosphere with mason jar candle holders, these easy crafts will help you reduce waste and make your home a more unique and eco-friendly space.

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