Hello! My name is Ale and I am a child educator and from today I embark on this blog to give you advice of all kinds (nutrition, health, crafts, etc.), so that you, moms from all over the world, resolve any questions you may have regarding your motherhood and, of course, your baby.
Today, as we are close to Christmas, and that Santa Claus arrives at each of the children's houses, I bring you a Christmas tree made from recycled materials. Maybe it's a little late and you already have the whole house decorated with the typical Christmas decorations, but for those who are late, like me, I'm leaving you this idea so you can do it with your children and so have some fun together.
As we are in time of crisis and we have to look at every cent we spend, I give you the idea of not spending anything this year. Just with recycled materials We can make this beautiful Christmas tree, also having fun with our children and instilling in them that the recycling is very important to take care of the environment because it will be their future.
Now, I give you the steps to make each of my Christmas decorations Christmas tree with recycled materials.
Christmas tree
The structure of the Christmas tree is paramount. I have used some branches of the pruning a fig tree I have at home. If you don't have a garden, you can always take a trip with your children to the countryside to get them, so you can do it two activities to entertain you.
When we have chosen the branches, we will make a solid and branched structureIf you have some gaps in the structure that don't have branches, don't worry. Take small branches and tie them to the structure with wire. Use only two ties at the top and bottom so the branch is centered. Then, once the structure is defined, we will take any pot and we will nail it into the sand or earth so that it stays straight.
With respect to trimmingsI got the gold tinsel because my mother-in-law bought new ornaments this year and gave me her old ones, and as you can see, they're still usable. And the pearls at the base are antique necklaces that I no longer use.
Christmas balls
I made these balls in class with the children where I work. I assure you they loved it. For this, we'll need colored sheets, cardboard, scissors, glue, glossy paper, tissue paper, cord or string. As I said, it's to encourage recycling in children, so we'll use clippings of sheets and papers that children have already used before to draw.
The first step is to perform a circle with colored folio, which we'll cut out. Then we'll fold it in half and then in half again, until it forms a sort of triangle with a rounded base. Now it's time to cut out shapes from that triangle, so that when we open the circle, beautiful designs emerge. Be careful, DO NOT CUT THE TIPS, since if not, when opening it we could find a bad result.
When we have the circle with the cut out drawings, we will open it and we will stick on a cardboard to give it more hardness and also add another color when overlapping them. We will also glue a tissue paper or patent leather of any color to give it shine and more color.
Finally, we will cut a piece of string, thread, or wool and we will stick it on the back to make it easier to hang on the Christmas tree.
Santa Claus, Snowman and Christmas Tree
For this cardboard dolls We will need a small plate, cardboard, colored paper cutouts, scissors, glue, black marker, colored tissue paper.
Firstly, we will draw the outline of a plate A small plain piece of cardboard. Depending on the doll we're making, we'll choose one color or another. We'll cut it out and draw a line that cuts the circle in two, then cut that out as well.
We will catch one of the parts and we will make a cone and we'll stick the decorations that will characterize it on it. For the tree, we'll use balls and tinsel made from tissue paper. For the snowman, we'll use colored paper or cardboard for the scarf and headpiece, and for Santa Claus, we'll use colored paper for the facial features and beard.
I hope this activity is the most for you fun and nice. Remember that it is to entertain our children for a while in addition to spending time with them, and bringing them closer to learning such as recycling issue.
More Christmas tree ideas with recycled materials
If you want to go beyond the tree with branches, here is a complete list of creative alternatives using everyday objects. They all encourage the reuse and allow you to adapt the size to your space.
Christmas tree with toilet paper rolls
Save cardboard tubes and place them in triangle mosaic on a wall or stiff cardboard. Paint them green, add lights, and attach with hot glue. It's perfect for do with little ones because each tube can become a “ball”.
Christmas tree with pallets
Dismantle a pallet and stagger the boards to form a fir silhouette. You can screw to a center slat and sand/paint style snowy white. Add a star and hang ornaments on the ribbons.
Christmas tree with corks
Gather corks and glue them in the shape of cone or triangles. Combine natural and dyed tones to add volume. It's ideal for small centerpieces and can be crowned with a bow.
Christmas tree with plastic bottles
Using green PET bottles, cut off the bottoms or stack whole bottles in layers around a cardboard tube. Secure with cable ties. You'll get a tree. very colorful for indoor or outdoor use.
Christmas tree with glass bottles
Place glass bottles in circular shelves or hoop structures. Distribute LED lights inside for a glowing effect. Recommended for ventilated spaces and with good stability.
Christmas tree with dry branches
Similar to the fig tree, but arranging branches in conical pile or hung vertically from largest to smallest. Add garlands, stars, and small light balls.
Christmas tree with buttons
Thread green buttons onto wire creating mini cones or stick them on cardboard in the shape of a tree. Combine sizes and add red buttons like “balls”.
Christmas tree with egg cups
Cut out and paint egg cartons green. Stack them to form a hollow cone and decorate with bows or pompoms. It is light and for all Economic commitment .
Christmas tree with pine cones
Paint lightly green or with white “snow” and mount on a base. They also serve as mini trees for shelves with a little star on top.
Christmas tree with books
Stack books in a spiral from largest to smallest to create a Conical shape. Illuminate with LED strips and add light decorations. Perfect for reading corners.
Tree with beer cans
For a casual touch, stack clean cans in a pyramid shape and secure with silicone dots. Add lights for style industrial.
Tree with CDs or DVDs
Make a mural tree by sticking discs on the face reflectorThe light creates a very festive sparkle. You can combine them with cardboard stars.
Tree with PET bottles
For outdoors, place carafes in concentric layers and secure them with cable ties to a central structure. Strong and visible from a distance.
Tree with sweaters or jerseys
Roll sweaters into cylinders and stack them from largest to smallest. Hold them with tapes and decorate with a star. It is very cozy and zero waste.
Tree with ladder
Open a ladder, wrap it with lights and garlands and hang ornaments from the steps. Solution Express and very stable.
Tree with newspapers
Roll leaves and create rods. Assemble decreasing layers forming a coneYou can paint it or leave it in paper tone for a look minimal.
Tree with pieces of wood
Use short horizontal slats, from largest to smallest, joined by two vertical ones, like a tree ladder. Decorate with spheres and a star.
Cardboard tree
Cut out two fir tree silhouettes and insert one inside the other with grooves so that it holds in 3D. Strong, light and reusable.
Tree with paper and wood
Create pompoms or paper fans and attach them to a wooden base. The contrast of textures It looks beautiful in hallways.
Tree with beer bottles
Similar to glass but using green bottles on tiered shelves. Top it off with a gold star for a statement effect. sculptural.
Tree with coffee capsules
Flatten capsules and stick on layers on a cardboard cone. Add lights like micro LEDs to highlight metallic shine.
Tree with paper napkins (origami)
Fold napkins into a tree shape and use them as Table decoration. Fast, elegant, and perfect for getting kids involved.
Tree with hubcaps
In motor business, align hubcaps in pyramid and put up a garland. Striking and totally recycled.
Tree with license plates
Fix old plates to a wall or structure forming the silhouette of the fir tree. Add lights for an urban look and industrial.
Tree with thread and buttons
Cover cones with cotton thread and glue colored buttons as balls. Perfect for centerpieces or shelves.
Tree with pieces of fabric
Cut scraps and glue them onto cardboard in overlapping layers. sweet and textile, ideal for recycling old clothes.
Tree with PVC pipes
Cut tubes into different lengths, paint green and assemble wall panelEach hole can hold a ball or light.
Edible tree with broccoli
At children's parties, set up a white cork cone and pierce it. broccoli florets with cherry tomatoes as garnish. Healthy, fun and original.
Choosing one of these proposals is a perfect opportunity to spend quality time With your children, teach them to value resources and let their imaginations run wild. Start with what's closest at hand, set short work periods to keep the little ones' attention, and celebrate each progress with music and hot chocolate. The goal isn't perfection; it's creating. sustainable souvenirs may they endure and a home decorated with your story.