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Book Review – Eco-Christmas Craft Book, The: 30 stylish festive projects that wont hurt the planet

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I have yet to dive into the world of eco-friendly Christmas crafting but I must say, the Eco-Christmas Craft Book has me itching to start. With 30 stylish and festive projects, I can create beautiful decorations while doing my part to protect the planet. The best part? All the materials used in the book can be found easily and inexpensively, such as cardboard, newspaper, wine bottle corks, twigs, and pine cones.

The book includes everything you need to make your own unique, beautiful Christmas décor including tree decorations, advent items, Christmas cards, table decorations, wreaths, and more. The possibilities are endless and I love the idea of being able to choose my own color scheme each year and make new decorations using the same recyclable materials.

The author provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions and each project is accompanied by inspiring photos of the finished product. The book even provides ideas for other projects to create, making it a treasure trove of eco-friendly Christmas inspiration.

I haven’t made anything from the book yet, but I can’t wait to start. It’s a great way to get into the holiday spirit and do my part for the planet at the same time. So if you’re looking for a way to make beautiful, stylish decorations for the holidays while also being eco-friendly, this book is a must-have!

 

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Recycled Paper Cylinder Face Art – A Colorful Win for All Ages

I recently stumbled across this super creative project on Instructables – “Face With Recycled Paper Cylinders” – and I had to share it with you all because it’s just the kind of craft that checks all my favorite boxes: recycled materials, hands-on creativity, and fun for literally any age.

The idea is simple but genius—roll strips of recycled paper (think junk mail, old magazines, leftover printer paper) into cylinders, then arrange and glue them to form a unique abstract face. You can make it funky, realistic, Picasso-inspired—whatever your mood or style dictates!

What I really love is the blend of eco-conscious crafting with true artistic expression. This isn’t just another kids’ project—it’s something you could easily do with a group of little ones, a classroom full of teens, or even as an adult art therapy or weekend wind-down activity. It’s super relaxing and surprisingly satisfying seeing all those paper rolls come together to form something new and expressive.

The tutorial itself is easy to follow, with plenty of visuals to guide you along the way. You don’t need any fancy materials—just glue, paper, scissors, and a board or piece of cardboard to serve as your canvas.

I also appreciate how this project leaves so much room for personalization. Want to make it into a full face? Go for it. Prefer to focus on a single eye or mouth? Totally works. You can even play with color schemes by choosing papers with a certain palette, or painting over them once they’re rolled.

In short: this is a total keeper for anyone who loves crafting with purpose. It’s the kind of project that sparks creativity while gently reinforcing the idea that beautiful things can come from what we usually throw away.

Highly recommend giving it a go—solo or with a group. And if you try it, tag me or drop a pic—I’d love to see your recycled masterpiece!