Creative recycling: 8 incredible ideas to make beautiful and eco-friendly Christmas decorations

Christmas decorations are objects that bring joy and good cheer and that many people love to use them. And, as Christmas approaches, decorations are readily available in the shops.

That said, you don't necessarily have to buy your Christmas decorations - you can try making some of them yourself. And if you do this by recycling or reusing resources that would otherwise be thrown away, you can do some good for the environment too. And, of course, you will save some money.

Here are some amazing ideas to use as inspiration:

Glass jars, a little paint, candles and a few ribbons are sufficient to create cute little lanterns in no time.

The same can be done with old tin cans and a bit of imagination. Lanterns and candle holders of all kinds are just waiting to be made.

And, sticking with old cans, you can consider making containers or vases to be used in a fantastic Christmas composition, like the one shown in the photo.

With toilet paper rolls you can get the kids involved in making Christmas decorations like the ones shown in the photo. They will have a lot of fun doing project like this.

The Christmas wreath to hang on a door is a must-have. Make one using corks that you have collected during the year. Your wreath will be beautiful and incredibly unique.

And for a decidely unique Christmas tree that will turn heads, try making one using newspaper squares placed on a wooden stick. 

Making Christmas tree decorations from ice cream sticks is simple and will be fun for adults and children alike. The sticks can be painted and glued together to make almost any shape or object.

Finally, if you really want to create something very special and unconventional, try building a tree using discarded coffee capsules. It will be very colorful and decidely original.

Which of these ideas will you try?