Sustainable Christmas Crafts Ideas From The Week Junior
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
The Week Junior is on a mission to encourage families to ditch the plastic and glitter in favour of some simple handmade Christmas decorations using old magazines and recycled household items.
We've put together some exciting craft ideas below that feature handy step-by-step guides designed to help you stamp out waste, save money and give your family something fun to do over the festive period.
Watch BAFTA-winning presenter, author and YouTuber Maddie Moate make a Christmas tree from her old copies of The Week Junior! Not only has she upcycled the magazine to make this cute decoration, she'll be recycling it after the festive season is over! It's super simple to make, all you need is some old magazines and glue - why not give it a try?
Add something special to your Christmas decor with a handmade paper wreath.
Create a Christmas scene with model houses built from recycled cardboard boxes and magazines.
3D baubles are simple to make from old magazines and newspapers!
This is a neat way to make a bowl from magazines for Christmas treats and gifts.
Design your own unique festive cards with colourful patterns and cut-outs.
Transform old magazines into a stunning display of handmade hanging decorations.
You can enjoy a few more of our favourite festive activities from The Week Junior magazine in this free downloadable pdf. We'd love to see some of your amazing creations - share what your families have made with us at hello@theweekjunior.co.uk or via social media tagging @theweekjunior- we'll showcase some of our favourites on our social accounts throughout December.
(Image credit: Future)
Spark curiosity this Christmas, and for weeks to come, by gifting a subscription to The Week Junior.
The Week Junior is a current affairs magazine for 8–14-year-olds. Delivered weekly, it's filled with fascinating stories and information to engage curious minds.
