Fabulous Festive Decoration Ideas (That Are Low Cost and Plastic-Free)

Fabulous Festive Decoration Ideas (That Are Low Cost and Plastic-Free)

If you’re watching your pennies this Christmas, here are some festive decorating ideas that are simple, effective and plastic-free.

By re-using items you have at home and foraging in your garden, you can cut down on unnecessary plastic and packaging.

Go foraging
Bring a bit of the outdoors in by decorating your mantelpiece or dining table with foraged greenery. Use holly, ivy, yew or fir cuttings to create a festive feel. Once you’ve arranged your foliage (there are plenty of pretty pictures on the internet if you’re looking for inspiration), add bundles of cinnamon sticks and pinecones for interest.

Homemade Christmas crackers
Christmas lunch wouldn’t be the same without crackers – and the cheesy jokes and party hats (that flatter no one) you get inside. As shop-bought crackers can be expensive and always seem to include mini plastic toys that last all of five minutes, why not create your own?

Paper chains
Give the classic paper chain a Christmas makeover and create strings of snowmen, gingerbread men or stars.

Clementine time
Dry clementines don’t just look the part; they smell great, too.

Paper baubles
For real impact, make several baubles in varying sizes and hang them together. You’ll need waxed tissue paper, cardboard, glue, scissors and string. There are several easy-to-follow tutorials on YouTube explaining how to make these pretty decorations.