You don’t have to spend a lot of money or destroy the planet when decorating your home. When you have a bit of imagination, you can transform simple things into attractive and original décor items. Consider these creative home décor ideas you can make using recycled materials.
Glass Jar Lanterns
Make a beautiful lantern from an old glass jar.
Materials Needed:
- Glass jars
- Twine or wire
- Tea light candles (or LED lights)
Instructions:
- Clean the jars thoroughly.
- Twine or wire around the top makes a handle.
- Insert a tea light or LED in the middle.
- Or hang them indoors or along a garden path for a warm glow.
Wine Cork Bulletin Board
Create a decorative message board from wine corks.
Materials Needed:
- Wine corks
- A wooden frame
- Strong adhesive
Instructions:
- Lay out corks in a design of your choosing inside the frame.
- Secure them with adhesive.
- Use hang the frame on a wall and use it for pinning notes or photos.
Tin Can Planters
Upcycle: Turn Empty Tin Cans Into Planters
Materials Needed:
- Tin cans
- Paint or decorative paper
- Soil and small plants
Instructions:
- Take off the labels and clean the cans.
- Paint them or cover with decorative paper.
- Fill with soil and add your favorite mini plants or herbs.
Plastic Bottle Vertical Garden
Vertical Garden From Old Plastic Bottles
Materials Needed:
- Plastic bottles
- String or wire
- Soil and seedlings
Instructions:
- Instructions: Cut bottles in half and use for drainage holes.
- Use string or wire to hang them vertically.
- Fill with soil, and plant your seedlings.
Old T-Shirt Macramé Wall Hanging
Upcycle old t-shirts into a chic wall hanging.
Materials Needed:
- Old t-shirts
- Scissors
- A wooden dowel
Instructions:
- Cut t-shirts into strips.
- Tying and knotting them onto the dowel in a macramé style.
- Instead, hang the dowel on your wall as a three-dimensional art piece.
CD Mosaic Art
Use old CDs to create sparkly mosaic art.
Materials Needed:
- Old CDs
- Scissors
- A wooden or canvas base
- Strong adhesive
Instructions:
- Shatter CDs (Just be careful, they can slice you)
- Place pieces on the base in a mosaic form.
- Stick them down and let it dry for an eye-catching work!
Pallet Wood Shelves
Make rustic shelves with pallet wood.
Materials Needed:
- Pallet wood
- Sandpaper
- Nails or strong adhesive
Instructions:
- Take apart that pallet and sand those wood pieces.
- Assemble and nail them together to form shelves.
- Decide on how you will hang your shelves.
Button Art Canvas
Use spare buttons to create colorful art
Materials Needed:
- Canvas
- Assorted buttons
- Strong adhesive
Instructions:
- Design or pattern buttons on the canvas.
- Use adhesive to secure them.
- Let dry and display as colorful wall art.
Magazine Strip Coasters
Craft coasters from old magazines.
Materials Needed:
- Old magazines
- Mod Podge (or glue)
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Cut magazines into strips.
- Roll each strip tightly into a coil and glue the end.
- Mod Podge coat for durability.image This is a seal.
Conclusion
I chose decoration at home and how to decorate in an eco-friendly manner using recycled materials, who would have thought that recycled items are unlimited and can create a unique décor. You can help save finance and a planet by giving it a green touch to your daily objects into magnificent decadent ends. Be creative, have fun and get the process of innovating your home started!