In these dates Christmas we have the kids at home for a while time frame in which there are times when they do not know what to do o what to playWe are very busy with the decor of the house, Christmas dinner, the Kings... so, what better way to keep them busy than doing Christmas crafts to do with children.
We sure have the ornaments of the tree Christmas decorations from last year, but why not change them for new ones made by the little ones in the house? We're going to show you how to make some stars wonderful made with bottles recycled plastic.
To make these stars we will need the following materials:
- bottles plastic
- Scissors
- Painting watercolor
- Purpurin
- Links or rope
- Awl
To start making these stars we will take the bottles of plastic and we will cut the fondo from the bottle. We will paint with the color we choose by mixing it with the purpurin of the same color a line following each of the areas of the bottle, so that when we see it from the outside it looks like a star. When the paint dries we will paint the rest with white and add silver or gold glitter. When it is dry we will do a hole in the star to put a loop or a piece of rope to hang them on the Christmas tree. A very funny y original de decorate the house this year.
Stars with bottle bottoms: ideas and finishes
If you want an even better result bright, apply a layer of varnish water when the paint is dry. You can also vary the design with felt pens permanent markers for drawing fine outlines before applying glitter. For added safety, replace the awl with a hand drill of scrap or lightly heat a metal punch under adult supervision. Finish with ties or natural rope and create series of different sizes to give depth to the tree. If you're looking for simple options, find more easy Christmas crafts that complement these stars.
Snowflakes to decorate the tree
Create light and strong flakes by reusing the bottom of a bottle. It's a quick craft, economic and perfect for the Christmas decoration with children.
Materials
- An bottle plastic
- Markers o temperas
- Brushes
- Cutter (adult only)
- bow ribbon
Steps
- With the help of an adult, cut the lower part Of the bottle.
- Decorate the relief forming glasses with markers and add details with temperas of colors.
- Practice a hole at one end with the cutter.
- Tie a knot tape in the hole to hang the snowflake from the tree.
Wreath for the door with plastic
One of the Crafts simpler to welcome home: how to make a door ornamentIn just a few steps you will have a showy crown made with scholarships y wire.
Materials
- Wire thick or perch wire
- Glue
- Plastic bags opaque 6x12 cm
- 5 balls Christmas
- Links medium
- Others trimmings to your liking
Steps
- Form a Circle with the wire (or open the hanger until it is rounded).
- Wrap the structure with the scholarships until it is completely covered.
- Sticking ties, balls and other decorations around.
Christmas tree made from recycled plastic bottles
great for a decor low-cost theme. Reuse several bottles to create a small tree desktop.
Materials
- Colored plastic bottles Verde
- Decorative balls small (can be made of paper)
- Scissors
- Glue
Suggested steps
- Cuts bottoms and bodies of various bottles to obtain petals and rings.
- Shape niveles overlapping rings (from largest to smallest) and secure with hot glue.
- Smooth the edges with scissors for a more polished finish. uniform.
- decorate with balls light and a star at the top (it could be another bottle bottom).
Safety, cleaning, and sustainability tips
Always work with adult supervision when used cutters or punches; for children, prepare the cut pieces beforehand. Wash and dry the pieces thoroughly. bottles to avoid unpleasant odors and improve the adhesion of the paintingIf the plastic is very smooth, run a Sanding fine for shading. Use leftovers ties, tapes and papers to reduce waste. When storing, use rigid boxes to protect the pieces with purpurin and prevent them from becoming deformed.
Recycle plastic in Crafts It is a practical way to save, take care of the environment and share time in familyWith homemade stars, snowflakes, wreaths, and trees, you'll create unique decorations that you can reuse year after year and adapt to any style.
