If you have some leftover wallpaper at home, some old cards, books you don’t need or just gift paper you aren’t going to use, you can not throw them away, you can use them to make cool and very sustainable Christmas decor. Let’s upcycle these leftovers into beautiful pieces that will turn your home into a Christmas wonderland!
Paper Christmas Ornaments
The easiest idea to reuse old paper is to make simple pleated Christmas ornaments of it, such items are easy to make and even kids can do that. Honeycomb 3D ornaments are great for styling almost any Christmas, from a Scandinavian to a modern one, and you can make them in different colors to match your space. My absolute favorites are geometric ornaments like 3D rhombs, which can be used for modern interiors and Christmas trees, and if you paint them different colors, you will highlight the shape. There are many more ways to make paper Christmas ornaments, and besides hanging them on your Christmas tree, you can style your mantel, window, shelf or doorways with them.
This advent calendar is made of a 3D paper ornaments, and you can also use them for decorating for your tree, mantel and many other spaces.
Such cool 3D paper pompom ornaments won't take you much time to make and will give your Christmas tree a unique touch.
Geometric decor never goes out of style, and rocking such color block rhomb ornaments on your tree or somewhere else will give it a timeless look.
I love these cute 3D paper ornaments made of some printed wallpaper, and you can make such pieces easily, too.
These lovely comb paper ornaments are a nice solution for every kind of celebration, you can vary the colors you are using to match the space.
These paper Christmas trees are quite unusual yet rather easy to make, and you can decorate them with beads.
These bright pleated ornaments with refined tassels are a unique way to use paper for Christmas decor.
Such simple and bright paper decor can be easily DIYed and you can hang it anywhere you want.
These cute flower-shaped paper Christmas ornaments are a simple and sustainable way to decorate.
These colorful honeycomb ornaments are amazing to infuse your tree with bright shades and give it a timeless geometric touch. (via paperfingercuts).
Such volumetric paper ornaments are quite easy to make, and this is a great way to upcycle old wallpaper, postcards and note paper.
These cool pleated ornaments with wooden beads are super easy to make, and you can invite your kids to make them (if any).
Paper Christmas Garlands
Garlands are great to decorate all the same zones and pieces as ornaments, and you can make them simple, not 3D ones, to reduce the time of crafting. The garlands can be vertical and horizontal depending on where you are going to hang them and if you feel like making 3D ones, you can make all the same ornaments and then jsut hang them on thread.
These cool colorful 3D paper ornaments can be not only hung on a Christmas tree but also arranged into a garland.
Simple paper tree garlands of old books, note paper and cards can style your windows for Christmas, pair them with lights to highlight the decor.
A paper Christmas sweater garland is a very unexpected idea, which will add cuteness and a bit of fun to your decor.
This super colorful paper star garland is made of old postcards and just bright paper, and it looks really cool thanks to the 3D effect.
Snowflakes instantly create a winter wonderland ambience, and such 3D paper garlands will be perfect for decor.
These cute note paper 3D stars are a cool decoration for Christmas, a cool way to upcycle and show your passion for music.
These garlands are made of paper trees and stars, you can upcycle any paper you don't need to make them.
These amazing faceted ornaments and 3D paper ornaments are great to style a window, a mantel or a Christmas tree. (via paperfingercuts).
Go for vertical Christmas tree paper garlands in traditional colors and accent any space you want with them.
Simple green 3D paper trees can not only be used for centerpieces or as ornaments but you can also hang them somewhere.
This green paper tree garland is a lovely decoration that can be easily repeated, you can cut out such trees of vintage cards to upcycle them.
Colorful 3D paper holly leaf and berry garlands will be a fun and cool holiday touch to a kid's room decor or for a playful and whimsical interior.
This bright pink holly leaf garland with gold foil ornaments is a nice decoration for a Christmas mantel, and it will perfectly match the trend for pink Christmas decor.
Other Paper Christmas Decorations
Number one idea here is a wreath, and you will find a fantastic Christmas village one made of paper on the list. Christmas villages are a huge decor trend, and you can pull it off with this decoration. Paper fans, ready ones or those made of paper bags can be used to style banister and just fill in blank walls. Make some simple paper cone Christmas trees to decorate countertops or a mantel fast, or go for an additional and very meaningful Christmas tree on the wall made of book pages and Christmas carols printed. You can make mobiles and hangings and realize many other ideas as paper is a very versatile material, and depending on what you make you will be able to decorate a modern or vintage, relaxed or refined space. Get inspired!
Style your kitchen with a cool combo of comb paper Christmas trees and a nutcracker, these are out o f the box items.
If you love color, make bright paper 3D Christmas trees and add a colorful pompom garland to match them.
Style your mantel in a modern and elegant way using 3D paper trees and pillar candles.
These gorgeous 3D paper stars can be hung anywhere, to fill any blank wall giving it a strong holiday feel.
Get a little bit of Scandinavian feel for your Christmas decor cutting out some pretty pieces of paper and hanging them on a stick.
If you prefer sustainable decor, styling your tree with cool comb paper ornaments will be a nice idea.
Add a bit of fun to your mantel styling it with a bright holly leaf and berry garland, with a paper vintage Christmas ornaments, a bright wreath and letters.
This Christmas colored 3D paper wreath is made of gems and it looks really unique and very eye-catching.
These large 3D paper stars are a great modern addition to banister decor and they are tied up to the garland with tan ribbon bows.
Make a wall Christmas tree of pages, these can be pages from your favorite books, note paper with Christmas carols, postcards and much more.
I love this easy to repeat Scandinavian Christmas decor idea of forming a tree of pages on the wall. Choose some meaningful pages for that.
Decorate the banister with metallic ornaments, large paper stars, pompoms, fans, lights and evergreens to make it festive.
Besides styling the banister with evergreens and pinecones plus wooden beads, you may add pleated paper fans to make the decor more eye-catchy.
I totally love these 3D snowflake garlands that instantly create a winter wonderland feel in the space.
These 3D paper stars look gorgeous and thanks to the universal design and color they will easily match any interior.
These adorable paper cone trees with a touch of shine will instantly give your mantel or table a refined look. (via curbly).
Make simple paper fans and accent them with lights styling your space for Christmas, such decor is great for relaxed vintage and rustic spaces. (via reverencouleur).
Pink, rust and green honeycomb ornaments are great to style your home for Christmas, they look elegant and can match many interiors. (via ohyaystudio).
These adorable and colorful snow dotted cone trees are amazing for decorating a bright mantel or tablescape. (via akailochiclife).
These 3D paper trees are made of black and white paper and are accented with some gold touches. Use them for centerpieces and just tabletop arrangements. (via blog).
This is the most unusual cloche arrangement I've ever seen: there are only paper Christmas trees and nothing else, a perfect last-minute craft.
Pull off the Christmas village trend with this adorable Christmas village wreath with houses made of paper. (via deliacreates).