This festive season, jazz up your Christmas tree with these charmingly vibrant paper star ornaments. A straightforward video tutorial is on hand to guide you every step of the way.

Adorn your Christmas tree with DIY paper pinecones for a personalised touch. You can utilise coloured paper, repurpose old road maps, or even employ music paper for a dash of vintage charm. Check out these other upcycled Christmas ornaments.

Craft a colossal gift bow using wrapping paper, scissors, and some tape. You can easily create a magnificent paper gift bow, stretching 2 feet wide or more - an ideal embellishment for those grand presents!

Crafted from only standard printer paper, these uncomplicated Christmas ornaments add a delightful touch to your festive decor. They are perfect for adorning your tree and making charming gift toppers to elevate your present presentation.

Decorate old tin cans with Christmas wrap and dictionary pages to make these beautiful butterfly ornaments to hang from your tree.

Featuring three distinct designs, these on-trend paper stars are a must-try. While they are typically crafted on a Cricut machine, a little Kirigami finesse can easily substitute for machine precision. The oversized lacey snowflake star is my favourite.

In the UK, Christmas crackers are the life and soul of the festive table setting. Crafting your own adds a touch of personal charm, and you can let your creativity run wild with your choice of paper, be it gift wrap, vintage comics, or even old road maps. It's all part of the holiday fun!

In a few hours, you could make this gorgeous mini wreath with holly, mistletoe, and pine leaves all cut out of metallic paper.

Add some vintage charm to your tree with these free printable Christmas ornaments! Choose from 7 unique designs inspired by William Morris, Japanese prints, and more. Perfect for a handmade holiday touch!

While you can craft these paper Christmas trees using old books, vintage maps are more festive. Their prints often feature a multitude of reds and greens, adding that extra holiday sparkle to your creations. Embrace the yuletide spirit with a world-travelling twist!

If, like me, you treasure Christmas cards from previous years, why not breathe new life into them by transforming them into next year's Christmas ornaments? Of course, this delightful Christmas paper craft idea isn't limited to old cards - feel free to get creative with other paper types too!

I have a soft spot for tabletop Christmas tree decorations, and these adorable creations, made from paper cupcake cases and corks, are no exception. They will add a festive and playful touch to your Christmas tablescape.

Creating these whimsical paper twist Christmas ornaments is easy, perfect even for a novice crafter. However, it does require a fair bit of time due to all the paper twisting involved. But here's a fun idea - why not pair this leisurely activity with watching your favourite Christmas movies?

This is one of those splendid DIY projects that opens up a world of creative possibilities once mastered. You'll soon find yourself subconsciously folding and creasing any piece of paper within your reach, be it magazine pages or wallpaper samples. The result? An array of stunning creations like hanging decorations, magical fairy-light covers, and more.

You're only 30 minutes and a few simple materials away from crafting a delightful paper wreath. All it takes is an old paperback, a piece of cardboard, and a trusty stapler. And if you're feeling extra festive, why not add a touch of red or green paint for that classic holiday charm? You can make many more Christmas decorations with these old book page crafts.

This fun and easy DIY project transforms plain white paper bags into a vibrant Gingerbread House Advent Calendar. To create your rainbow of festive houses, you only need your choice of paint for a splash of colour. Then, let your creativity flow with a white paint pen or chalk pen to sketch charming doors, windows, and snowflakes.

Ah, the classic British tradition of donning paper crowns for the Christmas feast! Here's a splendid idea to keep the tradition alive and eco-friendly - craft some using leftover wrapping paper.

These paper rosettes are made from old road maps for a vintage vibe, but they would also look great when made with Christmas wrapping paper.

Who doesn't adore a Christmas tree filled with bright decorations? These easy-to-make paper ornaments allow you to dress up your entire tree quickly and on a budget!

These folded paper icicles can be made in various colours, each sparkling with a sprinkle of glitter. They lend a magical touch to the Christmas tree. The result is an irresistibly frosty and delightful decoration!

After you've finished all your holiday shopping, use the festive printed bags your purchases came in to make a fun homemade advent calendar.

If you love adult colouring pages, then you'll love this craft. You get to print out a Christmas angel and colour it in before sticking it to the top of the tree.

Another fun paper advent calendar idea. This one is a cute garland of paper gingerbread men. Each one contains a treat and a bad Christmas joke to make the kids smile.

Who doesn't love the playful Christmas tradition of stealing a kiss under the mistletoe? Yet, the elusive plant isn't always easy to find. Craft your mistletoe from paper, and you'll never be without it.

This tutorial shows you how easy it is to make gift bags for all your Christmas presents in about 10 mins. To create personalised gift bags, you can use festive wrapping or other paper, such as old road maps.

Why splurge on new Christmas plants when you can give the ones you already have a festive makeover? Adorn them with elegant paper planter covers embellished with charming snowflake decorations for a delightful seasonal transformation.

Unleash a festive surprise with these candy-filled balls that resemble merry bunches of holly berries. Perfect as Christmas dinner place settings or exciting stocking fillers for the young ones. And here's a cheeky tip: for the grown-ups, you can secretly stow a mini bottle of their favourite tipple within!

When it comes to Christmas florals, Poinsettias often steal the show. Create these festive blooms from paper, and you can enjoy their vibrant charm all year round!

Decorating cone-shaped Christmas trees is a merry activity for the festive season. This charming forest is crafted from nothing more than colourful sheets of paper.

You don't need fancy paper to make these gorgeous Polish stars; they can be created with just two sheets of copier paper.

Use a circle punch to turn paper discs into festive hanging ornaments and garlands.

Holly, the quintessential Christmas plant, brings a festive touch to any decoration. Crafted from paper, this timeless classic won't fade, ensuring you can deck your halls with its festive charm year after year.

Snowflake crafting is a staple in Christmas paper crafts, but this tutorial adds a delightful twist. It steps up the game with patterns for Dala horses, snowmen, and moose-shaped snowflakes, taking your festive crafting from simple to extraordinary.

A whimsical twist on classic Christmas stockings, these no-sew creations are crafted from readily available and cost-effective paper and party supplies. Whether used for home decor or stuffed with trinkets on Christmas Eve, these DIY oversized paper stockings are an excellent addition to your holiday decor.

Crafting these giant paper stars was a Christmas activity even my teenage boys thoroughly enjoyed. Though we made ours with maps, there's a blank template provided that can be printed onto any festive paper of your choosing.

The scene for this cute Christmas DIY shadow box decoration is cut from plain white paper.

Use watercolour paper and paints to make this Merry Christmas party garland. It's great for those who prefer to decorate with softer colours over the holiday season.

Print vintage images onto old dictionary pages and then decoupage baubles with them. Matching the words on the paper to vintage pictures is great fun.

These woven hearts are a very popular Scandinavian Christmas decoration and are easy to make. I've even made fabric-woven hearts before with old sweaters and denim.

Craft your paper Christmas trees using pages from old books, newspapers or magazines. These easy and eco-friendly crafts double as perfect Christmas decorations. They're super versatile, too, fitting snugly into any style, be it modern Scandinavian, vintage or farmhouse!

Crafting paper chains is a childhood Christmas activity I've always adored and never outgrown. This ingenious idea of using paint chips to create a colourful chain is perfect for those who fancy a rainbow in their festive decor.

This beautiful angel wing garland is made from wallpaper scraps, and the tips of the wings are guided in gold.

Make these origami Santa hats as Christmas card toppers or hang them in a garland or tree.

Whip up a budget-friendly star wreath using 3D paper stars. A blend of various colours and patterns will let you create a unique, fun-filled wreath, perfect for the festive season.

These charming paper angel Christmas ornaments are a doddle to make and a delight to adorn your home. They'll look smashing on your Christmas tree or twinkling in your windows. Here's a straightforward tutorial so everyone can join in on the fun.

Using origami paper in shades of green to create an ombre effect makes this a unique Christmas wreath.

Give your Christmas tree a retro flair with these DIY paper-embroidered ornaments. Using watercolour paper and embroidery thread in modern colours, you can create vintage-inspired decorations that are easy to make.