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Recycled Sweater Christmas Cushions

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These Easy DIY Cushions have been made using Recycled Sweaters. You could use recycled blankets from the thift store too.

These Cushions are super cute and great for tweens and teens to make. This Christmas craft project uses a sewing machine but you could hand sew these or even use a craft glue.

Start by using a template to cut out the designs. Remember you will need enough recycled fabric for a front and back piece for each cushion.

There are so many different free Christmas tree templates on the internet so find a style that suits you or free hand the design on to the fabric with chalk.

Cut out both pieces and pin them together with a 1/2 inch hem. Using a sewing machine sewing around the edges leaving a gap at the bottom for stuffing.  Use a toy filling to stuff the tree. Once stuffed finish off the stitches and you’re done.

Smaller trees look really cute with cinnamon sticks coming out the bottom like a tree base. They can then be added to a centerpiece or vase.

Have you read?

Hidden Storage Fake Books – Why You Need Them

I am absolutely in love with these color-styled hidden storage books. They are one of those home decor finds that instantly make a shelf or coffee table look more styled, more thoughtful, and a little more expensive. Which color would you get?

What makes them so appealing is that they are not just decorative. Each faux book opens up to reveal hidden storage, which means they are doing double duty as both decor and a practical way to tuck away little bits of everyday clutter. I love anything that helps a space look beautiful while still being useful, and these do exactly that.

The blue tones in this set are especially lovely. They feel calm, elegant, and easy to blend into so many decor styles, from modern and coastal through to classic or vintage-inspired spaces. They have that curated designer look that makes it seem like you have carefully styled every corner of your home.

These are the kind of pieces that make me ridiculously happy because they solve a problem without looking like storage. You can use them to hide remotes, notes, keepsakes, or all those random little things that never seem to have a proper home. Instead of adding more baskets or boxes, you get something that looks polished and intentional.

I think that is why I am so taken with them. They are pretty, clever, and practical all at once. For anyone who loves styled bookshelves, beautiful coffee table decor, or home accessories that secretly work harder than they look, these hidden storage books are such a fun find.