Eco-friendly DIY's that will help get you into the Holiday Spirit!

This December, check out these fun and simple ways to connect with family, craft, and make lovely gifts, all while making a positive impact on the environment!

By switching from purchasing harmful plastic decorations and unsustainable gifts, to using natural materials to create environmentally-aware crafts, you will be doing your part to give back to nature this holiday season! Check out these five family-friendly crafts to help you celebrate a green Christmas.

1. BIRD SEED ORNAMENTS

A variety of bird seed ornaments on a red tablecloth.

Bird seed ornaments are a fun, crafty way to give the birds of your neighbourhood a special treat. They look amazing and they might even look complicated, but don’t let it fool you – They’re super simple!

2. ORIGAMI STARS MADE FROM FABRIC SCRAPS

An origami star ornament made out of white, red, and silver pieces of cloth.

All you need is a  little clever folding and weaving and a few strips of fabric from your stash to create handmade decorations this holiday season.

Craft instructions via gathered, learn more

3. SNOW PINE CONES

Pinecone ornaments with snow-like dust on the tips.

Check out these DIY Christmas candles. Using fresh cedar clippings, and real cranberries, will have the smell of Christmas throughout your home! They are quick, easy and a great holiday table centrepiece.

Craft instructions via Todays Creative Life, learn here

4. NATURAL CHRISTMAS CANDLES

Candles made out of cedar clippings and cranberries.

Check out these DIY Christmas candles. Using fresh cedar clippings, and real cranberries, will have the smell of Christmas throughout your home! They are quick, easy and a great holiday table centrepiece.

Craft instructions via Todays Creative Life, learn here

5. TOILET PAPER GIFT BOXES

Toilet paper cardboard tube ornaments with red and green colors.

This holiday season, think twice before you throw out that empty toilet paper roll! Why not up-cycle these rolls into cute gift boxes? It’s the perfect way to wrap a gift card or small item.

Craft instructions via create, craft, love, learn more

This holiday season, think twice before you throw out that empty toilet paper roll! Why not up-cycle these rolls into cute gift boxes? It’s the perfect way to wrap a gift card or small item.

Craft instructions via create, craft, love, learn more

Wishing you a green Christmas!

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