19 Sustainable Christmas Craft Ideas & Trends

First, drying fruit is so easy and relatively inexpensive way to make lovely Christmas Crafts.

One of my favorite projects is this simple Dried Fruit and Herb Garland. It smells delicious and looks great in the kitchen window.

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In addition, another Christmas Craft Idea is this Kissing Ball made from dried oranges, cedar and herbs.

See more information on How to Dry Fruit for Christmas Projects.

We have an abundance of cedar trees on our property and making Christmas Crafts with fresh cedar is a Free project for the most part. Here are a few eco-friendly and sustainable Christmas projects.

In this post I shared how to use fresh cedar for outdoor garland and tips on how to keep it from drooping as it is exposed to the outdoor elements.

How To Make DIY Real Cedar and Orange Topiaries

This may be one of my favorite eco-friendly Christmas craft ideas. These cute Real Cedar and Orange Topiaries are easy to make and look great on a table or mantel. You can even use recycled styrofoam to make this a 100% foraged and recycled DIY project.

How to Keep Real Greenery Fresh

Using fresh cut greenery is inexpensive and so easy to use for the holidays. Just fill your baskets and containers full and ta da!

However, once brought inside the house, the greenery will begin to dry quickly. Here are my tips for keeping everything looking fresh longer.

Are your hydrangeas in full bloom right now? If so you may want to start collecting the blooms to dry for this stunning project.

I tried to save as many blooms as possible so that I could add them to my Christmas Tree last year. By combining the hydrangeas and thrifted shiny brites, the tree was decorated with sustainable and vintage materials.

The previous year the tree was filled with vintage shiny brites for a simple vintage and recycled vibe.

Repurposed Old Christmas Decor

Here are several tips for repurposing your old Christmas decorations which is a great way to recycle and avoid purchasing new decor each year. These tips will help you to think outside the box when planning your 2022 Sustainable Recycled Christmas decorations.

The first Christmas in our new farmhouse, Brad gathered several pieces of old reclaimed shiplap and created this upcycled wooden tree. Although originally used only at Christmas, it has also been a great seasonal tree for the past several years.

We shared this tutorial on How To Build a Wood Christmas Tree.

Paper Christmas Craft Ideas

Here are a few ideas for using paper to make Christmas Crafts.

These DIY Paper Christmas Trees are fun to use as ornaments or string a few together for a great garland. Make them from copy paper, construction paper or old magazine pages for a fun recycled project.

One of my favorite projects is this DIY Floral Coffee Filter Christmas Table Garland tutorial. It looks beautiful for the holidays, weddings, or showers.

Another fun way to add paper decorations is these snowflakes made from paper bags. The details for this banister garland can be seen on Farm Christmas Garland.

Foraged Christmas Decorations

It’s easy to forage pinecones to add to your sustainable Christmas decor and they are free. You can see how I added the faux snow effect with this easy tutorial. In addition, the detail for this Christmas Tablescape is available here

You may also want to check out How To Make This Easy Christmas Table Runner.

Another foraged project are these felt Christmas Trees. The bases are made using twigs and fallen tree limbs.

First, is a fun DIY Scrap Fabric Pillow Cover Christmas Craft Idea and holiday inspiration. The design possibilities are endless and you can see the details here.

This fun Christmas Table Throw is made using several small pieces of fabric.

Another fun and easy project is these Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments. This technique can be used on recycled or reclaimed wood for a fun eco-friendly ornament.

When you shop thrift stores, you are recycling Christmas Decor and save it from landfills. There are so many great items that will make your home unique for the holidays. Some of my favorites are old Christmas Crafts such as needlework pieces. However, old wreaths can be repurposed and look brand new. I even find vintage shiny brite ornaments occasionally at the thrift store. So don’t dismiss this great budget friendly, money saving Christmas decoration option.

I hope you enjoyed today’s Sustainable Christmas Craft Ideas but don’t leave yet because up next is Jennifer at Cottage on Bunker Hill with her Pottery Barn Inspired Christmas Ideas.

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