When you think about it, gift wrappers are carefully selected only to be thrown out. As such, they account for majority of the waste created during the holidays. Be “Green” this year and recycle that used wrapping paper. If you don’t have a stash of old wrapping papers or gift bags, try these tips and [...]
An alternative to the holiday candy dish, this lollipop tabletop tree that we found at Disney’s Family Fun site is a great craft project to make with the kids. You will need: Corrugated cardboard that measures 9 inches across the base and 8 inches tall Craft knife Lollipops 11-inch wooden skewer Bottle cork Glue Instructions: [...]
The smell of freshly popped popcorn wafting from microwaves and stovetops makes the snack a staple for movie nights and afternoon get-togethers. But best of all, once the Holiday season rolls around, popcorn can become a unique ornament on your Christmas tree. Follow these simple steps for a fun and funky DIY holiday popcorn garland, [...]
From the DIY experts of MarthaStewart.com, we discovered a fun, whimsical ornament that is easy enough to make by adults and children (with adult supervision). This lovely button wreath is a unique addition to your tree that only takes minutes to complete. You will need: Needle-nose pliers or wire cutters 16-gauge copper wire, or 22-gauge [...]
For truly personal wrapping paper, anyone young and old can make their own with a few potatoes, paint, and plain paper. Use these instructions from Kidspot.com.au: What You’ll Need Paints A sponge, cut in half A potato A knife A texta Paper Step One - Cut the potato in half. Step Two - Draw your desired shape on [...]
For those of us who live in the hotter parts of the country, a Winter Wonderland doesn’t really come to pass at any time of the year. But for those of you who love the look of snow blanketing the barren winter landscape and want to bring that atmosphere inside, there are a few ways [...]
Beautiful and personal, these snow globe ornaments are fairly easy to make, with these materials and instructions from Photojojo.com, all you need are a few items. Items needed: small spice jars or similarly sized bottles light corn syrup water a container with a spout, to mix in glitter, Jojo suggests white and or silver a [...]
Today, we have an easy ornaments for your Christmas trees. Aside from being easy to make (even the kids can make them!), these ornaments also help you with recycling “vintage” fabric you may have lying around! What You’ll Need Fabric (these can be old or new. Make sure to choose colors that complement your holiday [...]
A recent commenter in our entry on Recycling Christmas asked where he might find someone willing to take an old artificial Christmas tree off his hands. For those of you in a similar situation, here are some ways you can repurpose your Christmas tree or find it a new home: Give it to charity – [...]
Craft time! It’s time for another round of DIY Christmas trees ornaments! This time we’re going to make some adorable popsicle stick ornaments. The great thing about these ornaments is that they can be made entirely out of recycled materials. So you get adorableness plus you’re eco-friendly! Materials: popsicle sticks (used or new, colored or [...]
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