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9 Handmade Ornaments Made From Recycled Items

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The holiday season is just around the corner and what better way to get in the spirit than by creating handmade ornaments for your Christmas tree? Not only are they a fun and festive addition to your décor, but they’re also a great way to repurpose items that might have otherwise been thrown away. In this post, we’ve compiled a list of 9 DIY ornaments that are made from recycled materials.

If you’re a fan of the handmade/homemade look, then you’ll love these ornaments. Each one is easy to make and requires only a few materials that you probably already have lying around your home. From old sheet music to wine corks, these ornaments showcase the endless possibilities for creating beautiful decorations with items that might have otherwise been discarded.

By using recycled materials, you can also feel good about reducing waste and creating something beautiful from what might have been considered trash. Not only do these ornaments look great on your own tree, but they also make for great handmade gifts that your friends and family will love.

So take a look through our list and choose your favorite ornament to make. From whimsical paper stars to rustic twig reindeer, there’s sure to be an ornament that will fit your style and add that special touch to your holiday decorating. And if you enjoy working with recycled materials, then you’ll be sure to find plenty of inspiration for future projects.

Check out this amazing recycled Crafts book. Love using natural materials found in nature? Check out these books on Crafting with nature. 

poptabs

1- Pop Tab Ornament from The 3 R’s Blog

rhinestone

2- Simple Rhinestone Ornament from Mod Podge Rocks

bows

3- Soda Can Bows from DIY Maven

CD

4- Glittered CD Ornaments from Happy Hooligans

cork

5- Cork Balls from Unleashing My Creativity

icicle

6- Icicle Ornaments From Plastic Bottles from Cut Out And Keep

puzzle

7- Puzzle Piece Snowflakes from Red Ted Art

honeycomb

8- Honeycomb Ornaments from House Revivals

lightbulbsnowman

9- Light Bulb Snowman from Chipper’s Blog

 

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