Since the holidays are upon us, we thought we'd share some tips and tricks to spicing up your holiday decor in an eco-friendly way. From gifts to decorations, get easy-to-follow directions on how to GIY (Green It Yourself) this holiday season!
Ornament Wreath
What you need:
-Old ornaments (50-70)
-Hot glue
-Ribbon for bow (optional)
1. Shape wire hanger to look similar to a circle (doesn't have to be perfect)
2. IMPORTANT: Secure the metal hook to the ornament with hot glue
3. Thread ornaments onto the hanger
4. When you have put on all the ornaments you want, twist the top of the hanger together to close it. Secure bow with a bread tie or tape
Revamped Ornaments
What you need:
-Old ornaments
-Twine, yarn, or ribbon
-Hot glue
1. At the top of your ornament, start creating a path of glue with the hot glue gun
2. Start wrapping the twine/yarn/ribbon around on top of the hot glue path
3. Continue creating a hot glue path and following on top of it with the twine, yarn, or ribbon.
4. Thread ribbon through the top hook, and you're done!
All Natural Ornaments
What you need:
-Pinecones
-Ribbon, yarn, or twine
1. Secure a bow on top of the pinecone with hot glue, or tie yarn/twine around the top and string from your tree!
Can-Do Holiday Gifts
What you need:-Any size of can (15 oz works well)
-Fabric (cut up old flannels or other Christmas-colored fabrics)
-Hot glue
-Wire or ribbon
-Nail/hammer or drill
1. Take labels off the cans
2. Drill a hole on both sides of the can
3. Cover the fabric of choice with glue, and wrap around the can (have fabric overlap so the can doesn't show at all)
4. Thread the wire or ribbon through
If you use wire, twist ends
If you use ribbon, tie in a knot or bow
5. Fill with organic/fair trade goodies to share with your friends!
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