Recycled Style Project: 12 Holiday DIY Projects
This time of year it is easy to get lost in commercial stresses, so tap into the real spirit of giving by scoring points with mother earth and using your creativity to bring some handmade presents to your home, your friends and yourself this christmas.
Deck your halls with a beautiful recycled wreath and make snowflake ornaments from bits of paper. A fluffy snowball light is festive, yet pretty enough to use all year round. Real estate agents everywhere know that nothing says happy home like the aroma of fresh baked good, so be sure to whip up some tasty treats.
Schedules fill up fast and to keep your dance card full add a little something extra to your sartorial repetoire. Try wearing embellished knee socks, a luxe faux fur vest or a victorian inspired bib necklace as part of your party look this season.
Do your part to cut down on high-volume waste and decorate ice cream containers into reusable gift boxes. Fill the cartons with yummy pepermint bark or eco-friendly laundry detergent that’s sure to please almost anyone.
For far-away friends and family consider making a re-usable felt envelope, perfect for sending smaller gifts like new friendship bracelets and cute ipod covers in the mail, letting them know they are missed.
Do you celebrate a “green” christmas or have any DIY ideas to share?
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December 11th, 2009 at 9:38 am
I love all of these ideas, and especially the monkey ipod cover! I’ve been doing a lot of baking and some of my christmas presents are knitted - mainly i’ve been knitting custom orders for other people’s christmasses though!
December 11th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
this is great, I am sooo heading to the craft store for felt to make ipod/cell phone covers!!
December 12th, 2009 at 3:42 am
green ideas…… swap favorite cds, make a photo collage of pics of the person, use you skills like sewing to alter their clothes, or if you cook make them an amazing meal…..give their car an oil change..
December 15th, 2009 at 6:46 am
Oooh, what to do first?!
December 17th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Love the gingerbread treats, as well as the recycled wreath - very nice!
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December 18th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Heard you were beading your own knee socks- can’t wait to see them!
December 18th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
ah, if only i had the temperament to follow through on diy projects… Those embellished socks… iiik!
December 21st, 2009 at 8:22 pm
I love DIY projects. In fact, my entire blog is devoted to them. The socks are my favorite! I might have to make a pair for Christmas dinner.