18 Recycled Crafts for Christmas

October 8, 2015 by FaveCrafts Leave a Comment

What’s not to love about recycled crafts? They’re budget-friendly and the materials are easy to find because a lot of the crafts feature daily household items. For example, toilet paper roll crafts put those toilet tubes to work and stashbusting crafts can often help you get rid of some of that leftover fabric or paper you have stored away. We can go on and on about our love for recycled crafts, but instead, we’ve put together a list of our favorite recycled crafts for Christmas.

Some of our most-loved recycled crafts for Christmas are crafts with toilet paper rolls. This Toilet Tube Christmas Wreath and these Easy Toilet Tube Star Ornaments are great toilet paper roll crafts for kids. Adults can enjoy crafts with toilet paper rolls too! You’ll never believe this Adorable Christmas Tree Décor uses this easy, budget savvy material.

You can also decorate your home with some DIY Christmas decorations made with recycled materials. The possibilities are endless when it comes to decorating for Christmas, but homemade Christmas decorations are simply the best! You can make handmade ornaments to decorate your tree or you can decorate your front door with a Watercolored Coffee Filter Wreath. Proudly show off all your holiday cards with a DIY Christmas Card Display or craft some Stunning DIY Lanterns from tin cans. All of these DIY Christmas decorations are so beautiful and extra special because they’re recycled crafts!

18 Recycled Crafts for Christmas

Kids Christmas Crafts

Paint Chip Christmas Trees

Toilet Tube Christmas Wreath

Precious Paper Cup Angels

Easy Toilet Tube Star Ornaments

Rustic Cardboard Christmas Ornaments

Egg Carton Candy Cane

Recycled Handmade Ornaments

Recycled Lightbulb Christmas Ornament

Simple Rhinestone Recycled Ornament

Upcycled Fabric Ornament

Scrap Paper Christmas Ornaments

Thrifty Light Fixture Ornaments

Mason Jar Lid Wreath Ornaments

Beautiful Rolled Paper Christmas Ornaments

More Recycled Christmas Craft Ideas

Darling Wrapping Paper Wreath

T-Shirt Stockings for the Holidays

Adorable Christmas Tree Décor

Stunning DIY Lanterns

Sheet Music Christmas Trees

DIY Christmas Card Display

Watercolored Coffee Filter Wreath

Plus, for more recycled craft fun, check out these awesome Mason Jar Christmas Crafts here!

What materials do you use for recycled crafts?

How to Make Paper Snowflakes

December 19, 2013 by AllFreeKidsCrafts 2 Comments

Making paper snowflakes has always been one of my favorite winter activities, but I was absolutely obsessed with paper snowflakes as a child. When I first learned how to make a paper snowflake, I just couldn’t stop. My kitchen table has been no stranger to paper scraps and multicolored scissors over the years, and now that winter is finally here, I had to share my love for these snowy paper creations.

This kid-friendly guide will teach you everything you need to know, from learning how to make paper snowflakes to tackling tricky paper snowflake designs. Just because these winter crafts are perfect for kids doesn’t mean adults can’t make them, too. Making paper snowflakes has no age limit!

Start with the Basics

This paper snowflake tutorial from FaveCrafts will teach you the basic paper snowflake pattern, so start here!

Fold a square piece of paper in half diagonally to form a triangle.
Fold in half again.
Fold the triangle into thirds, folding each side towards the center.
Cut a straight line across the bottom.
Cut pieces out of all three sides in random patterns.
Open to see your finished snowflake.

Once you’ve mastered these six steps, you can move on to the paper snowflake patterns below!

Paper Snowflake Patterns

One of a Kind Snowflakes– this paper snowflake pattern will help inspire you to create your own wintery creations.

Pipe Cleaner and Paper Snowflakes -if younger family member struggle with scissors, you can make these paper snowflakes instead! They’re just as cute, and they’re incredibly easy.

Super-Sized Snowflakes -making paper snowflakes is always fun, but making them as big as you is even better! These gargantuan flakes are easy to make, too.

Paper Snowflake Garland -this tutorial from Elevator Musik will teach you how to make paper snowflakes into a festive DIY garland.

More Amazing Paper Snowflake Designs

3D Paper Snowflakes -once you’ve mastered the standard paper snowflake template, go the extra mile and try making them 3D!

Game of Thrones Paper Snowflake Patterns -Krystal Higgins designed these awesome paper snowflake patterns, and you can download the templates for free to make your own!

Precious Snowflake Lions -turn your favorite snowflakes into adorable wintery creatures!

Paper Snowflake Trees– these creative paper crafts from Just Crafty Enough are the perfect way to reinvent your classic paper snowflake designs and make an elegant centerpiece all in one project.

Star Wars Paper Snowflake Patterns– make these paper snowflake designs from Anthony Herrera to prove you are the ultimate Star Wars fan. Browse the site for even more amazing patterns!

Psssssst! Have a unique paper snowflake tutorial you’d like to share? Contact us!

Do you and your family make paper snowflakes in the winter?

In Case You Missed It: “7 Easy Homemade Christmas Ornaments for Kids” eBook

November 30, 2013 by AllFreeChristmasCrafts Leave a Comment

Christmas is less than a month away, and it is time to put up (or at least start thinking about putting up) your Christmas tree. One of the best parts of decorating for Christmas is choosing ornaments for your Christmas tree. There are so many options for DIY ornaments, but the best kind are the ones you can make as a whole family. That is why we at AllFreeChristmasCrafts have put together a collection of great DIY ornaments kids can make in our eBook, 7 Easy Homemade Christmas Ornaments for Kids.

From ornaments using craft fabric to nature-inspired ornament crafts to DIY ornaments made with materials from your own home, you are sure to find the right ornament crafts for your kids in this eBook. If you need a fun and festive way to keep your kids entertained over winter break, this free eBook is a must-have for the holiday season!

Homemade Xmas Ornaments Using Craft Fabric

Create adorable DIY ornaments with your kids like these Snowy Owl Ornaments. Using large googly eyes, glue, felt, old book pages and other embellishments, make a cute owl to put on your tree this Christmas. Your kids will have a blast helping with these adorable animal ornaments and other fun projects made from craft fabric.

Christmas Ornament Crafts That Are Nature Inspired

Look to the outdoors for inspiration for you next Christmas craft project with your kids. For a fun and budget-friendly ornament craft, try these Wax Dipped Pine Cone Ornaments. Inexpensive, yet adorable, these homemade ornaments are sure to be a favorite with the kids. Make these pine cone crafts and other nature-inspired projects with your kids this holiday season.

DIY Christmas Ornaments with Materials from Your Home

A recycled Christmas craft is the best way to save during the holiday season. Use old bottle caps to make this precious Bottle Cap Snowman Ornament. These ornaments can be personalized by name, so every kid will feel a sense of ownership over their DIY ornament creation. Make these homemade ornaments and more crafts featuring recycled items with projects featured in this eBook.

Download a copy of 7 Easy Homemade Christmas Ornaments for Kids – It’s free!

If you like this eBook, you’ll love:

Homemade Christmas Ornament: 17 Insanely Cute Crafts
“11 Christmas Crafts for Kids to Create” eBook

What ornaments are you making for Christmas?

18 Must-Make Homemade Christmas Ornaments for Kids

November 7, 2013 by AllFreeKidsCrafts 1 Comment

It doesn’t matter how old you are; decorating the Christmas tree with your family is always a memorable night. In my family, we start with the homemade Christmas ornaments from my parents’ childhoods and work our way through time, finishing our tree with the most recent ornament in our collection. It’s a great way to reminisce about how our family has grown while we spend some quality time together. After all, isn’t family the essential piece of the holiday puzzle?

Spending time with the people you love is the epitome of Christmas, and one of the best ways to bond with your family is to craft your own Christmas projects! Not only is crafting a great way to relieve some holiday stress, but it’s also a way to immortalize your creativity on your Christmas tree.

For the best Christmas tree decorating ideas that you can make with your family, explore the latest AllFreeKidsCrafts eBook! Christmas Crafts for Kids: 18 Homemade Christmas Ornaments is stuffed with wonderful Christmas ornament craft ideas for kids of all ages, so even the littlest member of your family can experience a little dose of holiday cheer. The homemade Christmas ornaments in this eBook will quickly become some of your favorites in your entire ornament collection, and the memories you make when you create these kids’ Christmas crafts with your family will last a lifetime.

Recycled Christmas Ornaments

You probably know from experience that the holiday season is packed with hustle and bustle. You’ve got tons of things to do, like cooking your favorite holiday recipes or stringing Christmas lights along your rooftop. With Christmas Crafts for Kids: 18 Homemade Christmas Ornaments, you can save yourself a trip to the store and relax at home instead. The recycled Christmas ornaments in this eBook are cute, charming, and easy to make. You’ll find unique ornament craft ideas that use buttons, toilet paper rolls, and even old CDs in this awesome collection of Christmas crafts for kids. All you have to do is choose the homemade Christmas ornament you want to make, search the house for your craft materials, and get ready to create!

Easy Christmas Ornaments

Enjoy the simple things this holiday season…like easy Christmas ornaments! Making your own ornaments doesn’t have to be tricky; in fact, some of the best projects in this eBook are the simplest to make. From an easy icicle ornament to a simple Santa, you’ll find tons of projects that will make your holidays merry and bright. You can pick any one of the ornaments in this kids’ Christmas crafts eBook, and the end result is sure to be stunning. These easy Christmas ornaments would make even Scrooge himself crack a smile!

What’s your favorite ornament on your Christmas tree?

15 Fabulous Homemade Christmas Ornaments for Kids

November 6, 2013 by FaveCrafts Leave a Comment

Winter is closing in on us. In just a few short months it will officially be here. While we aren’t looking forward to shoveling our cards out of the snow, we here at FaveCrafts are getting excited about Christmas! Like Santa’s elves, we have already begun working away, finding unique and one-of-a-kind ways to celebrate. We thought we’d share some wonderful homemade Christmas ornaments for kids, so you can begin getting your whole family excited about up the upcoming holiday. These are 15 easy kids crafts that will give you plenty of Christmas tree decorating ideas when it finally comes time to set up the tree. From snowmen to penguins, to glittery fairies, we have something for everyone. As you probably already know, homemade Christmas ornaments add a special touch to your tree and become keepsakes you’ll cherish year after year. So break out the glue sticks and paint and let’s get crafting!

Quick Glitter Pinecone Ornaments

Pick up some pinecone’s from your lawn or around your neighborhood and grab some glitter. This an easy homemade ornament that will look glamorous on your tree.

Paper Tiered Christmas Tree Ornament

Create a mini tree for your big tree this year. Have your kids use beads and glitter to decorate their miniature Christmas trees.

Easy Icicle Ornaments

This is perfect for kids on the younger end. All you need is some pipe cleaners and beads. It’ll look like a sparking icicle when they’re done.

Cinnamon Dough Ornaments

This craft will fill your house with the scent of Cinnamon. The kids will need some help in the kitchen.

Sock it to Me Snowman Ornament

This is truly a unique christmas ornament. Have your kids bring Frosty to life with a sock. This is a funny ornament that they’ll love showing off to all their friends.

Family of Snowmen Handprint Ornament

With just a bit of paint, your kids can create a whole family of snowmen with their hand.

Jingly Reindeer Ornament

Are your kids familiar with the Polar Express? This homemade ornament combines both a bell and a reindeer. Awesome, right?

Glittery Fairy Ornaments Glitter-Fairy-Ornaments

Bring these Christmas fairies to life with a little trust and pixie dust.

Beaded Candy Cane Ornament

Candy canes are the classic Christmas candy. This is another great craft for one of your younger children.

Bottle Cap Snowmen Ornament

Recycle your old bottle caps to create these adorable snowmen.

Double Scoop Ice Cream Ornament

What kid doesn’t love ice cream? Now they can create a fun ornament to hang right on their tree.

Melted Snowman Ornament melted-snowman

This one of the easiest homemade Christmas ornaments. Using hot glue and beads, you’ll have your very own melted snowman.

Plastic Cup Snowman Ornament

Recycle a plastic cup and watch your kids create a snowman in front of your very eyes.

Sparkly Leaf Ornament leaf-ornaments

This is an easy Christmas ornament that will make your Christmas tree sparkle.

What is your favorite homemade Christmas ornament and why?

Crafts to Help You Kick-Start Christmas in July

July 12, 2013 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts Leave a Comment

The sun is out, the sandals are on, and we’ve all got one thing on our minds…Christmas of course! Christmas in July is already here, but don’t worry. AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com has a list of 100 Easy Christmas Crafts for the Holidays to help kick-start Christmas in July! The magical holiday will be upon us before we know it so it’s time to check out these crazy holiday crafts.

Whether you’re looking for handmade Christmas decorations or easy Christmas crafts for kids, we’ve got you covered. Each project in this list of Crafts to Help You Kick-Start Christmas in July is easy to make and takes so little time. By December your home will be stacked with Christmas crafts from floor to ceiling!

Bask in the joy of Christmas in July with your friends. Invite them over for a crafting party and see who can make the most crafts from our list of 100 Easy Christmas Crafts for the Holidays. Between the handmade Christmas ornaments and the gift wrap ideas, you’ll have enough crafts to trade, give away, and keep for yourself.

With projects for gift-wrapping, ornament hanging, and spending time with your kids, you’re sure to find something in this list for you. It’s bound to be a craft-crazy Christmas in July!

Kids Crafts for Christmas

After a long day at summer camp, your kids will be overjoyed to come home to a table covered in Christmas craft materials. Get the kids involved in your Christmas in July crafting with these simple crafts for kids. They’ll love delving into their creative side to make Christmas crafts like Rudolph the Glove Reindeer and Fluffy Beard Santa. There’s nothing more magical than Christmas for a child, and they’ll love that they helped create that magic. These easy Christmas crafts for kids are minimal mess and maximum fun!

Sweet Lookin’ Candy Christmas Decorations

No need to worry about cavities with these sweet lookin’ candy Christmas Decorations. Make these handmade Christmas decorations and let your eyes feast. You won’t believe how easy it is to recreate your favorite Christmas treats. There’s nothing sadder than when the dessert plates are empty at the end of the night but these sweet lookin’ candy Christmas decorations are here to stay!

Gift Wrapping Genius Crafts

Become a gift wrapping genius with these gift wrapping genius crafts. Doesn’t it seem like every year you find yourself in a mad dash to purchase Christmas gifts for friends and family? Reduce the stress by making some handmade Christmas wrap this July. These gift wrapping genius crafts make every gift look special with bows, ribbons, and boxes. No matter what you give your loved ones, they’ll have a gift within a gift.

Hungry for more Christmas crafts? Check out our free “7 Easy DIY Christmas Crafts: Make Your Own Ornaments, Wreaths and More!” eBook!

What type of Christmas crafts make you jump for July?

Baby Gifts Ideas that Will Guarantee Success

June 2, 2013 by AllFreeChristmasCrafts 1 Comment

We’ve all been there. You think you’re good to go in terms of Christmas, birthdays and all other homemade presents and all of a sudden a new baby is born. Be prepared for your next get-together by learning how to make homemade gifts for new babies that will be well received by both the newborn and the parents. These baby gift ideas are super fun to make, not only because they are easy to put together, but because they’re just darn right cute. Whether you use these as birthday gift ideas, baby shower gift ideas or Christmas gift ideas, this collection of crafts is worth checking out. Follow my list of DIY baby gifts and consider saving yourself a trip to the toy store and indulging in a little craft-time for yourself.

Baby Gifts Ideas that Will Guarantee Success

1. Based off of my interactions with new parents, I’ve learned that they’re terrified for their baby’s well-being. I never come across a new parent who doesn’t continually glance at their child as though they’re waiting for spontaneous combustion of some sort. This is entirely understandable and can be used to your advantage when deciding on homemade gift ideas. This Christmas, create these super easy Best Baby Knee Pads. It’s scary enough having a crawling baby loose in the house. Put the parents’ minds at ease by providing some knee protection for their little one’s sensitive skin.

2. Obviously, this Baby Christmas Beanie is for the holiday season. Homemade Christmas gifts for babies really don’t get cuter than this tree topper. The newborn will be getting a lot of baby hats during its debut into the big bad world, but you can gift a homemade hat that’s unlike any other with this crochet craft.

3. I love this idea from Club Chica Circle. This Cupcake Onesie Gift Idea provides practical supplies for parents and it looks delicious. As a die-hard cupcake fan, I’m in love with this gift presentation. For me one of the hardest parts about giving a gift (after the hurdle of selecting one) is wrapping it. Check out this project if you’re at a loss for gift wrapping ideas.

4. I just couldn’t ignore the royal baby buzz. Treat your friends and family’s newborns like royalty by crocheting this adorable Crochet Crown from Poochie Baby Crochet Designs. Once you tackle this design, treat yourself to a crown for yourself. After all, if it’s good enough for royalty, it’s good enough for you, right?

5. This Jesus Felt Finger Puppet really should be at the top of my list for baby crafts. I love this baby gift idea. Say you’re running late for a party and you know there’s a baby there waiting for a present (because all babies expect them). You can whip up this itty-bitty puppet and entertain that little rascal endlessly. Plus, the subject of this puppet couldn’t get any safer. Parents will love you for investing energy into entertaining their child.

For more great baby gift and Christmas ideas visit our site! There are tons of Christmas-inspired projects that will have you crafting in no time.

What’s the strangest baby gift you’ve ever seen?

11 Homemade Gifts that Kids Can Make!

November 5, 2012 by AllFreeKidsCrafts 3 Comments

When I was little, my siblings and I used to sneak into my mom’s craft room and try to create a gift that would impress her. Nothing says “I love you” like a macaroni necklace, right? It didn’t matter if it was a finger-painted card or a beaded bracelet, my mom collected those gifts and still has them displayed in the craft room to this day.

Homemade gifts are such a wonderful way to show someone you care about them. Though I’m guilty of handing out gift cards every once in a while, there is nothing like the feeling of spending time on a gift that you know someone will love. It’s so much more personal and fun! Your kids will love making their own crafts to give, whether it’s a gift for the holidays, a birthday, or just because. Don’t underestimate the power of a creative kid; they might just surprise you with their masterpieces! Here are some cute gift ideas that kids can make themselves. Anyone would be glad to receive one of these thoughtful gifts!

Improve upon the classic macaroni necklace with these easy jewelry projects that kids can make. Have them collect bottle caps to make personalized Resin Bottle Cap Pins. Kids can do some basic beading to make Safety Pin Bracelets; they look so good, you won’t be able to tell they are made from safety pins. As a kid, I loved playing with shrink plastic. It was so cool how it would magically shrink in the oven! These Shrink Jewelry Charms are so fun to make, and kids can get creative and design their own charms.

We also have some great crafts that make wonderful home decor gifts. Kids will love seeing their handmade gifts displayed in their grandparents’ or aunt’s homes. These Tissue Paper Bowls are colorful and can be easily made with ordinary things you have lying around the house. The No Sew Fleece Blanket is super easy and little hands are perfect for tying the simple knots. I’m a big fan of these blankets; I’ve made a bunch of these for myself and friends. Recycle some old jars to make beautiful Priceless Candle Holders. Kids can create a mosaic design out of price tags. Who knew?!

Here are some more great homemade gift ideas from AllFreeKidsCrafts that are perfect for little hands to make!

What’s the best homemade gift you have ever received?

For the Kids: Reindeer, Snowmen and Santa Oh My!

December 19, 2011 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts Leave a Comment

For all you parents out there who have heard “Is it Christmas yet?” too many times to count, here is OUR Christmas gift to you: A bunch of easy Christmas crafts to keep your little ones occupied until Santa comes shimmying down the chimney!

With a whole week off of school, plus all that extra sugar from Christmas cookies, we know that kids are probably going to be bouncing off the walls with excitement all the way up until the 25th. That’s why we decided to seek out the best kid-friendly craft projects to keep them occupied while waiting for the much-anticipated Big Day.

From simple ornament crafts to Santa and reindeer-themed decorations and a whole lot more, there are a bunch of easy projects that kids will love to make! We can say that with confidence because all of these simple Christmas crafts for kids come from bloggers who have their own children, so that means these crafts are tried and true crowd pleasers, and for kids of all ages too!

One of my absolute favorite ideas from this collection of 21 Simple Christmas Crafts for Kids is this adorable Lend a Hand Christmas Tree project.

I love that kids get to get a bit messy with this craft, but not so messy that you’ll be regretting this idea come cleanup time. Plus kids will love decorating their “trees” with fun embellishments (i.e. whatever you can find around the house). Buttons look adorable, but I’m sure you can find a bunch of other cute things to glue onto your trees! I also love the idea of having each of your kids paint their hands a different shade of green so that when you’re done, your tree will be pretty and multi-colored, and each kid can see their imprint (literally) on the tree! So clever!

There are so many more fun ideas in this collection of 21 Simple Christmas Crafts for Kids, but I don’t have time to tell you about them all because I need to go do some last-minute gift crafting … not to mention wrapping! So simply click over to the collection page to see all of the fun kid-friendly projects for yourself! And don’t forget to tell us which ones you decide to make with your family… we’d love to hear about your creations!

Oh, and one last thing! We’ve also created a handy-dandy free eBook with some easy kids’ Christmas crafts that you can print out and take with you if you’re traveling this holiday season. The eBook is available for free download here. You’ll be happy you printed it out when you’re at your relatives’ house and the kids are itching for something fun to do!

Hope you and your little ones have a very merry Christmas full of lots of creativity!

Tell us: What’s the most fun Christmas craft you’ve made with your kids in years past?

Link Love: Countdown to Christmas

November 25, 2010 by FaveCrafts Leave a Comment

Now that it’s officially the Christmas season, you can start working on Christmas crafts without feeling guilty for jumping the gun. (I can’t be the only one who surreptitiously listens to Christmas tunes on November 1st…) If you’re as excited for Christmas as I am, you’ll want to have a fun, festive way to count down. Enter Advent calendars! Here’s a roundup of some super cool Advent calendars I’ve found around the web. One month until Christmas…

Julie ree sells a template for these pyramid tree garlands on etsy. They double as fireplace mantel decor!
Recycle vintage wooden spools to make this adorable Advent calendar from Just Something I Made.
Susan at Live, Laugh, and Create! makes a Christmas countdown project every year, and it’s awesome!
Here’s another Pottery Barn inspired craft: Olivia Renn made hers using–get this–solo cups!
What an ingenious use for a shoe organizer! Head over to Chica and Jo to find out how to turn yours into a Grinch Advent calendar.
This Advent calendar from Raspberry & Chocolate is simple, clean, and French!
If you’ve got baby jars up the wazoo, turn them into a tree-shaped Advent calendar with Naptime Crafters.
Learn how to make accordion pleated circles with Polka Dot Pineapple, and turn them into this glam, glitzy magnetic Advent calendar.
Sew a mini Santa sack for every day of Advent, and fill them with special treats for this kids. Learn how over at The Mother Huddle.

18 Recycled Crafts for Christmas

Kids Christmas Crafts

Recycled Handmade Ornaments

More Recycled Christmas Craft Ideas

What materials do you use for recycled crafts?

Start with the Basics

Paper Snowflake Patterns

More Amazing Paper Snowflake Designs

Do you and your family make paper snowflakes in the winter?

Homemade Xmas Ornaments Using Craft Fabric

Christmas Ornament Crafts That Are Nature Inspired

DIY Christmas Ornaments with Materials from Your Home

What ornaments are you making for Christmas?

Recycled Christmas Ornaments

Easy Christmas Ornaments

What’s your favorite ornament on your Christmas tree?

What is your favorite homemade Christmas ornament and why?

Hungry for more Christmas crafts? Check out our free “7 Easy DIY Christmas Crafts: Make Your Own Ornaments, Wreaths and More!” eBook!

What type of Christmas crafts make you jump for July?

Baby Gifts Ideas that Will Guarantee Success

What’s the strangest baby gift you’ve ever seen?

What’s the best homemade gift you have ever received?

Tell us: What’s the most fun Christmas craft you’ve made with your kids in years past?

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