6 Recycled Christmas Crafts

Dive into your recycling bin to find materials for these fun and easy Christmas crafts. We've got projects that use up toilet paper rolls, light bulbs, twigs, buttons and more!

1. Light Bulb Santa Ornaments

Light bulb Santa is an adorable addition to any Christmas tree. Plus, he means one less bulb to recycle or throw away! Instructions >

2. Toilet Paper Roll Santas

Guests will never guess that these sweet little Santas are made from recycled toilet paper rolls. Instructions >

3. Snowman Luminaries

Gather up all the glass jars in your recycling bin to make these easy snowman luminaries. They light up with a little battery-powered tea light! Instructions >

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4. Twig Santas

A sweet and simple craft for the holidays. Collect twigs outside and turn them into little Santa ornaments. Instructions >

5. Colourful Dried Fruit Ornaments

These colourful Christmas ornaments are a cinch to make. They put a kid-friendly spin on the tradition of using dried citrus fruits for holiday decorating—plus, they're a perfect way to use up citrus fruits that are past their prime. Instructions >

6. Winter Wonderland Snow Globe

Turn glass jars into glimmery, shimmery snow globes. You'll need mineral oil, glitter and little figurines to make a scene. Instructions >

BONUS: Jingle Bell Run Boredom Buster

A fun Christmas twist on the DIY marble run: use empty wrapping paper cardboard tubes to make a boredom buster that's fun for kids of all ages. Instructions >