Here are my favorite inventive Christmas tree craft ideas using recycled materials.
Coat Hanger Xmas Tree:
At All Free Crafts, Sunni Bergeronhas written detailed instructionson how to create this beautiful Christmas tree out of coat hangers, twist ties and garland.
Paper Tube Xmas Tree:
A cute craft for kids is this paper tube Christmas tree project from MakingFriends.com. You could make it bigger but it’s a quick one children would have fun with as an ornament as well.
Paper Mache Tree:
On Aranamuerta’s blog, there’s a great paper mache tree. It was actually made for Halloween but it’s fantastic. Dead Spider made the tree using chicken wire, paper mache and paint. I don’t think I could make one as well but it would be fun trying. See Aranamuerta’s site to check out some of Dead Spider’s awesome art.
Rosemary Christmas Tree:
At Gardens Ablaze, they found this gorgeous Rosemary Christmas Tree for seven dollars! It needs a little decor but I love the shape of it. Gardens Ablaze is very informative and fun with all sorts of gardening information. I love the smell of rosemary and it’s a wonderful idea for holiday decor that doubles as a culinary herb.
Soda Can Christmas Tree:
Here’s a video of a Christmas tree made out of Mountain Dew pop cans and pvc pipes. It’s six feet tall with a lit up plastic bottle for the tree topper. To see more pictures and information on its construction see the Mountain Dew Christmas Tree’s website.
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