Eco-Friendly Holiday Decorations You Can Make at Home

Holiday decorations often involve plastic, glitter, and materials that end up in landfills. Creating your own decorations from natural and upcycled materials is more beautiful and sustainable.

Wreaths and Greenery

Classic Evergreen Wreath

Use fresh evergreen cuttings attached to a wire form, decorated with pinecones, berries, or dried citrus.

Natural Ornaments

Dried Citrus Slices

1. Slice oranges or lemons 1/4 inch thick
2. Bake at 200°F for 2-3 hours
3. Thread with twine for hanging

Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments

Mix 1 cup applesauce with 1 cup cinnamon into thick dough. Roll, cut shapes, poke hole, air dry 3-5 days.

Salt Dough Ornaments

Mix 2 cups flour, 1 cup salt, 1 cup water. Roll, cut shapes, bake at 250°F for 2 hours.

Table Decorations

• Pinecones and candles on a wooden tray
• Mason jar luminaries with greenery
• Potted plants dressed with ribbon

Upcycled Decorations

• Jar luminaries from cleaned glass jars
• Wine cork ornaments
• Fabric scrap garland

Creating natural holiday decorations reconnects us with the seasons and what the holidays truly mean.