5 Natural Christmas Crafts

Christmas is a great time to get into a creative mood and explore new crafts. The best memories are often the small moments where we find ourselves creating something new. Each Christmas we see more and more new things to buy and consume. However, creating your own decorations creates more meaning and sustainability for your Christmas! Here are 8 natural Christmas craft ideas:

1. Dried orange garland

   
   

   A dried orange garland is a great and easy way to create a cozy and rustic feel to your house this Christmas.

   You can achieve this by

   1. Simply cut an orange into thin slices.

   2. Put parchment paper on a baking tray and lay out the slices

   3. use a paper towel or cloth to dry out the slices and remove any water & juice.

   4. Put your oven onto its lowest heat

   5. Turn the slices over every hour

   6. Take out oven once slices are golden and crispy.

   7. Using a needle make small holes in the top of the orange slices

   8. Thread string or ribbon through and hang your amazing creation for all to see!

   

2. Paper star decorations

   Paper star decorations are an elegant and easy decoration to add some character to your house this year. You can use any kind of paper for these decorations, whatever suits your fancy. I love to use recycled old books to add a real charm to the decorations.

   There are many tutorial and visual instructions online, especially on platforms such as Youtube, You'll never run out of ideas!

3. Wreath Making

   It's easy to go out and buy a wreath, however, it's even better to make your own! There are so many different ways you can make a wreath. You could go for a more traditional plant based wreath, or you may go for a pom pom wreath, or any other creative outlet that captures your attention. A traditional plant based wreath can be a great way to spend an afternoon this winter. A great way to gather the materials for your wreath is to go on a lovely winter walk and find the plant and natural aspects of your wreath. Knowing where the materials for your wreath have come from and knowing you have created it yourself adds a greater sense of meaning and charm to your decoration.

   

   

   

   

   

   
   
   

4. Paper chains

   Paper chains are a simple and traditional decoration that all ages can make. The simplicity of the decoration allows for so many different options and creativity. The different types of paper and different sizes can create a wide range of looks and effects. If your feeling extra creative you can cut the chains into different shapes such as Christmas trees or snowmen!

   This simple yet effective decoration is a sustainable and therapeutic way to decorate your house this year!

   
   
   
   
   

   

   

   

   

   
   
   
   
   

5. Orange clove decorations / Christingles

   Orange clove decorations are the perfect decoration to get your house looking and smelling this Christmas. This simple decoration is cheap and easy to make, allowing for a relaxing afternoon activity for the kids and the whole family.