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Green Crafts for White Christmas!

With Christmas approaching, many parents and teachers are looking for the ways and ideas to keep kids occupied and creative! And if you're one of them, you came to the right place!

This page contains a collection of links for Christmas crafts with one common characteristic: to make this Christmas greener reusing different items from your household and turning them into crafts! Here you can find different ideas for your toilet paper rolls, cardboard boxes, even puzzles and lightbulbs!


Hope you'll find something that suits you and help with keeping Christmas greener. Not to mention, save few bucks along the way! Enjoy!


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Easy Christmas Crafts with Toilet Paper Rolls 

Angels, elfs, nutcracker and many other familiar characters!

Cardboard Tube Angel
Christmas Crafts - Kids' Coloring Pages, Games & More - Kaboose.com
Cardboard Tube Candy Surprise - Kaboose.com
Give anyone with a sweet tooth a gift they'll enjoy with this cardboard tube candy surprise.
Christmas Candles Card
Kids' Crafts: Christmas Cards & Gifts - Kaboose.com
DLTK's TP Roll Advent Calendar
step by step instructions and photo for making an advent calendar for Christmas.
DLTK's Crafts for Kids - Christmas Angel
Make a cute Christmas angel from TP roll
Christmas Wreath
A fun wreath that is a great way to display paper snowflake creations.
Christmas Crackers
Printable templates for children's holiday crafts and activities for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school kids.
Nutcracker Toilet Paper Roll Craft
printable template for a nutcracker craft suitable for preschool, kindergarten and gradeschool kids.
Elf Toilet Paper Roll Roll Craft
printable template for a Christmas elf toilet paper roll craft.
Santa Claus TP Roll Craft
printable template for a Christmas children's craft suitable for preschool, kindergarten and gradeschool kids.
Coffee Creamer Snowman - Free Christmas Craft Project
Use a coffee creamer container to make a snowman decoration for Christmas
Homemade Victorian Christmas Crackers
How to make Victorian-style Christmas crackers from colored paper napkins and pretty embellishments.

 

Other things to do with toilet paper rolls:

Reuse Paper Bags this Christmas! 

Give Christmas make-over to ordinary brown grocery bag

Paper Bag Reindeer Puppet Craft - Enchanted Learning Software
Simple Paper Bag Reindeer Puppet to make.
Fireplace Craft (flat)- Enchanted Learning Software
Fireplace craft to make. You can make a flat fireplace to hang on the wall using 2 brown paper grocery bags. You can make tempera paint bricks by using a brush or by dipping a sponge in paint.
Decorative Gift Bags - Kaboose.com
Make a stunning decorative bag fro plain brown bag
Candy Cane Gift Bag
Kids' Christmas Crafts: - Homemade Decorations & Ornaments - Kaboose.com
Paper Bag Gingerbread Friends
These cute little gingerbread boys and girls are fun to decorate and adorable to display!
Christmas Cookie Gift Bag for the holidays. - Kaboose.com
Just baked a giant batch of Christmas cookies and want to share? This craft is a great way to give the gift of baking and share your crafty talents as well!
Decorated Brown Paper Bags
Printable templates for children's holiday crafts and activities for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school kids.
Reindeer Paper Bag Puppet
Free printable templates and instructions for making a paper bag reindeer puppet

 

More about reusing paper bags:

Paper Plates Crafts are Fun and Simple! 

Santas, flowers, wreats and other crafts from paper plates

Paper plate angel - Enchanted Learning Software
Make an angel from a paper plate.
Poinsettia Paper Plate Craft - EnchantedLearning.com
Poinsettia Paper Plate Craft for kids. Kindergarten, preschool, and elementary school crafts. Make wonderful, simple crafts with things found around the house.
Kids' Christmas Crafts: Paper Plate Santa - Homemade Decorations & Ornaments - Kaboose.com
How to make a paper plate Santa
Christmas Holly Wreath Craft
Printable templates for Christmas holly wreath craft suitable for preschool, kindergarten and gradeschool kids.
Poinsettia Paper Plate Craft
Santa Claus christmas doorknob hanger that children can make.

 

Other fun paper plates projects:

New Christmas Life to Old Glass Jars 

For gifts or your home - reuse glass jars into something new and beautiful!

Christmas Votive Candleholder - Kaboose.com
Recycled baby food jars are transformed into elegant votive candleholders for the holiday season. Change the theme by replacing the holly leaves with Hanukkah dreidels or snowflakes.
Baby Food Jar Christmas Tree - Kaboose.com
Create a radiant decoration for your window by crafting this baby food jar Christmas tree. It makes a glowing multicolor display that will look both inviting and fun to passersby or arriving holiday guests.
Kids' Christmas Crafts: Noel Sparkle Jar - Homemade Ornaments & Decorations - Kaboose.com
This cute little jar filled with pretty baubles will sparkle and shine next to your Christmas lights.
Mothers Day Bath Salts: Kids Crafts That Are Fun And Easy To Make As Gifts. - Kaboose.com
Give mom the gift of pampering herself with this gorgeous container filled with bath salts. A perfect Mother's Day craft or spring craft, kids will love creating this gorgeous container as a gift.
Crafts: Fun Bottled Kool-Aid Sand Art Project - Kaboose.com
Children will love these artistic 'sand bottles' when they use kool-aid crystals to create this craft. Kool-Aid Art Bottles are attractive gifts for any holiday.
Sparkle votive candleholder - Kaboose.com
Add a sparkling glow to any holiday by making this sparkle votive candleholder. Kids can transform a baby food jar into the perfect gift, with a few simple crafting supplies.
Angel Messages in a Jar
beautiful angel messages craft for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day or a sunday school project.
Magic Reindeer Food
Printable templates for children's holiday crafts and activities for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school kids.
Santa Claus Baby Food Jar Craft
Instructions and photos for making a santa claus baby food jar craft.

 

Few other glass jar craft ideas:

Don't Throw! Reuse Old Cups and Lids 

There is surely a craft project for you to make!

Juice Lid Ornaments - Kaboose.com
Show your love for your family and the planet with these recycled Juice Lid Ornaments--add a little fabric and glitter and kids have a great gift for Mom or Dad.
Kids' Christmas Crafts: Symbols of Christmas Bell - Homemade Decorations & Ornaments - Kaboose.com
This pretty little bell displays different symbols of the Christmas holiday. Add or change the symbols to reflect your favorites.
School picture magnets - Kaboose.com
Do something creative with extra school photos by crafting them into School picture magnets. They make great fridge magnets for friends and relatives.
Kids' Craft: Ribbon Peace Doves - New Year's Day, Christmas - Kaboose.com
Violence, death and major illness are tough for kids (and adults too!) to understand. To help your child process difficult information in a positive way, make these lovely peace doves, accented by awareness ribbons that symbolize the causes that are meaningful to your family.
Homemade Victorian Juice Lid Ornaments
Make your own Victorian ornaments from juice can lids, greeting card or wrapping paper pictures, and leftover trims.
Soda Bottle Cap Christmas Ornament Craft
Recycle soda bottle caps and make a unique Christmas ornament with this free craft project.
Bottle Cap Christmas Card Frames
How to recycle bottle caps to frame pictures cut from Christmas cards. These make nice Christmas tree trims or fridgies.
How to make Christmas Ornaments from Juice Lids and Old Cards
Learn how to make Christmas tree trims from recycled juice lids and recycled Christmas cards.

Fun Christmas Projects from Popsicle Sticks 

Ornaments. gifts and other fun projects for kids

4x6" Recipe Card Holder - Kaboose.com
Use decorative ribbon, silk flowers, felt, or anything you like to decorate this recipe holder.
Christmas Crafts: Craft Popsicle Sticks Star Kids Can Make - Kaboose.com
You can help kids celebrate the Christmas spirit by crafting this Popsicle stick star ornament. Glow-in-the-dark paint makes for illuminating results.
Snowman Ornament: Wooden Stick Snowman Ornament- Christmas Crafts for Kids - Kaboose.com
These snowman ornaments are so cute and very easy to make. Provide a variety of colors and patterned fabrics as well as different colored supplies to make each snowman unique!

 

Many other ideas how to reuse popsicle sticks:

Turn Old Christmas Cards into New Craft Projects 

Christmas boxes, ornaments and other cool crafts!

Christmas Card Boxes - Kaboose.com
Recycle and transform your old Christmas cards into cute, miniature boxes with this clever craft.
Recycle Cards and Wrapping Paper
Homemade Holiday Ornaments for Kids - Kaboose.com
Recycled Christmas Cards - Christmas Card Angels
How to recycle old Christmas cards into Christmas card angels.
How to Make a Christmas Card Basket from Old Christmas Cards
How to recycle old or used Christmas cards into a Christmas card basket.
Christmas Crafts: Recycled Christmas Card Ornaments
Recycle Christmas cards into delightful Christmas card ornaments in a spherical ball shape.
Recycled Christmas Cards: Victorian Icing Card Ornaments
How to make Victorian icing card Christmas tree ornaments.
Recycling Greeting Cards - Christmas Card Gift Box
Recycle Christmas cards or greeting cards into small gift boxes.
Recycle used Christmas Cards into New Christmas Cards
How to recycle old or used Christmas cards into a completely new Christmas cards, ready to mail in our printable envelope.
Recycled Christmas Card Fan
Recycle old Christmas cards by making pretty paper fans for the Christmas tree or to use as a gift decoration.
Greeting Card Placemats - Recycled Christmas Card Placemats
How to Christmas cards, or other greeting cards, to make decorative placemats.

 

Other helpful resources for reusing cards:

Decorating Tin Cans for Christmas 

With simple crafts create great gifts!

Christmas Crafts: Fun Nutcracker Decoration Project - Kaboose.com
Add some festive cheer to your home with this nutcracker ornament. Young crafters will have fun fashioning empty potato chip containers into a Christmas keepsake.
Christmas Crafts: Gift Easy Kid Can Make Your Own - Kaboose.com
Who needs a gift bag when you can make a Christmas gift can? This kids' craft is a festive way to recycle your used cans.
Tin Can Santa Craft - Tin Can Christmas Crafts for Kids - Kaboose.com
This Christmas try making a Santa craft. These easy to make tin can Santa craft is lots of fun, and inexpensive too!
Pen holder collage - Kaboose.com
Give someone a great personalized gift with this Pen holder collage. This scrapbooking craft is fun and creative way to recycle old magazines and newspapers too.
Christmas Arrangement - Kaboose.com
This christmas arrangement craft is great for kids to make as a table decoration or to give as a gift.
Chip Can Santa Craft - Can Santa Claus Craft for Kids - Kaboose.com
Don't throw out those potato chip cans, they make great crafts! Try your hand at this cute little chip can Santa craft, a perfect display for your holiday table.
Pringle Can Christmas Card Display
Recycle a pringle container to display your Christmas cards.

 

Stuff to do with cans:

You Can Reuse Puzzles and Light Bulbs Also! 

Here are listed few suggestions for craft projects

Christmas Crafts - Puzzle Wreath Ornament - Kids' Holiday Activities - Kaboose.com
If you have any puzzles that are missing pieces, they can be turned into fun craft projects!
Christmas Crafts: Fun Santa Light Bulb Table Ornament Decoration - Kaboose.com
This recycled Light Bulb Santa craft is sure to brighten someone's day. A great Christmas ornament for kids to make and give as gifts.
Puzzle Piece Picture Frame
directions for making a puzzle piece picture frame for Christmas
Rudolf Pin
Printable templates for children's holiday crafts and activities for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school kids.
Recycled Lightbulbs - Christmas Elf Lightbulb Craft Project
Use our free elf painting pattern to recycle a lightbulb into a Christmas elf lightbulb decoration for your Christmas tree.
Rudolf the Recycled Light Bulb Christmas Craft
Recycle a lightbulb to make this Rudolf the Light Bulb ornament for Christmas.
Christmas Santa Recycled Lightbulb Craft
Reuse a burned out lightbulb to make this Christmas Santa recycled lightbulb craft.
Christmas Doily Recycled Lightbulb Ornament
Lightbulb recycling for Christmas; this used lightbulb is disguised with a doily and poinsettia pick.
Recycled Cardinal Christmas Lightbulb
Reuse a burned out lightbulb to make this Christmas cardinal recycled lightbulb craft.
Decoupage Christmas Light Bulb - Recycled Lightbulb Craft
Decoupage a burned out light bulb to make a pretty Christmas ornament.

Cardboard Box Fun for Christmas! 

Cool crafts from cardboard boxes

Kids' Crafts: Family Photo Gallery House-Shaped Gift - Kaboose.com
This adorable three-dimensional house makes a perfect photo memory display. For younger children, use simple designs. Older kids will appreciate more intricate details when decorating their house.
Cereal Box Scrapbook - Kaboose.com
Not just for breakfast anymore, this cereal box scrapbook is a great craft kids that you can make by recycling materials from around the house. It's the perfect all-in-one crafting and cleaning project!
Paper Jewelry Box - Kaboose.com
Kids can store trinkets and more with this Paper Jewelry Box craft.
Easy Christmas Kleenex Box Cover
free printable templates and instructions for making an Easy Christmas Kleenex Box Cover craft.
Mouse Box for Christmas Cards
Directions and printable templates for making a Christmas card holder.
Santa Box for Christmas Cards
Directions and printable templates for making a Christmas card holder.

 

Cardboard boxes can be so much fun:

Plastic Bottles Can be Reused this Christmas! 

For new crafts - keep them off the landfields!

Angel Milk Carton Container
Free printable templates and step by step photo directions for making a milk carton angel container.
Angel Pencil or Coin Holder
Instructions and photos for making an angel pencil or change holder craft.
Angel Vase
Instructions and photos for making an angel flower vase craft.
Reindeer Milk Carton Container
Free printable templates and step by step photo instructions for making a reindeer milk carton container craft.
Recycled Plastic Bottle Angel
Recycle a plastic soda bottle to make a pretty angel ornament.
Medicine Bottle Snowman Craft - Prescription Bottle Snowman
How to recycle prescription medicine bottles into snowman Christmas ornaments.
Recycled Pill Bottle Snowman
How to make a snowman ornament from a recycled pill bottle.

 

Few more reusing ideas for plastic bottles:

 

Simple way to make a Christmas boot from reused items:



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