If you want to reduce waste and save money on Thanksgiving decorations, what better way than to decorate with trash? To help you decorate the halls in an eco-friendly way, Earth911 has created a collection of scraps and scraps around the house. We’ve put together 5 creative decorating ideas made from some natural materials you probably already have.
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1. Simple Thanksgiving Candle Holder
This easy-to-assemble candle holder idea creates a beautiful Thanksgiving mantle arrangement.
1. First, collect all the clear glass bottles in the recycling bin, remove the labels and make sure they are clean and dry. I think a good way to remove stubborn label adhesive is to make a paste with soap, baking soda, and warm water. Rub the paste onto stubborn areas and rinse with warm water. Even the hardest glue worked.
2. Next, fill the jar with dried beans, rice, and spices from your cupboard, or small pine cones, stones, and acorns from your garden.
3. Next, get candles that match your Thanksgiving table decorations and are the right size for each bottle (or jar). We recommend using beeswax candle An alternative to petroleum-based paraffin candles for healthier indoor air quality.
Once completed, you can also wrap it naturally twine Attach it around the neck of the bottle to add interest.
2. Adorable Thanksgiving napkin holder
This Thanksgiving craft is a fun way to get your kids involved in creating a beautiful table setting.
1. First, remove the toilet paper or paper towel tube from the recycling bin. Pick up a magazine or newspaper during your stay.
2. Cut the cardboard tube into rings. We made one about 2 inches thick.
3. Next, cut out shapes from magazines or newspapers. If you don’t have a punch, have the kids cut out small shapes (circles, squares, leaves, etc.).
4. Next, start gluing the shapes to the tube.
5. Once that’s done, apply a light coat of paint to the napkin holder. Painting everything in one color will give it a uniform look, but you can also allow patterns and shapes to show through. I chose metallic gold because that color complements my Thanksgiving table. You need to paint one side, let it dry, then flip it over and paint the other side.
This was such a fun craft that I made more than I needed for my Thanksgiving gathering, so I decided to incorporate the rest into my next craft.
3. Fun Thanksgiving Garland
I used the leftover Thanksgiving rings from the project above to create a fun Thanksgiving garland.
To do this, I tied the ring to a string. twine I then gathered some small, freshly pruned branches (that were headed for the compost bin) to add to the wreath. You can use anything you have at home, ribbon or yarn as the base for your garland. You can also add things like pine cones, acorns, and evergreens. You can also create a fun nature scavenger hunt for kids to find materials for filling their Thanksgiving garland outdoors. Add a fun, natural accent to your Thanksgiving decor.
4. DIY Thanksgiving Leaf Candles
This is another project you can start from the Recycle Bin. Look for wide-mouth glass jars such as pickle, sauce, and jam jars in the bin. I used a candle in a glass jar that I had received as a gift years ago but had never used. Be sure to remove the label and clean the jar. Next, scavenge leaves from your garden or cut out leaf shapes from newspapers or unused books. after that mod podge Transfer the leaves to a jar. If you are using real leaves, the Mod Podge will act as a sealant so the leaves will look better year after year.
Once the leaves are pasted on the jar, let them dry completely. Then pop candle (Is it real? electricity) in a jar makes a beautiful addition to your Thanksgiving table.
Need another candle idea? Check out these adorable fall colored jar candles.
5. Easy DIY Autumn Thanksgiving Wreath
Here’s a great way to reuse paper, magazine, and old book pages and turn them into beautiful Thanksgiving wreaths.
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These are just a few ways to reuse items that might otherwise end up in your local landfill. And remember these thoughtful words.
“When you wake up in the morning, be grateful for light, life, and strength. Be grateful for food and the joy of living. If you can’t find a reason to be grateful, it’s your fault.” —Tecumseh
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on November 17, 2017 and updated in November 2024.
