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Crafts and Creative Recycling (Friday) (December 15, 2023)
ThriftyFun has lots of creative wreath ideas that have been submitted by our members over the years. Find one to greet your holiday guests in today's featured post. We have several other Christmas craft ideas in this newsletter but we can always use more. Please share your own favorite craft tips and projects with us too.

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Today's Featured Post

Making a Christmas Wreath

Christmas WreathThis is a guide about making a Christmas wreath. Rather than buying your Christmas wreath this year try making one. It can become a family tradition and they also make a thoughtful gift. Let your imagination go and create a unique wreath for this year and beyond.

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Spool Christmas Tree

By deenagoodale

The completed spool tree.Made from fabric and old wooden spools

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Button Star Ornament

By DianaHM

Closeup of completed starThis craft can be made using collected buttons left over from old clothes to make a star to decorate your Christmas tree. I used wire from an old transformer, so this project cost almost nothing. You can use any other color of buttons.

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Brussels Sprout Christmas Tree

By Stella

Brussels Sprout Christmas TreeI thought this Brussels sprout stalk would make a fun table decoration. I was able to get the Brussels sprouts and cranberries on sale and the star and lights at the Dollar Tree.

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Handmade/Homemade Gifts

By wordswork

A collection of handmade food gifts.Choosing the perfect gift for each person on our list means paying attention throughout the year and taking note of preferences. This is particularly true when making gifts.

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Recycling Christmas Cards

By Jackie H.

A pile of cut up Christmas cardsWhat do you do with your Christmas cards? I decided to recycle mine! I took all my cards and turned them into Christmas gift cards for next year!

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Clear Ornament Ideas

By 15mhhm15

A clear ornament with a Christmas tree decal.Here are two fun and simple clear ornaments ideas. The first one, I bought these rub on transfer Christmas theme last year for 90% and finally got to using them. For the second, in your backyard or on a nature walk collect flowers to press and use double sided tape or mod podge to adhere on clear ornaments!

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Upcycled Light Bulb Penguin

By attosa

Upcycled Light Bulb Penguin - ornament hanging on treeLight bulbs that burn out make for fantastic crafts. Here, I've painted an old useless light bulb to look like a penguin, then wrapped it in some felt scraps and cotton balls so he's ready for the holidays. A simple piece of yarn glued to the top will make this a great ornament on your tree!

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Reuse Salt Pour Spout With Canning Jars

By Monica

Reuse Salt Pour Spout With a Canning JarWhen finished with an empty cardboard salt container, cut the whole round top piece off and measure to fit a canning jar ring. Trace and cut with the flat part with scissors to fit a pint canning jar.

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Saving Money on Christmas Ornaments

Photo of a Christmas ornament hanging on a tree.Tips for saving money on Christmas ornaments as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Every year we make new ornaments of a completely different style. Christmas decorations don't have to be expensive to be beautiful.

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Glass Holiday Orbs

By marie cecchini

Glass ornaments with paint on the inside.These beautiful ornaments would make a lovely addition to any holiday tree. You can make them to keep or give away. You have to make them in stages, over the course of a few days only because the paint is on the inside and needs time to dry completely.

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