Recycled Crafts: 24 Table Top Christmas Trees
Mini trees make beautiful decorations for your tables.
If you've started to harvest Christmas decoration ideas for this holiday, don't miss out on these table top Christmas trees. Not only do table top trees make chic and festive DIY Christmas decorations, but all the projects on this list are made with recycled materials. Using things like old books, magazines, and coffee filters, you can create unique homemade Christmas decor to use throughout your home. Why buy something new when you can reuse something you have lying around?
You may be thinking, "won't these crafts look used?" Not at all! These table top Christmas trees prove that recycled crafts can be just as beautiful as projects that use new materials. Plus, you can make them for a fraction of the price. From Christmas paper crafts to coffee filter crafts, these holiday decorating ideas will bring a little Christmas spirit into your home.
Whether you want to keep the style clean and simple or big and over the top, this collection of table top trees has you covered. Create a few to place on your mantel, shelf, or table. They'll quickly add a festive touch to whichever room you place them in. Check out these tutorials and learn how to make your own table top Christmas trees in no time.
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Christmas Paper Crafts
Who knew you could create such beautiful decorations from paper crafts? Setting aside time to make some of these homemade Christmas decorations is a great way to get into the holiday spirit.
Grab some paper from the wastebasket and watch those piles of scrap paper transform into a winter wonderland.
Recycled Craft Ideas for Paper Products
It's time to raid your recycling bin! These tutorials call for materials like plastic bottles, toilet paper, and tissue paper, so you can go green and save on crafting costs at the same time. Recycled projects help you reuse materials, which makes Mother Nature (and your wallet) happy.
Recycled Book Crafts
If you have a stack of books you've been meaning to donate or throw out, these recycled book crafts are perfect for you. Make table top Christmas trees with a distinctly vintage look by using old book pages. If you use a seasonal book, these unique DIY Christmas decorations will be extra special.
Wood Craft Ideas for Table Top Trees
We love Christmas wood crafts because they're like upcycled versions of the evergreens we decorate with our families every year. There might not be room for glitzy ornaments or tinsel on these recycled crafts, but for a rustic, down-to-earth feel, you can't beat projects made from wood. Best of all, these crafts are durable enough to be displayed outdoors.
BONUS: More Crafts from Recycled Materials
Paper and wood don't corner the market when it comes to recycled crafts. Here are some table top tree ideas that use materials like clay, plastic, fabric, and more.