Handmade Holiday: Five Handmade Eco-Friendly Christmas Ornaments

by Becky Striepe November 29, 2010, 4:00 am 1.2k Views

We’ve talked a lot about the reasons to buy handmade, and the holidays are a great chance to support independent artists!

Sure, we think about handmade items when we’re shopping for gifts or for ourselves, but there are plenty of eco-friendly, handmade holiday decorations out there, too. These handmade, upcycled ornaments are ready to add a touch of DIY to your Christmas tree.

1. Upcycled Heart Ornaments

How sweet are these rainbow hearts from Sewn Natural? She makes them using reclaimed felt wool and a loop of hemp string for hanging.

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Written by Becky Striepe

My name is Becky Striepe (rhymes with “sleepy”), and I am a crafts and food writer from Atlanta, Georgia with a passion for making our planet a healthier, happier, and more compassionate place to live. My mission is to make vegan food and crafts accessible to everyone!. If you like my work, you can also find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.