Recycled Christmas Ornaments for Your Tree

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Check out our great list of 30 recycled Christmas ornaments for your tree! If you love a great recycled craft, this list is perfect for your holiday decor.

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30 Recycled Christmas Ornaments

You can make recycled Christmas ornaments for your tree and not have to spend a fortune decorating! Just save up random supplies from your home for the next few weeks and get crafty. Many of these ideas are great for the kids to help with as well. I love a good recycled craft as they are usually very inexpensive.

To simplify things, I have categorized all the craft projects by topic and supply. This way, you can quickly find the ideas that interest you the most. When you come across a project you like, just click the “read more” button to access the tutorial for that project. You can then pin or bookmark any projects you want to make later!

Add some of these DIY ornaments to your must-make list this holiday season! Y'all enjoy!

Mason Jar Ornament Crafts

You know I love a good mason jar craft! So, grab those mason jar lids and make these fun ornaments!

5 Mason Jar Lid Ornaments

Learn five ways to make mason jar lid ornaments! Turn those canning lids into something gorgeous for your Christmas tree with these crafts.

Mason Jar Lid Snowman Ornament

Create this adorable mason jar lid snowman ornament for your tree! This ornament is simple to make and can easily be made in a weekend!

Recycled Canning Lid Angel Ornament

Turn a canning lid into an adorable angel ornament using some paint, lace, and this easy-to-follow follow tutorial!

Rhinestone Christmas Ornaments with Sparkle

Grab some rhinestones and a mason jar lid to create this gorgeous ornament that will sparkle on your tree!

Bottle Cap Ornaments

Turn those little bottle caps into some fun ornaments like owls, reindeer, and even macarons using these tutorials!

Bottle Cap Owl Ornaments

Use this craft tutorial to create bottle cap owl ornaments! Make these quick and easy Christmas ornaments with your kids this holiday season.

Reindeer Bottle Cap Ornaments Kids Craft

Make bottle cap ornaments with your kids with this cute idea! They will love making a bottle cap reindeer for your tree!

DIY French Macaron Ornaments

How cute are these macarons?! With some bottle caps, paint, and glitter, you can make your own macarons in your favorite color!

Cork Ornament Crafts

If you have a bunch of wine corks you have been saving in your junk drawer, recycle them by making these adorable cork ornament crafts!

Cork Tree Ornaments

These wine cork ornaments are perfect for kids of all ages to make! All you need are a few craft supplies for adorable Christmas decorations!

DIY Wine Cork Candle Christmas Ornament

With a few supplies and some wine corks, you can create these cork candle Christmas ornaments, perfect for keeping or giving.

Button Ornaments

Buttons make the perfect base for ornament crafts because they come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors! So, if you have a jar full of buttons, check out these simple-to-make ornament crafts!

Santa Button Ornament Kids Craft

This Santa button ornament is the perfect craft for kids and adults! Make these cute ornaments for your Christmas tree or a DIY gift.

Button Ornaments: Button Wreath Ornament

Make button ornaments for your Christmas tree! This craft is made in under 10 minutes with items you already have in your home.

Button Candy Cane Christmas Ornaments

Looking for a fun DIY activity with the kids? These button candy cane Christmas ornaments would be the perfect craft for a quick and easy addition to your tree.

CD & DVD Ornament Crafts

For those of you who no longer listen to your CDs or watch DVDs, recycle them into some fun ornaments!

Recycled CD Glitter Snowman

Can you believe this is a CD?! Turn a regular CD into an adorable snowman using this tutorial!

Mosaic DVD Ornaments

Break a DVD into pieces and use those pieces to create a dazzling mosaic ornament!

CD Snowman Ornaments for Kids to Make

Grab the kids and some CDs to make these fun snowman ornaments that look like they're melting!

Light Bulb Ornaments

Did you know light bulbs can be turned into ornaments as well? See how by following these tutorials!

Light Bulb Snowman Ornament

If you love a rustic ornament, then check out this light bulb snowman ornament that has a rustic look and is simple to make!

Light Bulb Penguin Ornament craft

Not a fan of snowman? Then turn a light bulb into a penguin instead! All you need are a few supplies and this tutorial!

Paper Ornament Crafts

Break out your paper or those paper mementos you have been keeping and turn them into ornaments that you will cherish forever.

DIY Paper Ornament You Can Make

Grab a few easy supplies and make this DIY paper ornament for your tree! This cute reindeer will look great and is simple to make!

Baby Birth Announcement Ornament

Turn that paper baby birth announcement into a special ornament using this easy-to-follow tutorial!

Cardboard Ornaments

You can never go wrong with using cardboard in a project! Whether it's cardboard tubes, corrugated cardboard, or toilet paper tubes, these ornaments will have you seeing cardboard in a new way!

Cardboard Tube Coiled Christmas Tree

With just five supplies, you can make this coiled Christmas tree that is the perfect craft to make with your kids!

Corrugated Cardboard Snowman Ornaments

Grab some corrugated cardboard mail envelopes to make these snowman ornaments that have a rustic look!

Toilet Roll Santa Ornament

Grab a toilet paper roll and some fabric scraps to create this fun Santa ornament that you can customize in a variety of ways!

Toilet Roll Reindeer Ornament for Kids to Make

Create all nine of Santa's reindeer using toilet paper rolls, pipe cleaners, and pom poms!

Toilet Roll Snowman Craft for Preschoolers

If you want to make a toilet paper snowman to go with your Santa and reindeer, then check out this tutorial!

Wood Ornament Crafts

If you have wood slices, wood beads, and other wood pieces in your craft stash, turn them into these rustic ornaments!

Snowman Bead Ornament: Make These in 5 Minutes!

Make this snowman bead ornament for your tree in 5 minutes or less! Get the kids to help as well as the process and materials are simple!

Wood Slice Santa Ornament for your Christmas Tree - a quick and easy holiday craft idea! Perfect for crafting with kids!

Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments: Santa Claus

Wooden ornaments add lovely rustic charm to the holiday season. Use this tutorial to make Santa Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments for your tree!

Rustic Christmas Ornaments from Wood Spools

Make this rustic Christmas ornament in minutes with wood spools! A quick and easy way to add to your country-style Christmas decor!

Fabric Ornaments

Whether you like to sew by hand or with your machine, grab some fabric scraps to create these ornaments that are ideal for any Christmas tree!

Cozy Christmas Fabric Ornaments Made From a Charm Pack

Grab a charm pack to make these cozy Christmas ornaments of a snowman, hat, mittens, sweater, and more!

Recycled Christmas Ornaments by Red Ted Art

Sweater Ornaments

Turn an old sweater ornament into fun Christmas tree ornaments using this tutorial!

Metal Ornament Crafts

Don't avoid metal when it comes to ornaments! Recycle those keys, tins, and more into unique ornaments using these tutorials!

Handmade Gift: Family Tree Ornament

Are you looking for the perfect handmade gift? Then check out this tutorial to learn how to make a custom family tree ornament!

Recycled Key Snowman Ornaments

If you have a bunch of keys around your home, that you no longer know what they go to, turn them into snowman ornaments using this tutorial!

Pinecone Ornaments

Finally, take a winter walk outside and gather up some pinecones to make these ornaments!

How to Make Pine Cone Angels Ornaments for Kids

Add a touch of nature to your Christmas tree with this pine cone angel that your kids will love making!

Pinecone Snowman

If your kids want to build a snowman, grab a pinecone and popsicle sticks to create this snowman on skis!

I hope you enjoyed these ideas for making recycled Christmas ornaments with things around your home. Be sure to tell us which is your favorite idea in the comment section below! We would love to hear from you!

5 More Ornament Crafts

If you loved learning how to make these recycled Christmas ornaments and want even more ornament crafts, then check out the links below for more ideas!