Get into the holiday spirit—and give back to Mother Earth while you’re at—by going green (and red) for the holidays this year. Create your own table decorations and festive gifts with eco-friendly supplies and a little imagination. Hint: there may be wine involved!
Place Card Holders
What you’ll need:
• 2 Cinnamon Sticks
• Twine
• 1 Star Anise
• 1 Rosemary Sprig
• Scrap Paper
• Hot Glue Gun
How to do it:
1. Place 2 cinnamon sticks side by side and wrap each end with a small piece of twine. Tie to secure.
2. Add a star anise to one side using a small drop of hot glue.
3. For a touch of green, add 1 small sprig of rosemary.
4. Cut out cards using scrap paper and stick between the 2 cinnamon sticks.
Mini Wine Cork Wreath
What you’ll need:
• Wine Corks *The number will vary depending on how large you want your wreath (and how many glasses you decide to have)!
• Hot Glue
• Star Anise
• Ribbon
How to do it:
1. To get an idea of your layout, arrange wine corks into a small circle within a circle standing on their ends. *Optional: Print out a circle template to use as a guide.
2. Start gluing the sides of the inner layer together until it forms a circle. Wait a few seconds in-between gluing corks to give them time to secure.
3. Start gluing the outer layer of corks onto the inner layer.
4. Once you’ve finished gluing, add star anise or any decoration of your choice.
5. Tie a piece of ribbon around the wreath to hang on a chair, door handle or wall.
Natural Fragrant Centerpiece
What you’ll need:
• 2 Bundles of Bay Leaves
• 10-15 Cinnamon Scented Pinecones (varying in size)
• 1 Pomegranate
• 1 Pomander
• Dried Orange & Lemon Slices
• Handful of Cinnamon Sticks
• 5-10 Shelled Walnuts
• Decorative Bowl or Serving Platter
How to do it:
1. Spread bundles of bay leaves around the perimeter of the bowl.
2. Add the largest items first, like the pomegranate and pinecones.
3. Fill in any empty space with dried orange and lemon slices.
4. Lastly, sprinkle in cinnamon sticks and shelled walnuts!
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