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12 Easy Fall Crafts From Your Recycling Bin

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September 27, 2021 By Lisa Sharp Leave a Comment

Create beautiful fall crafts with materials you will find in your recycling bin. It’s a fun way to make fall crafts while being eco-friendly.

collage of recycled fall crafts

As the seasons start to change it’s a great time to do some fall crafts. These crafts are great to use for fall decorations and they are made using materials you likely already have on hand in your recycling bin.

For materials, you don’t have on hand be sure to check your local craft store or Michaels. Be sure to look for non-toxic and recycled options when possible. 

Recycled Fall Crafts

These fall crafts are made using materials from your recycling bin. They are easy to make and a great way to celebrate the season.

Photo Credit: www.diyncrafts.com

Scarecrow Jar

These adorable scarecrow jars make a great fall decoration. They’ve got all the farmhouse charm you could ever want, in an easy-to-make craft!

Photo Credit: organized31.com

Easy Pumpkin Craft

Make this easy pumpkin craft for fall, Halloween or Thanksgiving. It’s adorable, fun to make for adults and kids, and can be made in a variety of sizes.

Photo Credit: www.downredbuddrive.com

Mason Jar Lid Pumpkins

These Mason Jar Lid Pumpkins are just the cutest fall DIY! They’re easy and fast, and even kids can help! Make them fun colors, or keep them traditional.

Photo Credit: retrohousewifegoesgreen.com

Halloween Rag Wreath

A rag wreath is a simple and frugal DIY decor project that even kids can do. Use Halloween colors to make the perfect Halloween wreath.

Photo Credit: heatherednest.com

Denim Pumpkins

Make a cute denim pumpkin from old jeans in just 10 minutes.

Photo Credit: www.pillarboxblue.com

Acorn Sweater Pillows

Create adorable fall pillows with old sweaters. It's a simple craft that will give your home a fall look in no time.

Photo Credit: craftsbyamanda.com

Fall Suncatchers

These fall suncatchers are a great way for kids to help decorate, especially with Halloween and Thanksgiving right around the corner!

Photo Credit: www.drugstoredivas.net

Tin Can Pumpkins

Save some tin cans to create these adorable upcycled pumpkins.

Photo Credit: dollarcrafter.com

Halloween Tins

This DIY Trick or Treat Tins project is perfect for the kind of person who likes to create fun, affordable crafts! Tin can art is a great way to utilize an everyday item that might have been thrown in the recycle bin. Halloween crafting is so much fun.

Photo Credit: thesoccermomblog.com

Fall Snow Globe 

This Fall Snow Globe is a cute and easy Fall kids craft or decor idea! Learn how to make a falling leaves sensory bottle with step-by-step video instructions!

Photo Credit: juliemeasures.com

Embroidery Hoop Pumpkin

Don't throw away that old sweater, turn it into an Embroidery Hoop Pumpkin

Photo Credit: diycandy.com

Wine Cork Pumpkins

Learn how to make the cutest recycled wine cork pumpkins for fall decorating! This cork pumpkin craft is easy enough for beginning crafters.

More Eco-Friendly Crafts

Did you enjoy these fall crafts? You’ll find more eco-friendly crafts on the blog. 

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