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This Christmas, feel good knowing all of your decorations are sustainably made and eco-friendly! These DIY ornament hacks are made using natural materials that are compostable and biodegradable and give life to things you already have.

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How to make dried orange ornaments:

  • Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees
  • Thinly slice oranges
  • Bake for 4 hours

How to make epicycles clay ornaments:

  • Find pre-owned clay ornaments at thrift stores
  • Mix acrylic paint and baking soda until creamy
  • paint ornaments and let dry

Not only is making your own ornaments a fun way to bond with friends and family, but it means you can start new sustainable holiday traditions!

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