Eco-Friendly Christmas Decor Using Dried Fruit

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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