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We’ve been snowed in officially for about a week now, and it’s getting pretty restless around here. You can’t even go for a walk because we have layers of frozen rain and snow, so walking around is iffy. Sigh. If you’re in this fix, or if maybe the kids are home on Christmas break, here are some cool eco-minded last minute Christmas crafts to try…

Above is the really neat paper star wreath. You can use recycled paper and gift wrap to make it. There’s also a really nice paper star napkin holder to make.

Grab a recycled glass jar and make a snow globe.

Recycle an old magazine or paperback book to make your own Santa.

{via Ziggity Zoom}

Make this cute recycled reindeer above with an old plastic bottle and other bits and pieces.

If you have an old paper holiday napkins and tin cans laying around you can make some cool decoupaged holiday cans.

Bought too much packing popcorn this year? Use it to make a recycled popcorn wreath.

{via AllFreeCrafts}

Above is a slightly bizarre, but good way to recycle light bulbs into holiday decor. Many types and examples available, and plenty of tips about how to work with delicate bulbs.

Have fun – hope your weather is better than mine is.

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The Bloggy Giveaways end on Halloween, so don’t miss out! There’s something for everyone, from pets to cooks.

Here are the prizes you could win at various blogs around b5media:

Love ‘em and Leaf ‘em

Basket of Indulgence

Ultreo Toothbrush

Natures Inventory Oils

Breast Pump, BPA-Free Bottles, Nursing Reminder Bracelet and Nursing Pads

Christmas Crafts Inspiration Pack

Hope Bracelet from Twisted Silver

Laptop Skin from SkynMobile

Hedgehog Tatting Shuttle

Silver Color Heart Earrings

Treasure Chest of Giveaways

Free Shoes! Naughty Monkey Nookie Wedge Giveaway

Jewelry from Diffraction

Coach Bag

PediPaws Nail Trimmer

Luxepets Charms

Wagatha Dog Treats

Book: A Friend Like Henry

All Season Weatherproof Deer Repellent

Theobromine T-Shirt

Book: Great Party Fondues

Christian LaCroix Avon Gift Package

Bathtub Santa Christmas Giveway

Baskin-Robbins Gift Certificates

Children’s Weather CD

Balloon Time Helium Kit

$50 Gift Card for Box Tops Marketplace

Lands’ End Women’s Clothing

Good luck! 

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Get them to try out some Christmas crafts. The holiday season is always extra busy, so now may be the perfect time to make and store away some special holiday treats.

Grocery Bag Gingerbread Folk from Family Fun. Oh, this one is too cute. I know we’re supposed to take our reusable bags, but I might have to cheat a little closer to Christmas.

Reindeer Craft Treat Holder using clays pot from AmazingMoms.com. Sweet gift holders or place settings!

Christmas Tin Can Luminary from CraftBits. Young kids may need some help with this, but the end project will be adorable. (pictured)

Snowglobe using baby food jars from Kaboose. Customize this for any occasion.

This post is part of All Holiday Cafe’s Christmas In July series.

Image via CraftBits.

Click here to learn about all the current contests, themes, and green challenges going on at Tree Hugging Family in July 2008

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