Five Wooden Christmas Decorating Ideas for Recycled or Found Wood Objects

Christmas decorating with wood lends a natural touch to your home. Plus, there is a wealth of supplies to be found around the house which make great wooden Christmas decorations. Here are five wooden Christmas decorating ideas for inspiration.

Use household items to make wooden Christmas ornaments.

Recycle old thread spools, clothes pins and other wood items to make Christmas ornaments. These wooden Christmas decorations make lovely accents for the tree. Paint small wooden items with gold or silver craft paint. Glue on accents such as beads, glitter and sequins for extra sparkle. After the wooden Christmas decorations are dry, tie a ribbon around each one and hang it on the Christmas tree.

Another idea is to use old puzzles or children's blocks as wooden Christmas decorations. The animal shapes from old wooden puzzles look great when tied with a ribbon and hung on a tree. Old wood alphabet blocks also make charming wooden Christmas decorations. Keep in mind that antique and vintage wooden toys can be valuable, so do not do anything to damage them. Keep wooden toy and puzzle sets in a safe place so that you can store all the pieces together after Christmas.

Wooden Christmas Decorations made from Found Wood

Found wood such as driftwood or knotted wood from trees can provide a stage for a nativity scene. Arrange nativity figures on top of the wood to provide a setting for the scene.

Wooden Christmas Decorations from Tree Branches

Small twigs and tree branches found outside can make a pretty holiday tree. Arrange the branch inside a vase or decorative container. Then, decorate the tree with dainty Christmas ornaments, tinsel and other accents. This idea works well when you decorate with artificial birds and nests.

Old Wooden Toys Christmas Decorations

Many vintage and antique toys are made from wood. These items can make eye catching wooden Christmas decorations. Arrange vintage and antique wooden toys in display cabinets, under the tree, on a mantel or other safe place. Some toys which make lovely wooden Christmas decorations are Noah's arc sets, bowling pin sets, wooden animals and pull toys.

Finally, here are some tips for displaying wooden Christmas decorations. Try to recycle old wood items or buy wood that is harvested in a sustainable and eco friendly way. There are countless vintage and antique wood items which can be recycled to make wooden Christmas decorations. Also, found wood is another free and eco-friendly source for wooden Christmas decorations.