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Eco-Chic: 20+ Twig Crafts for Sustainable Style

Try these twig crafts that both kids and adults can make! Get great ideas for decor, holiday, and more. These are perfect for beginners.

Twig Crafts for Sustainable Style

I was rooting around in my front yard the other day and noticing something. We have a landscaping crew as part of the HOA in our neighborhood, and they just recently trimmed the bushes and trees.

What I noticed is that although trimming was done – there were two things out of place. First, they didn’t trim my Japanese maple . . . and second, they left all the trimmings behind!

I started collecting everything to leave them a pile in a corner of the front yard, which they are good about picking up whenever I do it. I also started trimming the maple and adding to the pile.

IT WAS THEN that I realized . . . I might not want to throw all of the refuse into a pile for the landscapers. There are some good twigs and branches here that I can do something with! Cause I love nature crafts.

And such is the life of a crafter. We probably keep things we shouldn’t. And then one day, 15 years down the road when we are organizing our craft supplies, we find those sticks.

“What was I keeping these for again?” you say to yourself.

The great news is that you’re not going to end up in that situation, because I have some twig crafts for you to do. And you can do them now, before you end up shoving the sticks into your stash for down the road.

The twigs I collected are pretty long and I’m going to make a painted stick bouquet (#8 in the list below). I’m letting them dry out a little bit now, then I’m going to paint them. I’m very excited!

If you’re interested in trying some crafts with sticks and branches, I’d love for you to check out the list below. Then let me know which is your favorite in the comments!

Or if I’m missing something that you’ve made with twigs, let me know that too. Enjoy.

1
DIY Rustic Photo Frame
theseamanmom.com

Rustic Photo Frame

Rustic home decor makes any space cozier! This easy, inexpensive frame uses simple, affordable and easy to find supplies like twigs and twine.
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2
How to Make Twig Letters
thehappyhousie.porch.com

How to Make Twig Letters

Get a quick and easy tutorial for how to make these DIY letters. This is a home decor project that works with a variety of styles and can obviously be customized for any initials.
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3
diy-twig-wreath-pic
KariAnne Wood

Easy Twig Wreath

Grab a bundle of sticks from the ground and turn them into a wreath! KariAnne also shows you how to spray paint them any color, successfully.
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4
sanding the wood branch buttons
www.shrimpsaladcircus.com

Wooden Branch Buttons

These darling little buttons are easy to make with wood branches! They'd be so cute for accents on autumn themed projects.
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5
DIY Coasters from Branches
ispirando.it

Coasters from Branches

A cup of tea is nice, but it tastes even better when it's on your nicely decorated table or desk. And that's why these DIY coasters made of wood.
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6
How To Make a Rustic Twig Vase
Diane Henkler

DIY Rustic Twig Vase

Want to make a rustic vase fast? Turn twigs and thin branches found in your yard or on a walk in the woods to make this easy DIY perfect to show off your favorite flowers.
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7
DIY Twig Triangle Wreaths
aprettyfix.com

Triangle Wreaths

Learn how to bring the outdoors in with these modern, minimal triangle wreaths. It's a great craft to do with the kiddos, too!
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8
DIY Household Hooks From Dead Tree Branches
www.homedit.com

DIY Household Hooks From Dead Tree Branches

If you have access to larger twigs, there are a variety of hooks you can make! Check out these ideas – some involve screwing the twig piece directly to the wall.
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9
Rustic Twigs and Moss Birdhouse
mybrightideasblog.com

Rustic Twigs and Moss Birdhouse

Want an idea of something to add to your garden? Make a beautiful birdhouse with twigs and moss. This is so inexpensive to make. It would look great with a spring mantel too!
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10
Megan Kapple

Painted Stick Bouquet

This is the world's easiest little project – a painted twig bouquet. It's a great way to add interest to decor without breaking the bank.
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11
DIY Twig Pennant Garland
smallforbig.com

DIY Pennant Garland

Use nature to make this fall garland craft – extra sticks add natural whimsy to this pennant garland banner DIY. I would love adding acorns to this cute project.
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12
Woodsy Hanger DIY
maizehutton.blogspot.com

Woodsy Clothes Hanger

This DIY hanger isn't necessarily how you would hang clothing in your closet, but if you want to display something as part of your decor, this project is perfect!
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13
DIY Twig Lamp Shade
www.theshabbycreekcottage.com

DIY Lampshade

A free step by step tutorial on how to make a DIY twig lamp shade. This is so easy and adds a perfect rustic touch to any room.
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14
Do It Yourself Grapevine Ball Light Fixture
abundanceofeverything.com

DIY Grapevine Ball Light Fixture

Here’s a tutorial for how to create your own grapevine ball light fixture as an accent piece for any room! While this uses grapevine, you can also use thin twigs to make something similar.
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15
Sculptural Branch Jewelry Display Holder
www.prettyhandygirl.com

Sculptural Branch Jewelry Display Holder

This is a great tutorial because it shows you how to attach a large twig into the bottom of a bowl! You can use this for a jewelry organizer, or any type of decor you like.
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16
How to Make Twig Pencils
www.madewithhappy.com

How to Make Twig Pencils

This tutorial surprised me a little bit simply because I had NO idea how to make pencils! It's way easier than you think, and I think these are super cute for a guest room decoration. Plus they are very usable!
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17
DIY Stick Framed Round Mirror
www.instrupix.com

Framed Round Mirror

This simple twig mirror is rustic and beautiful. It looks great in an entryway, living room, or bedroom.
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18
Twig Chair Tutorial
oneinchworld.com

Mini Chairs

I don't know what I need these twig chairs for, but I just know that I need them! Aren't they so cute? Learn how to make them for kids or decor or a fairy garden using Katherine's tutorial.
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19
How to Make a Twig Heart
www.ashbeedesign.com

Flexible Heart

For this project you'll want to make sure that the branches are flexible. This is so you can bend them into the heart shapes easily! This is cute for Valentine's Day, but you can use all year.
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20
stowandtellu.com

Christmas Trees

Make a teepee Christmas tree with twigs or small branches as well as a few other supplies. Add rustic charm to your dining table, entryway, or mantel.
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21
simpleasthatblog.com

Natural Ornaments

Bring a touch of nature indoors this year as you decorate your tree. Learn how to make rustic twig Christmas ornaments the easiest way possible.
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22
DIY-Twig-Reindeer-for-Christmas
www.homefortheharvest.com

Twig Reindeer for Christmas

Twig reindeer are so cute! You definitely need a few of these on the mantel. If you like natural materials, you might also like our wine cork reindeer.
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If you enjoyed these craft ideas with twigs, I’d love for you to check out these other project ideas for the season with various themes and materials:

AcornsAnimalsApplesBoredom BustersClayCoffee FiltersConstruction PaperCotton BallsFallFlowersLeavesMacaroniMonstersMoonMushroomsPaperPaper BagPaper CupsPine ConesPipe CleanersPista ShellsPopsicle SticksPreschool CraftsPumpkinStarsStraws

Linda

Wednesday 26th of October 2022

These are solo creative plus.