It’s the thought that counts, so put some time and some thought into making gifts for the people on your list using recycled or eco-friendly materials.

Martha Stewart has instructions for making mittens, stockings, or a knitting basket from an old sweater.

Vintage Chica has a tutorial for making a rag rug.

Care2 has instructions to make homemade ornaments, and a dreidel.

Not feeling crafty? Buy crafts made from recycled materials on Etsy, like the gorgeous sea glass necklace above from seaglassdesigns.