Imagine it’s your kid’s birthday. You know, the kid in the manger, all swaddled up. And these three old dudes show up with gifts. Only they brought buttons, cork, and stuff from nature or something. You give a half smile and bow but… are these guys out of their mind? What on Earth are you supposed to do with buttons, nature, and cork? … 

Made from recycled buttons, TheLittleGreenBean's Etsy shop

Made using recycled buttoms, CinnamonWoodsCrafts' Etsy shop

This looks like it could be a mistletoe alternative. I’m really into kissing balls right now so I like this a lot. 

Made using recycled crab shell, Art4RecyclingHearts' Etsy shop

Made using recycled cherry wood, BallyBrophy's Etsy shop

Made using black cherry wood and recycled paper, RockCandyVintage's Etsy shop

Made using reclaimed acorns and twigs, TheCuriousHoliday's Etsy shop

So so cute. Nature is so good to us. To create something like these little toadstools would be a fantastic crafts project. 

Made using recycled corks, TeaandSquirrels' Etsy shop

Made using recycled cork, SudioSu's Etsy shop

I LOVE this angel! She just looks super cool. 

For a special treat see what one reader did to re-use corks from her infamous (and quite sizable) wine cork collection over on the Salvaged Grace Facebook page.