Cardboard Tube Racecar
Vvvvrrroom! Start your engines with these cardboard tube racecars. Made from recycled items from around the house, this is an…
Wool Bangle
Wrap an old bangle in rainbow wool to turn it into a new bangle! Find old, outdated jewelry at tag…
Ribbon Twirler
Recycle a wooden curtain ring into a ribbon twirler by adding strips of brightly colored ribbons. Fun party favors for…
Easy Headbands
Chances are you already have the items on hand to make these pretty headbands. Recycle old or outgrown clothing to…
Turtle from Recycled Containers
To help keep our planet green, we’re crafting using recycled materials. We’ve turned a recycled food container into this friendly…
Recycled Aquarium
Using recycled plastic containers and cups, kids can create a one-of-a-kind aquarium. Great for teaching about our oceans and the…
Water Bottle Wreath
Spend a weekend crafting with the kids…paint recycled water bottles in bright colors to make a summertime wreath. Pretty to…
Sweatshirt Tote
Turn a favorite old sweatshirt into a workable tote with just a few simple stitches. Great for the pool or…
Kaleidoscope Berry Boxes
These gorgeous boxes are made from recycled berry boxes. Colored with markers and paint, they are perfect for using as…
Candy Truck
Made from recycled materials, these trucks have the sweetest job hauling around candy! Boys and girls, alike, will spend hours…
Pretty Votive Jars
Recycle glass jars into pretty votive jars – great for holding pencils or a few hand-picked flowers, too! A fun…
Mini Lighthouse
Summertime brings out the beach in most of us. This little lighthouse, made from a plastic drinking cup, can be…
Denim Apron
Turn an old pair of jeans into an apron! Great for tweens and teens to wear for crafting or cooking!
Map Covered Cookie Tubes
With summer vacations not far away, plan ahead for snacks that can be eaten in the car with little trouble….
Drive-in Movie Night
June 6 marks Drive-in Movie Night! Follow our simple instructions to create your own drive-in at home, complete with cars…
Homemade Key Rack
Recycle old silverware into a key rack. A fun summertime project for the whole family to work on!
Best Friend Puzzle Necklace
Best friends are priceless – make interlocking puzzle necklaces for the two of you to wear. Personalize them in your…
Camp Diorama Box
Recycle a cardboard box into a mini camp site. Would make a fun end of year class project.
Olympic torch
Carry a torch for your own backyard Olympics. This frugal craft is made from items that you probably already have…
No-sew snake bookmark
Using one of Dad’s old ties, you can make an easy no-sew snake bookmark to hide in his book. Makes…
Plastic Bottle Flowers
Recycle plastic soda bottle into pretty, decorative flowers. Hang them from the ceiling or in a window or use them…
Solar Fairy House
Transform a plastic bottle with a solar light to make this cute little fairy house with it’s own internal night…
Vacation Bible School Craft
Cardboard tubes and glitter are needed to make these shiny fish. Great group project for kids of all ages.
Father’s Day Pencil Holder
Made from a recycled cardboard tube, this quick and easy craft is easy for all ages to work on. Not…
Bling Pencil Pot
A frugal craft project – great for group projects. Cover a tin can with shiny glass gems for a cool…
Monogrammed Fabric Scrap Letters
Clear out the fabric bin by using fabric scraps and buttons to cover cardboard cutout letters. Easy enough for toddlers…
Cardboard Airplane
Get ready for take off! Recycle cardboard boxes into an airplane that any little pilot would be proud to fly!
Samples of Why We Love Dad
Turn colorful paint swatches into a booklet full of love for Dad. Younger children can draw pictures for him, while…
Fishing for Knowledge
Go fish! Toddlers and preschoolers will have a great time fishing for letters – play to help with letter recognition…
Soda Can Lanterns
Cool lanterns made from recycled soda cans. A frugal craft that teens can make these to hang in their rooms…
Busy Bee Plant Poke
Recycle bright yellow mustard bottles to turn them into friendly bee plant pokes for your gardening. A quick and easy…
Magazine Color Wheel
Colorful artwork made from recycled magazines. Pretty enough to hang as an everyday art piece.
Miniature Uncle Sam’s Hats
Turn Styrofoam cups and paint into patriotic decoration for your table or shelf. A fun addition to your decorations for…
Snow Globes
Use polymer clay and an old jar to make fun snow globes. Not just for Christmas, fill your globes with…
Travel Checker Board
Learn how to make a small portable checkerboard with pieces. Perfect for taking in the car.
Spare Change Bank
A nifty place for Dad to store his spare change. Cover a recycled oatmeal container with play money for a…