Dino Land Suitcase
Turn a suitcase into a prehistoric wonderland that your kids will play with for hours on end. Add some dinosaurs…
Perler Bead Bowl
Make a fun and funky bowl out of plastic beads. A neat way to keep things organized.
Color Matching Bottles
Using paint and recycled water bottles, create an easy way for teaching your toddlers their colors. Playing with the bottles…
Compost Bin
This very simple compost bin gives you the opportunity to try composting without too much commitment, cost, or space needed….
Harry Potter Magic Wand
Make fantastic wizard wands with 3 simple things you probably already have- paper, hot glue and paint. Kids will have…
Ombre Penny Art
Using the power of science to transform pennies into a variety of shades to create a beautiful piece of art!…
Egg Carton Lobster
Add some color to your next beach party with these bright red lobsters. They’re quick and easy to make using…
Recycled Box Notepads
Recycle colorful food boxes to turn them into handy dandy little notebooks. A great craft for summer camp, sleepovers or…
Cardboard Tube Octopus
Dive in, hands first, to make this deep sea craft. Recycle cardboard tubes to make this friendly octopus.
Travel Activity Box
Planning a long trip in the car? Keep the kids busy by creating a travel activity box – its full…
Carpet Golf
Now the kids can play mini golf all year ‘round! Using items from around the house, create a fun course…
Math Toss Sponge Game
Take learning outdoors with this fun way to make math come alive. That kiddie pool isn’t just for wading any…
Homemade Drum
Recycle a cardboard oatmeal container and turn it into a drum with just a few items from around the house….
Summer Lei
Turn drinking straws and colorful card stock into pretty flower leis. A frugal craft that’s quick and easy to make…
Pasta Beads
Dye dry pasta to make fun and colorful beads to string. A fun way to sharpen the fine motor skills…
Washi Tape Bicycle Helmet
Use washi tape to turn an ordinary bike helmet into something your child will beg to wear! Boys and girls…
Egg-O Math Game
Repurpose an egg carton and turn it into challenging math game. A great way to keep math fresh in their…
Thomas Snack Train
This Thomas snack train is great for a themed birthday party, or just great for your next get together. The…
Aliens
What can you do with pipe cleaners and balls of foil? Turn their imaginations on to create their own silly…
Shaving Cream Car Wash
A fun frugal way to spend a sunny afternoon …line up cars for a quick trip through the car wash!…
#1 Dad Olympic Medal
Dad will feel like an Olympic winner when he wears this medal. Not only for Dads, though, the medals can…
Mixed Media Lions
Have a roaring good time making these mixed media, one-of-a-kind lions. Introduce your children to many different artist’s tools to…
Creepy Caricatures
Totally unique & easy-to-make, these papier mache portraits add a touch of whimsy to your house. A great way to…
Secret Tree House
A perfect hideaway for all fairy friends! Use a plastic bottle, a twig and some tissue paper to make this…
Tin Can Friends
Recycle tin cans into funny faces that grow “hair”! Teach the responsibility of watering the seeds in the cans every…
Paper Plate Frisbees
A fun outdoor craft for summer! Make frisbees from paper plates with your kids.
Paper Bag Duck Puppet
Paper bag puppets provide hours of fun play and stimulation long after craft time is over. A great way to…
July 4th Shakers
Let the little ones participate in the celebration with these easy to make July 4th Shakers! Paint and sticker cardboard…
4th July Superheroes
Using red, white and blue balloons, make some superhero juggling balls to play with. Fill the balloons with dried rice…use…
Pineapple Pot
Make a realistic pineapple shaped pot or nightlight from a plastic bottle. Perfect for a summer tropical-themed party.
Denim Fabric Baskets
Recycle a favorite pair of old jeans into handy little baskets. A great sewing project for older teenagers to work…
Shell Butterflies
Fun at the beach always mean coming home with a bucketful of shells. The kids can turn their beach treasures…
Noodle Box Lanterns
A fun activity for your July 4th outdoor celebration – gather red, white and blue stickers, markers and tape to…
Parasol Party Lights
A simple and inexpensive way to dress up an outdoor party- simply decorate a strand of white lights with some…
Gator Clothespins
Make cute alligators out of clothespins…imagine all the things you can clip together with these! A fun crafting project for…
Toss N Talk Ball
Bring some fun to the next sleepover – an extra large bouncy ball and a marker is all that’s needed…