Cardboard Cars for a Homemade Drive-In Theater
Make cars out of cardboard boxes, duct tape, spray paint and paper plates. Then pop some corn, climb into the…
Cardboard Box Toys
Turn your old cardboard boxes into a fun car and gas pump, perfect for hours of pretend play. There are…
Recycled Box Guitar
Make a guitar (or bango, violin, etc.) out of recycled cracker boxes and cardboard tubes. Your preschooler can help put…
Mardi Gras Mini Float
The kids will have so much fun making mini Mardi Gras floats to wear in their own parade! There’s so…
Ball Maze
Transform a box and some cardboard tubes into an awesome ball maze! This is a great activity for predictions (will…
Duck Tape Haunted House
This haunted house project was put together using none other than Duck Tape brand tape! You’ll need some cardboard and…
Mummy Boxes
Made from recycled snack and food boxes and fabric or an old sheet, these adorable mummies are the perfect Halloween…
Laundry Halloween Costumes
We absolutely love these laundry costumes, complete with dirty clothes and laundry soap bottles! Pictured are the laundry basket, washing…
Lego Costume
Make fun Lego block costumes using cardboard boxes and spray paint! Your kids will love how they look and you’ll…
Birthday Balloons
Send a box of money-filled balloons to your favorite birthday boy or girl! The recipient will be so surprised at…
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…
Camp Diorama Box
Recycle a cardboard box into a mini camp site. Would make a fun end of year class project.
Cardboard Tube Bulldozer
Made from a few recycled items from around the house, these dutiful dozers will be ready to hit the road…
Mother’s Day Paper Mache Box
Turn a plain ol’ box into a pretty gift using tissue paper, ribbon and Mod Podge. Fill it with Mom’s…
Drop Box
A great recycling project that turns a cardboard box into a fun drop box for little ones who like to…
Cardboard Box Oven
Your little chefs will love having their very own stove to cook on! Made from items from around the home,…
Castle Story Box
Make your favorite little princess her very own castle from a cardboard box! She can personalize it with paint, glitter,…
Indoor Putting Green
With a cardboard box, an old green towel and a plastic cup, you can create a homemade putting green! This…
Easter Diorama
Make these Easter dioramas by creating tiny scenes from pictures cut from magazines or postcards and assembling them in recycled…
Car Themed Valentine Box
Boys often get left out when it comes to making frilly Valentine’s Day decorations – not this time! We’ve recycled…
Cereal Box Valentine Holder
Recycle cereal boxes into fun, friendly valentine holders. A fun weekend or classroom project just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Valentine Tic Tac Toe
This Tic Tac Toe game is cut from wood and tucked inside a heart shaped candy box. Clear gems bearing…
Cardboard Box Mailbox
We’ve turned a recycled cardboard box into a play mailbox that’s ready to hold a lot of mail –we show…
Painting with Golf Balls
Create pretty textured art work using only paint and golf balls! Keep the mess to a minimum by containing the…
Cereal Box Postcards
Kids love sending and receiving mail. How fun would it be to receive one of these colorful postcards, made completely…
Valentine’s Day Heart Boxes
Save your cereal boxes and turn them into these pretty Valentine’s Day heart boxes. Fill them with love notes and…
Clothespin Nativity
Make this adorable nativity scene to celebrate the reason for the season. A great way to share the story of…
Parchment Paper Halloween Lantern
This fun recycling project is great for Halloween, but could also be adapted for any holiday or season!
Dice Halloween Costumes
A great answer to the costume dilemma when you’re in need of not just one, but two, costumes!
Rubik’s Cube Costume
No tricks needed to figure out this costume, this Rubik’s cube is ready for treats!
Box O’ Popcorn Costume
Kids will be poppin’ with excitement to wear this box o’ popcorn costume! Moms will love that it’s a no-sew…
Crow and Corn Beanbag Toss
Fall is the perfect time to be outside. The weather is cooler but still comfortable, so celebrate by making this…




