Fancy Feathered Friends
Turn recycled cardboard egg cartons into colorful fancy birds! A simple crafts that’s good for a weekend or classroom project.
Weaving Loom
Turn a cardboard box into a simple weaving loom. Simple yarn weaving can be turned into beautiful framed artwork.
Floss Your Teeth
Explain to your children why it’s so important for them to brush and floss their teeth. Craft a set of…
Conversation Heart Magnet
When you think of conversation hearts, you think of Valentine’s Day and this time we’re turning them into a pretty…
Cardboard Parking Deck
Made from recycled cardboard, simply cut out the shapes, paint them and glue them together – voila! A fun frugal…
Vintage Pinwheels
In this guide from 1916, see two different ways to make pinwheel crafts — one with paper and one with…
Grocery Bag Wreath
A fun way to recycle all of those unwanted plastic grocery bags – turn them into this lovely heart-shaped wreath!…
Duct Tape Rosette Wreath
In just a few simple steps you can turn red duct tape and some recycled cardboard into a pretty rosette…
Tooth Fairy Door
The Tooth Fairy will have no problems finding ‘lost’ teeth when they are put into this decorative little door. Hide…
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…
Creative Cardboard Cars
Turn cardboard boxes and a few other household items into these creative cars. A fun rainy day project or for…
A-Maze-ing Marble Mazes
Miniature marble mazes made from repurposed cardboard boxes and drinking straws. A fun weekend project to get the kids together…
Cardboard Tube Heart Wreath
We’ve turned recycled cardboard tubes, ribbon and some paint into a heart-shaped wreath for Valentine’s Day. A simple, frugal, pretty…
Valentine’s Day Pennant
Here’s a Valentine’s Day craft that’s perfect for older kids that doesn’t have the baby-ish feeling to it. Not just…
Valentine Ribbon Wreath
A cardboard wreath, pretty valentine ribbon and a glue gun are all that’s needed to make this Valentine’s Day wreath….
Valentine Pom Pom Scarf
Keep warm during the winter with our colorful pom pom scarf. We’ve made this one in red, pink and white…
Button Valentine Frame
Made from recycled buttons, this frame would make a great gift for Grandma for Valentine’s Day. But not just for…
Chalkboard Valentines
Write a sweet message to your favorite valentine on these chalkboard hearts. Using chalkboard paint, cardboard and pages from an…
DIY Viking Ship
Make the Vikings come alive by recreating a longship for your kids to play in! Made from recycled cardboard and…
Sports Plaque
It’s hard to tell that this sports plaque starts out as a piece of recycled cardboard. Kids can pick their…
Scrap Fabric & Cardboard Banner
A heartfelt gift for grandma and grandpa or that favorite teacher. This is a great project for a group to…
Story Theater on Sticks
The sky isn’t even the limit with our traveling story theater. With a handful of picture sticks and a background…
A Rollicking Rocket
Recycle a cardboard box into a rocket ship that any alien would be proud of. Using cardboard, paint and other…
Cereal Box Postcards
Kids love sending and receiving mail. How fun would it be to receive one of these colorful postcards, made completely…
Tissue Paper Sports Logo
Got a sports fanatic in your life? These sports logos can be personalized for schools, colleges or any professional sports…
Tissue Paper Rosette Wreath
Made from strips of tissue paper, this Valentine’s Day wreath would look pretty hanging on a wall or a window….
Cardboard Guitars
Strum up a good time with our cardboard guitars. This is a fun recycling project made from cardboard, rubber bands…
Cardboard and Yarn Snowflakes
Add some color to the dull winter days by making these pretty snowflakes to hang around your house. Made from…
Toy Drop Box
Make your own cardboard drop box which includes: pound-a-cork, dice press, button slot and a ball drop. Made with fun…
Cardboard Picture Hanging
A pretty wall hanging made from recycled cardboard, brown paper, paint and ribbon. Make Valentine’s Day gifts for grandma, your…
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…
Noisemakers
Colorful noisemakers with bring fun to your New Year’s day party or any child’s party. The kids will take home…
New Year’s Pasta Numbers
Celebrate the New Year by making 2012 number plaques. Easy enough for toddlers to do yet interesting enough to keep…
Make a Spin Drum
Made from every day household items such as oatmeal containers and ribbon, your family will have fun personalizing their own…
Mitten and Snowflake Wall Hanging
Here’s a cute wall hanging your kids can make to help celebrate the winter season. Let it snow!
Glittery Menorah
A beautiful menorah that your entire family will display proudly to friends and family. And one that your children will…