Rocket Straws
Make these rocket straws using little more than an envelope and a straw. Easy and inexpensive to make, this craft…
Can-Do Robot Craft
These friendly robots are more than just good-looking; magnets hold their features in place, making them the metallic equivalent of…
Bubble Snakes
Don’t recycle that water bottle just yet! Use it to make awesome bubble snakes. Add drops of food color for…
Newpaper Sombrero
Don’t recycle your newspaper just yet – save it to make these fun sombreros! This project requires some adult help…
Egg Carton Maracas
Turn empty egg cartons into musical instruments! These maracas are great for Cinco de Mayo or everyday play.
Key Wind Chime
Create a beautiful key wind chime with a handful of old keys, a piece of drift wood, string, and paint….
Pencil Holder for Teachers
Rinse and clean a can, then attach ribbon and crayons to make an adorable pencil holder. This would make a…
For a Dynamite Dad
Fill empty cardboard tubes with Dad’s favorite candy, then decorate them with construction paper, aluminum foil, pipe cleaners and stickers….
Fruit Cup Flowers
Repurpose those empty plastic fruit cups and egg cartons to plant a rainbow of beautiful flowers. What a great way…
Paper Plate Spring Chickens
Repurpose Easter basket grass or shredded gift paper to make fun spring chickens. These little chickens are so cute and…
Crystal Crown
Turn plastic soda pop bottles and glitter glue into glistening crowns. Design your own crown or follow the template. Your…
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…
Paper Bag Nest
Repurpose a paper bag to make a cute bird nest this spring. After the season passes, recycle the nest and…
Cardboard Box Toys
Turn your old cardboard boxes into a fun car and gas pump, perfect for hours of pretend play. There are…
Umbrella and Rain Cloud Crafts
Next time you are stuck inside because of rainy weather, gather the family together to make this fun craft. A…
Bird’s Nest Material Feeder
Stop throwing out tiny fabric scraps- give them to the birds so they can decorate their nests. This project is…
Earth Day Craft: Mosaic Earth
Celebrate Earth Day with this fun mosaic project the kids will love. All you need is construction paper or magazines…
Pirate Treasure Maps
Don’t throw out that torn paper bag – turn it into a fun pirate treasure map! This is fun for…
Paper Bag Apples
Turn an old paper bag into a cute apple! This fun and easy craft will delight kids of all ages….
Cereal Box Picture Frames
Turn a cereal box into a handy box frame to store and display your kids’ art! This is a great…
Egg Carton Flower Garden
Use paint and a few other simple supplies to upcycle an old egg carton in to a beautiful flower garden….
Refrigerator Tic-Tac-Toe
Once you are done snacking on tasty frozen treats, save the sticks to whip up this fun craft. Play this…
Mini Greenhouses
Create simple and easy mini greenhouses from clamshell packaging. Keep your seedlings warm this spring! Great for all ages.
Paper Plate Nest of Birds
This cute nest of baby birds started with a paper plate and some cotton balls. It is perfect for springtime,…
Dinosaur Stomp
Grow big, funny dinosaur (or dragon, or lizard) feet in mere minutes. A fun way to repurpose empty tissue boxes…
Sight Word Bottle Caps
Repurpose water bottle caps to make sight word bottle caps, perfect for a learning center. Add magnets to the back…
Bottle Cap Lady Bug
This project is not only fun but is also a good way for kids to repurpose bottle caps that may…
Miniature Earth Craft
Transform an empty cereal box and a used paper bag into a miniature Earth. This is a fun way to…
Crayon Candle
Don’t throw away those broken crayon pieces – turn them into a beautiful rainbow candle. There are many helpful suggestions…
Recycled Earth Day Globe
This craft is very easy to do. It uses materials from your recycling bin and scrap paper box and gives…
Trash Rainbow
Celebrate Earth Day by sorting through clean trash or recyclables to make a colorful rainbow. This is a great way…
Cardboard Flyer
With the ability to travel up to 40 feet, this cardboard flyer is easy to make and will keep kids…
Dye-ving Dudes
These hard-boiled snorkelers are fully equipped for a dip in the blue (or green or pink). An unexpected and fun…
Tiny Hats Hair Accessories
Make some adorable tiny hats using recycled materials. You can wear these yourself or use them as doll accessories.
Chicken Egg Cups
Don’t throw out those egg cartons – save them to make these adorable chicken egg cups! They’re simple, cute, and…
Recycled Box Guitar
Make a guitar (or bango, violin, etc.) out of recycled cracker boxes and cardboard tubes. Your preschooler can help put…