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Harmless April Fools' Day Prank

Harmless April Fools’ Day Prank

  Play a harmless 3-step prank on the family. It’s easy to do and they’ll forgive you immediately!

St. Patrick's Day Bucket O' Gold

St. Patrick’s Day Bucket O’ Gold

Turn an old fishbowl the cutest bucket o’ gold! It’s a great craft the kids to make for St. Patrick’s […]

Halloween Treat Envelopes

Halloween Treat Envelopes

These adorable coupon envelopes are a fun way to give gift cards for peanut-free treats at Halloween. There are instructions […]

Fruit Cup Jack-o-Lantern Treats

Fruit Cup Jack-o-Lantern Treats

These adorable jack-o-lantern fruit cups are a fun alternative to candy this Halloween. These are perfect for classroom parties or […]

DIY Lego Head Can

DIY Lego Head Can

Make your own Lego Head storage can from an upcycled corn starch can. It’s fun to create and great for […]

Easy Candy Acorns

Easy Candy Acorns

These cute and tasty candy acorns are easy enough for kids to make and sophisticated enough to decorate the Thanksgiving […]

Cake in a Can Surprise

Cake in a Can Surprise

Celebrate a special occasion with something totally unique! Bake a cake in a can for your special person to open and marvel […]

Movie-Themed Gift and Card

Movie-Themed Gift and Card

This simple project is a great gift to make for a friend or relative who loves movies. It’s perfect for […]

Finals Test Treats

Test Treats

Make these encouraging treats for friends or family taking finals or a big test. It’s easy to do and so thoughtful.

Easy Dr. Seuss Sneetches Costume

Make this easy Dr. Seuss Costume Sneetches costume in just minutes. It works great as a single costume or with […]

Santa Candy Wrapper

Santa Candy Wrapper

Dress up your gifts to look like Santa! This craft uses scraps and takes just minutes to do, but makes […]

Graduation Lei

Graduation Leis

Create a lei for any special celebration using this tutorial. Whether it’s dog treats for an obedience school graduate or candy […]

Easy Magazine Flowers

Turn old magazines into fun and colorful flowers. This easy craft is a great way to use something that might […]

Ribbon Lei

Make a colorful ribbon lei for graduation or another special occasion. Use school colors or match your party theme.

Recycled Easter Bunny Craft

Repurpose an empty plastic container to make a cute Easter bunny craft. It’s really easy to do and costs practically […]

Computer Diskette Pencil Cup

Computer Diskette Pencil Cup

If you have old computer diskettes sitting around, repurpose them into a fun pencil cup. This retro project is fun […]

Mini Magic Potion Bottles

Mini Magic Potion Bottles

Make these mini magic potion bottles for a themed party or other occasion. They’re great for a variety of themes, including […]

Homemade Glycerin Soap

Homemade Glycerin Soap

Use recycled plastic packaging to make these easy homemade soaps. They make great gifts and are a fun activity to […]

Edible Wizard's Crafts

Edible Wizard’s Crafts

These easy Edible Wizard’s Crafts are so much fun for fans of Harry Potter, magic, fairy tales and more! They […]

Monogrammed Ornament

Monogrammed Ornament

These monogrammed ornaments are inexpensive and only take about five minutes to make. The completed personalized ornaments are pretty enough to give […]

Book Hugger Bookmark

Book Hugger Bookmark

Encourage after-school reading with a fun Book Hugger Bookmark. Unlike a traditional bookmark, this one can’t slip out and lose your […]

Tie-Dyed T-Shirt Quilt

Tie-Dyed T-Shirt Quilt

Make a tie-dyed t-shirt quilt as a summer kids’ craft. Then use the quilt for summer family picnics and beach […]

Tie-Dyed Dish Towels

Tie-Dye Dish Towels

Tie-dye isn’t only for clothing! Make colorful tie-dyed kitchen towels for your family or to give as a gift.

Decorated Flip Flops

Decorated Flip Flops

These colorful decorated flip flops are easy to make. They’re a fun addition to a Mother’s Day gift basket.

Personalized Jewelry Bowl

Personalized Jewelry Bowl

It’s so easy to turn a thrift store bowl into a personalized gift for Mother’s Day. It also makes a […]

Decorated Giant Clothespin

Decorated Giant Clothespin

These giant clothespins are easy to decorate and make great gifts for teachers, parents, grandparents or anyone else. Organizing was never so […]

Leprechaun Hat Treat Cups

Leprechaun Hat Treat Cups

These cute leprechaun hat treat cups are easy to make and perfect to give as St. Patrick’s Day party favors […]

Personalized Sharpie Dot Mug

Personalized Sharpie Dot Mug

This personalized mug is nice enough to give as a gift and easy enough for the kids to make. It’s […]

Easy Mardi Gras Mask

Easy Mardi Gras Mask

Make this fun Mardi Gras mask in just 20 minutes. It’s great for dress up play, too.

Recycled Game Blocks

Love Blocks

Turn wood game blocks into a cute display for Valentine’s Day or any time of year. It’s easy to do […]

Sharpie-Dotted Cup

Sharpie-Dotted Cup

This easy project is inexpensive to do when you start with a thrifted cup. It’s a fun Valentine’s Day gift […]

Rocket Raccoon Gift Bag

Rocket Raccoon Gift Bag

Make this Rocket Raccoon gift bag for your Guardians of the Galaxy fan. After the gift is opened, use the […]

Santa Sack

Santa Sack

Sew a festive Santa Sack to hold your Christmas toy donation. It requires only basic sewing skills.

Hanukkah Treats

Hanukkah Treats

Wish your friends a Happy Hanukkah with this easy-to-make treat. It’s a fun and inexpensive way to celebrate.

Easy Candy Wreath

Easy Candy Wreath

Use individually wrapped candies to make a unique wreath. It’s fast and easy to do and makes a wonderful gift.

Laundry Scoop Winter Scene

Laundry Scoop Winter Scene

Repurpose plastic laundry scoops by turning them into festive winter scenes. These are beautiful hanging from the tree or sitting […]

Thankful Blocks

Thankful Blocks

Make these pretty ‘thankful’ blocks quickly and easily, with no saw required. A fun project for Thanksgiving or any time.

Disposable Advent Calendar

Recyclable Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with this clever Advent calendar. After each gift is opened, simply recycle the empty container. No […]

Decorated Game Blocks

Decorated Game Blocks

Decorate plain wood game blocks with images of your favorite superheroes. A fun way to personalize a game!

Mummy Candy Bar Favors

Mummy Candy Bar Favors

These mummy candy bar favors are easy enough to make with younger children and cool enough for the older ones. […]

Wood Block Dominoes

Wood Block Dominoes

Make your own dominoes from Jenga game blocks. Two games for the price of one!

Halloween Pencil Case

Halloween Pencil Case

Turn inexpensive pencil cases into adorable Halloween-themed favors or care packages. There’s so much room for creativity!

Recycled Book Halloween Decorations

Recycled Book Halloween Decorations

Use recycled books to create your own unique Halloween decoration. They’re also fun for Harry Potter themed parties.

Captain America Notebook

Captain America Notebook

It’s so easy to make your own Captain America notebook! They make great party favors and gifts.

Back-to-School Blocks

Back-to-School Blocks

Transform Jenga blocks into a cool school-themed version! Keep them for your family or to give a set to a […]

Upcycled Party Tray

Upcycled Party Tray

Transform Costco boxes into pretty serving trays for a party.  It’s easy enough for kids to do.

Stenciled Flower Pot

Introduce children to stenciling with this easy, glittery flower pot.  Add a plant and it makes a wonderful gift for […]

Easy Jar Vase

These cute vases couldn’t be easier!  All you need are empty jars and craft vinyl.  These make a wonderful gift for […]

Upcycled Comic Book Can

This fun comic book project is easy enough for the younger kids and cool enough for the older ones.  Fun […]

Teacher Appreciation Note Cubes

Show that special teacher how much you care with these cute stamped note cubes.  They are fast and easy to […]

Last Minute Easter Baskets

Last Minute Easter Baskets

Need a last minute Easter Basket? These made from felt are quick and easy to make.

Easy Dyed Easter Egg Design

Easy Dyed Easter Egg Design

Trick for an Easter egg design easy enough that younger kids can do it but cool enough for older kids.

Bunny Crayons

Bunny Crayons

Easy to make Easter basket stuffers or you could make them with the kiddos as a fun Easter craft.

Desk Containers

Desk Containers

Quick upcycled desk organizing from plastic containers headed to the recycling bin.

Repurposed Pretend Magic Potions

Repurposed Pretend Magic Potions

Make fun pretend magic potions and wood cabinet from upcycled items with your child. Great for imaginative play.

St. Patrick's Day Treat Cups

St. Patrick’s Day Treat Cups

Super easy and quick treat cups for St. Patrick’s Day from repurposed yogurt cups.

Easy Mardi Gras Treat Cups

Easy Mardi Gras Treat Cups

A quick, easy and fun Mardi Gras treat cup using a repurposed yogurt cup.

Easy Dr. Seuss Costume

Easy Dr. Seuss Costume

A last-minute solution for an easy Dr. Seuss day costume. So easy and fun that the kids can make it […]

Repurposed Sweater Mittens

Repurposed Sweater Mittens

It’s cold out and the perfect time to make your own mittens from a repurposed sweater or scarf (your own […]

Easy Upcycled Retro Tin

Easy Upcycled Retro Tin

A quick and easy upcycled project to do with the kiddos in 30 minutes. All you need is a repurposed […]

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