June 6 marks Drive-in Movie Night! Follow our simple instructions to create your own drive-in at home, complete with cars […]
Friendship Box
Friendship Box Celebrate Valentine’s Day or Best Friends Day (June 8) with this charming Friendship Box. It holds a special […]
Best Friend Puzzle Necklace
Best friends are priceless – make interlocking puzzle necklaces for the two of you to wear. Personalize them in your […]
Olympic torch
Carry a torch for your own backyard Olympics. This frugal craft is made from items that you probably already have […]
No-sew snake bookmark
Using one of Dad’s old ties, you can make an easy no-sew snake bookmark to hide in his book. Makes […]
Plastic Bottle Flowers
Recycle plastic soda bottle into pretty, decorative flowers. Hang them from the ceiling or in a window or use them […]
Father’s Day Pencil Holder
Made from a recycled cardboard tube, this quick and easy craft is easy for all ages to work on. Not […]
Bling Pencil Pot
A frugal craft project – great for group projects. Cover a tin can with shiny glass gems for a cool […]
Cardboard Airplane
Get ready for take off! Recycle cardboard boxes into an airplane that any little pilot would be proud to fly!
Magazine Color Wheel
Colorful artwork made from recycled magazines. Pretty enough to hang as an everyday art piece.
Miniature Uncle Sam’s Hats
Turn Styrofoam cups and paint into patriotic decoration for your table or shelf. A fun addition to your decorations for […]
Father’s Day Coupon Book
Recycle a can into a cool container to hold coupons for Father’s Day. Show Dad how much you love him […]
Paint Can Bird Feeders
These cute bird feeders made from paint cans are great for adding a pop of color to your outdoor space. […]
Summer Bucket List
Recycle an old lunchbox into a pail filled with ideas for a summer full of fun! Our summer bucket is […]
Found Object Stamping
What do a cookie box, a pill bottle, a roll of tape, and a drinking straw have in common? They […]
Graduation Diploma
Celebrate your preschooler’s graduation with a paper diploma made especially for him/her. Made from recycled items from around the house, […]
Despicable Me Minion Bowling
If you’re kids are “ Despicable Me” fans, they will love a minion bowling set to play with. Made from […]
Glitter Frame
This shimmering picture frame makes the perfect gift for Teacher Appreciation Week! Turn a cheapo picture frame into a pretty […]
Cardboard “Mom” Sign
Here’s a gift idea for Mom that older kids will not feel like they are too young to make. Following […]
Hidden Storage Vanity Mirror
Repurpose a pizza box and plastic soda bottles and to them into this pretty vanity mirror…complete with hidden storage!
The Bug Jar
Turn a recycled plastic soda bottle into a home for creepy crawlies. An outdoor craft that will provide hours of […]
Ring Toss Throwing Game
A game to be played indoors or out, kids of all ages can try their luck at this ring toss. […]
Mother’s Day Matchbox Locket
This Mother’s Day give mom a special locket that holds a special picture of you! Paper covered match boxes are […]
Recycled Flower Pot
Turn a plastic milk or juice jug into a flower pot by covering it with pretty fabric and felt. Makes […]
Paper Bag Poncho
Dress up to party for Cinco de Mayo with these fancy ponchos. Made from paper bags, this craft is not […]
Refrigerator Tissue Box
Recycle tissues boxes to make a refrigerator for fun imaginary kitchen play! Simple and easy to do using just a […]
Celebration Cymbals
When the musical mood hit your kids, show them how to make a set of cymbals using recycled pie pans […]
Puzzle Wall Art
Quick, easy and frugal wall art that even the kids can do! Reuse those old puzzles to make fabulous decorations.
From Jeans To Skirt
Convert an old pair of jeans into a skirt! A brilliant bit of upcycling!
Painted Glass Jars
A great way to keep little things organized in your cupboards or on a shelf. Paint the lids on glass […]
Silly Googly Eyes
Recycled empty pill packets into fun googly eyes. They possibilities are endless for using them!
Cereal Box Puppet Theatre
Using patterned paper and a recycled cereal box, we’ve created a theatre for hours of puppet play. Easy enough for […]
Drop Box
A great recycling project that turns a cardboard box into a fun drop box for little ones who like to […]
Homemade Elevator Activity: Pressing the Buttons
Turn the closets in your house into elevators with buttons for your little ones to play with! Turn large googly […]
Jet Pack
Youngsters will love “flying” around the house with their very own jet pack. Made from recycled plastic bottles, cardboard and […]
Canvas Checkerboard
We’ve given a new look to the all time favorite checkers game. With this craft, tweens and teens can make […]
Cardboard Box Oven
Your little chefs will love having their very own stove to cook on! Made from items from around the home, […]
Picture Puzzle Can
A fun Earth day craft that turns tin cans into picture puzzles! Hours of fun with the satisfaction of knowing […]
Finger Weave Jump Rope
A fun, frugal project to celebrate Earth Day! Our homemade jump rope is made from outgrown socks and tights. The […]
Tin Can Sculpture
For this Earth Day, take recycling to the max with our tin can sculpture. Search the recycling can and all […]
Butterfly Net
Our homemade butterfly nets encourage children to spend time outdoors running around trying to catch all of the bugs that […]
Bottle Cap Caterpillar
A springtime crafts that turns recycled bottle caps into colorful caterpillars. A fun, frugal crafts for toddlers and preschoolers.
Milk Jug Lunch Tote
Made from a plastic milk jug, this lunch tote enables the kiddos to take their lunch or snacks outside to […]
Play Money
Recycle plastic milk caps into play money…the perfect size for little hands. The coins fit perfectly into cash registers for […]
Earth Day Messenger Card
Recycle your old greeting cards into pretty messenger birds. A fun way to learn about Earth Day while crafting with […]
Shiny Egret
Perfect for an Earth Day project, this pretty Egret poster is made from recycled cds. Cereal boxes and a pizza […]
Castle Story Box
Make your favorite little princess her very own castle from a cardboard box! She can personalize it with paint, glitter, […]
Tissue Box Birds
Turn an empty tissue box into a colorful bird in just a few simple steps. Hang them around the house […]
Fused Plastic Candy Belts
Using recycled candy and soda bottle wrappers, we’ve created this super cool belt. A fun addition to any girl’s spring […]
Decoupaged Egg Shell Trinket Box
Don’t throw away those eggshells that are leftover from the Easter eggs! Instead, create this faux mother-of- pearl look by […]
Blossom Fairy Lights
Pretty blossom fairy lights made from recycled egg cartons and twinkle lights. Great for using as a night light!
Recycle Monster
A fun way to teach kids about recycling – for Earth Day and every day! Kid will have fun feeding […]
Homemade Twister Game
We’re recycling for Earth Day! Follow our directions on how to turn an old ping pong table and some paint […]
Coffee Cup Roses
Teens can recycle all of the cups from their favorite coffee shops to make these beautiful roses. A beautiful gift […]
Plastic Bottle Bracelet
Would you believe that these pretty bracelets are made from recycled plastic bottles? Little girls can get creative decorating the […]
Recycled Magazine Rosette Necklace
Celebrate Earth Day by recycling old magazines into these funky cool necklaces. Tweens and teens will have no problems making […]
Egg Shell Mosaic Vase
Save all of the colored egg shells from your Easter eggs to make this pretty mosaic vase. A great project […]
Spring Top Hats for Dolls
Easy spring top hats for dolls using plastic tops and craft remnants you probably already have. A great project for […]
Sensory Bottle
This is such a fun craft to do with your little ones. Not only will they have a fun new […]
Envelope Bunnies
Made from envelopes, these friendly little faces are actually candy holders made from envelopes. A fun last minute craft for […]