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Trash Rainbow

Trash Rainbow Collage

Celebrate Earth Day by sorting through clean trash or recyclables to make a colorful rainbow. This is a great way […]

Sweater Mittens

Don’t throw out those sweaters you won’t be wearing anymore! Learn how to repurpose them into wonderful, cozy, and warm […]

Chalkboard Phone Case

Learn how easy (and fun!) it is to create a customized phone case. Older children and teens can add their […]

Placemat Clutch Purse

This fun and functional clutch purse starts with a placemat! The tutorial has instructions for sew and no-sew versions of […]

Puzzle Piece Tree

Puzzle Piece Tree

Turn a brown sack and extra puzzle pieces into a beautiful fall tree. Fun for all ages and a great […]

Floss Your Teeth

Floss Your Teeth

Craft a set of teeth to show children why it’s so important for them to brush and floss their teeth. […]

Cardboard Tube Robot

Cardboard Tube Robot

This cute little guy is made from cardboard tubes and a few other recycled items that can be found around […]

Denim Fabric Baskets

Denim Fabric Baskets

Recycle a favorite pair of old jeans into handy little baskets. This is a great sewing project for teenagers to […]

Candy Apple Treats

Candy Apple Treats

These cute apple treats are budget friendly and super easy to make. They’re fun as back-to-school party favors or to […]

Soda Can Lanterns

Soda Can Lanterns

Make cool lanterns using from recycled soda cans. This is a frugal craft that teens can make these to hang […]

Faux Gourmet Sushi

Faux Gourmet Sushi

Make a fun set of sushi using material from your grocery packaging. It’s great for hours of pretend play. 

Samples of Why We Love Dad

Samples of Why We Love Dad

Turn colorful paint swatches into a booklet full of love for Dad. Younger children can draw pictures for him, while […]

Pop Bottle Wind Spinner

Pop Bottle Wind Spinner

Put kids to work recycling those old empty soda bottles and turning them into fun wind toys. They’re so pretty […]

Recycled Ladybug Jar

This adorable ladybug jar is a great recycling project for kids. Use this cutie to hold school supplies, small toys, […]

Pirate Ship

Pirate Ship

Make a fabulous pirate ship using recycled cardboard and paint. Your little pirates with play with their ship for hours […]

Avocado Sailboat

Use the skin of an avocado to make a sailboat that really floats. What a clever idea!

Marshmallow Shooters

Marshmallow Shooters

Guaranteed fun, these shooters are easily assembled from PVC pipe. Challenge your friends and family to see who can shoot […]

Kiddie Car Wash

Kiddie Car Wash

Kids will love washing their cars and bikes, as well as themselves, in this cool kiddie car wash! Read on […]

Flashlight Storytime

Flashlight Storytime

Flashlights have long been a favorite “toy” to kids. Take storytime up a notch by making flashlight filters to create […]

Hula Hoop Shark Game

Hula Hoop Shark Game

Use dollar star hula hoops to make a fun shark ball game for kids of all ages. This is such […]

Water Bottle Bubble Fun

Water Bottle Bubble Fun

Create big bubbles with a homemade blower made from a recycled plastic water bottle. This project makes bubbling blowing easier […]

Pool Noodle Marble Race Track

Pool Noodle Marble Race Track

Cut a pool noodle cut in half, then use it to create a fun game for marble races! Experiment with […]

Pencil Birds

Pencil Birds

These friendly little pencil birds are straight out of Wonderland. Encourage kids to use their imaginations to come up with […]

Cereal Box Postcards

Cereal Box Postcards

Kids love sending and receiving mail. How fun would it be to receive one of these colorful postcards, made completely […]

A-Maze-ing Marble Mazes

A-Maze-ing Marble Mazes

These miniature marble mazes are made from repurposed cardboard boxes and drinking straws. This is such a fun project that […]

Wooden Spoon Puppets

Wooden Spoon Puppets

Put those old wooden spoons to a new use (or you can always buy a new set for this fun […]

Cotton Ball Container Bunny

Cotton Ball Container Bunny

Turn a recycled container, craft foam, and fluffy cotton balls into this adorable Easter Bunny. Fill him up with treats […]

Garden Hose Wreath

Turn a garden hose into a lovely spring wreath! It’s simple and quick and a great way to upcycle a […]

Dr. Seuss City

Dr. Seuss City

Get lost in the fun in Dr. Seuss City! Turn household recyclables into a fun play place, just in time […]

Photo Board Game Pieces

Photo Board Game Pieces

Add family photos to recycled plastic bottle caps to make your own personalized board game pieces. Use pics of family, […]

Creative Cardboard Cars

Creative Cardboard Cars

Turn cardboard boxes and a few other household items into these creative cars. It’s a fun rainy day project or […]

Team Spirit Shaker

Team Spirit Shaker

These fun noise makers are perfect for football games or any other sport where you are cheering on your team. […]

Accordion Flamingo Party Decoration

This whimsical flamingo started as an accordion lantern. It’s a fun decoration for a tropical or summer themed party!

Denim Jeans Pocket Tote Bag

Make a kid-sized tote bag from an old pair of jeans and some cotton fabric. It’s the perfect size for […]

Reusable Fabric Tote Bag

Follow the detailed instructions to turn an old tablecloth or sheet into a shopping bag. This unlined, lightweight bag is […]

no-sew bag from a t-shirt

No-Sew T-Shirt Tote Bag

Outgrown a t-shirt? Turn it into a fabulous no-sew tote bag that is as cute as can be!

Little Golden Book Clock

You can turn a Little Golden Book into a clock in less than an hour with a mini quartz clock […]

Feis Bucket

Sports Bucket Carrying Case and Seat

Transform an ordinary 5 gallon paint bucket into a handy carrying case for all your chosen sport’s stuff (soccer, Irish […]

Snoopy-Inspired Clothespin Airplanes

Snoopy-Inspired Clothespin Airplanes

These cute clothespin airplanes are inspired by everyone’s favorite beagle, Snoopy! Make the planes then help Snoopy battle the Red Baron.

Organizer Purse From A Drying Mat

This easy-to-sew organizer purse is perfect for carrying books, journals, pens, and anything else an on-the-go girl wants to take […]

Painted Cityscape at Night

Explore hue and value as your mix colors to create this painted cityscape at night. Kids will love carving an […]

Handmade Cloth Napkins from Old T-Shirts

Turn old t-shirts into eco-friendly cloth napkins for your family dinners. This simple sewing project is great for kids.

Egg-O Math Game

Egg-O Math Game

Repurpose an egg carton and turn it into challenging math game. A great way to keep math fresh in their […]

Chenille Stem Ring Toss Game

Chenille Stem Ring Toss Game

Colorful Chenille stems are twisted into rings for tossing onto numbered plastic bottles – whoever makes the highest score wins! […]

Ladybug Bug Jar

Ladybug Bug Jar

This adorable ladybug bug jar is the perfect spring craft for kids. Not only does it give new life to […]

Coloring Book Cactus Gift Box

Turn your completed coloring pages into one-of-a-kind gift boxes. It’s so easy to do and recipients will surely treasure the […]

Denim Bookmark

Turn denim or other heavyweight fabrics into beautiful bookmarks to keep or give as thoughtful gifts. Learn how to make […]

Play Doh Container Wreath

Play Doh Container Wreath

Looking for something to do with all of those empty little Play Doh containers that have accumulated over the years? […]

Conversation Valentine Treat Holders

Conversation Valentine Treat Holders

Conversation Hearts go hand-in-hand with Valentine’s Day. Our spin turns paper cups, paint and feathers into pretty treat holders.

Indoor Putting Green

Indoor Putting Green

With a cardboard box, an old green towel and a plastic cup, you can create a homemade putting green! This […]

Upcycled Sweatshirt Neck Pillow

Turn an outgrown sweatshirt into a super comfortable neck pillow that “hugs” you! This is an easy sewing project and […]

My Heart “Beats” for You, Valentine

My Heart “Beats” for You, Valentine

Would you guess that this darling candy container is made from a tuna can, spray paint and a few other […]

Valentine Snowflake

Valentine Snowflake

Decorate your home for Valentine’s Day with pretty valentine snowflakes. Cut from coffee filters, kids of all ages can get […]

Magnetic Activity Board

Magnetic Activity Board

Keep little ones busy during long car trips or even occupy their time at the doctor’s office with this easy […]

Easy No-Sew Felt Snowflake Ornaments From Sweaters

Make these no-sew felt snowflake ornaments from a surprising repurposed material: felted wool sweaters! Hang them on the Christmas tree, […]

Printable Silver Plate Tray Advent Calendar

Transform a vintage tray into a stunning advent calendar. You’ll need the printables, buttons, magnets, and a beautiful tray as […]

Carpet Golf

Carpet Golf

Now the kids can play mini golf all year ‘round! Using items from around the house, create a fun course […]

Super Sci-Fi Rocket Jet Pack

Super Sci-Fi Rocket Jet Pack

Send your space man on a trip with jet packs made from recycled materials. Easy to make from items you […]

DIY Viking Ship

DIY Viking Ship

Make the Vikings come alive by recreating a longship for your kids to play in! Made from recycled cardboard and […]

Lego Window Valance

Get those Legos out from the bottom of the toy chest and turn them into a fun window treatment! This […]

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