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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 […]

Statue of Liberty Torch

Statue of Liberty Torch

Celebrate the 4th of July while waving the Statue of Liberty’s torch. Made with simple recycled materials, the flame really […]

Felt Letter Board

Repurpose an old frame to make one of those trendy felt message/letter boards. Teens will love it!

Clothespin Patriotic Wreath

Clothespin Patriotic Wreath

This fun wreath is a great way to display your patriotic spirit. Use clothespins, a wire wreath form and some […]

“Sponge” Sweet Treats

“Sponge” Sweet Treats

Fill up your kids’ play kitchen with delectable sweet treats…all made from sponges! They will have tons fun creating their […]

Recycled Puzzle Piece Earth

Recycled Puzzle Piece Earth

Puzzled about what to recycle into an Earth Day craft? Grab those old puzzle and turn them into these Earth-friendly […]

Colorful Cardboard Tube Butterflies

Colorful Cardboard Tube Butterflies

Cardboard tubes and colorful paper come together to make these pretty springtime butterflies. Hang them from the ceiling or sit […]

Tin Can Telephone

You remember the old tin can telephone game you played when you were a kid, don’t you? Your parents probably […]

Homemade Tea Bags

Did you know you can make your own tea bags filled with your favorite flavors? They make a wonderful gift.

Scrabble Keychain

Turn Scrabble tiles into monogrammed key rings for yourself or to give as gifts. It’s an easy project that is […]

Teacup Planters

Make some cute planters using teacups. The tutorial includes a decoupage version or a simpler version with stickers.

Musical Horn Wind Chime

Transform a thrift-store horn into an eye-catching wind chime. This kid-friendly project has so much room for creativity.

Flower T-Shirt Rings

Create cute flower rings from an old t-shirt! It’s easy to do and a great way to give new life […]

Vintage-Inspired Advent Calendar

Make a vintage-inspired Advent calendar for someone special. The tutorial includes the sewing-themed printable images, but you could substitute patterned […]

Literary Clock

Turn your favorite childhood book into a working clock! It’s a great project to display in a nursery or bedroom, […]

Picture Frame Terrarium

Make this fun glass terrarium from cheap picture frames. It’s easy to do and looks great when it’s filled and on […]

Monogram Block Magnets

Repurpose the baby blocks you no longer use to make a family set of monogrammed magnets for the refrigerator. It’s […]

Crib Rails Planter

When it’s time to convert the crib to a toddler bed, turn the rails into a vertical planter. After an […]

Homemade Bird Bath

Make a colorful birdbath to help your feathered friends on a warm summer day. This fun project starts with glass […]

Denim Jeans Potholder

Make a fun potholder from old denim jeans. This sewing project is easy enough for a beginner.

Tiered Stand Made from Upcycled China

Tiered Stand Made from Upcycled China

Turn old china into a cool stand to hold food, jewelry, keys or other knick-knacks. Start hunting through thrift stores […]

Wooden Bead Necklaces

Wooden Bead Necklaces

Create these pretty wooden beaded necklaces using yarn you make yourself from old t-shirts. What a fun way to give new […]

Book Jacket Lacing Cards

Book Jacket Lacing Cards

Repurpose the book jackets of your favorite books into fun lacing cards! They are an excellent activity for developing fine […]

Homemade Chalkboard Book

Homemade Chalkboard Book

Repurpose an old board book into a cool chalkboard book. In just a few steps, you have a brand new […]

Graphic Planters

Graphic Planters

Transform thrift store bowls into fun graphic planters! This project is inexpensive and easy, but looks good and makes a […]

Doll Closet

Doll Closet

Transform a cupboard or a bookcase into a doll closet in one night. Girls can help with the easy steps […]

Sweater Mittens

Sweater Mittens

Turn an outgrown or stained sweater into an adorable pair of comfy sweater mittens! It’s an easy sewing project that […]

Scrabble Valentine Frame

Scrabble Valentine Frame

Use “love” to decorate your home! This framed art featuring Scrabble tiles is a wonderful project for Valentine’s Day.

T-shirt Necklace

T-shirt Necklace

Create a fun, brightly-colored necklace  using a soft T-shirt from your closet. Then grab a pair of scissors and get […]

Puffy Hearts

Puffy Hearts

Turn an old sweater into adorable puffy hearts! It’s easy to do and is a fun and unique project for Valentine’s […]

Easy Foam Mask

Easy Foam Mask

Grab an old pair of sunglasses for this DIY foam mask craft! All you need are sheets of craft foam […]

T-Shirt Yarn Headband

T-Shirt Yarn Headband

Turn that old T-shirt into a new cool headband!  Includes tutorials for all three styles.

PVC Pencil Holder

Make a pretty ombre pencil holder from PVC pipes.  Keep it for yourself or create one as a gift for […]

Plastic Egg Nesting Dolls

Have any leftover plastic Easter eggs?  Don’t throw them out!  Use them to create these adorable nesting dolls.

Drawstring T-Shirt Bag

Drawstring T-Shirt Bag

Help your kids turn their favorite old t-shirts into drawstring bags!  This is an easy project for those new to […]

Frog Hand Puppet

Frog Hand Puppet

Turn a green pot holder into this cute Frog Hand Puppet.  It’s so easy to make and lots of fun.

No-Sew Headband and Tiara Holders

No-Sew Headband and Tiara Holders

Help your daughter make these no-sew headband and tiara holders to organize her accessories!  You may be surprised by what […]

Coffee Table Tic-Tac-Toe Board

This Tic-Tac-Toe Board is easy to make, fun to play, and makes an elegant addition to any room.  Plan ahead- […]

No Sew T-Shirt Bag

Turn old t-shirts into cute tote bags with no sewing required. Quick, easy, and a great way to repurpose a […]

Spice Rack Paint Caddy

Give an old spice rack new life as a paint caddy. The woodworking skills needed to make this are basic […]

Bubble Wrap Stomp Painting

The kids will have a blast with Bubble Wrap Stomp Painting! Fun for kids of all ages.

Easter Bunny Door Hanger

Easter Bunny Door Hanger

Decorate your door for Easter with this adorable bunny. It starts with two inexpensive straw hats!

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.

Mismatched Mitten Puppets

Mismatched Mitten Puppets

Don’t toss those single mittens, instead turn them into cute puppets in less than 30 minutes!

Kid's Grocery Stand

Kid’s Grocery Stand

Turn an ordinary shelf into a fun grocery stand, perfect for pretend play. Hours of fun await!

Hoodie Pillows

Hoodie Pillows

Teach your children how to sew by upcycling their old zippered hoodies into adorable pillow covers! Kids may need a […]

Swingset Play Fort

Swingset Play Fort

Cover an old swing set with painting tarp and transform it into a magical play space.

5 Minute DIY Chalk Refrigerator

5 Minute DIY Chalk Refrigerator

Use contact paper to make an easy chalkboard refrigerator in 5 minute. Fun for kids to doodle on and writing […]

Ten Minute Dollar Bill Dispenser

Ten Minute Dollar Bill Dispenser

Dollar bill dispensers are so much fun to make and receive! This version literally takes ten minutes to make.

Hombre Four-Strand Head Wrap

Hombre Four-Strand Head Wrap

Turn an old t-shirt into this easy and cute head wrap. Make it fun and colorful with tie-dye!

Mustache Matching Game

Mustache Matching Game

Make a mustache matching game out of felt and magnets. A fun matching activity. Tie it into the Lorax and […]

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 […]

DIY Colorforms

DIY Colorforms

Do you remember Colorforms? You can make your own set with some scrapbook paper and magnetic sheets! Great for keeping […]

Make Your Own Cork Stamps

Make Your Own Cork Stamps

We collected the cork from the wine bottles that we had during the holidays and turned them into cork stamps!

Chihuly-Inspired Sculpture

Chihuly-Inspired Sculpture

Teach your child about the glass artist Dale Chihuly with this stunning Chihuly-inspired shrink-plastic project. This project is time-consuming but […]

Shoelace Peace Sign

Shoelace Peace Sign

Honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr with this Shoelace peace sign. King believed in peaceful demonstrations to bring […]

Dr. Honeydew and Beaker Spoons

Dr. Honeydew and Beaker Spoons

Scientist Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his faithful assistant, Beaker, are always stirring up trouble at Muppet Labs. Re-enact your favorite […]

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