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Photo Memory Game

Photo Memory Game

Use family photos to make a personalize memory game! Start with an inexpensive deck of cards from a dollar store […]

Handmade Notebook

Handmade Notebook

Notebooks are so handy to have in your purse, desk, backpack or car. You can make this notebook in under […]

Scratch Off Book

Scratch Off Book

Learn how to turn recycled board books and junk mail into do it yourself scratch off art paper! A full […]

Magnetic Drink Cups

Magnetic Drink Cups

This brilliant idea will keep your children’s drink cups handy and right near your refrigerator’s water dispenser! Kids will feel […]

Coffee Filter Flower

Coffee Filter Flower

Make a coffee filter flower to use instead of a bow… adorn a gift, wear it in your hair, or […]

Hockey Stick Horse

Hockey Stick Horse

This absolutely adorable stick horse for kids was made by repurposing an old hockey stick! Dress it up with some […]

Dish Towel Apron for Toddlers

Dish Towel Apron for Toddlers

Can you say super cuteness?? These adorable aprons were fashioned from dish towels, great for the toddler set who loves […]

Patriotic Bandana Tablecloth

Patriotic Bandana Tablecloth

Having a picnic for the 4th or Memorial Day? Maybe you just want to show your patriotic spirit in honor […]

Back to School Bug Buddy

Back to School Bug Buddy

Made from school supplies and a small calculator, this adorable bug will have kids excited to do their homework. It’s […]

Eraser Bracelet

Eraser Bracelet

Here’s a fun way to use school supplies to create a wearable bracelet little kids will love. Make it longer […]

Rainbow Backpack Charm

Rainbow Backpack Charm

This pretty back pack bauble is made from stackable crayons and a paper clip! A fun way to turn back […]

Neon Zip Tie Rain Chain

Neon Zip Tie Rain Chain

Make a rain chain with zip ties and wooden beads. This is a super easy garden craft that little ones […]

Water Blast Carnival Game

Water Blast Carnival Game

Use inexpensive items to make your own carnival games for your next party! Games like Water Blast – We nailed […]

Duct Tape Phone Case

Duct Tape Phone Case

Using duct tape and color coordinated fabric, we’ll show you how to construct a really cool phone case! Back to […]

Jar Lanterns

Recycle glass jars and colorful candy wrappers to make these beautiful jar lanterns. An easy project for kids of all […]

Stylish Pencil Pouches

Stylish Pencil Pouches

Hit the halls in style this school year when you create these cute pencil pouches! Gather pretty paper, a sandwich […]

Faux Red Coral

Faux Red Coral

If your kids like creating under the sea dioramas, follow our instructions on how to make red coral. Using resin […]

Book Page Pinwheels

Book Page Pinwheels

Pinwheels are easy to make and are perfect for party favors, decor, or photo props! Read on to learn how […]

Pencil Holder Teacher Gift

Pencil Holder Teacher Gift

Make this cute pencil holder for a teacher back-to-school gift! Simply cover a container with chalkboard paint and embellish with […]

Teaching Time Clock

Teaching Time Clock

A clock to help your kids learn to tell time. Simple and inexpensive to make, your kids will enjoy learning […]

Decorative Tin Can Containers

Decorative Tin Can Containers

A great way to recycle all of the tin cans that pile up in your recycle bin. An easy project […]

Homemade Find It Toy

Homemade Find It Toy

Use items from around the house to create a fun toy that will keep your child entertained during car rides […]

Personalize Pens

Personalize Pens

Here’s a quick and easy back to school craft that gives a whimsical look to everyday pens. Mix and match […]

Back to School Teacher Gift

Back to School Teacher Gift

Make a cute container for your favorite teacher with things you have around the house! It is super easy to […]

Bag Tag Olympic Medals

Bag Tag Olympic Medals

Wrap round product-tags with shiny foil, decorate, and then lace onto a shiny string…Presto! You have Olympic medals. Kids of […]

Make a Bottle Cap Necklace

Bottle Cap Necklace

Bottle cap necklaces are all the rage ! Turn bottle caps into fancy necklaces that are nice for gift giving […]

Lined Snack Bag

Lined Snack Bag

A quick and easy sewing project suitable for beginners. Recycle plastic shopping bags to create a water-resistant liner and use […]

Itsy Bitsy Books

Itsy Bitsy Books

Celebrate back-to-school with these adorable itsy bitsy book pendants. A great way to recycle, these pendants are created from a […]

Cardboard Stackers

Cardboard Stackers

Cardboard Stackers are not only fun to play with…the stackers keep the kids’ minds busy thinking and reasoning while building […]

Lunch Money Locket

Lunch Money Locket

Kids can keep their lunch money safe and sound by recycling a tin into a stylish necklace. Boys and girls […]

Food Box Wallet

Food Box Wallet

Don’t throw away those bright and colorful food boxes. Instead, grab the opportunity to craft with your kids and turn […]

Cardboard Mailbox

Cardboard Mailbox

Turn an ordinary cardboard box mailbox in just a few quick and easy steps. Fun for hours of imaginative play.

Miniature Table for Two

Miniature Table for Two

Turn plastic spoons and other recyclable items from around the house into a miniature table and chairs, perfect for a […]

Family Memory Game

Family Memory Game

Create a personalized memory game using photos of familiar faces. Makes a nice gift for a child in your family.

T-Shirts with Sole

T-Shirts with Sole

Make your own custom-designed t-shirts using fabric paint, a stencil, and the sole of a shoe! A great wearable art […]

Dino Land Suitcase

Dino Land Suitcase

Turn a suitcase into a prehistoric wonderland that your kids will play with for hours on end. Add some dinosaurs […]

Perler Bead Bowl

Perler Bead Bowl

Make a fun and funky bowl out of plastic beads. A neat way to keep things organized.

Compost Bin

Compost Bin

This very simple compost bin gives you the opportunity to try composting without too much commitment, cost, or space needed. […]

Harry Potter Magic Wand

Harry Potter Magic Wand

Make fantastic wizard wands with 3 simple things you probably already have- paper, hot glue and paint. Kids will have […]

Recycled Box Notepads

Recycled Box Notepads

Recycle colorful food boxes to turn them into handy dandy little notebooks. A great craft for summer camp, sleepovers or […]

Travel Activity Box

Travel Activity Box

Planning a long trip in the car? Keep the kids busy by creating a travel activity box – its full […]

Homemade Drum

Homemade Drum

Recycle a cardboard oatmeal container and turn it into a drum with just a few items from around the house. […]

Summer Lei

Summer Lei

Turn drinking straws and colorful card stock into pretty flower leis. A frugal craft that’s quick and easy to make […]

Pasta Beads

Pasta Beads

Dye dry pasta to make fun and colorful beads to string. A fun way to sharpen the fine motor skills […]

Washi Tape Bicycle Helmet

Washi Tape Bicycle Helmet

Use washi tape to turn an ordinary bike helmet into something your child will beg to wear! Boys and girls […]

Shaving Cream Car Wash

Shaving Cream Car Wash

A fun frugal way to spend a sunny afternoon …line up cars for a quick trip through the car wash! […]

#1 Dad Olympic Medal

#1 Dad Olympic Medal

Dad will feel like an Olympic winner when he wears this medal. Not only for Dads, though, the medals can […]

Mixed Media Lions

Mixed Media Lions

Have a roaring good time making these mixed media, one-of-a-kind lions. Introduce your children to many different artist’s tools to […]

Paper Bag Duck Puppet

Paper Bag Duck Puppet

Paper bag puppets provide hours of fun play and stimulation long after craft time is over. A great way to […]

4th July Superheroes

4th July Superheroes

Using red, white and blue balloons, make some superhero juggling balls to play with. Fill the balloons with dried rice…use […]

Shell Butterflies

Shell Butterflies

Fun at the beach always mean coming home with a bucketful of shells. The kids can turn their beach treasures […]

Noodle Box Lanterns

Noodle Box Lanterns

A fun activity for your July 4th outdoor celebration – gather red, white and blue stickers, markers and tape to […]

Gator Clothespins

Gator Clothespins

Make cute alligators out of clothespins…imagine all the things you can clip together with these! A fun crafting project for […]

Toss N Talk Ball

Toss N Talk Ball

Bring some fun to the next sleepover – an extra large bouncy ball and a marker is all that’s needed […]

Bottle Cap Snake Toy

Bottle Cap Snake Toy

Don’t throw away all of those plastic bottle caps. Instead, with a little help from paint and fabric scraps, turn […]

Sidewalk Chalk

Sidewalk Chalk

Save money by making the kids colorful sidewalk chalk at home. Bag up the chalk to give as a gift […]

Ballet Tutu Flip Flops

Ballet Tutu Flip Flops

Your little ballerina will want several pairs of these adorable ballet flip flops, ranging in all different colors! Made from […]

Trash-to-Treasure Sponge Painting

Trash-to-Treasure Sponge Painting

Transform empty baby food jars into beautiful gifts, place cards, coin jars, vases or pencil holders! All you need is […]

Wool Bangle

Wool Bangle

Wrap an old bangle in rainbow wool to turn it into a new bangle! Find old, outdated jewelry at tag […]

Ribbon Twirler

Ribbon Twirler

Recycle a wooden curtain ring into a ribbon twirler by adding strips of brightly colored ribbons. Fun party favors for […]

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