We’re getting creative and turning egg cartons into flower pendant lights! Teenage girls will love making these pretty lights to […]
Colorful Craft Stick Wreath
Create a colorful wreath using craft sticks. This bright and cheery wreath is easy to make and lots of fun.
Cardboard Cowboy Boot
Turn a piece of cardboard into a decorated cowboy boot, using a kid-safe technique to simulate leatherwork. It’s lots of […]
Yarn Bowl
Make yourself a cute yarn bowl using just a handful of simple materials you probably have on hand! It looks […]
Cardboard Snowman Ornament
Turn corrugated cardboard into the cutest snowmen ornaments ever! It’s a great recycling project.
Cardboard Tombstones
Decorate for Halloween with these cardboard tombstones. Paper mache, textured spray paint, and glue gun spiderwebs make them look so […]
Shake-Painted Rock Snails
Turn rocks into adorable snails using a fun shake-painting technique. Each one is unique!
Cereal Box Backpack Charms
It’s easy to transform an empty cereal box (or leftover cardboard) into customized backpack charms that add flair to any […]
Cardboard Toy Robots
See the creativity bursting forth as kids make their own toy robots from cardboard. Half the fun is dreaming up […]
Harry Potter Sorting Hat
Create an awesome Sorting Hat just like the one from Harry Potter. This paper mache project is great fun for […]
Swimming Marionette
Mimic the actual movements a swimmer makes with this marionette. It takes a little practice but is great fun to […]
Space Needle Science
This fun science experiment explores how towers such as the Space Needle can withstand strong winds and earthquakes. It’s a […]
Cardboard Cupcake
This cupcake looks good enough to eat! But don’t try it, since it’s made of cardboard, tissue paper, and other […]
Seashell Beach Art
Make this heart design with shells collected during a beach visit. It’s a wonderful way to remember a special trip.
Dream Big Wall Hanging
Create an inspirational “Dream Big” wall plaque using recycled materials and some glitter. What a wonderful recycling project for kids (or […]
Yarn-Wrapped Tulips
Wrap cardboard tulips with colorful yarn to make a pretty spring bouquet. It’s an easy fine motor activity for young […]
Seahorse Wall Sculpture
Make this stunning sea horse from cardboard and paper. It’s surprisingly simple and lots of fun!
Mixed Media Rainbow Fish
Make a beautiful mixed-media Rainbow Fish inspired by Marcus Pfister’s book. Drywall compound provides great texture and is a fun […]
Plastic Lid Christmas Tree
Plastic Lid Christmas Tree Turn plastic lids and some sparkly embellishments into a Christmas tree. It’s a fun way to […]
Gingerbread Man Ornament
This simple gingerbread man ornament looks great hanging from a Christmas tree, doorknob or anywhere else you want to add […]
Letter T Tree
Make this ‘T is for Tree’ craft during T Week or as a part of a study of trees. This fun […]
Cardboard Airport
Create an airport out of cardboard for hours of pretend play! You can even add lights, just like a real […]
Cardboard Dragon
Create a cardboard dragon with cardboard boxes and other materials. They’re great fun for a dragon-themed party, a dragon costume, […]
Plastic Spoon Peacock
This stunning peacock is made from plastic spoons and cotton swabs. It’s easy to do and looks spectacular!
Succulent Plant Mini Tree House
Make a cute mini indoor treehouse for your succulent plant. It’s easy to do and costs practically nothing.
Cardboard Bird Feeder
Make this bird feeder using cardboard, sticks and seeds. It’s a fun and easy spring or summer craft for kids
Mini Piñata Mariachi
This adorable mariachi is a miniature piñata in disguise. It all starts with a cardboard tube.
Cactus Piñata
Turn cardboard and crepe paper into a festive cactus piñata! It’s great fun for Cinco de Mayo or any fiesta.
Flower Panels
Turn cardboard and plastic wrap into beautiful flower panels. This is a wonderful project to do during spring.
Cardboard Drawer Organizers
Organize desk or dresser drawers with organizers made from cardboard boxes. Arrange them to perfectly fit your space, then decorate them with your […]
Easter Science Kit
This Easter Science Kit is a great alternative to an Easter basket full of candy. It includes a printable for […]
Bunnies on a stick
Bunnies on a stick are fun for pretend play, puppet shows, or simply as Easter decorations. Make them from cardboard, […]
Floral Monogram
Re-purpose empty cardboard boxes to create your own floral monogram. This colorful piece of artwork is a lot of fun […]
Cardboard Road
Turn a cardboard box into a road for kids to drive toy cars. It’s so much fun and there’s so […]
Cardboard Heart Garland
Create very easy a heart garland with recycled cardboard. It looks beautiful and costs basically nothing!
Cardboard Heart Decoration
Turn cardboard into a pretty heart-shaped decoration for Valentine’s Days or any time. It’s easy to do and costs practically […]
Concrete Brick “Book” Bookends
Make fun book ends that actually look like books! They start as concrete bricks, just waiting to be decorated.
Dragon Marionette Puppet
Make this fun and functional dragon marionette puppet with just a couple of supplies and a printable. The tutorial has […]
Magnetic Thanksgiving Game
Make a fun Mayflower voyage magnetic game to celebrate Thanksgiving. The tutorial includes the printables you’ll need.
Tree Bark Theater Figures
Create mini theater with figures made of tree bark. Once your characters are done, it’s time to put on a show!
Rainbow Cardboard Costume
Dress up like a rainbow this Halloween! This cute costume is inexpensive, easy to make, and fun to wear.
Autumn Thank You Notes
These homemade thank you notes couldn’t be easier! They would work great for name tags and place cards too.
Cardboard Ice Cream Costume
Looking for an easy Halloween costume that’s totally unique? This cardboard ice cream costume is just the thing!
Cardboard Circle Weaving
Create woven works of art using nothing but cardboard and yarn. It’s fun, easy and the results are so pretty!
Cardboard Town
Turn a cardboard box into a fun and colorful town toy for kids. It takes some time and an adult […]
Shark Costume
This cardboard shark costume couldn’t be easier! It’s simple to customize for any size of child (or adult!).
Cardboard Emoji Costumes
These cardboard emoji costumes make a fun and easy costume for kids of all ages. They’re inexpensive and great for […]
Cereal Box Backpack
Recycle a cereal box into a cute backpack for preschoolers! Personalize it with their favorite colors.
Cardboard Halloween Town
Create an awesome cardboard Halloween Town from milk cartons. This fun recycling project looks spook-tacular!
Cardboard Dolls
Make whimsical cardboard dolls, inspired by artist Alexander Girard. All you need are cardboard, paint and markers.
Car Conveyor Belt
Make a super-cool car conveyor belt that’s kid-powered. It starts with a cardboard box.
Cardboard Arc de Triomphe
Turn a cardboard box into a replica of the Arc de Triomphe. It’s easy to do and looks fantastic!
Cardboard Car Wash
Cars + water = fun! Create a waterproof car wash from a cardboard box.
Cardboard Play Castle
Make a fabulous play castle from cardboard. It’s perfect for a princess birthday party or anytime pretend play.
Cardboard Gem Puzzle
Make a fun shape-sorting puzzle out of cardboard. Adults will need to do the cutting, but kids can help with assembly and […]
Recycled Cardboard Village
Turn empty cereal boxes into cute little houses. Then decorate them to create your own cardboard village!
Geometric Shape Sculptures
Kids will love building geometric shape sculptures from cardboard. Make multiple sets for even more creative options.
Cereal Box Mailbox
Turn an empty cereal box into a handy mailbox.Use it to store art supplies, completed artwork, or anything else.
Magnetic Car Racetrack
Turn ordinary cardboard into a super awesome magnetic car racetrack! It’s so much fun!
Modern Cardboard Easter Eggs
Make these easy modern cardboard eggs with the kids! It’s a fun way to talk about colors.