Start saving your pizza boxes, jumbo cereal boxes, or any other good-sized pieces of thin cardboard. This indoor hopscotch project […]
Cardboard Telephone
Turn ordinary cardboard into a fun telephone for your kids! Great play time fun and perfect for imaginative play. While […]
No Sew Fabric Letters
Adults can make these cute letters for their child’s room or as a baby shower gift! Decorate your child’s bedroom […]
Mosaic Bean Pumpkins
These sweet pumpkins made into adorable bean Jack O’Lanterns make for a wonderful Halloween or Thanksgiving mosaic project. These would […]
Make a Haunted House
Make your own haunted house decoration to celebrate Halloween! Follow the fun tutorial for decorating the windows with a 3D […]
Homemade Knight Costume
Grab some cardboard, spray paint and duct tape and you’ll be ready to create a knight’s shield in no time! […]
Postage Stamp Necklace
For teenagers that are looking to create more jewelry, this absolutely lovely postage stamp necklace is a fabulous project for […]
Doll Sized School Locker
How to make a fun school locker for American Girl Dolls and other 18″ dolls using the box they came […]
Cardboard Stackers
Cardboard Stackers are not only fun to play with…the stackers keep the kids’ minds busy thinking and reasoning while building […]
Cardboard Mailbox
Turn an ordinary cardboard box mailbox in just a few quick and easy steps. Fun for hours of imaginative play.
Homemade Drum
Recycle a cardboard oatmeal container and turn it into a drum with just a few items from around the house. […]
Candy Truck
Made from recycled materials, these trucks have the sweetest job hauling around candy! Boys and girls, alike, will spend hours […]
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.
Penne Statement Necklace
This craft allows you to play with your food! Made from dried pasta, this is a great craft for tweens […]
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!
Ring Toss Throwing Game
A game to be played indoors or out, kids of all ages can try their luck at this ring toss. […]
Rubber Glove Giraffe Puppet
If rainy weather is keeping your little animals inside, keep them company with a set of adorable giraffe puppets. Made […]
Drop Box
A great recycling project that turns a cardboard box into a fun drop box for little ones who like to […]
Jet Pack
Youngsters will love “flying” around the house with their very own jet pack. Made from recycled plastic bottles, cardboard and […]
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 […]
Castle Story Box
Make your favorite little princess her very own castle from a cardboard box! She can personalize it with paint, glitter, […]
Coffee Cup Roses
Teens can recycle all of the cups from their favorite coffee shops to make these beautiful roses. A beautiful gift […]
Pretty Paper Birdhouse
Celebrate spring with these pretty paper birdhouses. With the colorful papers and pretty lace that decorates the them, you would […]
Welcome Birds
As spring rolls in, welcome some fine feathered friends to feed in your yard. Hang these birdseed covered letters in […]
Cardboard Box Kitchen
We’ve turned a cardboard box and a few other recyclable items into a magnificent play kitchen, complete with felt food […]
Cardboard Pizza
March 20 is Pizza Day! To celebrate, round up the kiddos for a day of pretend pizzeria play making personal […]
Spring Finger Painting
A fun, spring time craft that works on toddlers’ and preschoolers’ fine motor skills. Finger paint the tree full of […]
Birds & Bees Mobile
A great recycling project that uses cardboard and paint to make a pretty mobile. Hang the mobile in front of […]
Milk Carton Easter Bunny Basket
The perfect size Easter basket for little ones to carry around on their hunt for Easter eggs! Made from a […]
Conversation Heart Magnet
When you think of conversation hearts, you think of Valentine’s Day and this time we’re turning them into a pretty […]
Homemade Slot Sorter Toy
An empty oatmeal container and milk caps is all you need to make this simple toy for your toddler. Perfect […]
Vintage Pinwheels
In this guide from 1916, see two different ways to make pinwheel crafts — one with paper and one with […]
Grocery Bag Wreath
A fun way to recycle all of those unwanted plastic grocery bags – turn them into this lovely heart-shaped wreath! […]
Duct Tape Rosette Wreath
In just a few simple steps you can turn red duct tape and some recycled cardboard into a pretty rosette […]
Cardboard Tube Heart Wreath
We’ve turned recycled cardboard tubes, ribbon and some paint into a heart-shaped wreath for Valentine’s Day. A simple, frugal, pretty […]
Valentine’s Day Pennant
Here’s a Valentine’s Day craft that’s perfect for older kids that doesn’t have the baby-ish feeling to it. Not just […]
Valentine Ribbon Wreath
A cardboard wreath, pretty valentine ribbon and a glue gun are all that’s needed to make this Valentine’s Day wreath. […]
Button Valentine Frame
Made from recycled buttons, this frame would make a great gift for Grandma for Valentine’s Day. But not just for […]
Story Theater on Sticks
The sky isn’t even the limit with our traveling story theater. With a handful of picture sticks and a background […]
Tissue Paper Rosette Wreath
Made from strips of tissue paper, this Valentine’s Day wreath would look pretty hanging on a wall or a window. […]
Cardboard Guitars
Strum up a good time with our cardboard guitars. This is a fun recycling project made from cardboard, rubber bands […]
Cardboard and Yarn Snowflakes
Add some color to the dull winter days by making these pretty snowflakes to hang around your house. Made from […]
Toy Drop Box
Make your own cardboard drop box which includes: pound-a-cork, dice press, button slot and a ball drop. Made with fun […]
Cardboard Picture Hanging
A pretty wall hanging made from recycled cardboard, brown paper, paint and ribbon. Make Valentine’s Day gifts for grandma, your […]
Noisemakers
Colorful noisemakers with bring fun to your New Year’s day party or any child’s party. The kids will take home […]
New Year’s Pasta Numbers
Celebrate the New Year by making 2012 number plaques. Easy enough for toddlers to do yet interesting enough to keep […]
Spin Drum
Made from every day household items such as oatmeal containers and ribbon, your family will have fun personalizing their own […]
Turkey Table Topper
Not only can this festive bird really dress up a Thanksgiving table, it also does double duty serving up your […]
Countdown Turkey
Here’s a fun way to express what you and other family members are thankful for. Write thankful phrases on the […]
Washing Machine Costume
A cool costume that’s loads of fun to wear!
Shadow Puppet Theater
A recycled cereal box makes the perfect little theater for a shadow puppet show!
Box O’ Popcorn Costume
Kids will be poppin’ with excitement to wear this box o’ popcorn costume! Moms will love that it’s a no-sew […]
Halloween Notepads
Here’s a fun project for Halloween. Decorate some notepads for Halloween!
Cardboard Fairy Wings
Make fun fairy wings for your little princess. Cut from cardboard then have them paint and decorate them!
Mini Pull String Pinata
This cute and fuzzy pinata is made from a recycled snack box and tissue paper. Great for a toddler or […]
Cardboard Box Guitars
Boredom Buster — create guitars out of cardboard boxes, take “rock star” pictures and have your own concert in the […]
Lemonade Stand for Dolls
Fun and easy lemonade stand made from recycled cardboard. Decorate with leftover or inexpensive party supplies and your dolls will […]