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Potato Print Penguins

Potato Print Penguins

Young crafters can create their own penguins by using potatoes as stamps. Hang the painted penguin artwork around the house […]

Cardboard Tube Penguins

Cardboard Tube Penguins

Recycle some cardboard tube by making these adorable penguins. They’re perfect for a zoo unit or just for talking about […]

Freedom Friend Puppets

Freedom Friend Puppets

Freedom Friends Puppets Share Martin Luther King’s belief in peace and friendship with these freedom puppets. It’s a fun way […]

Cork Reindeer

Cork Reindeer

Turn a used cork into a cute little reindeer. It makes a fun ornament or topper for a gift.

Paper Plate Penguin

Paper Plate Penguin

Make an easy penguin craft using a paper plate that you paint and fold. A fun winter project or great […]

Cardboard Tube Cardinal

Cardboard Tube Cardinal

Celebrate winter and nature’s beauty by creating this fun and bright cardinal. It starts with a simple cardboard tube.

Cardboard Tube Reindeer Gift Packaging

This cute reindeer craft is hiding a surprise inside! Open it up to reveal small toys and candies.

Paper Cup Turkeys

Paper Cup Turkeys

Paper Cup Turkeys Line these colorful gobblers up on your table or use them as place cards. Either way, they […]

Turkey Lollipop Covers

Turkey Lollipop Covers

Make lollipop turkeys using burlap and construction paper. What a fun Thanksgiving craft for kids to create and share!

Veggies & Dip Turkey Cups

Veggies & Dip Turkey Cups

Here’s a fun, healthy snack for kids. Add veggies and dip to a cup that’s dressed to look like a […]

Craft Stick Alligator

This clever alligator craft is a great way to learn about greater-than and less-than. It works equally well for science […]

Make a Hobby Horse

Make a Hobby Horse

This soft and friendly looking hobby horse is pretty easy to sew. A great project to make for your little […]

Googly Eyes Halloween Napkin Rings

These Halloween napkin rings are made with just googly eyes, felt, and cardboard. They’re the perfect not-too-spooky Halloween decoration.

Puzzle Piece Faces

Puzzle Piece Faces

Recycle those large puzzle pieces into a fun family of Puzzle Faces. A fun project for a bunch of friends […]

Owl in a Cardboard Tube Tree

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a cool textured tree. The owl peeking out is such a fun touch!

Footprint Unicorn

Footprint art is so much fun and a great way to preserve the size of your child’s foot. Make this […]

Three Little Pigs Playset

Three Little Pigs Playset

Turn empty cardboard tubes into the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. Follow the directions to make three […]

Glittery Spiderweb & Pompom Spider

Glittery Spiderweb and Pom Pom Spider

Make this glittery spiderweb to get your home all ready for Halloween! A fun craft the kids will love to […]

Faces from Fall Leaves

Faces from Fall Leaves

Collect fall leaves and other natural objects like walnuts, sticks etc and make cute leaf faces! Fun activity for fall.

Paper Mice

Make some quick and cute mice using construction paper, yarn, and a googly eye! This would be a fun project […]

Mouse Donuts

Turn chocolate donuts into cute little mice. It couldn’t be easier and they make great gifts!

Dragonfly and Damselfly Garden Stakes

Decorate houseplants or the garden with whimsical dragonflies and damselflies! These shimmery craft stick critters add such a fun touch […]

Monster Party Hats

Monster Party Hats

Super cute and easy to make, these monster hats will be a hit at any party. Cheap party hats are […]

Accordion Flamingo Party Decoration

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

Scrap Paper Seahorse

Scrap Paper Seahorse

Don’t throw out those scraps of patterned paper! Turn them into a colorful and whimsical seahorse, inspired by the artwork […]

Recycled Cereal Box Football Player Puppet

Recycled Cereal Box Football Player Puppet

Get ready for the big game by making a football player puppet from a recycled cereal box and other supplies […]

Paper Plate Jellyfish

Make an adorable jellyfish craft with paper plate, tissue paper and yarn. It’s a fun, multi-step project that kids will […]

Cardboard Tube Zebra

Raid the recycling bin for materials to make this adorable zebra. It’s fun and inexpensive to put together.

Panda Jar

Panda Jar

It only takes a few simple craft supplies to turn an empty jar into an adorable panda. Kids will love […]

Silly Face Applesauce Cups

Silly Face Applesauce Cups

Healthy doesn’t have to be boring! Add silly faces to applesauce cups to make a fun treat for your birthday […]

Clam Shell Critters

Clam Shell Critters

Here’s something to do with the clam shells the kids found at the beach. Turn them into these cute Clam […]

Seashell Turtle

Seashell Turtle

Make a cute turtle using a large seashell. Easy and fun for all ages, and a great way to use […]

Cardboard Tube Mermaid

This adorable mermaid is made from a cardboard paper tube! Great for imaginative play or just for a fun decoration […]

Paper Roll Fish in a Bowl

Cardboard Tube Fish in a Bowl

Learn how to make these cute fish out of cardboard tubes. The tutorial includes the bowl pattern and a coloring […]

Forky from Toy Story 4

Use the same materials as Bonnie does in Toy Story 4 to make your own Forky. What a fun addition […]

Egg Carton Buggy Mobile

This adorable mobile is a time consuming project, but the results are well-worth the time invested! You can shorten the […]

School of Cardboard Tube Fish

Recycle some cardboard tubes into an adorable school of colorful jeweled fish!  Lots of room for creativity!

Paper Plate Fish

Paper Plate Fish

Our old friend the paper plate once again is the foundation of this Paper Plate Fish craft. A fun ocean […]

Farm Animal Magnets

Farm Animal Magnets

Chenille stems and felt scraps are used to make these adorable farm animal magnets. Easy to make from craft items […]

Bottle Panda

Bottle Panda

Turn an empty bottle into an adorable panda. This is a fun way to use something that might otherwise be […]

Fish Baggies

Fish Baggies

Decorate a summer party with these adorable fish. This simple craft uses construction paper and is easy enough for even […]

Felt Hamburger

Felt Hamburger

Have fun making an adorable googly-eyed hamburger that’s full of personality! I used felt, but craft foam or construction paper […]

Cone Critters

Cone Critters

These adorable cone critters are the perfect way to display Easter candy. Make a few to hang around the house […]

Purr-fect Kitty Valentine

Purr-fect Kitty Valentine

Our homemade kitty valentines are purr-fect for Valentine’s Day. You need only construction paper and foam stickers to make these […]

Love Bugs

Love Bugs

These yarn Love Bugs are adorable… such a fun craft to do with your little Valentines! Give them out to […]

Egg Carton Chinese Dragons

Egg Carton Chinese Dragons

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a recycling project that turns cardboard egg cartons into Chinese dragons. Bring the dragons […]

Construction Paper Turkey Chain

Use construction paper to make a cute chain of turkeys. This easy craft makes a great decoration for Thanksgiving.

Cardboard Tube Cowardly Lion

Turn a cardboard tube and faux fur into a magnificent lion! Whether you prefer a realistic lion or a character […]

Playdough Sugar Skull

Let your creativity go wild making a playdough skull! This fabulous craft is great fun for Halloween and Dia de […]

Cardboard Tube Halloween Bats

Turn cardboard tubes into bats to decorate for Halloween. Not only are they fun, but they’re really inexpensive and take […]

Bottle Cap Spider Halloween Headband

Bottle Cap Spider Halloween Headband

This whimsical spider headband is fun to make and oh so adorable to wear!

Cardboard Tube Snake

Cardboard Tube Snake

These cute snakes couldn’t be easier! Paint, cut and decorate your way to a fun and colorful snake, perfect for […]

Cardboard Tube Dorothy Gale

Learn how to turn an empty cardboard tube into Dorothy Gale from the Wizard of Oz. There are instructions to […]

Plastic Cup Crow

Plastic Cup Crow

This cute little crow is a perfect fall craft. It’s made from cups and paint and is really easy to […]

Construction Paper Sea Serpent

Use your imagination to design your own sea monster using construction paper. There are no rules – be creative!

Egg Carton Caterpillars

Egg Carton Caterpillar

Friendly caterpillars made from Styrofoam eggs cups and filled with jingle bells – a homemade rattle for little hands! Adults […]

Seashell Fish

Hunt for shells on the beach, then turn them into cute fish. They’re such a fun way to remember a […]

Magnetic Dragonfly Clip

Magnetic Dragonfly Clip

Make a colorful dragonfly clip that’s cute as can be. It’s perfect for holding artwork or notes on the fridge […]

Band-aid Lightning Bugs

Band-aid Lightning Bugs

Turn band-aids and googly eyes into adorable lightning bugs. A fun project for the youngest of crafters.

Paper Plate Cat

Paper Plate Cat

Turn a paper plate into a cute cat! Perfect for “C Week”, a study of pets, or just for fun. […]

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