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Dried Paint Coaster

This project is truly trash-to-treasure since it starts with dried acrylic paint! Add a plastic lid and some Mod Podge […]

Recycled Puppet Toy

Make this fun marionette puppet toy from recycled items! It costs practically nothing since the materials are all items you might […]

Canning Jar Lid Pumpkin Craft

Canning Jar Lid Pumpkin Craft

These simple pumpkins make the perfect homemade decoration for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or autumn. It’s a great way to use something […]

Duck Tape Recycled Robot

Duck Tape Recycled Robot

Instead of tossing your empty cereal box in the recycle bin, save it to make this fun robot kid craft! […]

Popsicle Stick Catapult

Building a catapult is a great STEM activity for young kids. Play with variables to see if you can make […]

Hard Boiled Snorkeler

This hard-boiled snorkeler is ready for a dip! This project is a fun and unexpected twist on traditional egg dyeing.

Chirpy Chicks

Chirpy Chicks

Add some whimsy to your spring decorations with these adorable chicks. Start by making your own pom poms, then dress […]

Mason Jar Lid Pumpkins

Make beautiful pumpkins using the rings from canning jar lids! The tutorial has three fun ideas.    

Apple Wall Hanging

Apple Wall Hanging

Make this pretty and bright apple wall hanging using items from nature and your recycling bin! This awesome craft is […]

Recycled Items Hot Air Balloon

Raid the recycling bin to make this hot air balloon featuring friends or family members. It’s a fun project that […]

Rainbow Button Wind Chime

Turn a rainbow of colorful buttons and recycled lids into this beautiful wind chime. It’s perfect for the garden, the […]

Salty Snowflake Ornaments

Salty Snowflake Ornament

With just a little bit of salt, some tape and plastic lids, you can make this festive snowflake ornament. Hang […]

Cereal Box Robot

Turn empty boxes, lids, cans and other items into a one-of-a-kind robot. Let your imagination run wild with this recycled […]

Repurposed Tin Lid Wreath

Tin can lids are a free craft supply! Paint tin lids with nail polish and acrylic paint to create a […]

Cat in the Hat Fascinator for Dr. Seuss Day

Turn two common recyclable materials into an adorable fascinator for Dr. Seuss Day on March 2! It’s so easy to […]

Minion Ornaments

Decorate the Christmas tree with an adorable Minion Ornament! This is great fun for any Despicable Me fans.

Kitchen Grater Owl

Turn an old cheese grater into an owl that simply could not be cuter. What a wonderful project using recycled […]

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 […]

Pine Cone Christmas Tree

Transform a pine cone into a cute little Christmas tree using washi tape and a plastic lid. This inexpensive project […]

DIY Marble Maze

Use drinking straws to construct a really cool maze for marbles. Time how long it takes to get the marbles […]

Tissue Paper Fringe Flowers

Create pretty fringe flowers with a unique base made from something you might otherwise throw away. Choose your favorite colors […]

Bottle Cap Apple Search

Bottle Cap Apple Search

This game is easy to make, reusing materials that you already have at home. It’s fun any time of year, […]

Balloon Juice Box Car

Balloon Juice Box Car

Make a balloon powered juice box car! It’s great fun for kids of all ages.

Jar Lid Coaster

Jar Lid Coaster

These jar lid coasters couldn’t be easier to make! Use vintage flea market finds or add gesso and paint to lids […]

Jar Lid Garden Labels

Jar Lid Garden Labels

Use jar lids and coat hangers to create these fun and unique garden labels! Decorate them with paint, markers, or other […]

Scratching Post for a Toy Cat

Scratching Post for a Toy Cat

Make a cute little scratching post to go along with a favorite toy cat. It’s easy to do!

Lego Decorations

Lego Decorations

Turn 2×4’s and old lids into cool decorations that any Lego fan would love. Use them as paper weights, as […]

Plastic Lid Thumbprint Kids

Plastic Lid Thumbprint Kids

Use recycled lids to make this fun thumbprint craft. These can be turned into a game, used for pretend play, […]

Rhinestone Recycled Ornament

Rhinestone Recycled Ornament

Don’t throw away those jar lids just yet! Save them to make these sparkly ornaments for your tree, inspired by […]

Bottle Cap Bunny

Bottle Cap Bunny

Don’t throw away old bottle caps and lids! Repurpose them to make cute bunnies. Fun for Easter, spring, Earth Day, […]

Recycled Snowman Ornament

Recycled Snowman Ornament

Use a recycled jar lid to create this cute snowman ornament for Christmas this year.

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