Create fairytales by using cardboard tubes and boxes to make castles. Encourage the kids to use their imaginations to design […]
Vases from Recycled Materials
Turn plastic bottles, glass jars, and cardboard tubes into beautiful and unique vases. They make great gifts!
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 […]
Popsicle Stick Puzzle Craft
Use old magazines and popsicle sticks to make your own puzzles. Keep them in your bag for quiet, independent play […]
Cardboard Tube Sand Castle
Turn empty cardboard tubes and some sand into a fun sand castle. This is a great activity for a beach […]
Paper Plate Rainbow Welcome Wreath
Create a welcome wreath using a paper plate and an old magazine. The tutorial has ideas for switching out the […]
Decoupage Watermelon Flower Pot
Decoupage tissue paper onto a clay pot to create an adorable watermelon. It’s such a fun project and can be […]
Cardboard Tube Coiled Snakes
These cute little snakes are made from cardboard tubes. Be realistic or creative with the colors and patterns you choose!
Egg Carton Very Hungry Caterpillar
Turn an egg carton into Eric Carle’s beloved Very Hungry Caterpillar! This easy craft uses plastic wrap for a unique […]
Patriotic Duck Tape Parade Stick
Make your very own patriotic parade stick from red, white and blue Duck Tape and the cardboard tube from a […]
Cardboard Tube Flower Bouquet
It’s hard to believe this beautiful bouquet of flowers started as empty cardboard tubes! The tutorial has simple instructions to […]
Four Season Tree
Help kids learn about the changing of the seasons with this clever four-season tree craft. It’s easy to do, using […]
Pirate Treasure Chest
This pirate treasure chest is made from recycled items and decorated with printables. Fill it with all sorts of goodies […]
Paper Plate Nest of Birds
This cute nest of baby birds started with a paper plate and some cotton balls. It is perfect for springtime, […]
Pretty Spring Vases Made From Felt
With Earth Day right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to make crafts using recycled items from around the […]
Recycled Calendar Shamrock
Don’t throw away last year’s calendar just yet! Use it to make a cool shamrock decoration for St. Patrick’s Day.
Soda Bottle Cherry Blossoms
Turn a 2 liter bottle and some craft paint into pretty cherry blossom art work. An easy craft for both […]
Mardi Gras Mini Float
Use your creativity to turn a miniature cereal box into a float inspired by Mardi Gras. It makes a fun […]
Recycled Puppet Toy
Make this fun marionette puppet toy from recycled items! It costs practically nothing since the materials are all items you might […]
Paper Mache Water Bottle Airplane
Fasten your seat belts…we’re ready for takeoff! Here’s a great way to recycle all of the plastic soda bottles that […]
Cardboard Tube Red Firecrackers
Recycle some cardboard tubes from toilet paper rolls or paper towels to make these faux firecrackers just in time for […]
Recycled Cardboard Box Penguin
This adorable penguin started as a cardboard box! Hang or prop up the finished penguin as a decoration, or use […]
Candy Cane Magazine Mosaic
Use old magazines to make a colorful mosaic candy cane. It’s a great recycling project to do at Christmas time.
Bottle Cap Snowmen
This cheery bottle cap snowmen brings smiles to dreary winter days. This fun activity that doesn’t require much more than […]
Denim Pumpkins
Decorate for fall with festive denim pumpkins. This eco-friendly craft is made with old jeans you no longer wear.
Wheelbarrow of Leaves
Wheelbarrow of Leaves What better way to collect all those falling leaves than with a wheelbarrow? Have fun with this […]
Cardboard Tube Mermaid
This adorable mermaid is made from a cardboard paper tube! Great for imaginative play or just for a fun decoration […]
Cardboard Tube Batman
Turn an ordinary cardboard tube into Batman! All you need is this free pattern and some construction paper.
Egg Carton Flower Garden
Use paint and a few other simple supplies to turn an old egg carton in to a beautiful flower garden. […]
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 […]
Egg Carton Mini Helicopters
Turn an empty egg carton into the cutest mini helicopters. What a fun project made from recycled materials!
Duck Tape Recycled Robot
Instead of tossing your empty cereal box in the recycle bin, save it to make this fun robot kid craft! […]
Hair Accessory Organizer
Little girls have lots of hair accessories and this is a great way to keep them all in one place! […]
Giant Teacher Pencil
Turn an empty Pringles container into an awesome pencil-shaped gift for your teacher. Perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week or back-to-school.
Bottle Cap Bugs
Dig through the recycling bin to make your own bottle cap bugs! These cute critters, made from recycled household items, […]
Worm Pencil Holder
This Worm Pencil Holder is a great way to get little bookworms crafting! Kids of all ages will enjoy this […]
Chenille Stem Ring Toss Game
Colorful Chenille stems are twisted into rings for tossing onto numbered plastic bottles – whoever makes the highest score wins! […]
Cardboard Tube Tin Man
Turn a cardboard tube into the Tin Man from Wizard of Oz. The tutorial includes links to make Dorothy and […]
Sweet Tooth Pouch
Turn candy wrappers into funky one-of-a kind carry all pouches. This is a great project for tweens and teens who […]
Cardboard Tube Rocket
Turn an empty cardboard tube into a fun toy rocket. Use your imagination as you zoom these to the moon!
Bottle Birdfeeder
Make a simple bird feeder from an empty water bottle. Your feathered friends will love it!
Ten Minute Dollar Bill Dispenser
Dollar bill dispensers are so much fun to make and receive! This version literally takes ten minutes to make.
Kids Camp Lantern
Turn a water bottle into a fun pretend play accessory that is perfect for your next camping party. There are […]
Money Gift for Graduation
This adorable graduate is hiding a gift of money. It’s really easy to make – can you guess what recycled […]
Hard Boiled Snorkeler
This hard-boiled snorkeler is ready for a dip! This project is a fun and unexpected twist on traditional egg dyeing.
Cardboard Tube Moses
Turn a cardboard tube into a model of Moses! Then use your finished Moses craft during Sunday School, a Passover […]
Easter Diorama
Make these Easter dioramas by creating tiny scenes from pictures cut from magazines or postcards and assembling them in recycled […]
Cardboard Tube Bumble Bee
Save those cardboard tubes! These cheery bumble bees are easy to create using cardboard tubes and colorful cardstock.
Chirpy Chicks
Add some whimsy to your spring decorations with these adorable chicks. Start by making your own pom poms, then dress […]
Newspaper Party Hats
Recycle newspaper into these fun party hats! A great craft for a girl’s birthday party or any time she wants […]
Torn Newspaper Lion
Paint newspaper and then tear it to make this friendly lion. This project is great for developing fine motor skills […]
Torn Newspaper Monkey
Make an adorable monkey out of painted and torn newspaper. It’s fun to do and a great recycling project.
Fancy Feathered Friends
Turn recycled cardboard egg cartons into colorful fancy birds! This simple craft is a fun project to do during spring. […]
Easter Egg Napkin Rings
Turn colored images into Easter egg napkin rings to dress up the holiday table. Can you guess what common recyclable […]
Oz-Inspired Hot Air Balloons
These beautiful Oz-inspired hot air balloons are made with old light bulbs. This trash-to-treasure craft is perfect for a bedroom […]
Car-Themed Valentine Box
Skip the frilly Valentine’s Day decorations and make a car-themed Valentine’s Day box. This project starts with a recycled cardboard […]
Oatmeal Container Drum
Turn an ordinary oatmeal container into a functional drum that doubles as a snack carrier! Felt helps control the sound, […]
Water Bottle Penguin
Turn an old water bottle and a few other household materials into an eco-friendly penguin. It’s a fun craft for […]
Pom Pom Tissue Box Valentine Holder
Make this whimsical Valentine’s Holder using a recycled tissue box and some other items that you probably have in your […]
Cardboard Tube Ninja Turtles
Looking for a fun Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle craft to do with your kids? Check out this super easy toilet […]
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