Turn a cardboard tube into a model of Moses! Then use your finished Moses craft during Sunday School, a Passover […]
Easter Checkers
Recycle those cardboard egg cartons into a favorite childhood game of checkers. Offer up some Easter candy to the one […]
Gumball Machine Magazine Mosaic
Create beautiful art using junk mail! Made out of pages from magazine, these pretty mosaics will look great framed and […]
Fruit Cup Flowers
Repurpose those empty plastic fruit cups and egg cartons to plant a rainbow of beautiful flowers. What a great way […]
Bottle Cap Fish
Use old bottle caps or milk caps to make an adorable ocean scene. It’s a fun way to create using […]
Chirpy Chicks
Add some whimsy to your spring decorations with these adorable chicks. Start by making your own pom poms, then dress […]
Cardboard Tube Cars
Turn those empty cardboard tubes into slick racecars, using little more than paint and construction paper. A fun project for […]
Bendy Card Doll
Lost some of the cards in a deck? Don’t throw out the deck – use those mismatched cards to make […]
Giant Recycled Flower
Gather up a few things from your kitchen and recycling bin to create this giant spring flower. Paper plates, paper cups, […]
Textured Basketball Craft
This textured basketball is created with a very clever technique, using something you almost certainly have on hand. Check it […]
Cardboard Tube Leprechaun
If you’re looking for a quick and easy craft that uses items from around the house, this St. Patrick’s Day […]
Quick and Easy Recycled Cat Toys
Anyone who loves their furry felines loves seeing them run and jump around with their toys! But there’s no need […]
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 […]
Chicken Egg Cups
Don’t throw out those egg cartons – save them to make these adorable chicken egg cups! They’re simple, cute, and […]
Play Doh Container Wreath
Looking for something to do with all of those empty little Play Doh containers that have accumulated over the years? […]
Thing 1 and Thing 2 Recycled Planters
Turn empty milk cartons into awesome planters inspired by Dr. Seuss’ Thing 1 and Thing 2. This craft is fun […]
Magazine Heart Collage
Make a cute heart collage using old magazines. It is a lot of fun and costs practically nothing 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 […]
My Heart “Beats” for You, Valentine
Would you guess that this darling candy container is made from a tuna can, spray paint and a few other […]
Egg-cellent Heart Art
Not only quick and easy to make, this pretty Valentine’s Day heart is a recycling project, too. Kids of all […]
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 Batman
Turn an ordinary cardboard tube into Batman! All you need is this free pattern and some construction paper.
Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head Craft
Make your own version of the classic Mr. Potato Head toy using a real potato and recycled items. Kids will […]
Egg Carton Chinese Dragons
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a recycling project that turns cardboard egg cartons into Chinese dragons. Bring the dragons […]
Light Bulb Rudolph Ornament
Light Bulb Rudolph Ornament At Christmastime, Rudolph shows up in so many different shapes and sizes – this time we’ve […]
Cereal Box Snowman
Cereal Box Snowman Recycle an empty cereal box into this adorable snowman. This is a fantastic indoor activity on a […]
Light Bulb Santa
This classic craft takes on a life of its own when you paint Santa’s face on a light bulb. Your […]
Easy Snowman Ornament
This easy-to-make snowman ornament started as a baby food jar. This recycling project is lots of fun and inexpensive to […]
Whimsical Thread Spool Christmas Tree
Follow the step-by-step instructions to make these easy spool Christmas trees. You’ll need cardboard, thread spools, glue, and a sturdy […]
Mini Lights Christmas Tree Picture
Take some burned out mini lights and upcycle them into a fun picture you can put up year after year. […]
Recycled Box Guitar
Make a guitar (or bango, violin, etc.) out of recycled cracker boxes and cardboard tubes. Your preschooler can help put […]
Cardboard Tube Tin Man
Turn a cardboard tube into the Tin Man from Wizard of Oz. The tutorial includes links to make Dorothy and […]
Toy Camera
Turn empty boxes, spools and tubes into adorable toy cameras! A fun gift box for photography enthusiasts or a great […]
Milk Jug Garage
Kids will have as much fun building this car garage as they will have playing with it. The best part […]
Egg Carton Masks
The kids will love spending an afternoon making masks from egg cartons! They are easy to make with lots of […]
Homemade Clown Costume
Here’s an adorable clown costume that your little ones can make themselves. What a great addition to your dress-up box […]
Egg Carton Bat
Reuse an old egg carton and make a whole family of cute bats! These would look great hanging from one […]
Super Sci-Fi Rocket Jet Pack
Send your space man on a trip with jet packs made from recycled materials. Easy to make from items you […]
Changing Faces Cardboard Tube Dolls
Happy…sad…mad… these cardboard tube dolls are perfect for teaching emotions to young children. The ability to change faces on these […]
Egg Cup Ships
Egg Cup Ships This Columbus Day, make your own mini versions of the Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria! This […]
Egg Carton Cup Eyeballs
Get creative and turn these creepy eyeballs into a pin to wear. Or add a magnet and display them on […]
Recycled Zippered Snack Box
Turn empty plastic bottles into cute and useful snack containers. They are perfect for holding snacks or treats, office supplies, […]
Cardboard Tube Castles
Create fairytales by using cardboard tubes and boxes to make castles. Encourage the kids to use their imaginations to design […]
Egg Carton School Bus
If you have little ones starting school this year, get them excited to ride the bus with this back-to-school school […]
DIY Viking Ship
Make the Vikings come alive by recreating a longship for your kids to play in! Made from recycled cardboard and […]
Alligator Affirmations Box
Turn empty cardboard tubes, egg cartons and other recyclables into an adorable alligator. Fill him with daily affirmations to build […]
Paper Ring Toss Game
We’ve turned paper plates and cardboard tubes into a fun family ring toss game. Older kids can cut out the […]
Cardboard Tube Campfire
Camping season is here! Make these adorable mini campfires as a camp crafts, for a camping-themed party, or for a […]
Marker Caddy
Turn empty cardboard tubes and a box into a handy marker caddy! Decorate with construction paper, stickers, markers, tape, paint, […]
Egg Carton School Bus
Make this school bus from a recycled egg carton container, some paint, paper and pictures from a magazine. You can […]
Statue of Liberty Torch
Celebrate the 4th of July while waving the Statue of Liberty’s torch. Made with simple recycled materials, the flame really […]
Milk Carton Pirate Ship
Turn an empty milk carton, egg carton, straws and other recyclables into a cool pirate ship. A perfect craft for […]
Milk Jug Piggy Bank
Don’t recycle those empty milk jugs and toilet paper rolls just yet… use them to make this adorable piggy bank! […]
Egg Carton Flower Bouquets
Make this beautiful egg carton flower bouquet with your kids. A great way to teach how to turn recycled objects […]
Cargo Ship
Just cut off a corner of a plastic file, put a toothpick through it to keep the shape, and put […]
USA Wreath
Recycle cardboard tubes, turning them into pretty patriotic wreaths for Memorial Day. Hang one on the front door or in […]
Fish in the Sea Counting Game
Your kids can make and decorate their own game board, then play a game that helps reinforce their counting skills. […]
Duck Tape Recycled Robot
Instead of tossing your empty cereal box in the recycle bin, save it to make this fun robot kid craft! […]
Ramona Owls
Add some crafting fun to your child’s summer reading! Use a paper bag to make an adorable owl inspired by […]
Paper Aloe Vera Plant
Create a faux aloe vera plant using paper. This clever and inexpensive craft starts with cereal boxes and straws.
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