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Cardboard Tube Minions

Cardboard Tube Minions

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into adorable minions using a printable pattern and construction paper. This is a great activity for […]

Four Seasons Felt Board Craft

Four Seasons Felt Board Craft

This felt board is a great way for kids to learn about the changing of the seasons. Use it any […]

Cardboard Tube Horse

Make this cute horse from chenille stems and cardboard tubes! It’s a great recycling project.  

Tissue Box Doggie

Tissue Box Doggie

This adorable dog is made from a recycled tissue box, some cardboard tubes and scrapbook paper. Use it to hold […]

Plague Placards for Passover

Use dowels, construction paper and chipboard to make placards representing each of the ten plagues. Follow the directions or use […]

Cardboard Tube Cell Phone Holders

Learn how to make cool phone holders using cardboard tubes. Decorate them with patterned paper, a pretty napkin or even […]

Cereal Box Valentine Holder

Cereal Box Valentine Holder

Recycle cereal boxes into fun and festive valentine holders. It’s a fun weekend or classroom project, just in time for […]

Recycled Cardboard Tube Desk Caddy

Recycled Cardboard Tube Desk Caddy

Dress up your homework station with this easy cardboard tube desk caddy. It’s a great way to recycle empty tubes. 

Cardboard Tube Frankenstein

This cute little Frankenstein is made from a recycled cardboard tube. Make your own for Halloween. 

Jeans Book Cover

Jeans Book Cover

Ditch the paper bag book covers this year and make some out of recycled denim jeans! The pockets make a […]

Fall Leaf Finger Puppets

Fall Leaf Finger Puppets

Use cardboard tubes and either real or fake leaves to create these fun to play with finger puppets for fall.

Cereal Box Farm Animals

Cereal Box Animals

These adorable cereal box animal puppets can walk, run, and sit! This is a super cute recycling craft the kids […]

Ball Maze

Ball Maze

Transform a box and some cardboard tubes into an awesome ball maze! This is a great activity for predictions (will […]

Plastic Lid Apples

Plastic Lid Apples

These adorable apples are made from plastic lids, some glue and a few other supplies. This is a fun craft […]

Colored Pencil Can

Colored Pencil Can

Colored Pencil Can This colored pencil can is pretty and functional! What makes this holder special is that the pencils […]

Cardboard Tube Goat

Turn a cardboard tube and pipe cleaners into a cute goat. This is a great craft to pair with a […]

Cardboard Tube Cow

You can make this cute little Holstein out of a cardboard tube, some paint and chenille stems. It’s a fun […]

Cardboard Tube Cat

Recycle some of those cardboard tubes you have laying around into this adorable kitty cat. Use whatever color you like […]

Polka Dot Cardboard Tube Tulips

Polka Dot Cardboard Tube Tulips

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into a bright and colorful bouquet of polka dot tulips!

Baseball Pen Holder

Baseball Pen Holder

Felt and dimensional craft paint turn an ordinary vegetable or soup can into a fun baseball-themed pen or pencil holder. […]

Cardboard Tube Chili Pepper Maracas

Turn recycled cardboard tubes into these adorable maracas, perfect for Cinco de Mayo!  They are fun, easy, and inexpensive with […]

Cardboard Tube Chicken

This chicken is made from pipe cleaners and a recycled cardboard tube. It’s so cute, and perfect for a farm-themed […]

Cereal Box Leprechaun Trap

Cereal Box Leprechaun Trap

Cereal Box Leprechaun Trap: In order to catch a leprechaun, you must have some bait to lure him in and […]

Family Photo Puzzle

Family Photo Puzzle

Turn a photo of your family into a puzzle using a recycled cereal box, You can use any size of […]

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 Winter Diorama

If your kids are wishing they were outside playing in the snow, do the next best thing. Make an imaginary […]

Recycled Denim Beaded Bracelet

Recycled Denim Beaded Bracelet

Make this cute beaded bracelet from the seam of an old pair of jeans. It’s a fun recycling project, especially […]

Sweater Snowman

Sweater Snowman

This adorable snowman is made from a recycled sweater! Learn how easy it is to turn an old sweater into […]

Bottle Pilgrim Woman

This cute pilgrim is made from a recycled barbecue sauce bottle. You can easily adapt the idea to make all […]

Egg Carton Pinecones

Egg Carton Pinecones

These awesome pine cones are made from painted recycled egg cartons! They’re a fun craft for fall.

Cardboard Tube Family of Ghouls

Cardboard Tube Family of Ghouls

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into a colorful family of ghoulish monsters! This creative craft is fun anytime, but especially fun […]

Juice Box Mummy

Juice Box Mummy

  Juice Box Mummies Don’t throw out those empty juice box containers! Make a slew of these super easy mummies to celebrate […]

Paper Mache Patchwork Turtle

Paper Mache Patchwork Turtle

This cute little turtle is made using cardboard tubes, paper mache, fabric and Mod Podge. It’s a fun project for […]

Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

This cute scarecrow is made from recycled materials. It’s a great project for fall and has so much room for […]

Cardboard Tube Butterflies

Turn empty cardboard tubes into cute and colorful butterflies. They’re easy to do and a fun recycling project for kids. 

Cardboard Tube Jellyfish

This Cardboard Tube Jellyfish couldn’t be cuter! It’s a great craft to teach your kids about recycling and lots of […]

Cardboard Tube Pirate

Ahoy mateys! Gather your crew for a high seas craft project with this creative cardboard tube pirate craft. It’s an […]

Pop Bottle Wind Spinner

Pop Bottle Wind Spinner

Put kids to work recycling those old empty soda bottles and turning them into fun wind toys. They’re so pretty […]

Recycled Ladybug Jar

This adorable ladybug jar is a great recycling project for kids. Use this cutie to hold school supplies, small toys, […]

Recycled CD Spring Lamb

Recycled CD Spring Lamb

This cute CD lamb is great for spring, Earth Day, Easter or just anytime your kids want a quick and […]

Forever Fish Tank

Forever Fish Tank

This adorable little fish tank craft is the perfect project for someone who wants a no-maintenance pet. Make your own […]

Cardboard Tube Polka Dot Pig

Cardboard Tube Polka Dot Pig

This adorable craft is easy to make and can be completed in less than 15 minutes. Use it as a […]

Football Pen Holder

Football Pen Holder

Start with a recycled can and some felt to make this football pen holder for Father’s Day. Change the message […]

Woven Cereal Box Sun

Woven Cereal Box Sun

Using some cardboard from a cereal box and some yarn, your kids can make this adorable woven sun! It’s a […]

Cardboard Tube Superman

Cardboard Tube Superman

Make this fun Superman craft using a cardboard tube and construction paper. It’s easy using the free pattern included in […]

Woven Milk Carton

Make a fun basket by weaving a milk carton. Simply weave yarn or string in between flaps you cut in […]

55+ Cereal Box Crafts for Kids

Wondering what to do with that empty cereal box? Don’t just toss it in the recycle bin. Instead, browse through the […]

Cardboard Tube Resurrection Set

Printable Cardboard Tube Resurrection Set

Use the printables to make a Resurrection set from recycled materials like cardboard tubes and tissue boxes. It’s perfect for […]

Make a T-shirt Rug

T-Shirt Rug

Turn old t-shirts into a work of art! Weave t-shirt material using a hula hoop as a guide to create […]

Cardboard Tube Featherheads

Cardboard Tube Featherheads

These adorable Featherheads are so easy to make and are great for a puppet show. There’s lots of room for […]

Egg Carton Cherry Blossoms

Egg Carton Cherry Blossoms

Turn an ordinary cardboard egg carton into this blossoming branch of loveliness! What a wonderful way to make the beauty […]

Rainbow Wind Chime

Rainbow Wind Chime

Make a pretty rainbow wind chime with recycled cans. It’s easy to make using different sizes of cans that nest.

Cardboard Tube Bouquet of Felt Roses

Cardboard Tube Bouquet of Felt Roses

Making felt roses is not as hard as you might think. In fact, they are pretty easy for elementary age […]

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 […]

Canning Jar Lid Snowman

Canning Jar Lid Snowman

This adorable snowman is made from a recycled canning jar lid! It’s a fun winter project for kids.

Mushroom House

Mushroom House

Using a paper cup and a paper plate along with some color and imagination, you can put together this sweet […]

Cereal Box Mayflower

Cereal Box Mayflower

Make a fun Thanksgiving centerpiece to show what the whole family is thankful for. This Mayflower ship is made from […]

Bread Tag Monsters

Bread Tag Monsters

Use plastic bread tags and paint to create these fun Halloween monsters! They’re a great way to close goodie bags […]

Spooky Egg Carton Bat Decoration

Spooky Egg Carton Bat Decoration

Have a spook-tactular time making these egg carton bats with your kids this Halloween. It’s a fun and easy craft […]

Helicopter Ornament

This helicopter ornament is made out of a clear glass ball, wooden spatulas/ice cream sticks, and some odds and ends […]

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