Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into a bright and colorful bouquet of polka dot tulips!
Cardboard Tube Cherry Blossoms
Recycle cardboard tubes into this lovely piece of wall art inspired by cherry blossoms. It costs virtually nothing and the […]
Glowing Campfire Craft
Make your own kid-safe glowing campfire at home with a recycled container, some paint, and a flameless tea light! Kids […]
Cereal Box Valentine Holder
Recycle cereal boxes into fun and festive valentine holders. A fun weekend or classroom project, just in time for Valentine’s […]
Snow Floam Sensory Play
Celebrate winter while staying warm and crafting indoors with snow-themed floam! It’s made from recycled styrofoam and will provide hours […]
Cardboard Tube Pig
Pigs are one of the best animals to make into a craft. They are simple, adorable, and don’t require a […]
Mason Jar Lid Snowman
This cute snowman made from mason jar canning bands is sure to be a conversation piece. Part rustic, part modern, […]
Treat Bucket Halloween Characters
These super cute mummies, bats, and monsters are made from cardboard tubes, paper and glitter. Fill them with treats for […]
Frankie Pinata
This Frankenstein pinata is perfect for your Halloween party!
Water Bottle Flowers
Recycle the entire bottle, wrapper and all, when you make this fun craft. With a different fabric choice, you can […]
Travel Sized Baseball Game
Use a recycled candy or mint tin, paper, wood circles and magnets to create this fun baseball travel game for […]
Sequined CD Fish
A fun way to use up those old CD’s and DVD’s you have lying around. Turn them into sparkly fish!
Sea Shell Creatures
Summer is the perfect time for these adorable sea shell creatures!! ??
Ball Maze
Transform a box and some cardboard tubes into an awesome ball maze! This is a great activity for predictions (will […]
Cardboard Tube Beaker from The Muppets
It’s that lovable mad scientist assistant, Beaker! What Muppet fan doesn’t have a soft spot for this cute little guy?
Baseball Pen Holder
Felt and three dimensional craft paint turn an ordinary vegetable or soup can into a fun baseball themed pen or […]
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 […]
Tin Can Telephone
You remember the old tin can telephone game you played when you were a kid, don’t you? Your parents probably […]
Tissue Box Doggie
This adorable dog is made from a recycled tissue box, some cardboard tubes and scrapbook paper. You could use construction […]
Cardboard Tube Dog
This cute puppy is made from a recycled cardboard tube. Paper towel or toilet tubes are perfect for this project.
Cardboard Tube Sea Creatures
Adorable sea creatures made from construction paper and cardboard tubes.
Styrofoam Sailboats
Create easy sailboats out of styrofoam packaging. It’s great for water play on a hot summer’s day.
Polka Dot Bottle Vases
Don’t recycle those empty bottles just yet! With a little bit of paint, you can turn them into beautiful, polka-dotted vases.
Yarn-Wrapped Tulips
Wrap cardboard tulips with colorful yarn to make a pretty spring bouquet. It’s an easy fine motor activity for young […]
Plague Placards for Passover
Use dowels, construction paper and chipboard to make placards representing each of the ten plagues. Follow the directions or use […]
Easter Bunny Vase
Turn an empty glass jar into an Easter bunny vase. It’s such a cute way to decorate for spring.
Cork Succulent Magnets
Bring nature indoors with these colorful Cork Succulent Magnets. They add such a fun touch to the fridge.
Bottle Botany
Can you believe that each of these plants are actually made with just plastic bottles and some paint? Incredible, beautiful […]
Rubber Band Pencil Holder
Turn an inexpensive plastic cup into an eye-catching pencil holder using rubber bands! It’s easy to do and a fun […]
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 […]
Plastic Lid Christmas Tree
Plastic Lid Christmas Tree Turn plastic lids and some sparkly embellishments into a Christmas tree. It’s a fun way to […]
K-Cup Fascinator Hat
Recycle a Keurig K-Cup pod into a fancy, fun fascinator hat. This adorable hat is fun for tea parties, brunch, or […]
Coloring Page Altered Box
Turn a plain box into something special by altering it with a completed coloring page. It’s a great way to […]
Frog Bookmark
This adorable Frog Bookmark will help you find your place in your favorite book. You can use this idea to […]
Margarine Tub Boat
Set sail on your next fun craft! This Margarine Tub Boat is a great project for summer.
Fairy House Night Lights
These cute fairy house night lights are made from recycled bottles. They’re so adorable and easy to modify with your […]
Jack-O-Lantern Luminaries
Take empty glass jars out of the recycling bin and turn them into festive jack-o-lantern luminaries! This project is simple […]
Folded Book Art
Turn an old or damaged book into a work of art! It’s easy to do and looks so cool.
Pringle Can Mummy
This Pringle can mummy is a fun recycled Halloween craft for younger children. Mummy crafts are very versatile because you can […]
Cardboard Emoji Costumes
These cardboard emoji costumes make a fun and easy costume for kids of all ages. They’re inexpensive and great for […]
Shredded Paper Nest
Make a pretty nest using recycled paper straight from the shredder! This craft requires quite a bit of drying time, but […]
CD Olaf from Frozen
Recycle an old CD using some felt and fun glitter paint. Make yourself a glittery version of that beloved snowman, Olaf!
Cardboard Dollhouse on Wheels
Make this easy cardboard dollhouse with chic wallpaper and wheels for extra fun! It doubles as a storage container when […]
Thanksgiving Napkin Rings
Have the kids make these adorable Pilgrim and Native American Thanksgiving napkin rings. This is a great project to keep them […]
Recycled Book Halloween Decorations
Use recycled books to create your own unique Halloween decoration. They’re also fun for Harry Potter themed parties.
No-Sew Superhero Costume
This no-sew superhero costume is really inexpensive and easy to make. It’s perfect for Halloween, a themed party, or pretend […]
CD Mummy Craft
Turn an obsolete CD or DVD into an adorable mummy decoration. A great kid’s craft for Halloween!
Jar Lid Owls
Use recycled lids from glass jars to make these adorable painted owl lids! So cute and so much room for […]
Shark Boxes
While originally created for Valentine’s Day to collect cards, this is a fun shark craft in general that kids will […]
Colorful CD Birds
Make beautiful birds with your kids using obsolete CDs or DVDs! A fun craft for spring, summer or any time […]
Seed Packet Decoupage Clay Pots
Recycle your seed packet packages and use them to create beautiful little pots. These are so easy to make and […]
Rubber Band Stamps
You can make your own stamps using different sized rubber bands and just about anything for a base. Easy, fun […]
Cereal Box Animals
Cereal box animal puppets that walk, run and sit! A super cute recycling craft the kids will love.
Desk Containers
Quick upcycled desk organizing from plastic containers headed to the recycling bin.
Mismatched Mitten Puppets
Don’t toss those single mittens, instead turn them into cute puppets in less than 30 minutes!
Melted Crayon Recycled Art
Recycle your old crayons and make beautiful abstract art in the process. Kids will love the process of making these […]
A Box of Pirates
Reuse an old cardboard pencil box, ping pong balls, a mint tin and fabric scraps to make this box of […]
Braided T-shirt Keychain
Learn how to easily make a bone braid keychain from recycled t-shirts! Fun, colorful and useful.
Cereal Box Conversation Hearts
These easy conversation hearts make fun Valentine cards and are great for both boys and girls.
Glow in the Dark Stars
Kids love things that glow in the dark! Did you know that you can make your own glow in the […]