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Jellyfish Pull Piñata

This Jellyfish Pull Piñata is so cute and great fun for a party. It’s easy to make using cardboard, streamers, […]

Tissue Box School Bus & Cereal Box School

Tissue Box School Bus and Cereal Box School

Make a school bus and school from recycled cardboard items and wallet-sized school pictures! This is a great craft for […]

Desktop Organizer

Desktop Organizer Kids can make this adorable desktop organizer to hold all their supplies! Cubbies on top hold glue, erasers, […]

Butterfly Sun Catchers

These bright butterfly sun catchers get their vivid colors from recycled plastic packaging, clear glue and some water-based markers. This […]

Recycled School Bus

Recycled School Bus

Don’t throw away your household items. Recycle and reuse them. Make a school bus with the kids. All you need […]

Pill Bottle Flower

Pill Bottle Flower

Learn how to turn an empty pill bottle into a flower. This clever recycling project is easy to customize to […]

TMNT Finger Puppets

TMNT Finger Puppets

Turn empty cardboard tubes into amazing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles finger puppets. It’s a COWABUNGA fun craft for kids!

School of Cardboard Tube Fish

Recycle some cardboard tubes into an adorable school of colorful jeweled fish!  Lots of room for creativity!

Recycled Denim Coastal Pillows

Repurpose a worn pair of jeans to make these fabulous no-sew pillows in just under an hour! Decorate them with […]

Pineapple, Watermelon, and Strawberry Mason Jars

These super cute watermelon, strawberry, and pineapple Mason Jars start with torn pieces of colored tissue paper. Decorate and embellish, […]

Recycled Faux Cacti

These faux cacti recycled from plastic packaging are so fun to make and look great. Display these vibrant succulents on […]

Ladybug Bug Jar

Ladybug Bug Jar

This adorable ladybug bug jar is the perfect spring craft for kids. Not only does it give new life to […]

Recycled Denim Flower Magnets

Turn worn-out kid’s jeans into a fun and useful magnet.  It’s great as a gift for Mother’s Day or even […]

Cardboard Tube Lambs

These cute lambs start with a cardboard tube. They’re such a fun craft for spring.

Egg Carton Spy Glasses

Egg Carton Spy Glasses

Encourage imaginative play with this fun craft. Bring out their inner james Bond! Made with recycled egg carton cups and […]

Cardboard Tube Chicks

While these cute chicks are great anytime, these are ideal for Easter. All you need are cardboard tubes, paint and […]

Cardboard Tube Cherry Blossoms

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 […]

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

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

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

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!! ??

Cardboard Tube Beaker from The Muppets

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?

Tin Can Telephone

You remember the old tin can telephone game you played when you were a kid, don’t you? Your parents probably […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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Folded Book Art

Turn an old or damaged book into a work of art! It’s easy to do and looks so cool.

This Pringle can mummy is a fun recycled Halloween craft for younger children.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CD Mummy Craft

Turn an obsolete CD or DVD into an adorable mummy decoration. A great kid’s craft for Halloween!

Jar Lid Owls

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

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

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 […]

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