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Tin Can Succulent Planters

Tin Can Succulent Planters

Recycle tin cans into planters for succulents. Get kids recycling and interested in gardening early! This is a great craft […]

Bottle Cap Thanksgiving Turkey Hat

Bottle Cap Thanksgiving Turkey Hat

Have fun recycling by making this cute bottle cap Thanksgiving turkey hat to wear on the big day! A fun […]

Bracelets from Recycled T-shirts

Bracelets from Recycled T-shirts

You can turn old t-shirts into pretty bracelets with dollar store bangles and glue. Follow these step by step instructions […]

Moving Ballerina Toy

Moving Ballerina Toy

This sweet moving ballerina is nestled inside this recycled candy tin and has a toothpick ballerina bar! A creative use […]

Glitter Jack O' Lantern CD

Glitter Jack O’ Lantern CD

Turn an old CD or DVD into a sparkly, glittery Jack O’ Lantern that you can use to decorate your […]

Paint Chip Bookmark

Paint Chip Bookmark

Recycle those paint chips into bookmarks after your painting project is finished. Fun and colorful bookmarks to use in the […]

Patriotic Can Wind Sock

Patriotic Can Wind Sock

These windsocks are recycled from old tin cans and created to celebrate our patriotic holidays. You can display them all […]

Cardboard Tube Aliens

Cardboard Tube Aliens

Gather up those empty cardboard tubes, some googly eyes, and random scraps to make a fun collection of aliens. Your […]

Upcycled Neon Vase

Upcycled Neon Vase

Recycle glass jars and junk mail into a fun and bright neon vase. Kids love bright colors, so allow their […]

Washi Tape Pen Holder

Washi Tape Pen Holder

Here are instructions for how to make your own pretty pen holders with washi tape. Washi tape is a fun […]

Doll Sized School Locker

Doll Sized School Locker

How to make a fun school locker for American Girl Dolls and other 18″ dolls using the box they came […]

Olympic torch

Olympic torch

Carry a torch for your own backyard Olympics. This frugal craft is made from items that you probably already have […]

Pretty Paper Birdhouse

Pretty Paper Birdhouse

Celebrate spring with these pretty paper birdhouses. With the colorful papers and pretty lace that decorates the them, you would […]

Bottle Cap Crosses

Bottle Cap Crosses

These pretty Easter crosses are made from recycled bottle caps. They hold tiny pictures of your friends and family. Hang […]

Bottle Belly Snowman

This adorable snowman is made from a recycled plastic bottle. His charming looks will chase away the winter blues.

Cardboard Guitars

Cardboard Guitars

Strum up a good time with our cardboard guitars. This is a fun recycling project made from cardboard, rubber bands […]

Thumb-body Loves You

Thumb-body Loves You

Even your young luv bugs can take part in this Valentine’s Day keepsake by thumb printing their love all over […]

Cardboard Picture Hanging

Cardboard Picture Hanging

A pretty wall hanging made from recycled cardboard, brown paper, paint and ribbon. Make Valentine’s Day gifts for grandma, your […]

Peanut Finger Puppets

Peanut Finger Puppets

Save those peanut shells and make some adorable little finger puppets your child will love playing with! Too cute!

No Knit Knitted Stocking

No Knit Knitted Stocking

Like Christmas stockings but hate knitting? If you simply don’t have the time, then make a no knit knitted stocking!

Recycled Snowman Ornament

Recycled Snowman Ornament

Use a recycled jar lid to create this cute snowman ornament for Christmas this year.

Quick and Easy Halloween Lantern

Parchment Paper Halloween Lantern

This fun recycling project is great for Halloween, but could also be adapted for any holiday or season!

Bottle Cap Spiders

Bottle Cap Spiders

Made from plastic bottle caps, these creepy little spiders are just hanging around waiting for a good party!

Pumpkin Bowling

Pumpkin Bowling

A fun and easy bowling game made from recycled containers.

Cardboard Tube Bats

Cardboard Tube Bats

The wings from these cardboard tube bats are made from recycled paper bags! An adorable Halloween project.

Shadow Puppet Theater

Shadow Puppet Theater

A recycled cereal box makes the perfect little theater for a shadow puppet show!

Football Windsocks

Football Windsocks

Football season is here, so why not make some fun football themed windsocks to decorate your front porch?

Mini Pull String Pinata

Mini Pull String Pinata

This cute and fuzzy pinata is made from a recycled snack box and tissue paper. Great for a toddler or […]

Milk Carton Doll Chair

Milk Carton Doll Chair

This is an easy to make doll chair perfect for American Girl Dolls, Easy to make and fun!

Plastic bottle cuff bracelets

Plastic Bottle Cuff Bracelets

Bracelets are made using recycled plastic bottles, scraps of fabric, permanent markers, and glue.

Capri Sun Pencil Pouch

Capri Sun Pencil Pouch

This cute pencil bag is made from 2 Capri Sun pouches. A great back to school craft!

Cardboard Box Guitars

Cardboard Box Guitars

Boredom Buster — create guitars out of cardboard boxes, take “rock star” pictures and have your own concert in the […]

Monster Box

Monster Box

Use an old box to create this cute Monster Box.

Lemonade Stand for Dolls

Lemonade Stand for Dolls

Fun and easy lemonade stand made from recycled cardboard. Decorate with leftover or inexpensive party supplies and your dolls will […]

Colorful Containers

Want to send your child to school with a lunch that’s picture perfect? Just pack it in a whimsical hand-decorated […]

Angry Birds from Cardboard Tubes

The Angry Bird craze is rampant. This is a really fun project for older kids as it involves adding several […]

Cardboard Tube Princess Bracelet

Do you have a little princess at your house? If you do, she’ll love this bracelet. It’s fun to make […]

Name Plate Can

Whether you are out camping with your family or attending summer camp away from home, here’s a fun project that […]

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