Make a guitar (or bango, violin, etc.) out of recycled cracker boxes and cardboard tubes. Your preschooler can help put […]
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 […]
Milk Carton Pirate Ship
Turn an empty milk carton, egg carton, straws and other recyclables into a cool pirate ship. A perfect craft for […]
Felt Letter Board
Repurpose an old frame to make one of those trendy felt message/letter boards. Teens will love it!
CD Snail
Don’t throw out that old CD! Use it and some construction paper to make a fun snail. A snail might […]
Dollar Bill Dispenser
Turn an empty cardboard tube into a Dollar Bill Dispenser! A creative way to give the gift of money.
Paper Plate Nest of Birds
This cute nest of baby birds started with a paper plate and some cotton balls. It is perfect for springtime, […]
Drawstring T-Shirt Bag
Help your kids turn their favorite old t-shirts into drawstring bags! This is an easy project for those new to […]
Lollipop Graduation Favors
These adorable little graduation favors are so easy to make. Personalize them to match the school colors by changing out […]
Mini Jute-Wrapped Baskets
These adorable mini Easter baskets start with empty cardboard tubes! They are wonderful for class parties, table decorations, place cards, […]
CD Case Terrarium
Kids will love making the world’s skinniest terrarium! A fun way to repurpose a CD case and to teach kids […]
Chocolate Chip Mouse
Turn an empty container into a cute little mouse treat holder. So easy and lots of fun.
Soft Easter Animals
Turn cardboard and cotton balls into fluffy little Easter animals. Make one or make them all!
Tissue Box Bunny
Turn an empty tissue box into an adorable bunny Easter basket. It is easy, inexpensive, and fun to make.
Paper Plate Cookie Basket
Follow the simple directions to turn a paper plate into a basket that is perfect for giving a gift of […]
Jelly Bean Bunny
Turn an ordinary container of Jelly Bellies into a cute bunny. A perfect craft for a child to give to […]
Mismatched Mitten Puppets
Don’t toss those single mittens, instead turn them into cute puppets in less than 30 minutes!
Lighted Cardboard Dollhouses
Turn an old cardboard box and some cardboard scraps into a beautiful dollhouse! An adult needs to create the basic […]
Shoebox Penguin
Kids will love making this fun, inexpensive, shoebox penguin craft. The adorable penguin can double as storage for the a […]
Ten Minute Dollar Bill Dispenser
Dollar bill dispensers are so much fun to make and receive! This version literally takes ten minutes to make.
Lego Decorations
Turn 2×4’s and old lids into cool decorations that any Lego fan would love. Use them as paper weights, as […]
Braided T-shirt Keychain
Learn how to easily make a bone braid keychain from recycled t-shirts! Fun, colorful and useful.
Kermit Glasses
Don’t recycle those 3-D glasses yet! Turn them into silly Kermit the Frog glasses that will make you smile.
DIY Lego Head Can
Make your own Lego Head storage can from an upcycled corn starch can. It’s fun to create and great for […]
Cardboard Camper Playhouse
Make a mini version of an airstream camper using old cardboard. The kids can have unlimited adventures in this little […]
Sock Monsters
Don’t throw your odd socks away. Instead, transform them into monsters! This is a great project for young children, as […]
Styrofoam Printing
Don’t throw away that styrofoam tray! All you need is a pencil, a design and a little patience to create […]
Tissue Box Dollar Bill Dispenser
Turn an empty tissue box into a fun Dollar Bill Dispenser! Makes a great gift for birthdays, holidays or graduation. […]
Christmas Card Tree
Don’t throw out your Christmas cards after the holiday season! Use them to make this beautiful Christmas tree.
Easy Upcycled Retro Tin
A quick and easy upcycled project to do with the kiddos in 30 minutes. All you need is a repurposed […]
Cork Snowman
This sweet little snowman ornament started as an old cork. Truly a trash-to-treasure!
Cork Penguin
An old cork gets a new life as a cute penguin! A fun craft for a cold winter’s day.
Cork Reindeer
Turn a used cork into a cute little reindeer. It makes a fun ornament or topper for a gift.
Cork Christmas Tree
Corks get a new purpose when they’re transformed into cute little Christmas trees. Decorate them with glitter, sequins, or anything […]
Cardboard Tube Cross
How does a craft that costs nothing to make sound? Save those empty cardboard tubes and turn them into beautiful […]
Tissue Box Nativity
Create a beautiful Nativity using a recycled tissue box. The best part is that the kids can play with this […]
Rhinestone Recycled Ornament
Don’t throw away those jar lids just yet! Save them to make these sparkly ornaments for your tree, inspired by […]
Holiday Bottle Cap Magnets
Bottle cap magnets are really easy to make and are a great way to use up paper scraps. A wonderful […]
Bottle Cap Christmas Tree
Don’t throw away those bottle caps! Use them to make this wonderful Bottle Cap Christmas Tree.
Plastic Bottle Penguins
You’ll want to dig through your recycling bin to make these adorable penguins. A perfect project for winter.
Water Bottle Penguin
Turn an old water bottle and a few other household materials into an eco-friendly penguin. A fun craft for children […]
Milk Carton Dreidel
Playing the dreidel game and eating lots of gelt is one of the best parts about the Hanukkah celebration. To […]
Cereal Box Turkey
Create an adorable turkey from paper and a recycled cereal box. It’s a fun and festive way for your kids […]
Spider Stick Puppet
Make these cute and very easy spider stick puppets from cardboard tubes and felt. When you are done, use them […]
Upcycled Halloween Tic Tac Toe
Turn an empty box and plastic bottle caps into a fun Halloween-themed tic tac toe game. A great upcycling project.
Monster Munchies
Turn your empty glass bottles into adorable monsters filled with munchies. Decorate them with construction paper, cardstock, pom poms, googly […]
Trash to Treasure Acorn
Turn an empty prize container from a gumball machine into a cute acorn. Fill it with nuts as an adorable […]
Egg Carton Apple Treat
Turn egg carton cups into a cute apple that holds a tasty surprise. A fun way to give a back-to-school […]
Minion Goodie Jars
Can’t get enough of those cute little minions? These little goodie jars make great party favors, banks for kids, or […]
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 […]
Milk Jug Monster
Turn an empty milk jug into a colorful monster, perfect for Halloween. Use pom poms, yarn, tape, fabric, or anything […]
Cardboard Owls
These magical cardboard owls are all dressed up for Halloween! Make some of your own to decorate your space in […]
Candy Corn Scarecrow
Candy Corn is such a fun fall treat, especially when it is packaged as a cute scarecrow! Great as a […]
Egg Carton Train
This awesome train is made entirely from recycled packaging and other household castoffs. What a wonderful way to turn trash […]
Upcycled Pill Bottle Koala
Decorate an empty pill bottle with an adorable koala using felt and yarn. A cute way to store sequins, googly […]
Homemade Magic 8 Ball
Use an empty glass jar to make your own Magic 8 Ball that will “magically” answer any yes-no question. A […]
Scrabble Tile Coaster
Use old Scrabble tiles to create custom coasters. A fun and useful gift that you can personalize! Great for Grandparent’s […]
Paper Plate Noah’s Ark
Transform empty cartons and paper plates into a fabulous Noah’s Ark craft. Children can add whatever animals they wish.. in […]
Airplane Movie Snack Tray
Transform an empty cereal box into an awesome snack tray, perfect for Family Movie Night at home. A great activity […]