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Tow Mater Cookie Treat

Tow Mater Cookie Treat

Decorated with candies and marshmallows, these cookie treats pay tribute to the Tow Mater, who is always willing to lend […]

Thanksgiving Treat Holders

Thanksgiving Sailboat Treat Holders

Craft up the cutest little sailboat to act as treat holders. They also make great place cards for Thanksgiving dinner.

Paper Plate Marble Track

Paper Plate Marble Track

Use rimmed paper plates and blocks to create an awesome marble track. Build very simple tracks with younger children. With […]

Mayflower Kids Craft

Paper Plate Mayflower

Turn paper plates into the Mayflower this Thanksgiving. Including your own pictures makes it so much fun!

Footprint Rocket

Footprint Rocket

This Footprint Rocket makes the perfect outer space craft! It also doubles as a fun, out-of-this-world keepsake!

Masking Tape Race Track

Masking Tape Race Track

Use masking tape on the floor for an instant racetrack! Go as far and as intricate as you like, leave […]

Mini Space Shuttle Cakes

Mini Space Shuttle Cakes

5..4..3..2..1.. Lift off into the kitchen with your little astronauts to make these tasty space shuttle cakes. A perfect snack […]

Footprint Fire Truck

Footprint Fire Truck

Honor our first responders with this cute footprint craft. Giggles will abound when kids paint their feet to make their […]

Cardboard Tube Bulldozer

Cardboard Tube Bulldozer

Gather up a few recycled items from around the house to make your own bulldozer. Follow the easy step-by-step instructions […]

recycled shoebox train

Shoebox Train Craft

Turn empty shoeboxes into train that holds dolls or stuffed animals. Little ones will have a lot of fun pulling […]

Hot Air Balloon Art

Hot Air Balloon Art

Introduce the concept of analogous colors and warm/cool colors with this beautiful hot air balloon project. Each is one-of-a-kind and […]

Car Race Game

Create a racetrack game from construction paper, then get ready to play! This will provide hours of fun as your […]

Police Car

Enhance a study of Community Helpers with this fun police car craft. It’s easy to do with just a little […]

A Rollicking Rocket

A Rollicking Rocket

Transform a cardboard box into a rocket ship that any alien would be proud of. Use cardboard, paint and other […]

Balloon Powered Car

Balloon Powered Car

This balloon-powered car will keep kids busy for hours. It’s a great project for kids to learn while having tons […]

Dump Truck Craft

Turn an empty CD case and construction paper scraps into an adorable dump truck! There is so much room for […]

Toy Car Bridge and Tunnel

Entertain your kids with a simple (but fun!) project made with materials you have on hand. They’ll love playing with […]

Recycled Car City

Recycled Car City

Use empty containers and craft foam to create an awesome city. Add some cars and it is perfect for hours […]

Cars Mater Cake

Cars Mater Cake

This cute Disney Cars Mater cake is made from 3 cupcakes, lots of frosting, and some fun store-bought items. The […]

Duct Tape Monogram

Duct Tape Monogram

Duct tape and white-out make this fabulous road monogram. Add some cars and you have a great accessory for a […]

Creative Cardboard Cars

Creative Cardboard Cars

Turn cardboard boxes and a few other household items into these creative cars. It’s a fun rainy day project or […]

Helicopter Ornament

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

Thomas and Friends Costumes

Make Thomas, James, Percy and the rest of the gang from Sodor!  These toddler-friendly costumes are easy to make and […]

Egg Cup Ships

Egg Cup Ships

Egg Cup Ships This Columbus Day, make your own mini versions of the Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria! This […]

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 […]

Egg Carton School Bus

Egg Carton School Bus

If you have little ones starting school this year, get them excited to ride the bus with this back-to-school school […]

Space Ship Pinata

Space Ship Pinata

Turn an ice cream cone pinata into a space ship at warp speed. Great for a birthday party.

Sponge and Duct Tape Sailboats

Sponge and Duct Tape Sailboats

Turn sponges and duct tape into fun sailboats. Perfect for the bathtub or outdoor play.

Milk Carton Pirate Ship

Milk Carton Pirate Ship

Turn an empty milk carton, egg carton, straws and other recyclables into a cool pirate ship. A perfect craft for […]

Paper Plate Traffic Lights

Paper plates and construction paper become traffic lights. This craft is perfect to do during Transportation Week.

Egg Carton Train

Egg Carton Train

This awesome train is made entirely from recycled packaging and other household castoffs. What a wonderful way to turn trash […]

Cardboard Skyscraper and Parking Garage

Cardboard Skyscraper and Parking Garage

Don’t recycle those cardboard boxes just yet! Use them to make an awesome skyscraper and parking garage that is perfect […]

Airplane Movie Snack Tray

Airplane Movie Snack Tray

Transform an empty cereal box into an awesome snack tray, perfect for Family Movie Night at home. A great activity […]

Snoopy-Inspired Clothespin Airplanes

Snoopy-Inspired Clothespin Airplanes

These cute clothespin airplanes are inspired by everyone’s favorite beagle, Snoopy! Make the planes then help Snoopy battle the Red Baron.

Egg Carton Fire Truck

Egg Carton Fire Truck

Turn your empty egg cartons into fun fire trucks, featuring your child as the driver! Great for Fire Prevention Week […]

Cardboard Tube Racecar

Cardboard Tube Racecar

Vvvvrrroom! Have fun making your own cardboard tube race car. This easy craft is made with recycled items from around […]

Pirate Ship Art

Pirate Ship Art

This project combines many techniques: drawing, cutting and shaping with paper, painting waves and composition. This activity works well for […]

Cardboard Tube Cars

Cardboard Tube Cars

Turn those empty cardboard tubes into slick racecars, using little more than paint and construction paper. A fun project for […]

Milk Jug Garage

Milk Jug Garage

Kids will have as much fun building this car garage as they will have playing with it. The best part […]

Super Sci-Fi Rocket Jet Pack

Super Sci-Fi Rocket Jet Pack

Send your space man on a trip with jet packs made from recycled materials. Easy to make from items you […]

DIY Viking Ship

DIY Viking Ship

Make the Vikings come alive by recreating a longship for your kids to play in! Made from recycled cardboard and […]

Magnetic Airplane Clip

Magnetic Airplane Clip

This fun airplane is made from clothespins and craft sticks. A great craft for boys!

Cargo Ship

Cargo Ship

Just cut off a corner of a plastic file, put a toothpick through it to keep the shape, and put […]

Ice Cube Boats

Ice Cube Boats

The kids will have so much fun making these ice cube sail boats from a cup, a straw, and some […]

Cork Boats

Make boats from corks, craft sticks and craft foam. If the weather is warm, sail them in a pool or […]

Golden Gate Bridge Pinewood Derby Car

If you need ideas for creative Pinewood Derby cars, look no further! This tutorial shows how to make a car […]

Amish Buggy Art

This Amish Buggy Art is inspired by the buggies of eastern Ohio. Sharpen your pencil and get started!

Cardboard Airport

Create an airport out of cardboard for hours of pretend play! You can even add lights, just like a real […]

Rubber Band Car

Rubber Band Car

Turn a paper towel tube and some rubber bands into an awesome car to race with friends! It’s so much […]

Gyrocopters

Gyrocopters

Discover how helicopters work with this fun, easy, and inexpensive science experiment. All you need are paper, scissors, and paperclips!

Egg Carton Bus

Egg Carton Bus

This recycled egg carton bus is a fun craft created by a six year old with her Mom’s help.

Printable Train Tracks

Printable Train Tracks

This printable train track project is the perfect activity for your kids. Click through and find out how to make […]

Printable Road Maps for Toy Cars

Printable Road Maps for Toy Cars

Printable road maps are fun and inexpensive entertainment for kids. Get step-by-step instructions and a free PDF for the whole […]

Tissue Box Steamboat

Tissue Box Steamboat

Turn a tissue box into a paddle wheel steamboat! A great craft for when they are stuck at home with […]

Dry Erase Thanksgiving Mats

Dry Erase Thanksgiving Mats

These dry erase Thanksgiving mats are fast to make and are perfect for wiggly kids at the Thanksgiving dinner table. […]

Foil River with Bottle Cap Boats

Foil River with Bottle Cap Boats

Need a quick and inexpensive way to entertain your kids on a hot summer day? Try making a foil river! […]

Colorful Ships

Colorful Ships

Paint the sea with watercolor, the beach with sponge prints and then paint ships in different sizes and then glue […]

Paper Tractor

Paper Tractor

Make a tractor from shapes and teach kids about farming, harvesting and of course, the different shapes that were used. […]

Felt Road Track Set

Felt Road Track Set

A re-usable set of felt track pieces that are easy to take on-the-go. Pieces allow for hours of hands-on play. […]

Hot Wheels Car Jump

Hot Wheels Car Jump

You can turn an old cardboard box and a rain gutter into an awesome jump for your toy Matchbox or […]

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