Cherry Blossom Art from a Recycled Soda Bottle
Celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival by making cherry blossom artwork using a recycled 2-liter soda bottle.
Celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival by making cherry blossom artwork using a recycled 2-liter soda bottle.
We’re always looking for cheap or– better yet– free materials to craft with here, so we’ve played around with crafting all sorts of things out of those big plastic gallon milk jugs over the last couple of years. The type of plastic they are made from is pretty versatile as far as crafting goes. We have two crafts here to show you.
Turn old t-shirts into art with this weaving project for Earth Day. Don’t forget Earth Day is April 22.
Ring in the Christmas season with fun homemade wreaths crafted from repurposed household items you can find in your own recycling bin! One man’s trash is another man holiday trimming!
Earth Day is April 22, so celebrate by growing some paper. Made from recycled materials, this homemade paper has added seeds so that it can be planted.
I love to make crafts, yet find Valentine’s Day cards to be a chore. I always start with grand plans, but after my kids have made about 10 cards they lose interest, even when we start well before. So I was looking for ideas that truly are easy but will make you feel good about creating handmade cards.
Ring in the new year with these shiny new noisemakers made from raisin boxes! They’re fun to shake and even more fun to make!
Now that schools are closing for the summer, you’re probably itching for ideas for handling all the artwork that has been sent home. We love this idea and it keeps your young ones busy.
A simple way to re-use plastic berry baskets! With just a few supplies your house can be full of sparkly snowflakes.
Having a beautiful Thanksgiving table can help set the dinner mood getting more compliments than the turkey! Here’s a fun way to spice up your table with these decoupage napkin rings made from recycled paper tubes.
It’s time to get creative! Here is how you how you can use store sample paint chips to create a fun game to play with the family.
Tired of homemade menorahs and popsicle-stick Star-of-Davids? Here’s something new and fun to do with your children during Hanukkah. Make a happy little Hanukkah Village out of raisin boxes!
Let your kids raid your pantry and laundry closet, instead of your wallet, to make these bright butterflies for Spring.
March 2nd is Read Across America Day, celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Nurture your children’s love of reading by helping them create their own storybook. Made from a cereal box, paper and yarn, these books are simple to make.
Plastic cups, juice boxes, baggies, lids.. You could recycle these items OR you could save yourself a money at the craft store and make things with it!
Recycle last night’s take-out container into today’s top fashion! This super simple craft is fun for kids and stylish enough to wear out on the town.
Set your yard aglow with DIY metal can lanterns! Click through for a tutorial on this fun summer craft to make with your older children.
To celebrate Earth Day how about a making a craft with the kiddos out of recycled paper? Check out this simple craft!
Talk Like a Pirate Day is one of our favorite holidays! Don’t forget to enjoy it with your family. Here’s an easy-to-do upcycled craft.
More ghosts and jack o’ lanterns! We made these fun and simple stencils to use on treat bags, but you could add them to decorate tees or banners.