Often times I have random things that I don’t want to get rid of because I believe that we could use them in a craft project. I end up putting the randoms into a plastic baggie, and wondering when that … Read More ...
Portable Art Studio
maya*made is one of my favorite blogs and artistic crafters ever! I love how she found this portable table to easel in a vintage book that her grandmother used to teach with in her nursery school…priceless. In addition to the … Read More ...
Back To School Art Supply Tote
This project is so simple, and basically ‘free’ to make that it is a MUST DO before school starts! We have many of these ‘beverage’ holders sitting in our recycle bin. I will definitely be pulling them out to do … Read More ...
Juice Box Boats
This craft is perfect for a hot sunny day in your back yard. Drink your juice boxes, then make boats out of them, then…sail them…or fly them as one of the kids from Pinching Your Pennies did! You can find … Read More ...
Play Dough Mosaics
My children love to play with play dough, but the clean up is a real hassle. Often times, I wait until the little pieces have dried up, then I just sweep them up and throw them away. Putti Prapancha has … Read More ...
Recyclables Worth Keeping for Kids Crafts and Lessons
Teach Mama has a great post about what types of recyclables you should keep and how they will benefit your child’s learning/craft time. You won’t believe how many great ideas this one post alone has in it. I can’t wait … Read More ...
DIY Windchimes
These windchimes are so fresh and ‘summery’ looking. I think my favorite part is the glitter…how fun! Head on over to hands on: as we grow for the tutorial.There are lot’s of music learning resources available online too. Check out … Read More ...
Plantable Paper for Earth Day
This project is perfect for teaching your children about sustainability and Earth Day. Alphamom has a great tutorial for this beautiful natural project.
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… Read More ...Kids Craft – Bottle Top Valentine
Have some extra milk bottle tops lying around? The Crafty Arty Kid collected her bottle tops from her local Starbucks..I’m sure they have a few to spare! I love all the different things she uses in each bottle top. What … Read More ...
Luminous Leaf Lanterns
These lanterns are a beautiful creation you can make with your children just from finding vibrant leaves in your backyard are neighborhood. Twig and Toadstool is where you can find the tutorial.
… Read More ...Recycle Your Lunch!
Searching for items for your kids to use for crafts? Look no further than their lunchbox! Alpha Mom has such a cute idea (eco-friendly too) for re-using many plastics and other items that would normally be thrown away in the … Read More ...
Aquarium Kids Craft
I love this use for strawberry containers! This is an aquarium that I feel my family could actually take care of! Head on over to No Time For Flash Cards for the tutorial.
… Read More ...Bead Mosaic’s on Recycled Lids
Creative Jewish Mom shows you how to use those plastic lids to make great art with your children!
… Read More ...Waterbottle Octopus
Crafts by Amanda shows you how to re-use your old waterbottles and turn them into “underwater” creatures! I love that this Octopus is pink…perfect with the bow.
… Read More ...Monster- Recycled
Kaboose shows you how to turn a used sandwich box into a somewhat “cute” monster! Perfect for paring this craft with a monster book.
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