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
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.
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.
Bead Mosaic’s on Recycled Lids
Creative Jewish Mom shows you how to use those plastic lids to make great art with your children!
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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.
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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.… Read More ...
Father’s Day Crafts to do with their Kids!
Crafting a Green World has compiled a large list of fun crafts that dad would be happy to do with his kids! Check out some great ideas! I especially love the old Record Album Cover Bookmark.… Read More ...
Homemade Tea & Juice Dyes
Children love to participate in anything hands on…Now they can participate in dyeing fabric without having to worry about nasty chemicals. Check out Nature Craft to see all of the different colors you can create from nature!
Pencil Shavings Art
This crafty recycled pencil shavings idea is just incredible….there are so many possibilities, and they really come out looking beautiful!
Head on over to Kala Nirmitee to see her ideas!
