If your junk drawer is overflowing with mismatched plastic lids (I see you, rogue peanut butter tops and juice caps), this is the perfect way to give them new life! This cheerful wind chime is made entirely from recycled materials and is a great weekend craft for kids or adults who don’t mind a little drilling and dangling. It’s lightweight, colorful, and makes the gentlest rattle in the breeze—just enough to say “I’m here, and I used to be landfill.” Hang it from a tree, your pat...| CraftBits.com
Whether you’ve just come back from a family beach trip or you’re looking to use up that bag of shells collecting dust on the windowsill (guilty!), this Seashell Fish Craft is a joyful little project that’s as fun for grown-ups as it is for kids. I actually made these with my teens during a rainy afternoon at the holiday unit—proving that you’re never too old to play with glue and paint. They now hang in our laundry room like a little seaside parade. It’s easy, colorful, and a bril...| CraftBits.com
This Father’s Day, surprise Dad with something made by hand (and from the heart). This Ombre Heart Photo Jar is the perfect way to showcase a favourite father–child moment, and the best part? You can make it from a recycled jar you already have at home. It’s budget-friendly, eco-conscious, and guaranteed to bring a smile.| CraftBits.com
For an easy recycled craft idea, make this easy Origami Butterfly! Use it as a bookmark or for decoration! These are easy to make!| The Best Ideas for Kids
Slithery sneaky cardboard tube coiled snakes are a fun way to recycle and reuse those unwanted tubes. Great for a kids camp craft or an afternoon project in the summer!| Crafts by Amanda
This birdcage flower planter is a great way to display flowers, in a rustic refined way. Use a birdcage and a potted plant to create this pretty look!| Crafts by Amanda
Looking for an easy indoor toddler activity? Try building a simple pom pom drop – it’s STEM, fine motor skills, and uses up the toilet paper tubes you’ve been saving. This post includes tips for creating this activity and information on what kids are learning. Build a simple pom pom drop to entertain your toddlerContinue Reading The post Simple Pom Pom Drop Activity appeared first on Busy Toddler.| Busy Toddler
Embracing slow fashion also leads to multiple benefits beyond the consumer staying stylish while also saving storage space. These include less waste i| Green Prophet
For a fun outdoor activity on a summer day, make some Suncatcher Wands! Not only will kids love creating these wands, but they will have a blast playing with them outside in the sun! Related: Shadow Art These suncatcher wands are a fun and unique spin on the typical suncatcher craft. Kids will love to […] The post Suncatcher Wands appeared first on The Best Ideas for Kids.| The Best Ideas for Kids
This Milk Jug Windsock is the perfect craft for kids on a breezy day! The fabric and ribbon scraps blow in the wind and are so festive.| Welcome To Nana's
Looking to bring a little sunshine into your space without visiting the craft store? This whimsical summer flower decoration makes great use of what you already have—think beads, pom poms, a humble paper towel tube, and a splash of acrylic paint. Bonus: it’s the perfect way to reuse an old frame and welcome summer in style!| Crazylittlelovebirds
Today I’m sharing a few ways to get creative with some items from the recycling bin. If you’ve been here before then you know I love using recycled materials in our works of art. Plus, it’s a great way to teach kids the principle of recycling. Have fun saving the “junk” around your house and […] The post 20 Kids Crafts From Recycled Materials appeared first on I Heart Arts n Crafts.| I Heart Arts n Crafts
It's been a while since I've written about my open-studio library events. This mixed-media process art weaving invitation that I set out for a multi-age group was more prep than I usually do, but it| ARTBAR
How to make multi-colored, upcycled DIY crayons using old and discarded crayons and an oven-safe silicone candy mold.| ARTBAR
Learn how to decoupage with this easy craft tutorial for kids! Try out some of the fun ideas for beginners using the simple art technique.| Welcome To Nana's
Learn how to make Recycled Tin Can Snowmen for Christmas with just a few simple supplies. My recycle bin is usually pretty empty because I am saving all the things that I could upcycle into a craft pr| Creatively Beth
Create a splash of summer memories with this DIY Beach Keepsake Shovel Summer Wreath! Perfect for capturing those seaside vibes, this trending craft project is not only a fun way to display your favorite beach treasures but also a stylish addition to your summer decor| CraftBits.com
Find out how to make your own shrinky dinks using garbage! A fun, free recycled craft that your kids (and you!) will love!| As For Me and My Homestead
Do you have post-divorce wedding or engagement rings burning a hole in your jewelry box? Join the club. About 43 percent of once-married people have been divorced by the time they’re in their fifties. Nearly 800,000 people divorced in the U.S. alone in 2017. That’s a lot of rings loaded with emotional baggage and raw material. Maybe it’s time to do something with those rings. I have one of those rings. Sometimes when I open my ring drawer, light glints […] The post What to do with you...| the jewelry loupe
Learn how to create your own crochet keychain with this easy tutorial. Perfect for beginners!| Daily Crochet
Plastic Spoon Garden Markers are a simple, sustainable way to keep your garden or flower beds organized while adding character!| Crafts by Amanda
Learn how to turn sentimental fabric into a keepsake ornament with this tutorial showing you how to make a heart memory ornament.| Laura Radniecki
Learn how to make a keepsake memory ornament using special fabric from a loved one, and putting it inside an embroidery hoop.| Laura Radniecki
Blog about Easy and Fun Kid Art and Crafts Activities| Pink Stripey Socks
Have used corks you don't know what to do with? Check out this sheep upcycled cork craft. It is easy and super cute! Perfect spring craft!| Reuse Grow Enjoy
Learn how to repurpose drawers into a bar cart with this step by step tutorial. This unique drawer repurpose idea is not just pretty but functional too!| Anika's DIY Life
Any desk would require a desk organiser be it an office desk or home desk or study table or home office anywhere a desk will [...]| Create And Craft
One boring sunday and a bunch of newspaper probed me to make something out of them. I always love to make recycle craft. And so [...]| Create And Craft
I have made a simple and beautiful Stenciled Bookmark. The stenciled out shape is not any design its just letters. I used these letters “B”, [...]| Create And Craft
Blog about Easy and Fun Kid Art and Crafts Activities| Pink Stripey Socks
Make a batch of puffy paint to frost a CD, and turn it into a CUTE and EASY doughnut craft with your kids.| A Little Pinch of Perfect
Turn a Pringles can or a cardboard roll into a special Santa telescope to watch for Santa on Christmas Eve.| Happy Hooligans
Let the kids turn your old, scratched CDs and DVDs into one-of-a-kind "Christmas balls" with aluminum foil and Sharpies.| Happy Hooligans
Kids can turn an egg carton into jingle bell ornaments for the Christmas tree.| Happy Hooligans
This egg carton menorah with its painted popsicle sticks for candles is sure to become a treasured family keepsake for years to come.| Happy Hooligans
Fun and easy Halloween craft for kids of all ages. Make one or two houses, or a whole haunted village to line a windowsill.| Happy Hooligans