These amusing pencil holders modelled after monsters may be made by recycling old plastic shampoo bottles. The most challenging step is cutting the bottles to the appropriate shapes. After that is finished, this incredibly fun art project isn’t so terrifying.
Create a wide-mouth shark out of an old plastic bottle, add a few homemade fish strung together, and you’ve got yourself an entertaining game that will keep kids entertained for a while.
3. PAPER MACHE AIRPLANE PENCIL CASE
Create this awesome aeroplane zip pouch out of a recycled water bottle by having fun with paper mache.
4. TURN RECYCLED BOTTLES INTO PLANTERS
Get your kid to grow edible plants that produce vegetables. All you need is some dirt, seeds, and water bottles!
5. BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES MADE OUT OF PLASTIC
Children have the option to get creative while creating their own butterflies because they come in all different colours and patterns. One water bottle can be used to make several butterflies.
6. RECYCLED PACKAGING ROBOT
Making these robots with your kid is enjoyable, and they make fantastic birthday party decorations. Other recyclable materials like an old cereal box, plastic lids, and candy wrappers are also required, according to the comprehensive directions.
7. MONSTER CANDY JARS
Have your kid make a monster candy jar that will nip you if you consume too many sweets!
8. PLASTIC BOTTLE CROWN
Let your kid use a used plastic bottle to create a crown they will be proud of. To assist your youngster in cutting out the shape of the crown, the instructions come with a crystal crown template.
9. PLASTIC BOTTLE WIND SPINNER
A wind spinner is a traditional art project that is made more entertaining by the possibility of using recycled bottles. Although the spinner is simple to construct, it does involve a lot of knife cutting, which is why it is rated as moderately difficult.
10. GAME DAY NOISE MAKER
This noisemaker is the ideal craft for your kid if you have a forthcoming event that calls for some noise. Making it will be enjoyable for them, and using it to cheer at a game, graduation, or other occasion where noise is encouraged will be even more enjoyable.
11. THE BUG JUG
The ‘Bug Jug’ is a tonne of fun to make and use if you have a kid who likes bugs.
12. PLASTIC BOTTLE LAVA LAMPS
This cool lava lamp is made by putting various materials inside plastic bottles. Children adore the art activity, which serves as both a creative outlet and a science lesson.
13. UPCYCLED BIRD HOUSES
This project calls for a lot of adult assistance and uses more challenging supplies like a drill bit, spray paint, thick wire, and needle tip pliers. The completed result and the overall experience make it well worth it if you have the time and resources!
14. MELTED BOTTLE JEWELRY
Create fashionable jewellery out of recyclable materials while instructing children about how heat affects plastic.
15. BOTTLE FLOWER MOBILE
Give your child’s room or playroom a fun and imaginative colour splash by adding this lovely mobile.
16. BOTTLE CAP LADY BUG
Plastic bottle tops can be turned into a cute ladybird buddy. This project calls for the use of a variety of recycled materials, including cardboard from an old cereal box for the head and body and plastic forks and spoons for the wings and feet.
17. WEAVE A BASKET FROM PLASTIC BOTTLES
History classes introduce children to basket weaving at a young age. Helping your youngster weave a basket using exclusively recycled bottles will allow them to practise the technique firsthand.
18. PLASTIC BOTTLE FLOWER WREATH
To make this craft come to life, a lot of recycled plastic bottles can be used. Depending on the season or a forthcoming holiday, make various wreaths.
19. RECYCLED PLASTIC BOTTLE FLOWER BOUQUET
You may work with your child to make this unexpectedly elegant-looking bouquet out of plastic bottles if you put some time and effort into it.
20. MINIATURE SWING SET FOR DOLLS
This amusing swing set for dolls may be made with unused bottle caps and a few other miscellaneous items.
21. HAIR STYLING DOLL
If you properly follow the instructions, you may style this doll’s hair for hours by carefully shortening or lengthening it without cutting it. Playing with the doll and making her out of two 5-liter plastic water bottles are equally enjoyable.
22. TOTEM POLE MADE FROM RECYCLED MILK JUGS
Children can learn about Native American history while also having the opportunity to express their creativity. The whole family can work together on this project.
23. GHOSTS IN A BOTTLE
This eerie Halloween craft may be made using a straightforward bottle and a few other unrelated materials. Your kid will love making their very own ghosts to fit within.
24. PLASTIC BOTTLE BANGLE BRACELETS
An simple plastic water bottle served as the foundation for these stylish bracelets. You’ll have to do some of the work for your youngster because making them requires the use of an iron.
25. PLASTIC BOTTLE FIREFLY
This art project is quite popular since fireflies and other nighttime glow-in-the-dark objects are popular with kids.