For a long time, pipe cleaners were a necessary classroom supply. They are cheap, colourful, and incredibly useful. Try one of these activities made with pipe cleaners with your children to infuse your classroom with colour and vibrancy while also having some fun! Here is a collection of 10 of our best projects made with … Read more
Have you heard the rumours about my upcoming book, UpCycle It! Crafts For Kids, which releases on March 15th? Indeed, there are two initiatives within that use recycled plastic bottles to create brand-new, better products! I’ll give you a peek at those projects as well as more inspiration for repurposing bottles into bats and bowling … Read more
Being more eco-friendly in 2024 involves making thoughtful choices in various aspects of your life to reduce your environmental impact. Here are some practical and impactful ways you can adopt more sustainable practices: 1. Reduce Single-Use : 2. Embrace Energy Efficiency: 3. Adopt Sustainable Transportation: 4. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle: 5. Conserve Water: 6. Support … Read more
We’re sure you’ll reach for the dependable ornaments you’ve been using for years when it comes time to assemble and deck your Christmas tree this year—after all, the memories they evoke are priceless. And while they’re a guaranteed way to add some, well, spruce, pine, or cedar to your home, we believe that homemade Christmas … Read more
Burlap, pumpkins, pine cones and more! These are our top fall DIY projects that you can do right now. A Creepy Crawly Wreath sounds like a fantastic, spooky addition to Halloween decor! Here’s a fun idea for making one: Materials: Instructions: Feel free to get creative with additional elements—maybe some glow-in-the-dark paint or a few … Read more
Prepare for quick, enjoyable, and instructive dinosaur crafts and activities that will inspire and amuse your young palaeontologists. These fantastic dinosaur crafts are inexpensive and constructed using common home items like tissue paper, popsicle sticks, paper plates, cupcake liners, and recycled egg cartons. There are plenty of dinosaur crafts to encourage your child’s imagination, ranging … Read more
Sure! Here are some clever and creative ways to repurpose old calendars: Repurposing old calendars can be a fun way to recycle and add a touch of creativity to your daily life! I adore making these adorable tiny ornamental boxes out of vintage calendars. To make them, simply cut and tape the calendar pages together. … Read more
Your next go-to craft supply is going to be those innocuous tin cans that you would usually throw in the trash! Imagine that you have a tonne of empty tin cans in your kitchen that you have decided to give a wonderful second life to rather than discard. There are several options available, ranging from … Read more
Earth Day is a great opportunity to engage children and teens in environmental awareness and action. Here are some fun and educational activities that can be tailored to different age groups: For Children: For Teens: Each of these activities can be adapted to suit the interests and skill levels of the participants, making Earth Day … Read more
April 22nd is almost approaching, which is Earth Day, but there’s never a bad moment to celebrate Mother Earth. College students need to be made aware of the year-round environmental benefits of recycling, which include preserving energy and natural resources and lowering air and water pollution. Upcycling creates something new out of an existing object … Read more