Sure! Here are some simple and fun recycled Christmas card crafts that kids can enjoy: 1. Holiday Collage Cards Materials: Old holiday cards Scissors Glue stick or glue Blank cards or sturdy paper Instructions: Gather Old Cards: Collect old Christmas cards from previous years. Cut Out Shapes: Have the kids cut out interesting shapes, images, or patterns from these cards. …
Read More »20 Amazing Earth Day Craft Ideas For Kids & Adults
Absolutely! Earth Day is a fantastic opportunity to get creative while raising awareness about environmental issues. Here are some fun and eco-friendly craft ideas suitable for both kids and adults: For Kids Recycled Crayon Art: Collect old, broken crayons and melt them down in silicone molds to create new, multicolored crayons. Kids can use these to make colorful drawings and …
Read More »10. Creative Ways to Upcycle Gum Containers
Absolutely, upcycling gum containers is a fun and eco-friendly way to give them a second life! Here are some creative ideas: Mini Planters: Turn the containers into small planters for succulents or herbs. Just drill a few drainage holes in the bottom, add some soil, and pop in your plants. Travel-sized Craft Kits: Use the containers to store small craft …
Read More »10 Clever Pipe Cleaner Crafts and Learning Activities
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 pipe cleaners. 1. Craft cuddly …
Read More »8 Creative Ways to UpCycle a Plastic Bottle
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 pins if you continue reading. …
Read More »15 Ways to Be More Eco Friendly in 2024
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 : Switch to Reusable Items: Use reusable shopping bags, water bottles, coffee cups, and food containers. Avoid Plastic Straws and Cutlery: Opt for metal, …
Read More »15 DIY Christmas Ornaments Your Family Will Treasure for Years
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 decorations can have just as …
Read More »21 Easy Fall Crafts You Can Do Right Now
Burlap, pumpkins, pine cones and more! These are our top fall DIY projects that you can do right now. Creepy Crawly Wreath A Creepy Crawly Wreath sounds like a fantastic, spooky addition to Halloween decor! Here’s a fun idea for making one: Materials: A wreath base (foam, wire, or grapevine) Black or dark-colored paint (optional, for base) Fake spiders, bugs, …
Read More »13 Easy, Fun Dinosaur Crafts & Activities For Kids
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 from handmade dinosaur crafts to …
Read More »16. Clever Calendar Repurposing Ideas That Are Creative And Fun
Sure! Here are some clever and creative ways to repurpose old calendars: Art Collages: Cut out images from the calendar and create a collage or a new piece of art. The images can be used for scrapbooking or framing. Gift Wrap: Use calendar pages as unique and colorful wrapping paper for gifts. It adds a personal touch and is eco-friendly. …
Read More »20 Empty Tin Can Crafts: Ingenious DIY Ideas for Home and Garden
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 stylish lights and pots to …
Read More »15 Fun Earth Day Activities for Children and Teens.
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: Nature Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items commonly found in nature, like different types of leaves, rocks, or insects. Kids can work in teams to find …
Read More »10 Enjoyable Earth Day Crafts and Actions Utilizing Upcycled
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 in its current state, whereas …
Read More »13 Manly DIY Fathers Day Gifts From Upcycled Materials
Certainly! Here are some manly DIY Father’s Day gift ideas using upcycled materials that are sure to impress: 1. Wooden Toolbox Materials: Old wooden pallets or reclaimed wood. Instructions: Disassemble the pallets and sand down the pieces. Assemble them into a simple toolbox design with a handle. You can personalize it with paint or wood burning for a unique touch. …
Read More »Put Your Recycling Bin Front and Center
Your recycling container will become the focal point of all the fun with these recycling games! 1. Students use easy-to-find items to make their own basketball game Creating a homemade basketball game can be a fun and creative project for students. Here’s a simple way to make your own basketball game using easy-to-find items: Materials Needed: A small hoop or …
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