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November 17

Origami Kitty

 

November 24

Thanksgiving Centerpiece

 

November 29

Puzzle Piece Wreath

 

December 2

Paper Cup Angels

 

December 6

Puzzle Piece

Christmas Tree

 

December 12

Hannukkah Frame





Recycled Containers & Lids from FreeKidsCrafts.com

You may be a diligent recycler, but did you know those jars, bottles and lids make wonderful crafts?


Chinese Abacus

This craft is reprinted courtesy of SimpleKidsCrafts.com. They also have a video showing you how to use an abacus. This craft requires some adult participation but will be a great leaning tool to introduce children to other cultures.  Click here

Plastic Bottle Birdfeeder

This craft is reprinted courtesy of Heidi Borchers of Inspired at Home.com. Make a refuge for one of our feathered friends by recycling a plastic soda bottle.      Click here

Best Dad I Ever Saw Magnet

This contest winning entry magnet was submitted by Dana Sipe of Normalville,  Pennsylvania. Dana is a mother of three who really enjoys crafting -- mostly with recycled things and who just never wants to throw away anything. She writes that...  Click here

Pop Bottle Wind Spinner

This craft reprinted courtesy of Crafts-For-All-Seasons.com. Recycle those empty soda bottles into fun wind toys.  Click here

Bottle Cap Pin Cushion

This craft is reprinted courtesy of Cut Out and Keep.net This delightful little pin cushion will bring a smile to the lucky recipient's face.  Click here

Dads Desk Organizer

This craft is reprinted courtesy of Lion Brand Yarns. Give Dad something he can use every day and remember how much you appreciate him.  Click here

Recycled Train

This craft was designed by Wendy from Coopersburg, Pennsylvania and is reprinted courtesy of Thriftyfun.com.    Click here

Frog Hat

This craft was designed by Marie from West Dundee, Il and reprinted courtesy of ThriftyFun.com. Hop right into Earth Day or any day with this delightful Frog Hat made from a recycled ceareal box.  Click here

Soda Pop Bottle Basket

These cute little Easter Baskets were submitted by our latest contest winner Carol from Kenosha, Wisconsin who has been working with Girls Scouts for 25 years and enjoys doing crafts with her grandchildren. Great idea for recycling those sode po...  Click here

Recycled Cardboard Kitty Pad

This craft is reprinted courtesy of the Design Sponge. Treat your favorite kitty to a new throne all made out of recycled cardboard.  Click here

Pretzel Log Cabin

The Free Kids Crafts team is exploring it's pioneer roots by creating this Preszel Log Cabin. Hope the squirrels don't find it.  Click here

Milk Jug Piggy Bank

This project reprinted courtesy of Kideas. Start the New Year right by recycling and saving your pennies too with this Milk Jug Piggy Bank. Remember 100 pennies make a dollar. Every little bit makes a difference.  Click here






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