All posts under: Recycled Containers and Lids
You may be a diligent recycler, but did you know those jars, bottles and lids make wonderful kids crafts? You are only limited by your imagination when it comes to repurposing every day packaging. We’ve collected some of the best ideas to give you a place to start your recycled crafting.
Tin Foil Robot
This Tin Foil Robot was created by eight year old Joseph, a third grader from Viera, Florida who enjoys Parkour (Ninja Warrior) and Fencing. Joseph enjoys the outdoors and time … Read More
Pumpkin In A Jar
Make a mason jar into a Pumpkin In A Jar. In fact let the kids make a whole family of them. Encourage them to use their imagination and Create a … Read More
Mancala Game
This game is also known as the “count and capture” game. A Mancala game encourages kids to conduct thought experiments, counting tokens and comparing tactics in their heads before they move … Read More
Mini Bi-Plane
August 19th is National Aviation Day. Encourage kids to learn more about the history of aviation as they make this great recycled mini bi-plane craft. The materials are inexpensive and … Read More
Boris the Bull
Before you throw away all those good pieces of “junk”, look at what was used to make Boris The Bull. We have a bag in our supply closet for recyclable … Read More
Recycled Bottle Bracelet
No one will every know that this crafty Recycled Bottle Bracelet was made from a plastic bottle, unless you tell them how crafty you are. Plus you are recycling something … Read More
Bottle Boat
Our latest contest winner, Emory (age 10, rising 5th grader from Statesboro, Georgia) submitted this Bottle Boat craft to our craft competition. Emory has had a great time designing these … Read More
Beachy Pet House
Have the kids help make this Beachy Pet House as the perfect hangout for their favorite cat or dog. Big boxes are the ideal craft material for so many projects including … Read More
Totem Pole
Here is a chance to recycle those tin cans into this fun totem pole and teach young people about Native American Heritage. Trivia: Totem poles are sculptures carved from large … Read More
Recycled Scissors Holder
This Recycled Scissors Holder is an inexpensive craft that kids can make with a recycled (rinsed) can, clothes pins and buttons.Turn them into a very useful Mother’s Day gift or something … Read More
Paper Box Vases
These pretty Paper Box Vases make a nice gift for someone special, like Mom. It’s also a nice craft to treat yourself with as someone special too.
Laundry Loot Jar
The washer and dryer quite often hold spare change, and sometimes dollar bills. Well, Mom needs a place to keep that loot! Why not make this cute Laundry Loot Jar to keep … Read More
Recycled Flower Container
Here’s an easy way to turn an old container into a pretty Recycled Flower Container to hold all kinds of special plants for Mom or a favorite teacher.
Cardboard Box House
All kids love to play with boxes, sometimes more than the presents that came in them. This project takes that fun one step further and turns it into a Cardboard Box … Read More
Recycled Bottle Houses
Turn those large plastic bottles into these adorable Recycled Bottle Houses. Most of the work on this cute project will be done by an adult but children can have input … Read More
Purim Noisemaker
The Purim Noisemaker or grogger is a classic Purim prop used during the reading of the Megillat Esther (Book of Esther) to make noise every time the name of the … Read More