Recycled Paper Crafts https://freekidscrafts.com/recycled-crafts/recycled-paper-crafts/ Crafts for Kids from Toddlers to Teens Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:19:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://freekidscrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/freekidscrafts-favicon-1-150x150.png Recycled Paper Crafts https://freekidscrafts.com/recycled-crafts/recycled-paper-crafts/ 32 32 Paper Flowers From Books https://freekidscrafts.com/paper-flowers-from-books/ https://freekidscrafts.com/paper-flowers-from-books/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:01:50 +0000 Turn worn out pages into something beautiful with these Paper Flowers From Books. This simple craft is a wonderful way to reuse old novels, damaged textbooks, or thrift store finds that are no longer readable. The soft printed words give each flower a vintage charm that makes them perfect for home decor, gifts, classroom decorations,...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/paper-flowers-from-books/feed/ 1 Recycled Christmas Card Placemats https://freekidscrafts.com/recycled-christmas-card-placemats/ https://freekidscrafts.com/recycled-christmas-card-placemats/#respond Sat, 21 Dec 2024 07:01:26 +0000 What a great way to keep your favorite Christmas Cards into the new year with this easy Christmas Card Placemat created by the FreeKidsCrafts Team. You can adapt this idea to other times of the year also like Easter, Thanksgiving or even your birthday. Trivia: In the 20th century, placemats began to be seen as...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/recycled-christmas-card-placemats/feed/ 0 Paper Plate Frog Puppet https://freekidscrafts.com/paper-plate-frog-puppet/ https://freekidscrafts.com/paper-plate-frog-puppet/#respond Sat, 06 Jul 2024 07:01:09 +0000 https://www.freekidscrafts.com/paper-plate-frog-puppet/ The Paper Plate Frog created by the Free Kids Craft Team is a fantastic puppet that will offer endless hours of entertainment even after the crafting is done. Trivia: There is evidence that frogs have roamed the Earth for more than 200 million years, at least as long as the dinosaurs.While the life spans of...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/paper-plate-frog-puppet/feed/ 0 Cocktail Napkin Package Decoration https://freekidscrafts.com/cocktail-napkin-package-decoration/ https://freekidscrafts.com/cocktail-napkin-package-decoration/#respond Sun, 28 Apr 2024 07:54:33 +0000 This Cocktail Napkin Package Decoration looks beautiful and is so easy to make. You can make use of those odds and ends of leftover cocktail napkins and change it up for different occasions. It’s simple enough for young children and the end product is very attractive. If you don’t have leftover napkins, pay a visit...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/cocktail-napkin-package-decoration/feed/ 0 Leprechaun Hat https://freekidscrafts.com/leprechaun-hat/ https://freekidscrafts.com/leprechaun-hat/#respond Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:01:00 +0000 It’s the season for Leprechauns and St Paddy’s Day fun so show the kids how to make this Leprechaun Hat. The little imps will love hopping around like a wee Leprechaun. Trivia: According to legend, leprechauns are cobblers by trade and are known for their love of gold and their skill in making shoes. They...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/leprechaun-hat/feed/ 0 Make Recycled Magazine Bead Jewelry https://freekidscrafts.com/make-magazine-bead-jewelry/ https://freekidscrafts.com/make-magazine-bead-jewelry/#comments Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:01:29 +0000 Teach the kids how to Make Magazine Bead Jewelry. Turn magazines into jewelry how could that be? Read on to find out how to make this great wearable craft! Make them for dress up or Mardi Gras or as a great camp craft project. Trivia: Today, paper is made from trees mostly grown on working forests...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/make-magazine-bead-jewelry/feed/ 2 Homemade Gift Bag Craft https://freekidscrafts.com/homemade-gift-bag/ https://freekidscrafts.com/homemade-gift-bag/#comments Sat, 13 May 2023 07:02:03 +0000 It’s easy to make your own gift bags using wrapping paper or even newspaper. This is great for Mother’s Day, Teacher Gifts, birthdays or any occasion. Make sure the gift is not so heavy that it tears the gift bag apart. Trivia: The earliest versions of gift wrap originate from the 1600s, when the Japanese...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/homemade-gift-bag/feed/ 1 Frog Bookmark From Recycled Envelopes https://freekidscrafts.com/frog-bookmark/ https://freekidscrafts.com/frog-bookmark/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 07:01:28 +0000 The FreeKidsCrafts Team designed this printable Frog Bookmark from recycled envelopes to help you find your place in your favorite book. This bookmark pattern can be printed in color or black and white. You can also use this idea to create lots of different bookmarks from recycled envelopes. Bookmarks are good for marking a special...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/frog-bookmark/feed/ 0 Duct Tape Journal Crafts https://freekidscrafts.com/duct-tape-journal/ https://freekidscrafts.com/duct-tape-journal/#respond Fri, 23 Sep 2022 07:15:13 +0000 There have always been so many uses for Duct tape and now it comes in colors and patterns. This Duct Tape Journal craft is the beginning of a series of items making use of this fun craft material. Perfect project for one to make or for a troop or class. Trivia: Since 2005, Avon, Ohio...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/duct-tape-journal/feed/ 0 Recycled Sunglass Holder Craft https://freekidscrafts.com/recycled-sunglass-holder/ https://freekidscrafts.com/recycled-sunglass-holder/#respond Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:03:00 +0000 Wow! Here’s another great original recycling craft  just in time for summer fun in the sun. A  recycled Sunglass holder craft! It’s so inexpensive, you can make one to coordinate with every outfit. All your friends will want to know  how to make one. Trivia: All sorts of materials can be recycled. Some of the...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/recycled-sunglass-holder/feed/ 0 Earth Day Helping Hands Craft https://freekidscrafts.com/earth-day-helping-hands/ https://freekidscrafts.com/earth-day-helping-hands/#comments Sat, 23 Apr 2022 07:45:01 +0000 This Earth Day Helping Hands Craft is a fun and meaningful way for kids to celebrate caring for the planet. It is a great project for classrooms, homeschool groups, Scouts, or family craft time. Children can turn recycled paper into colorful helping hands and build a bulletin board display that reminds everyone that even small...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/earth-day-helping-hands/feed/ 2 Easy Japanese Carp Kite Craft https://freekidscrafts.com/easy-japanese-carp-kite/ https://freekidscrafts.com/easy-japanese-carp-kite/#respond Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:01:20 +0000 http://www.freekidscrafts.com/?p=9827 You won’t believe how easy it is to make your own beautiful Japanese Carp Kite using these simple directions. Boys and girls in Japan fly fish kites in celebration of many special days. You can research kite flying and see all the different kinds of kites are made and flown on these special occasions. Trivia:...

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