All posts under: Repurposed Materials
Clothespins, buttons, bubblewrap and many other household materials all had useful lives as they were originally invisioned. Now these materials and many more have found a second life as a favorite craft project.
Everybody knows that crayons can be used to make beautiful pictures, but did you know that those leftover bits and … Read More
Turn clothespins into these adorable flower Fairy Clothespin Dolls. Each child can create their own original doll from scraps of … Read More
After Easter the kids will have all those plastic Easter eggs laying around. These Recycled Plastic Egg Bugs are the … Read More
Turn some of those corks that you saved into this Cute Cork Kitten with help from the kids. Corks make … Read More
Have the kids collect pine cones for these Pine Cone Christmas Trees. It will be a fun activity for the … Read More
Teri Smyth, my Twitter friend, is a wonderful illustrator and Mum. She made this great Pirate Ball Toss Game for … Read More
Show the kids how to make this Recycled Craft Carry-All from a six pack holder. The original container is sturdy … Read More
Whether you are away at camp or on a family vacation, you always collect momentos to enjoy when you return home. … Read More
Kids! Recycle your old tee shirts into this sturdy woven dog toy. You’ll keep them out of the landfill and … Read More
Eventually the old pool noodles need to be retired. What better use than recycling them into these great stamps! So … Read More
What kid wouldn’t enjoy making and dressing up in this Recycled Grocery Bag Vest and acting out their favorite role. … Read More
This Crayon Butterfly is a favorite old way to use up bits and pieces of crayons. This craft project has … Read More