Recycling Crafts

  • Toad Cottages

    July 31, 2017 Toad Cottages

    I saw this idea in a book we checked out from the library recently, “Toad Cottages and Shooting Stars” by Sharon Lovejoy, and thought it was just the cutest! Such a simple and fun summertime craft for kids of any age! Around our house the kids are always finding little critters under rocks and flowerpots ...

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  • Fall Leaf Mason Jar Lanterns

    November 17, 2016 Fall Leaf Mason Jar Lanterns

    I don’t ever seem to get enough of mason jar crafts…whether it’s a fairy house, a pumpkin lantern, or this week’s project…these festive FALL MASON JAR LANTERNS! The great thing about this project is that it’s very hard to mess the jars up and there are a few variations to try. I made these this morning with ...

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  • Milk Carton Fairy Houses

    October 7, 2016 Milk Carton Fairy Houses

    Who knew milk cartons had so much potential??? They are perfect for making fairy houses and gnome homes! First off, a milk carton is just the right size for fairies…all it needs is a door and a few windows to make it feel like home. Milk cartons are also water-proof, providing adequate housing for both indoor and outdoor use. WB and ...

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  • Tin Can Telephone

    May 19, 2016 Tin Can Telephone

    Now I know this craft, toy, activity is as old as they come, but how many of you have actually made a TIN CAN TELEPHONE for your kids yet!?! L has been begging for weeks for us to make one and today was the day! It was so quick and easy to put together and ...

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  • DIY Ragtag Fairy Skirts (No Sew!!!)

    April 24, 2016 DIY Ragtag Fairy Skirts (No Sew!!!)

    These Ragtag Fairy Skirts are so easy to make, I almost feel silly writing a post on them. They are so cute though!!! I figured if you didn’t know how to make them already, you need to learn! Like all my projects that involve fabric, my suggestion to you is to check out the secondhand ...

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  • Rain Boot Wreath

    April 9, 2016 Rain Boot Wreath

    I’ve seen old rain boots up-cycled into flower planters before, so I thought, “Why not use them for a Spring wreath!?” This RAIN BOOT WREATH was so quick and easy to put together and the outcome is adorable…perfect for Spring! I could’ve gone out and bought some new boots that weren’t dirty, worn, and broken in spots, but that ...

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  • Shoebox-Marble Game

    March 9, 2016 Shoebox-Marble Game

    Not only is the SHOEBOX-MARBLE GAME super-easy and simple to make, it’s also a challenging game for anyone to play! For younger children, they can try to catch the marbles on any holes; for adults and older kids, they may try to catch the marbles on specific colors or to make patterns with the marbles. Sounds pretty easy, but ...

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  • DIY Bird Nesting Kit

    February 12, 2016 DIY Bird Nesting Kit

    The “DIY Bird Nesting Kit” is the perfect project for little hands and little helpers! L and I made three kits this week: two gifts and one to hang in our own backyard, next to our DIY Tin Can Bird Feeder. It took less than a day for our feathered-friends to find it and start ...

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  • Cardboard Heart Stamps

    January 12, 2016 Cardboard Heart Stamps

    How cute are these HEART STAMPS L and I made last week? Nobody would know by looking at the girls’ outfits that the hearts were made with a cardboard tube, but they were! This is such a simple craft, little hands can do the stamping all by themselves. Any imperfections make the final product even sweeter…that’s the sign ...

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  • Pumpkin Suncatchers

    October 7, 2015 Pumpkin Suncatchers

    How sweet are these PUMPKIN SUNCATCHERS? They brighten up our kitchen windows and, hung beside some glue ghosts, they’ve quickly become my favorite Halloween decoration in the house!     This project evolved while L and I were making it. (I love when that happens!) Originally we were just going to paint some mason jar lids, tie a ribbon on ...

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