Recycled Summer Crafts for Kids

 

Summer time is when the kids are free of school, and they love to run rampant. It is important to have some projects on hand to keep them busy. With the kids running around there is bound to be more garbage and I have compiled some fun projects that will keep the kids busy while recycling waste products.

Juice box dolls are fun and easy to create. This project requires markers, paper, wiggly eyes, yarn, felt, and any other fun items for decorating your doll. First make sure the juice boxes are empty and dry. A little left over juice will ruin your project. Next wrap the juice box in paper like a present and tape the ends. Add the yarn or felt for hair and draw a smile on the box. Glue on the eyes and glue four strips of paper onto the sides and bottoms of box as arms. These cute little dolls are fun and easy to make.

A cool and kooky monster can be made using an old sandwich bag box. This sandwich box monster is a great project for kids because they can personalize it by using their imaginations. For this project you will need an old plastic sandwich bag box, paint, paper, glue, and any other random fun items you can find. Paint the box whatever color you like. When it has dried add eyes and paint teeth around the hole for a perfect monster mouth. Now add paper arms and a tail for detail. You can also add yarn for hair, felt for ears, and cardboard for spikes if you like. Let your imagination run wild with this project.

Cereal box summer scrapbooks are a great way to recycle old cereal boxes and other paper products. All you will need for this project is an empty old cereal box, wrapping paper, glue, yarn, old newspapers, or brown paper bags. Start this project by cutting the top, bottom, and right side of the cereal box. Next wrap the opened box in wrapping paper and glue it down. After it has dried punch 2 holes in the front and back of the box closer to the top and bottom.

Next cut sheets of newspaper or brown paper bag to fit inside the scrapbook cover and punch holes in the paper in the same spots as the box. Pull a piece of yarn through the top hole on the back of the box and through the top holes of the papers; finish by pulling it through the top hole in the front of the box as well. Repeat the same process for the bottom holes with the other end of the string of yarn. Tie the yarn in the front and use markers or paint to personalize the cover of your scrapbook.

You and your children can add pictures and other things to the scrapbook over time to create memories that last forever. This project will provide hours of fun, and it is a great way for kids to store all their fun memories of summer.

There are many ways to recycle things found around your home to create amusing craft projects for kids, and I hope I have inspired to you get started with some projects of your won this summer!

Recycled Teen Crafts with Newspaper

Newspaper is a common household item that gets thrown away, but you can use it for fun teen craft projects. This article will provide you with detailed instructions on creating several recycled teen crafts with newspaper.

Tree Sculpture

A fun craft for kids that uses recycled newspaper is a tree sculpture. For this recycled craft you will need newspaper, glue, yarn, scissors, and cardboard. Start this recycled teen craft by helping teens roll several pieces of newspaper around into a trunk shape. Glue the shape and tie it with yarn to help keep it in place while drying.

Cut a couple of slits into the bottom of the trunk, and glue these slits to the cardboard to help your newspaper tree stand up. Then help teens roll more sheets of newspaper into smaller tubes for branches; glue and tie the branches as well.

Then arrange the branches inside the recycled newspaper tree trunk and apply glue to secure. Teens can then paint this tree if they like, and they can add tissue paper for leaves as well. This fun recycled teen craft is easy and inexpensive to create.

Magnetic Poetry

Another recycled newspaper craft idea that will help teens be creative while learning is a magnetic poetry set. For this recycled craft you will need newspaper, scissors, magnetic sheets, and glue.

Start this recycled teen project by helping kids look through the newspaper for words. Cut out several words and glue them to the magnetic sheets; remember to place the words close together to utilize as much of the magnetic sheet as possible.

Also remember to cut out useful words such as "the" and "is". Commonly used words are necessary, but also use interesting words to make this recycled teen craft more fun. When the glue has dried cut the words out, and you and your teen can have fun creating poetry with this recycled newspaper craft.

Photo Frame

Recycled newspaper can be used to create a photo frame, and all you will need for this craft project is newspaper, glue, a razor, and cardboard. Start by cutting two pieces of cardboard into rectangles of equal size. Then cut a smaller rectangle out of the middle of one of the rectangles.

Next help your teen find interesting headlines or articles in the recycled newspaper and glue them to the cardboard frame. Then glue the sides and bottom edge of the frame to other piece of cardboard and when it is dried it is done. This recycled newspaper craft is easy and fun for teens.

Using newspaper as a recycled craft item is a good way to teach teens about recycling, and it is a fun way to bond with your teen; so try these craft ideas today.

Recycled Collage Crafts for Your Bedroom

 

Collages are a great way to make beautiful arts and crafts using many different items and themes. Any room in your home will be enhanced with a unique collage, and your bedroom is a great place to start when creating collage crafts. This article will provide you with detailed instructions on creating several different recycled collage crafts for your bedroom.

Inspiration Collage

Making an inspiration collage for your bedroom is a craft that will provide you with encouragement everyday. For this craft you should think about what you find inspiring; quotes, colors, and images are all important for this recycled collage craft. You will need a piece of cardboard, glue, old magazines, scissors, and other inspirational recycled items you happen to find.

Now start this project by cutting out inspiring images and words from the magazine. If you all ready have a quote in mind cut the letters out of the magazine and set the aside. Next glue the quote into the middle of the cardboard and decorate around it using the other items you have chosen. When the glue has dried you can hang this recycled collage in your bedroom.

Goal Collage

Creating a collage with a goal in mind will help keep you motivated and on the right track. Start by thinking about a goal you want to obtain. You will need old magazines, a piece of cardboard, glue, scissors, and a photo of your self; you may also like to use markers to add details to this collage. Recycled pieces of ribbon, yarn, and string are also fun to use for this collage craft.

Begin this craft by cutting out images that remind you of your goal. Now glue the photo of yourself to the middle of the cardboard and glue the images related to your goal around the photo. Add lines using the string or yarn to connect the images to your photo. You can also use the markers to add interesting ideas, messages, and inspirational quotes to help keep you motivated. This recycled craft collage is a fun project that will help keep you on track with your goals, and it will look awesome in your bedroom.

Photo Collage

Your bedroom is the perfect place for a photo collage made with recycled items. This collage craft will make your bedroom feel more personal and one of a kind. For this craft you will need several photos of you, your friends, and your family; you will also need scissors, glue, an egg carton, an old cereal box, tape. and other interesting papers.

Start by cutting a rectangle out ofthe center out of one of the large sides of the cereal box, and remember to leave about an inch from the outside edge. Next cut a line from the corners of the holes to the outside edge of the box, and push the inch edge back into the box; use the glue to attach this edge to the inside.

Now cut the egg carton into pieces and glue in various parts of the box; this will add depth and intrigue to your collage. Also add the extra paper to cover the box in different areas. Now add your photos using the tape so that they are removable, and your photo collage craft is complete.

Making fun collage crafts are a great way to decorate your bedroom, and these collage ideas are a perfect addition to any bedroom.

Homemade Recycled Space Themed Party Decorations

 

Making homemade recycled space themed party decorations can be fun and easy. Space themed parties are a lot of fun for kids and adults alike. This article will provide you with detailed instructions on creating homemade recycled space themed party decorations for your next party.

Space Ship Garland

A space ship garland can be made easily using recycled materials. For this recycled party decoration you will need plastic bottles or cups, plastic lids, paint, paintbrushes, a hot glue gun, hot glue sticks, scissors, and ribbon. Start this recycled space party decoration by covering the work area with newspaper to keep it clean.

Then use the knife or scissors to cut the top ad bottom thirds of the bottles off. Also cut the rim off of the plastic lids. Then assemble all of your items into space ships. This can be done easily by sandwiching the lid in between two bottle tops or bottoms. If you have miniature alien figures you can glue them inside for a detailed homemade decoration.

Paint all of the spaceships and allow them to dry completely. Then cut the ribbon the appropriate length and glue the spaceships to it to make a garland. You can also use plastic toy bubbles or paper plates for this space themed recycled party decoration. Feel free to be creative when using recycled materials.

Rocket Ship Centerpiece

A homemade rocket ship centerpiece is perfect for your space themed party, and it can be made using recycled materials. For this recycled craft you will need a 2 liter soda bottle, three small bottles, paint, felt, scissors, a hot glue gun, hot glue sticks, and a paintbrush. You should also cover the workspace with newspaper to prevent mess and provide quick clean up.

For this homemade space themed party decoration you should start out by assembling the rocket ship. This is done easily by standing the large bottle up. Then glue the three small bottles around the bottom of the big bottle. When the glue has dried you should paint your rocket ship gray or white. While the paint is drying, cut windows, flags, and other details from the felt. Glue these pieces to the rocket ship as well. This homemade recycled space themed party decoration is quick and easy to make.

Homemade party decorations are a fun way to add your personal touch to a party. These homemade pace themed party decorations are made mainly with recycled materials which is good for your pocket as well as the environment.

Homemade Green Decorations for an Earth Day Party

 

You can make homemade green decorations for your Earth Day party. This article will show you how to make a soda bottle garland, tin can centerpiece, collage place card holders, and a lid banner.

Soda Bottle Garland

For this green Earth Day decoration you will need several soda bottles, a box cutter, scissors, yarn, paint, paintbrushes, and a hole puncher.

Start this party craft by cutting the soda bottles into three or four pieces. Use the razor to cut to the top and bottom off first. When you have several soda bottle pieces you can paint them however you like, or you can leave them plain. Then cut three long pieces of yarn and braid them together.

Punch holes into different parts of the bottles and start composing your garland by string the bottles onto the yarn. You can also tie the yarn braid around the mouth of bottles to make a flower like garland. When the entire braid is full your Earth Day party decoration is ready to be hung for your party.

Tin Can Centerpiece

For this green party decoration you will need a couple of tin cans, paint, paintbrushes, and glue. Start by arranging the tin cans in a circle. Use the glue to secure them together. You can also tie a ribbon around them if you like.

Then use the paint to paint a message or image on the tops of the cans. Happy Earth Day is a nice message to incorporate into your green party decoration. When the paint has dried your centerpiece is ready for your party.

Collage Place Card Holder

For this green party decoration you will need old wine corks, old magazines, scissors, a knife, and glue. You will also need small cards with your guests' name written on them.

Start this green Earth Day party decoration by using the knife to cut a slit in the length of the wine cork. Slice a small sliver off the length of the wine cork on the opposite side of the wine cork from the slice. Cut several images from magazines and glue them onto the entire wine cork to cover it.

When the glue is dry the wine cork will hold a place card for your Earth Day party. These decorations are also great party favors; guests can use them as note and photo holders in remembrance of your Earth Day party.

Lid Banner

You can make a lid banner for your Earth Day party by using old lids, paint, a hole puncher, ribbon, and paintbrushes.

Start making this decoration by arranging all of the lids in a line. Paint the words you would like on the lids by paint a single letter on each lid. Use the hole puncher to punch a hole in bot connecting sides of each lid.

Use small pieces of ribbon or yarn to tie the lids together in the correct order. Add ribbon to the ends of your banner and your Earth Day decoration is done.

These homemade decorations can be made for the party, but they are also a fun party activity for kids and adults. So try these homemade green decorations for your Earth Day party.

Recycled Spring Coffee Can Crafts for Kids

 

Spring is a wonderful and refreshing time, and during your spring cleaning you may realize you have a lot of old coffee cans. Instead of throwing away these priceless items you can create fun spring crafts with your kids. These spring coffee can craft ideas will provide you with all the necessary information to complete several spring coffee can crafts with your kids.

Drum

With the spring comes backyard fire pits, and there is not better place for a drum circle than a fire pit. Kids can make turn recycled coffee cans into drums. For this craft you will need a coffee can, paint, and some small metal objects such as screws, nuts, or bottle caps.

Start by helping kids paint the entire coffee can; and remind kids to take the lid off and paint it separately so it doesn't get stuck to the can. When the coffee can has dried place the metal items inside it and seal it shut. You can also apply tape around the lid if your kids want to use the drum as a shaker instrument. This spring craft is a great way to use recycled items with your kid.

Lantern

A fun and easy recycled spring coffee can craft for kids is a lantern. For this spring craft you will need a coffee can, a marker, a hammer, a screw driver, and a candle. You may also want to place a little water in the bottom of the can before you place the candle in it to make it safer.

Help kids use the marker to draw a pattern on the coffee can, but remember to only use dots for your pattern. Then use the screw driver and the hammer to bang holes into the coffee can; it is helpful to have the coffee can held in a clamp or braced between to heavy items so it does not move.

After you have punched all of the holes into the can you can put a candle in it and watch it glow! This recycled coffee can craft is a fun way to make lawn decorations with your kids; and spring is the perfect time to start decorating your lawn.

Birdhouse

Coffee cans should be recycled into spring birdhouses. This easy craft is a great way to introduce kids into wildlife and birds. For this spring craft you will need a coffee can, paint, wire, a hot glue gun, hot glue sticks, a knife, and some tree bark.

Start this craft by helping kids paint the coffee can water color they like. Then cut a hole in the lid of the coffee can that is big enough for a bird. Tie the can with wire and glue the tree bark to the top of the can like a roof. Replace the lid and the recycled coffee can has become a birdhouse perfect for spring.Spring crafts are fun to do with kids, and recycled coffee cans should be the medium for many kid's crafts. Try these spring inspired craft ideas with your kids.

3 Fun Recycled T-Shirt Crafts

 

Everyone has t-shirts that they love but they no longer wear. Maybe you outgrew your favorite t-shirt, or maybe it got a hole in a very unflattering place; either way there are some awesome ways you can recycle your t-shirt to make it last many more years. There are several fun ways to reuse old t-shirts, and this article will inspire you to bust out your old shirts and get crafting.

My favorite simple t-shirt craft is the t-shirt pillow; it is easy and a great item you will use for years to come. All you will need for this project is an old t-shirt, needle, thread, scissors, and some stuffing. Now simply cut the sleeves of the shirt and the neck of the shirt so it makes a square. Next you will need to turn the shirt inside out, and thread your needle. Start sewing at the left or right side corner of the shirt where you cut the sleeve off. Continue sewing until you have sewn completely three sides around the square. Now sew half of the final side, and turn the square right side out. Fill the pillow with stuffing until it is a good density, and sew until the square is completely sealed. This project makes an awesome pillow out of a shirt you might have thrown away.

Another fun shirt project is a shirt purse. This project is easy, and it is a good way to recycle; all you will need is a shirt, scissors, and needle and thread. Simply turn the shirt inside out. Sew the top edge of the shirt, where your head would go, shut. Next cut the sleeves off of the shirt, and sew the holes shut. If this shirt is long sleeved this is helpful, but you can use short sleeved shirts as well. If the shirt has long sleeves you can use them as a strap; if not you can use a strong ribbon or piece of felt. Just sew the sleeve ends to the sides of the bottom of the shirt, and you have an awesome bag.

Another fun way to save a t-shirt that means a lot to you is making a t-shirt pot holder. For this project you will need a piece of felt, an old shirt, scissors, needle, and thread. Now simply cut out the part of the shirt you like. If there is a picture or a fun pocket cut out a square that is suitable for a pot holder. Next cut a piece of felt slightly bigger than the t-shirt piece. Now lay the shirt on top f the felt, and sew around all of the edges. Cut a small strip from the felt and sew it to one of the corners of the square. Now you have completed your potholder, and you have recycled one of your favorite shirts.

There are many ways to recycle things found around your home into fun and useful craft projects. I hope these ideas have helped you to reuse some of the items you might throw out.

Winter Bulletin Board Ideas Using Recycled Materials

Winter bulletin board ideas using recycled materials are fun and easy to create. Making a winter bulletin board id a good way to get students excited for the winter season, and using recycled materials is a great way to inspire kids to recycle. This article will provide you with detailed instructions on creating winter bulletin board ideas using recycled materials.

Snowflakes

Snowflakes are the perfect theme for a winter bulletin board using recycled materials. For this bulletin board idea you will need coffee filters, scissors, markers, glitter, glue, and blue butcher paper. Start by covering the winter themed bulletin board with the butcher paper.

Then hand out the coffee filters to the students. Help students flatten out the filters and fold them in half several times. Help students turn the recycled filters into snowflakes by cutting different shapes out of the sides and top of the foiled filter. Make sure to leave areas of the folded sides attached so the snowflake remains intact.

Open up the snowflakes and allow students to write their names on the snowflake with the markers. Add glitter to the snowflakes using the glue and attach the snowflakes to the winter bulletin board when the glue has dried.

Mittens and Hot Chocolate

Another winter idea for a bulletin board using recycled magazines is a mitten and hot chocolate theme. For this winter bulletin board you will need paper to cover the bulletin board with, recycled magazines, pencils, scissors, markers, and cardboard. Start by covering the winter themed bulletin board. Create a hot chocolate template out of the cardboard using the pencil. Simply draw a rounded rectangle with a half circle handle attached to the side of it. Cut it out and set it aside.

Help students look through the magazine for patterns or colors they like. Help kids rip these pages out of the magazine. Divide the students in half and allow half to make mittens and half to make hot chocolate. Let the students make the mittens by tracing their hands with the fingers closed. Let the other students use the template. Help students cut out the mittens and hot chocolate. Help kids add their name with the markers and attach them to the winter bulletin board.

Recycled materials are inexpensive and fun to use, and using recycled materials will inspire your students to also be eco-friendly. These winter bulletin board ideas are quick and easy to create with students; so try them this winter in your classroom!