Recycled Crafts

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6 Crafts To Make From Egg Cartons

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We all have egg cartons in our homes on a fairly regular basis, and if you are like me, you are usually left wondering if there is some kind of craft you could make with them that wouldn’t look to “childish”.  I remember as a kid bringing home egg carton caterpillars from preschool and now my kids are making bugs with them in early grade school levels.  Here are some cute craft ideas that look a little more mature, but still very cute and easy.

Love using natural materials found in nature? Check out these books on Crafting with nature. 

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1- Egg Carton Lamp from All You

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2- Egg Carton Flower Art from Mod Modge Rocks

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3- Egg Carton Wreath from Canadian Family

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4- Egg Carton Flower Mirror from A Cultivated Nest

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5- Egg Carton Flower Mobile from Buzzmills

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6- Egg Carton Flower Lights from Upcycle That

Looking for more recycled kids crafts? Check out this Book – Outside the Box!: Creative Activities for Ecology-Minded Kids

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DIY Soda Bottle Cloches – A Clever Way to Shield Your Seedlings

You know those random cold snaps that sneak in just when your garden is getting started? Yeah—super frustrating. That’s why we’re loving this clever tip from the folks at Garden Gate Magazine: turn empty soda bottles into mini greenhouses for your plants!

These DIY soda bottle cloches are such a smart (and budget-friendly) way to protect tender seedlings from frost, pests, or heavy rain. They’re also a great little upcycle project—so if you’ve got a few 2-liter bottles lying around, you’re halfway there.

The clear plastic traps warmth and moisture, giving your young plants a head start in the unpredictable early growing season. And bonus: they’re reusable year after year.

Want to see how it’s done and pick up a few extra tips along the way? Head over to the full tutorial here:
How to Make a Soda Bottle Cloche – Garden Gate Magazine

Perfect for gardeners who love to DIY and save a little cash while they’re at it!