Recycled Crafts

Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure

Double Giveaway- Country Life Coloring book and Greeting Cards

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I have a double giveaway today! Leave a comment in today’s post by October 13, 2016 and you will be in the running for a copy of  Country Life Coloring Book and a box of Color-Your-Own Greeting Cards.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

This coloring book has a really cool feature- a piece of heavy cardboard on the back cover-like a hardcover book. This makes it so easy to color when you aren’t at a table. The art is super-fun. My favorite page is a collection yarn. There are also pages that feature animals, quotes and food.

This is a great on the go pack of cards and envelopes. The art on the cards is not too small so easily colored under most conditions. What is really cool are the envelopes that have a rectangle of all sorts of shapes and patterns to frame the “to” address beautifully

More about the coloring book and box  of coloring cards:

The delightful rural images and timeless country sayings in Country Life Coloring Book provide a distinctive take on the current coloring craze. These 45 ready-to-color pages include a mixture of intricately hand-lettered phrases and charming scenes of farm life and outdoor beauty — including chickens, honey bees on flowers, and barns.

Color-Your-Own Greeting Cards offers a practical twist on the ever-popular coloring book. These 30 ready-to-color cards have images and hand-lettered messages for celebrations big and small throughout the year — including birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, welcoming a new baby, and offering congratulations and thanks — as well as more general all-purpose pictures. The heavy-duty back cover offers a sturdy coloring surface for the pre-scored pull-out cards. Accompanying ready-to-color envelopes mean the completed 5×7 cards will be ready for mailing.

Coloring in sheets are a great way to calm the busy mind, as you focus on the coloring techniques your brain is actually able to calm itself and focus on less. Coloring is used to help relax and calm anxiety and stress. Coloring keeps out mental health in check and allows us to develop of creative brain. We highly recommend Copic markers or Faber castell coloring pencils .

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Comments

  1. Sounds like a great coloring
    book and the cards would
    be fun to color!
    Carla from Utah

  2. Looks so fun with this coloring book..
    How fun to also color cards..
    Thank you for this fun coloring giveaway..
    Awesome…I Love sunflowers and I saw them..

  4. I am addicted to this type of coloring book. I like to sit and color while we watch television in the evening.

  5. These are so beautiful. I would love to stay busy coloring from these amazing books! Coloring is one of my favorite pastime/hobbies.

  11. I love to color, and I’ve recently started the beginnings of our urban homestead with an indoor garden. Thanks!

  14. First time on this website, and I must say EVERYTHING is Awesome!! From DIY to free patterns and tutorials I love it????

  15. Both of the items in the prize are so different to anything we can buy in the UK. This is also my first time on this great inspirational website and it definitely won’t be the last. Looking forward to becoming a frequent visitor.

  17. I love the idea of coloring cards to go with the coloring book trend! Thanks for the chance to win!

  23. I love crafting funky jewelry, spray painting everything and sending greeting cards for no particular reason other than lifting someone’s spirits. I would ADORE coloring these greeting cards and sending em ! Thanks for the chance.

  31. Coloring has been a favorite of mine since I was little and I still enjoy it as much as I did when I was little. Now I have passed that on to my grand kids and we would be coloring theses cards and the color book . Just sayin. . . . I’ve passed my hobby on. Happy Halloween!

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DIY Kids Craft Project – Upcycled Cardboard Box Sandcastle

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Looking for a creative way to keep the kids entertained this summer without spending a fortune? Turn your trash into treasure with this fun Recycled Sandcastle Craft Project! Using cardboard boxes, plastic lids, glue, and a bit of imagination, kids can build their very own sandcastle kingdom – no beach required!

 

What You’ll Need:

  • Cardboard boxes (cereal, tissue, shipping boxes – any size)

  • Toilet paper rolls or paper towel tubes

  • Plastic lids (yogurt containers, jar tops, etc.)

  • Paper or plastic straws, twigs, or sticks

  • Scrap plastic, paper, or fabric for flags

  • Craft glue or a hot glue gun (with adult supervision)

  • Scissors

  • Sand or beige paint (optional for decoration)

  • Markers, stickers, or leftover craft supplies to decorate

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Gather and Prep Your Recyclables

Head to your recycling bin and pull out clean items that could work as castle parts—boxes for walls, tubes for towers, and lids for turrets. Cut down the boxes into smaller sections if needed, and make sure everything is dry and ready to work with.

Step 2: Plan Your Castle Layout

Before gluing anything down, lay out your castle design on a flat surface. Decide where the towers, walls, and “gate” will go. You can make it symmetrical, or go wild with a quirky kingdom layout!

Step 3: Glue the Main Structure Together

Use craft glue (or hot glue if you’re working with older kids or want faster drying). Start attaching the boxes and tubes together to form the base of your sandcastle. Stack tubes on top of boxes to create turrets. Use plastic lids as domes or roof tops.

Step 4: Add Decorative Elements

This is where the fun begins! Use:

  • Bottle caps as windows or shields

  • Buttons as faux stones

  • Cutout shapes from scrap cardboard for castle doors or battlements (those square-topped castle walls!) Get creative with what you’ve got – there’s no wrong way to build your dream castle.

Step 5: Make and Add Flags

Cut small triangles or flags from scrap plastic, fabric, or colored paper. Tape or glue these to the tops of straws, sticks, or twigs. Then, glue them onto the tops of towers or castle corners. You can even personalize each flag with a coat of arms or your child’s initials!

Step 6: Add the “Sand” Effect (Optional)

For an authentic look, brush glue over the castle and sprinkle it with craft sand. No sand on hand? Use beige paint, or mix some flour with a pinch of cinnamon for a sandy texture.

Step 7: Let it Dry and Display!

Let everything dry completely—especially if you’ve used a lot of glue. Then proudly display your recycled sandcastle on a shelf, or use it as part of imaginative play time.

Bonus Ideas:

  • Build a whole sandcastle village and connect them with paper bridges.

  • Make tiny “people” out of clothespins or paper scraps.

  • Add fairy lights inside for a magical castle glow at night.

This project is a fantastic way to keep little hands busy and teach kids the value of reusing materials. Plus, it’s just plain fun! Whether you’re doing this at home, in a classroom, or at a summer camp, your recycled sandcastles are sure to be a hit.