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Giveaway: 4 Green Crafting books in honor of St. Patrick’s Day

March 12, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

money folding origami kid gardening book

In honor of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day I have put together a collection of “green” crafting books. Leave a comment in today’s post by St. Patrick’s Day March 17, 2015 and you will be in the running for

1. The  “green back” money folding book Extreme Origami

2. Draw 500 Things From Nature

3. Gardening Lab for Kids

4. Garden Rules

Open to U.S. residents only please

May the Luck of the Irish be you!

Looking for more Paper folding crafts? Check out these Origami books

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Comments

  1. petoskeystone says

    March 12, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    Just in time for summer vacation!

  2. Jodie Conley says

    March 12, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    Love to have these, thanks!

  3. Kim says

    March 12, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    Looks like a lot of fun things to do in these books, would sure enjoy exploring them.

  4. Elizabeth Crombie says

    March 12, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    I teach recycled crafts and would
    love these books. 🙂

  5. marianne says

    March 12, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    How cool would it be to win these awesome books.

  6. SherryHolt says

    March 12, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    I love your page & would love one of these books.

  7. Audrey Carlson says

    March 12, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    would love to have them

  8. Sarah Hetzel says

    March 12, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    Would love to win! Thanks!

  9. Regina says

    March 12, 2015 at 5:59 pm

    These would be great with my origami loving son – and for dirt loving me!

  10. Panya says

    March 12, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity.

  11. Laura says

    March 13, 2015 at 1:44 am

    These books look so fun!

  12. shari harniss says

    March 13, 2015 at 7:47 am

    Love to win these! Thanks!

  13. Alice Clark says

    March 13, 2015 at 7:57 am

    Fabulous prizes! Thanks for the chance to win!

  14. Mary Helene says

    March 13, 2015 at 11:36 am

    All great books but would really love the gardening lab for kids.

  15. Gil Crews says

    March 13, 2015 at 11:55 am

    What a great giveaway!

  16. superstitches says

    March 13, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    Did you know you can fold a peacock from a dollar bill? I love dollar bill origami.

  17. linnyts says

    March 13, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    Love the theme and concept. Would love to win the books. Thanks

  18. Jo says

    March 13, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    Oh wow these are awesome books! I would love to have these and be the winner as I am a homeschool mom… these would be perfect to add to our art collection!
    Hugs,
    Jo

  19. Shelley S. says

    March 13, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    O wow! Wonderful collection of books, great gveawayy!

  20. Nikki says

    March 13, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    thanks for the giveaway!

  21. Shari J. says

    March 13, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity to win and browse these great books. Good luck to everyone.

  22. HawaiianLibrarian says

    March 13, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    Fun new books for you public library! Mahalo

  23. Theresa says

    March 13, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    Such great books to explore!!! Would love to win. Thanks for the chance.

  24. Traci says

    March 13, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    Lots of great books for spring break and summer fun!

  25. Donna says

    March 14, 2015 at 8:34 am

    Would love to win these Books!

  26. Shannon says

    March 14, 2015 at 11:11 am

    Would love to win

  27. Linda says

    March 14, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    What a great idea!

  28. Dennis Mullins Sr says

    March 15, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    Hi, great books would love to win them thanks for a chance. have a good day.

  29. Rita A says

    March 15, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    I would love to raed Gardening labs for kids! and learn money origami

  30. Ashley Kolpak says

    March 16, 2015 at 7:33 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! [email protected]

  31. Gina Rock says

    March 17, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    Very nice giveaway! Thank you!

  32. KB says

    March 17, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    My after school program kids would love these.

  33. Kathleen E says

    March 17, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    Hope there is still time to win

Have you read?

How To Make A Milk Carton Village – A Recycled Craft for Kids

Ready to turn your recycling bin into a colorful, miniature village? Grab those empty milk cartons and let’s create a town filled with tiny houses, shops, and even a school or bakery! This craft is perfect for kids of all ages and encourages imagination, storytelling, and eco-friendly creativity.

 What You’ll Need:

  • Empty milk or juice cartons (washed and dried)

  • Paints or markers

  • Paintbrushes

  • Craft glue or glue stick

  • Scissors (adult supervision recommended)

  • Colored paper or old magazines

  • Bottle caps, buttons, or plastic lids (for windows or decorations)

  • Sticks, straws, or skewers (for flag poles or chimneys)

  • Optional: glitter, stickers, washi tape, cotton balls (for snow or clouds!)

 Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Clean and Prep the Cartons
Make sure your milk or juice cartons are washed and completely dry. Remove any plastic lids or caps and keep them for decorations!

Step 2: Plan Your Village
Decide how many buildings you want to make. Each milk carton becomes a house, shop, or whatever your imagination dreams up. Arrange them side by side or in a circle like a real village square.

Step 3: Cut Out Doors and Windows
With the help of an adult, carefully cut small door and window shapes into your cartons. You can also glue cut-out shapes from colored paper if you’d rather not cut into the carton.

Step 4: Paint and Decorate
Use paint or markers to bring your buildings to life. Make brick patterns, colorful siding, or roof tiles. Let each child choose their own theme – rainbow bakery, monster house, fairy home, or tiny fire station!

Step 5: Add the Roofs
You can paint the top pointy part of the carton like a roof, or glue on cardboard triangles to create overhangs. Want to add a chimney? Glue a straw or cardboard roll on top!

Step 6: Make Flags and Signs
Cut small flags from recycled plastic or paper and tape them to straws or sticks. Glue your flags to the rooftops. You can even create tiny signs for each building – “Toy Store,” “Library,” or “Super Cat’s House.”

Step 7: Build Your Village
Place all the finished buildings together on a large piece of cardboard, tray, or table. Use bottle caps for stepping stones, cotton balls for bushes or clouds, and draw roads with marker.

Step 8: Play!
Now that your village is built, use little toys, action figures, or LEGO people to live in your new town. Create stories and adventures—your Milk Carton Village is officially open!

 Learning Bonus:

This craft is not just fun—it also teaches recycling, fine motor skills, creative thinking, and storytelling. Plus, it’s a great group activity for playdates, classrooms, or family craft nights.

Let your kids’ imaginations run wild—and remember, no two villages need to look the same. Each one tells its own story!

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