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Make Your Own Farm Animals and More: 35 projects for kids using everyday cardboard packaging

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If you’re looking for a delightful and eco-friendly crafting adventure for kids, Make Your Own Farm Animals and More by Tracey Radford is a fantastic choice. This book offers 35 creative projects that transform everyday cardboard packaging into charming farm animals and scenery, making it perfect for young crafters and their families.

Tracey Radford, also known for her work on , brings her signature style to this collection, providing clear, step-by-step instructions accompanied by helpful tips. The projects are designed to be accessible, requiring only common household items like egg cartons, cereal boxes, and cardboard tubes. Children can create a variety of farm animals, including cows, horses, pigs, and even a tractor, fostering both creativity and sustainability.

Reviewers have praised the book for its engaging content and ease of use. One reader noted, “The instructions are very easy to follow and the wonderful photographs help even the worst crafter!” Another mentioned, “Inexpensive to make with such clever use of otherwise discarded household items, this is a must for children’s parties, projects, and holiday times.”

Overall, Make Your Own Farm Animals and More is a wonderful resource for parents and educators seeking fun, sustainable craft projects. It’s an excellent way to engage children in hands-on activities that promote recycling and imaginative play.

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  5. Absolutely adorable! This fits my daughter’s twin obsessions with animals and cardboard boxes perfectly! 🙂

  7. What a cool book. I work at a library and that would be a fun project for kids to do after a farm themed storytime!

  9. My 4 year old granddaughter and I could create a whole barnyard of animals with this fun book! Fingers crossed and thanks for the chance to win this book!

  11. As a former elementary art teacher all I can say is this book looks great, wish I had it sooner’

  13. Oh I love the looks of this book. Lots of great projects for the grandkids. I love …..the tractor.

  15. What a great book, looks like so much fun. My nephew would love to make all those animals. Thank you.

  16. This book is just darling. I would make the projects and put them in my grandma hope chest for when I finally have grandchildren,

  21. Looks like a fun book. My grandson loves animals and would have a ball making and playing with these animals!

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Handmade with a Past: Tuesday’s Top Recycled Etsy Find

What better way to mark a special occasion than with a little bit of recycled luxury? These Veuve Clicquot Champagne bottle earrings are a fabulous way to add a touch of glam to any celebration—and they’re made from upcycled Champagne bottles! I can already picture wearing them to a dinner party or popping them on for a glass of bubbly to really feel like you’re celebrating in style.

The clever use of recycled glass from such an iconic brand brings a fresh, fun twist to your jewelry collection. I absolutely love that these earrings turn something so familiar and extravagant into wearable art, while keeping sustainability at the forefront. It’s such a cool, chic way to repurpose something that’s already had its moment and give it a new one.

Why they’re perfect for you:

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Whether you’re attending a wedding, a special dinner, or just want to add a little pop to your day, these earrings are sure to make a statement. A stylish way to bring sustainability into your wardrobe—cheers to that!