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Fun was to make “tasty” book reports

July 26, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I spotted this photo and thought it was a cool recycled book page project but it is actually a 3d book report. I remember sometimes in school we could make a miniature scene instead of a report (I always did … Read More ...

Fun and creative tree stump project and more!

June 19, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I bet most of us wouldn’t think of a tree stump as a place to paint but boy is it pretty when they are. Not only are these pretty to look at I can totally picture kids playing on them. … Read More ...

How to make a fun and easy #1 Dad trophy with recycled cups

June 2, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

This adorable project can be added to in so many ways. I bet it would make a great way to give a small gift or gift card in the top? Or roll up a classic tie? Or simply as is. … Read More ...

Easy way to make an adorable monster puppet/ring

May 9, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

This make me so happy! I have a little plastic monster eyeball ring so the idea that I could make one with some pom poms, wiggle eyes and pipe cleaners makes it the best idea for a party activity. Pop … Read More ...

Fun way to use real dandelions to make a lion craft

May 8, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I loved picking dandelions as a kid. I made little bouquets and toppers for my creations in my sandbox. This idea really kicks up the dandelion picking to a whole new level. Pop on over to the blog The Aloha … Read More ...

Cute “hand” made Valentine crafts for all ages

January 31, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I bet this Valentine card could be made HUGE! I wonder how big it could go? This adorable “hand” made Valentine card is part of a collection of Valentine crafts perfect for all ages. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...

How to make a cute little recycled material Merry Go Round

January 21, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I don’t think I have ever seen a DIY Merry Go Round in all my years of crafting. I can see adding all sorts of cute animals, monsters, creatures and more to the strings. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...

Easy and adorable stick and wiggle eyes craft

November 24, 2021 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I dare you to not look at these guys and not smile. You can’t do it! Grab your stash of wiggle eyes and sticks and you are pretty much good to go for making these fun little creatures. Pop on … Read More ...

Fun way to display art with the materials that made it

August 13, 2021 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I love the minimalism and abstraction of young artists. It’s fun to display this art in unique ways like in a shadow box with the crayons that created it. This idea for fun ways to display art and more can … Read More ...

How to make recycled paperclip fidget craft

August 9, 2021 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

This project reminds me of making friendship pins but now the illustrious paperclip gets adorned with beads. I bet this project would be great to keep the kiddos busy in the car, on a plane, or stuck inside on a … Read More ...

How to make an UFO flying saucer with kids

March 9, 2021 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Sometimes you need silly and fun and that’s just what this UFO project is. You can make your alien  look like anything you can dream up. Your space ship can be decorated with any motif as well. Fly over to … Read More ...

Great collection of recycled home stuff to use in fun learning activities

August 21, 2020 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Are you looking to mix up your teaching activities? Make math and other learning fun or at least different? Well over at the blog Trucs and Bricolages there are all sorts of activities that you can create with recycled things … Read More ...

Hooray For Fish – Recycled buttons make fun fish scales

July 29, 2020 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

You generally don’t think of buttons and fish at the same time but in this case buttons can make fun fish scales. Over at the blog Sun Hats and Wellie Boots you can see how to make this fun transformation … Read More ...

How to make a wire maze sculpture

March 5, 2020 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

This is meant to be a kid’s activity but I am so going to make this with a recycled wire hanger. I want to make it so I can add random items as I find them. Pop on over to … Read More ...

I want to make this in my size!

February 10, 2020 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

This fun idea for making a hammock under a table for little kids looks so fun and maybe even a great way to get your little one to nap? This awesome fabric and table hammock idea is part of a … Read More ...

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