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Win a Copy of Green Craft Magazine

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The creative and talented people of Stampington & Company have done it again! Their magazines (which I think are the quality of a book really) are just beautiful and so inspiring. Green Craft is no exception! Would you like to win a free copy of Green Craft?

I have one to give away! Just leave a comment in today’s post by Midnight Monday May 17th 2010 and you will be entered to win!

No matter what you like to make there is a project in Green Craft that will inspire you to go through your trash…uh stash and craft! Pop on over to this post to see a whole bunch of inside peeks.

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  5. I love this blog and read it all the time with my 8yr old! We’d love to win the free magazine. So, I’m finally commenting for the first time! Thanks for all the great ideas!

  13. I’m always on the lookout for something new! I’ve never heard of this one before.

  19. That is one cool magazine! I like being able to use things I already have or feel bad throwing away, for example the coffee cup and sleeve. I wish I would have found your blog sooner…I’ve gotten so many cool ideas! Thank you for the chance to win.

  20. this magazine looks great. i wonder if i could get one of those in germany…

    greetings from there 😉
    uli

  21. This would be a great WIN and so necessary for today’s world. Thanks for the opportunity!

  22. Yes please! The covers are tantalizing but I’ve never had a chance to leaf through an issue.

  23. I have seen this on the newsstand but haven’t purchased a copy yet, so hope I win one from Craft Gossip! Thanks.

  25. i’ve never seen that magazine, but it really looks interesting. would love to win it. thanks 😉

  26. Somehow no store near me carries this (they do have other Stampington & Company magazines). I would love to see one irl!

  31. Looks like a wonderful and delightful magazine to encourage creativity with what you already have! Would enjoy winning it to get started crafting gree!

  32. Wow, I’d love a look inside green craft…I have so much recycled crap…er…art supplies around that I need some inspiration for!

  33. I always looking for ways to recycle and reuse everyday items. This looks like a great resource. Thanks for the chance to win!

  34. I finally have some free time to catch up on blogs and CRAFT! This magazine would provide some awesome inspiration!

  35. Wow! As my daughter would say, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! The 3 R’s. I’m excited to see the crafts!;)

  47. I’d love to have an actual copy of Green Crafts Magazine, I am so into eco-art and recycled art… what an inspiration reading the mag would be! Thanks for all the great ideas!

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!