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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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  4. This magazine looks fantastic! I’d love to have a copy 🙂 I’m very in to recycled crafts these days, and am always looking for new projects to use all those wonderful little things I’ve saved from the trash (and if I don’t use them up quick enough my husband will “un-rescue” them back to the garbage!)

  5. that looks like a fantastic magazine. a pity I cannot buy in around here (in the Netherlands) or I would run out to get it right now.

  7. Cool! My new favorite repurposing craft is cutting wine and beer bottles into vases and drinking glasses. I’d love this mag!

  9. My kids and I love to craft with repurposed and recycled items. This magazine looks really interesting!

  11. Yes please…just searched for “green craft ideas” and found this. I didn’t know that the magazine even existed. I’d love a free copy.

  13. Oh gosh!
    Creating from used materials is something I do everyday, and I’m so happy that others do too…I love that I can experiment without wasting resources, and when you succeed, you feel like the smartest person ever.
    Some creative mind have finally broken through in making remaking real…like there’s magazines about boating or whatever but now there’s on on crafting!
    Thank you so much for this oppurtunity!!and for running an inspiring blog that I’m sure as many creative ideas as the mag…:)

  14. I have seen this magazine advertised in other craft magazines and have searched for it at Newsagents and Borders to no luck. I love all types of craft and think that Upcycling or recycling is the way of the future so we can save our valuable resources. It would be brilliant to win this copy I can hardly wait.

  21. Go Green…I can’t wait to spend more time with recycled crafts – Looks like a groovy magazine!

  28. I love crafting and I hate waste… this magazine seems right up my alley! If I don’t win, how about recycling an older copy my way?

  31. Love this magazine. I pick up a copy and look at every time I am at the bookstore!

  32. I would like to explore that magazine and then recycle it by letting my daughter have it. It is so up her alley! But I know her. She will recycle it to another friend in her dorm, church, or pilates class! This magazine would have a fun-filled, adventurous journey! :•)

  37. I would love to win a free copy of this magazine. I’ve always been a knitter and crocheter, but have recently started upcycling and recycling – I’ve never seen this mag on any of my local newstands and would love to check it out!. Love your blog

  39. That looks super cool!!! Please, oh please can I have one to check out?! 🙂

  40. Recycling is always at the back of my mind. I hate throwing things away, so materials, papers and packaging always stacks up. I’d love to win this book to put my materials to use!!

  43. Recycling is a way of the future, we have to save the earth for our kids and grandkids. What better way than to make something from recycled materials.

  44. Most of my creations come from recycling-so I am very excited about this magazine. My challenge is to make a new item out of something that it was never intended to be used for. I hope I win to add to my idea library.

  46. i’ve just started to recycle / recreate some of the things i’ve held on to… always looking for some new inspiration! 🙂

  47. This is great! I try to be eco-friendly but I admit I’m not the best when it comes to recycling. The magazine would be a great source of inspiration.

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!