Craft Ideas with Recycled Materials | The Best Ideas for Kids https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/crafts/recycled/ The Best Kids Crafts & Activities Thu, 16 May 2024 13:33:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 Toilet Paper Roll Fairy House https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/toilet-paper-roll-fairy-house/ #respond Wed, 15 May 2024 20:40:43 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=28459 Save your paper rolls and turn them into an adorable toilet paper roll fairy house! This is a fun summer activity where you can collect the nature supplies and then create the fairy houses after you’re done. RELATED: Pine Cone Fairy Toilet Paper Roll Fairy Houses Gather sticks and twigs from your yard or local […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/toilet-paper-roll-fairy-house/feed/ 0 Pine Cone Fairy https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pine-cone-fairy/ #respond Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:48:16 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=28199 This colorful pine cone fairy is a fun spring or summer craft. Kids can get creative with items from nature to make this cute fairy craft. RELATED: Pine Cone Angel Pine Cone Fairy Craft This fairy nature craft features pine cones, pressed flowers, and acorn tops. We love how the little acorn tops make perfect […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pine-cone-fairy/feed/ 0 How to Make Paper Flowers https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/how-to-make-paper-flowers/ #respond Wed, 10 Apr 2024 21:02:12 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=26607 Making your own DIY paper flowers is really simple! We’ll show you how to make paper flowers using newspaper, construction paper, and muffin papers! These jumbo paper flowers are the perfect way to celebrate spring and add a pop of color to your home. RELATED: Flower Templates Make a whole bouquet of colorful flowers and […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/how-to-make-paper-flowers/feed/ 0 Earth Day Coloring Pages https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/earth-day-coloring-pages/ #respond Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:17:01 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=16453 We have a selection of 10 fun to color Earth Day Coloring Pages! These are perfect to print off to celebrate on Earth Day (use recycled paper if you can too!). And you can use them to talk about recycling and saving energy with kids. RELATED:  Earth Day Suncatcher Free Printable Earth Day Coloring Pages […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/earth-day-coloring-pages/feed/ 0 Toilet Paper Roll Bunny https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/toilet-paper-roll-bunny/ #respond Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:53:02 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=8377 If you’re looking for an easy Easter craft for kids this toilet paper roll bunny craft is perfect. We love to make crafts with toilet paper rolls. You can make your bunnies colored or white with colored features. Each bunny can be unique and kids will love adding their own personal touch to their paper roll […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/toilet-paper-roll-bunny/feed/ 0 Pasta Easter Eggs https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pasta-easter-eggs/ #respond Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:26:55 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=8527 Did you ever make ornaments with macaroni or pasta noodles as a kid? I remember doing a craft for Christmas with macaroni noodles and loved making my own designs. We were inspired by those classic crafts to turn it into an Easter activity.  The best part is that kids can easily make these pasta Easter […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pasta-easter-eggs/feed/ 0 Paper Plate Rainbow https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/paper-plate-rainbow/ #respond Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:42:13 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=12799 Making a paper plate rainbow is really easy with this torn paper technique!  Kids can practice fine motor skills building their rainbow.  And the best part is that it’s mess free too! RELATED: Paper Plate Snail Paper Plate Rainbow Craft Save up your scrap paper from other craft projects because you can turn those little […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/paper-plate-rainbow/feed/ 0 Leprechaun Craft https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/leprechaun-craft/ #respond Sat, 10 Feb 2024 22:43:38 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=8239 If you’d like a little luck of the Irish on your side, you may want to make this easy toilet paper roll leprechaun craft. Kids love to make things out of toilet paper rolls, and we love that it’s a great way to recycle them into something new! RELATED: St Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/leprechaun-craft/feed/ 0 Popsicle Stick Coaster https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/popsicle-stick-coaster/ #respond Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:37:49 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=26347 Making your own popsicle stick coaster is really simple! You only need popsicle sticks and glue. Kids can make these as gifts or to decorate their own room or desk. RELATED: Popsicle Stick Catapult DIY Popsicle Stick Coaster Craft You only need some colored popsicle sticks and a hot glue gun (with adult assistance) to […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/popsicle-stick-coaster/feed/ 0 Heart Button Art https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/heart-button-art/ #respond Fri, 02 Feb 2024 19:05:42 +0000 http://www.lifeisalullaby.com/?p=3157 Need a DIY Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day card? Grab some pink or red buttons and create this button heart! You will love making this card and gifting it to someone special this year! RELATED: Printable Heart Card Button Heart Card This button heart is a fun project for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day! You […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/heart-button-art/feed/ 0 Crayon Heart Valentines https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/crayon-heart-valentines/ #respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:24:42 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=26379 Have any broken crayons? Then these crayon heart valentines are the perfect non-candy Valentine to hand out this Valentine’s Day! Not only will kids love helping you make these, but they also make an adorable Valentine for kids to give to classmates. RELATED: Lego Crayons Free Printable Heart Crayon Valentines These cards are so simple […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/crayon-heart-valentines/feed/ 0 Heart Suncatcher https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/heart-suncatcher/ #respond Sun, 28 Jan 2024 18:39:47 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=16111 Here’s a simple activity for Valentine’s Day! Make this heart suncatcher craft. It’s easy to make with our free printable heart template you can get at the bottom of the post. Or, you can draw your own hearts and make all different sizes too! RELATED: Snowflake Suncatcher Heart Suncatcher Craft There are 2 printable templates […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/heart-suncatcher/feed/ 0 15 Fish Craft Ideas https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/fish-craft-ideas/ #respond Fri, 12 Jan 2024 16:38:00 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=4000 We have decided to finish off our fish and ocean series this month with our favorite 15 fun fish craft ideas. If you are looking for fun fish crafts to do with kids or have a fish school theme you are in the right place! We have included the best rainbow fish crafts, paper plate […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/fish-craft-ideas/feed/ 0 Toilet Paper Roll Nutcracker https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/toilet-paper-roll-nutcracker/ #respond Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:16:27 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=25420 Don’t recycle your toilet paper rolls just yet – save them for this simple toilet paper roll nutcracker craft! With just a touch of paint, some colorful paper, and a few stickers, toilet paper rolls get a whole new life as these festive nutcracker decorations. RELATED: Popsicle Stick Nutcracker Toilet Paper Roll Nutcracker Craft These […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/toilet-paper-roll-nutcracker/feed/ 0 Pine Cone Angel https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pine-cone-angel/ #respond Thu, 07 Dec 2023 22:11:33 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=25230 These pine cone angels are the perfect DIY ornaments to make for your Christmas tree this holiday season. Gather up small pine cones from your neighborhood and give them a festive makeover into these cute floral angels. RELATED: Angel Craft Pine Cone Angels Craft We decorated the wings with pressed flowers. If you pressed any […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pine-cone-angel/feed/ 0 Popsicle Stick Nutcracker https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/popsicle-stick-nutcracker/ #respond Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:59:08 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=24887 Decorate your tree this holiday season with these playful popsicle stick nutcracker ornaments! Use popsicle sticks, paint, and round dot stickers to create these colorful and festive ornaments. RELATED: Christmas Popsicle Stick Crafts Popsicle Stick Nutcracker Craft Kids will love mixing and matching colors and making silly, friendly faces on each nutcracker. We omitted the […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/popsicle-stick-nutcracker/feed/ 0 Q-tip Snowflake https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/q-tip-snowflake/ #comments Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:36:23 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=14154 These Q-Tip Snowflakes are so pretty and simple for kids to make.  There are so many different snowflake designs that can be made. Each snowflake will be unique! RELATED: Christmas Crafts for Kids Q-Tip Snowflake Craft We love that you can easily customize these Q-tip snowflakes by changing up the colors of the cardboard to […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/q-tip-snowflake/feed/ 1 Toilet Paper Roll Turkey https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/toilet-paper-roll-turkey/ #respond Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:58:27 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=11911 Looking for an easy thankful craft for kids? This toilet paper roll turkey craft is great for kids of all ages to create! There is a free printable template available for you to make it. RELATED: Turkey Template Craft Toilet Paper Roll Turkey Craft My book – Fun and Easy Crafting with Recycled Materials is bursting […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/toilet-paper-roll-turkey/feed/ 0 Popsicle Stick Scarecrow https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/popsicle-stick-scarecrow/ #respond Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:30:17 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=11579 If you’re looking for an easy fall kids craft then you’ll love this Popsicle Stick Scarecrow. Kids will love making these adorable scarecrows and you can customize them to look however you’d like! RELATED: Fall Crafts for Kids Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Crafts Grab some popsicle sticks and you can create these adorable scarecrows for fall […]

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]]> https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/popsicle-stick-scarecrow/feed/ 0 Lego Crayons https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/how-to-make-your-own-lego-crayons/ #comments Wed, 09 Aug 2023 23:14:24 +0000 https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/?p=3678 Create these fun Lego crayons with all of the broken crayons you have lying around the house or classroom! Kids will love helping to make these too! RELATED: Melted Crayon Pumpkin Make Your Own Lego Crayons These Lego crayons are so much fun to play and color with! The larger size makes them perfect for […]

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