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  • 9 Easy to Make Musical Instruments for Kids - Children love music as much as they enjoy making things. Why not join these two creative forces and make one or all of these fun and easy musical instruments to encourage play and creativity.
  • A Priceless Gift - The best inexpensive Christmas gift I ever received was from my son when he was in Kindergarten. The class took empty boxes (hair color, toothpaste, whatever) and wrapped them in wrapping paper and tied them with a ribbon. Attached to the box was this note...
  • Bandana Covered Notebook - Here's a creative way to use old bandanas and dress up those boring school composition notebooks at the same time! A fun craft for girls or guys, just change the bandana color.
  • Bubble Frame - Here's a fun and creative way to frame one of?those classic bubble bath shots! Grab some old puzzle pieces, paint and some craft gems and you are on your way. These easy and personalized frames make wonderful gifts for relatives.
  • Camouflaging Coffee Cans - Pretty up a boring coffee can, make a decorative change bank, or make something fun for the kids to store small cars, toys, and tiny board books in. It's easy! These step by step instructions will have you camouflaging those coffee cans in no time!
  • Cardboard Tube Pilgrims & Indians - These cute little Thanksgiving characters are made from a paper towel roll and lots of imagination. They look hard but they are actually easy to make. Put together a harvest family!
  • Cardboard Tube Scarecrow - This fun recycled craft made from a paper towel roll and scrap fabrics and felts is an adorable project for Fall. Gather the kids around, pull out the craft supplies and get cracking on your own scarecrows!
  • Craft Stick Fall Tree - This simple craft is a great way to celebrate the coming of fall, even for the younger set. No patterns are required, just sticks, foam or felt and a little imagination.
  • Crafts to Make with Boxes - Jenny has a some great ideas on how to turn regular old cardboard boxes into hours of fun for your kids!
  • Decoupage Coin Banks - Encourage your kids to save their hard earned money by making these fun coin banks. Using recycled containers and old magazines, you can transform garbage into functional items, all while teaching your kids the importance of managing their money.
  • Denim Diary for Girls - Does your daughter need privacy? Then it's time to make her very own private diary. All you need are some old jeans, a few supplies, and a lot of imagination. makes a great gift!
  • Egg Carton Caterpillar - This cute little caterpillar is very easy for little ones to put together. A little paint and some egg cartons and you have this fun springtime project.
  • Egg Carton Ladybugs - Recycle your old egg cartons into these adorable little ladybugs! So easy to make and such a cute result, what child could resist? Great for spring, Earth Day, or any old time.
  • Folded Treasure Boxes - These boxes are so simple and lots of fun. They make great gift boxes or just use them to store your treasure. Be creative.
  • Froggy Note Holder - This long legged frog is the perfect companion for any child's bedroom door or wall. He's perfect for hanging notes or photos and he's cute to boot!
  • Ghosts in the Graveyard - These darling little ghouls will light up your child's face! Recycle an old cardboard egg carton into some Halloween craft fun with these ghosts in the graveyard.
  • Graduation Caps - A fabulous idea for preschool or Kindergarten graduations! Easy to put together and children are proud to wear them and move on in style.
  • Mechanic's Pencil Holder - Here's a fun Father's Day present! If that special Dad in your life is in the automotive service industry, he'll love this easy to make pencil holder.
  • One More Time Again : Recycled Crafts - It?s easy to observe your children engaged in an arts and crafts project and wonder, "How do they use so many supplies?" Glue, paints, wiggle eyes, chenille stems, fake fur, and fuzzy pom poms seem to disappear as children work. While certain supplies are necessary, you can reduce costs by using recycled materials for craft projects.
  • Paper Plate Ladybugs - Spring has sprung and with it comes new life in many forms. What a fun and colorful way to celebrate the season by making these adorable, and easy, ladybugs. A little paint and very few supplies and you'll be crafting these cuties in no time.
  • Plastic Cup Flowers - April showers bring May flowers, but why wait until May? Create your own beautiful bouquet with goodies from around the house. All you need are some plastic cups and whatever else you have on hand to decorate them with!
  • Plush Paint Pail Pals - Say THAT ten times fast! When your kids have finished off the paint in those little plastic containers, what do you do with them? Throw them away? Use them for more paint? Store tiny items in them? How about making these darling little magnets!
  • Pom Pom Bumble Bee - Summer is here and so are the bees! No need to shy away from this adorable bumble bee. It's fluffy and soft and you'll have a great time putting it together. A perfect trash to treasure project.
  • Puzzle Frame - Have an old puzzle that is missing some pieces? How about some photographs that need framing? If you said yes, then you and the kids have a fun project ahead of you! These easy and personalized frames make wonderful gifts for relatives.
  • Recycling Old CD's for Craft Projects - Seems like everyone is saving CDs and using them for crafts. We had 100's of responses -- many for suncatcher, mobiles and ornaments. Our favorite suggestion for this disco ball submitted by Kellie of Fayetteville AR. We also have posted several other ideas including an ornament and a picture frame. Here they are!
  • Stamps, Jars and Philately - Are you and your kinderartists looking for something to do with all of those canceled postage stamps that are piling up in your desk drawer? If you don't collect them, why not create with them?
  • Tin Can Frankenstein - Make this darling little Frankenstein out of felt, glue and a tin can. Fill him with lollipops for Halloween or use as a pencil holder for your homework desk!









 
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