Crafts: Recycling

  • Paper Mache Dragons From Recycled Materials

    Aren't these paper mache dragons from recycled materials just fabulous? And while of course this is a great craft for kids, these were actually made by student teachers at Marjon University Plymouth in the UK, which is probably why they're so good! Not that teenagers couldn't produce some creatures like this, they certainly could!  Love the idea…

  • Kid’s Diorama Craft Inspired By A Visit To The Art Museum

    On our visit to the Hermitage Museum in Amsterdam we saw a really fun collection of diorama's that children in a museum art program created, and of course I just had to share them with you! Plus, how many travel photos can one see in a row? (Mind you I've got lots and lots more…

  • Honey Comb Hexigon Jars For Rosh HaShana

    Rosh HaShana is in less than a week, but there's still time to whip up some of these festive honey comb hexigon jars that you can use in so many ways: as honey jars, as gift jars, as candle jars or even to hold some bouquets of flowers! Truthfully I made these last year and…

  • Soda Bottle Apple Revisited- Reader’s versions!

    Now is apple season, and around here apples are not just about back to school and Fall, they're also about Rosh HaShana, so apple themed crafts are perfect right about now! With Rosh HaShana just ten or so days away, my soda bottle apple gift box is a perfect project, and I was so very…

  • Egg Carton Cactus Kid’s Craft

    Isn't this egg carton cactus craft just the cutest little crafty cactus you've ever seen? The credit goes to my seven year old's teacher, who is quite the crafty guy himself. I will most definitely be showering him with the complements on this one, because I just love it! And my son was quite proud…

  • Crocheted Rag Rug Bathmat From Sheets

    Here's a fun little crocheted rag rug bathmat, the perfect project to introduce you to crocheting with rags! Of course, once you get started it's quite likely you wont want to stop, so start hoarding sheets, pillowcases and comforter covers, you're gonna need a ton of them!

  • Pizza Box Top Robot Craft For Kids

    My seven year old had a great time making these fun pizza box top robots, a great little craft project to have on hand. I did make a little sketch of an old fashioned robot for him to use as a guide in his work, and I think he did a great job! The dots…

  • Crocheted Rag Rug From Sheets Completed!

    It is with great joy that I can finally share with you the great news that my latest crocheted rag rug from sheets has been completed. Yippee! Crocheting rugs from sheets pillowcases and the like is really so very satisfying— so much so that I can't wait to start the next rug!  This rug is…

  • Decoupaged Tissue Paper Candle Jars

    Recycle glass jars and make some festive decoupaged candle holders for your holiday table! This decoupage with tissue paper is a great project for all ages with gorgeous results, and if you have the supplies on hand, well, you're in luck, since there's still time to grace your table with these for the upcoming holiday!…

  • Recycled Plastic Cup Flowers For Shavuos!

    Shavuos is on this coming Saturday night so it's time to do some simple shavuos crafts to fill the house with excitement for the coming holiday!  And these recycled plastic cup flowers are perfect right about now, since they are really simple to make and look great in numbers. I'll admit, I actually made these…

  • Crocheted Rag Bag From Sheets

    Crocheting with sheets is just so much fun, that while I'm actually in the middle of crocheting a rag rug I just couldn't resist going off on a little tangent and crocheting my first ever crocheted tote bag from sheets and pillowcases. I have to say, I'm thrilled with how it turned out, and for…

  • Crocheted Rag Rug From Sheets —A Chunky Oval Experiment

    This oval crocheted rag rug is an experiment dear readers, not something particularly lovely that I'm proud to share with you, but rather a little test done with some sheets from the bottom of the stash that I couldn't see myself using for anything. So a little chunky bathmat was born and I've got some…