upcycle | True Aim https://www.trueaimeducation.com Faith, Family and Home Education Tue, 23 Sep 2014 17:21:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 10 Up-Cycle Crafts and Activities! Mom’s Library #107 https://www.trueaimeducation.com/12-recycling-crafts-and-activities-for-kids/ https://www.trueaimeducation.com/12-recycling-crafts-and-activities-for-kids/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:50:21 +0000 https://www.trueaimeducation.com/?p=4539 When it comes to crafts, I’m always looking for ways to use the recycle bin as much as possible. With my children I like to focus on the process more than the product. Sometimes their work comes out great and I save it in a memory box, but most of the time I take a […]

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]]> When it comes to crafts, I’m always looking for ways to use the recycle bin as much as possible. With my children I like to focus on the process more than the product. Sometimes their work comes out great and I save it in a memory box, but most of the time I take a picture and throw it out. Who wants to waste money on craft supplies when you just put them in the garbage at the end anyways? That’s why I’m featuring 12 Up-Cycled Crafts and Activities for you to try!

10 Totally Awesome crafts and activities made from recyclables

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Toilet Paper Roll Barn Yard Animals

Who knew TP rolls could look so cute!

crafts and activities for kids made with recyclables

 

Homemade Cards from a Paper Bag

My daughters make a LOT of cards so I will definitely be using paper instead of plastic at the store next time. crafts and activities for kids made with recyclables  

Up-Cycle Pool Noodles into Lightsabers

I’ve seen pool noodles used as lots of things, but this is perfect for your Star Wars fans! crafts and activities for kids made with recyclables  

Painting with Corn

Don’t throw out your dried up corn! Paint with it. crafts and activities for kids made with recyclables  

Up-Cycled Bracelet from a Styrofoam Cup

These are super creative and I can any girl really enjoying making these! crafts and activities for kids made with recyclables  

Milk Carton Weaving

Turn a milk carton into a beginners weaving loom. crafts and activities for kids made with recyclables  

Apple Stamping

We got some really bad apples this year so I can’t wait to try this. Even if we didn’t, I like how this activity uses the core of the apple so you don’t have to waste anything edible. crafts and activities for kids made with recyclables  

Twisty Cup Games

A genius use of 2 clear plastic cups. Don’t throw them out, wash those used cups and make a game for your kids! crafts and activities for kids made with recyclables  

Use Your Recyclables in a Unit Project

We love doing a lighthouse unit during the spring and then going to visit a real lighthouse in the summer! crafts and activities for kids made with recyclables  

More Plastic Cups Games

My kids play this one all the time! crafts and activities for kids made with recyclables  

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