Sick of the same old arts and crafts projects? Try a new kind of art--string art!

Re-purpose an old glass bottle into a cute vase using a few pieces of felt and a little imagination.

Re-use old plastic food containers to create these uniquely beautiful stepping stones to embed in your backyard!

With a few creases and crimps, you can turn regular old aluminum foil into tin foil art!

Share some old school fun with your preschooler with stilts you can make from items found in your recycling!

Keep your child active this summer by transforming old milk jugs into scoops and newspaper into a ball with this exciting game of catch!

Show your teen how to live green by transforming old CD cases into drawer dividers and help her get organized in the process.

In this activity, you'll find out an easy way to make your own pretend potato -- out of an old pair of stockings!

Show your kids how to take recycling to new heights by creating a papier maché pencil holder out of old newspaper and wallpaper paste.

Teach your kid a lesson about recycling by helping him create a letter holder out of an old cardboard box.

Want to reuse materials that would otherwise get tossed in the trash? Show your third grader how to get crafty with old newspaper and fabric.

Recycle old materials to create a fun, brain-teasing maze toy that also strengthens your child's math reasoning skills.

Recycle materials found in your home to make trendy curtains for your child's bedroom. An old puzzle and some string is the perfect place to start.

Want to add some extra pizazz to dress up play? Help your child craft a personalized purse out of an old gift or shopping bag!

All you need to put together this guitar is an old shoebox. Soon your kid will be rocking out while saving room in the landfill.

There's something magical about bubbles. Here's a way to turn an old favorite into something new, by ditching that plastic wand for a homemade bubble pipe.

In this hands-on activity, kids learn what it takes to foster seedlings into full-grown plants, all in a regular old soda bottle!

Help your child create a mosaic mirror frame that's a bit modern and a bit vintage at the same time. All she needs are a dollar store frame and an old CD!

Celebrate Hanukkah the old-fashioned way with an oil lantern. This craft is a perfect opportunity to teach your child the history of this special holiday.

The pottery technique of coiling may be old, but it's probably new to your kid! Make coil pots with your preschooler throw in a little cultural lesson too!

Are you tired of the same old Easter egg dying routine? Does your kid love to try new art techniques? If so, try making Easter eggs out of embroidery floss!

Made entirely out of recycled materials, this handmade decoration is a great way to spruce up a dresser, bookshelf, or the living room mantle.

Encourage your child to jump into sea creature science by creating her own colorful "socktopus" sculpture.

This simple and creative arts and crafts activity is great for preschoolers or kindergarteners and uses recycled magazines or newspapers.

Capture a bit of magic with these mesmerizing ice balloons!

Use a chunk of Styrofoam and some golf tees to make a safe and quiet tool bench for the kids.

Explore form, space, and texture with your child this Valentine's Day by making a charming papier-mâché heart sculpture!

With a few basic art supplies and a little imagination, you can repurpose empty oatmeal containers into a one-of-a-kind Father's Day cookie jar.

Crayon hearts add some Valentine's Day fun to your child's coloring pages. Make a set of crayons hearts as a beautiful gift for your child or a friend.

This versatile clay-like material hardens if left out and can be used for building sand castles, forts, and even school projects.