Make this paper mache gargoyle for a lesson in Medieval architecture and sculpture.

Looking for something to do with all those plastic 2-liter bottles that seem to accumulate endlessly? Turn them into a unique mini birdbath.

Who says you have to buy your toys at the toy store? In this activity, you can plan and build a pretend play city entirely out of recycled materials.

Save money by having your tween rock these homemade jeggings, a good craft for a lazy afternoon.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Don't toss CDs or let dust pile up on them. Show your teen how to put them to good use by crafting CD curtains!

Organize your child's art supplies with this fun and colorful tray!

Make these homemade friendship pencils for a party or the beginning of school and have a stylish writing utensil that kids will love trading.

Your child can now recreate history by building his very own fortified castle.

Help your child make an imaginative, inexpensive spaceship from recycled materials. When the spaceship is ready, count backwards from ten and then BLAST-OFF!

Transform ordinary metal paper clips into wearable jewelry by adding beads and linking the clips together.

Your first grader will love showcasing his favorite pieces of art with his very own personalized magnets created from old bottle caps!

There's no need to buy musical instruments when you can make your own castanets in less time than it takes to click your way through a percussive song.

Help your child keep track of his pledges to be more environmentally friendly with a calendar made entirely out of recycled and reused materials!

In the mood for a little lighthearted magic? Make your own chi chi sticks, inspired by the divination tools of ancient Chinese fortune tellers.

Your child may have fallen in love with certain brand-name trains, but it's just as much fun to make your own - and a whole lot cheaper. Here's how.

Music instruments can be expensive. Sidestep steep prices with this art project that uses recycled materials to create a melodious music maker!

Help your child rocket off for some high-flying fun with a jet pack you make from recycled materials and a few odds and ends.

There's more to corn than the sweet yellow kernels. This easy craft project shows you and your kid how to make pretty corn husk flowers using just a few tools.

Make your own wrapping paper with some materials from around the house. Try to make your own wrapping paper this year for a unique presentation for your gifts.

Music is all around us. Bring some melody into your home with a hand-crafted door harp.

This adorable toy is fun to play with and easy to make. Even better, you should be able to find all the materials you need lying around your house.

Take a break with a paper bag costume. A great rainy-day art project.

Save money and get creative by helping your preschooler create and make her own unique sketchbook to put her art in.

Would your child like to learn about a hidden world? All she needs to do is open her box of markers!

Take a page from Art Nouveau master Gustav Klimt and compose a shining collage.

Help the elephant bird come back to life with this awesome paper mache craft.

This writing activity help give your child ideas for personal essays, important thoughts, and positive feelings throughout the holiday season.

Rid your family of that pile of old Christmas cards once and for all! Show your child how to create a nifty 8-sided ornament using his favorite holiday images.

Playhouses can be expensive, and they take up so much space. Why not make your own collapsible playhouse instead?