As school starts, there's no better time to get your kid off to a fresh, fun, organized start. Here's a desk craft for style-minded students!

Instead of tossing old school supplies, turn them into a work of art and teach your kids how to find new uses for old things.

Instead of heading to the craft store, take a step back in time and restock your art supply with this easy recipe for homemade ink.

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.

In this activity, kids learn a little about Japanese culture by making their own windsock in the shape of a koi fish.

Kids of all ages will delight in making these jumbo "cupcake" crayons from all of the broken crayon stubs that seem to pile up around the house.

This pet blanket is a perfect sewing project for your little gifter with a furry friend. Make a pet blanket with your child this holiday season.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Party noise makers help you ring in the New Year loud and proud. These party noise makers are eco-friendly and festive for your holiday celebration.

Celebrate the 100th Day of School by making a collage frame that can showcase your childâs favorite piece of art.

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

Prepare for school the washi tape way with some washi tape school supplies!

Make beautiful print block art with your kids using recycled materials.

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.

Have your kid create DIY abstract art Easter decorations worthy of a spot at the Smithsonian!

Mix fun with basic math in this fun homemade game of ring toss! Make rings out of paper plates and you're ready to play anytime, anywhere!

There's no better way to show mom you love her than with the tried and true breakfast in bed routine. Make whole wheat waffles along with a vase just for mom.

This fun, summery arts and crafts activity is a great project to do with your child. She'll express her creativity while she revamps some old flip flops.

Get fashionable with this oh-so-easy, totally customizable washi tape bracelet craft.

Capture the past with this photo mobile that turns old photo negative strips into hanging art!

Beach bags don't have to be bought...make your own beach bag out of recycled materials in this summer craft.

Your child will make her mark on the world with unique homemade ink stamps.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

Homemade Christmas crackers add some bang to your holiday celebration. Make a set of homemade Christmas crackers with your child this holiday season.

This year on Dad's day, here's a creative gift that your child can make using simple materials, some of them even recycled.

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

Breathe new life into a battered old paperback with this creative book art craft that revolves around reading!

This Haggadah scroll activity is great for getting kids to practice handwriting, but it will also get them thinking about the meaning behind Passover.

Your kid will delight in creating an extraterrestrial vehicle from goods found around the house. There's no telling where her imagination will go!

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!