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

Using an empty plastic bottle, your child can create a newfangled version of this African percussion instrument.

This Halloween, have your child create a ghoulish bat treat keeper. While crafting he'll learn the basic components of sculpture.

Celebrate the 100th Day of School by making an amazing sculpture using recycled materials.

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

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

Don't throw that Sunday paper away just yet! If you've got a kid who thinks she's "too old" for crafts, introduce her to beautifully simple newspaper flowers.

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.

The elegance of a glitter vase will rival the flowers inside it! Help your child craft this artsy gift as a special gift for a loved one.

Preserve some precious memories this Mother's Day! Make a shoe planter out of that old pair of your child's favorite shoes.

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

Make homemade potpourri out of roses with your child!

This children's menorah is a fun craft that lets your child celebrate Hanukkah while learning their ABCs. Make this children's menorah for the Festival of Lights.

Let your preschooler feel like a real chef by helping him create his very own chef's hat!

Show your love of nature with this pretty vase made with vines. It will be perfect for holding a floral bouquet!

Make a homemade doll out of recycled materials, similar to dolls made by pioneer children.

Crafting a valentine mailbox is the perfect way to get your child ready for Valentine's Day. Now no heartfelt mail will get lost in the shuffle!

This easy paper craft looks like the ancient Moai sculptures of Easter Island.

Help your child create a magical miniature garden in the most unlikely of places: a recycled plastic bottle!

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

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

This Christmas card holder craft is a great activity for your child. Make a Christmas card holder with your child this holiday season.

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

Have an empty cereal box you're ready to toss in the bin? Help your child recycle that box into some wacky glasses in this fun craft!

Show your teen how to turn leftover fruit peels into pretty potpourri pouches.

This DIY menorah will make a beautiful addition to your Hanukkah celebrations. Make a DIY menorah with your child this winter.

This Earth Day, create an adorable litter bug while learning about the importance of recycling.

Have your child create her own version of an ancient Egyptian jewelry cuff similar to one that a goddess might have worn with this fun recycled craft.

Your first grader will enjoy creating his own leprechaun from a recycled toilet paper tube.

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.