Kids in preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school will love turning flower pots into homemade musical instruments in this fun and simple activity.

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

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

Maracas are most commonly found in music around the world. Introduce your child to percussion and rhythm with this easy-to-make instrument.

Explore African culture by helping your child make his very own djembe drum! Help your child explore music and rhythm as he celebrates Black History Month.

Ever wonder how those kooky kazoos work? Get to know the science behind this silly instrument by making your very own kazoo!

Help your child think outside the box as they create these festive noisemakers, a fun way to ring in the new year.

When it comes to scrapbooks, you don't have to splurge. Help your teen preserve senior year memories on the cheap by turning cereal boxes into scrapbook pages.

Celebrate National Drum Month in November by using a couple of recycled yogurt cups and making a groovy set of bongos!

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.

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.

Want to build some homemade instruments? These maracas make a racket, and they couldn't be easier to make...

Introduce your little one to the joys of gardening with this adorable do-it-yourself planter made from clothespins.

Here's one way to recycle: turn a tuna can into a mini barbecue and teach your child the power of resourcefulness!

Fly into some rainy day fun with a cardboard airplane project. Making paper airplanes is fun, but you can add a new twist by using recycled materials instead.

Reuse old Christmas cards by showing your fourth grader how to weave strips of them together to create new and unique woven holiday cards!

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

The 100th day of school is an important benchmark for kids in the lower elementary grades. Help your kid create a 100 days of school shirt to celebrate!

Help your fifth grader or middle school teenager transform spice tins into fridge magnets and pencil holders in this arts and crafts activity.

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.

If your kid likes to color, you probably know all too well that crayons go quickly. Put those crayon stubs to use by creating colorful ironed wax paper art!

Building a rocket ship is a great way for kids to learn about measuring and construction. It'll fuel their creative side too!

Make your own picture frame! Show your fourth grader how to construct the an adorable, decorative picture frame for her favorite photo.

Valentine's Day is a great day to show loved ones how much you appreciate them, and this love bug craft is an adorably simple way to spread the love.

Teenagers will love the look of this retro lamp and the fascinating process of making it.

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

Try this creative art project with your second grader to help him build up his fine motor skills and artistic awareness as he makes a faux stained glass vase.

Let your fourth grader contribute to your 4th of July picnic with this creative caddy craft project.

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.