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

Make necklaces, bracelets, belts, or garlands in this simple and fun activity that recycles old objects and let's your child make one-of-a-kind pieces of art!

Help your teen use scrap hardware to make punk-style jewelry that lets her own unique style shine.

In this activity, your child will create a fun lion mask and learn a little about Chinese culture too!

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.

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

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

Your preteen will learn about computer parts and how to handle them as she uses an outdated computer to make a totally in-style bracelet!

Learn how to make a mustache with these simple instructions. See how to make a mustache on a stick for Halloween, costume parties, or dress up.

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

Instead of painting a picture of a whale, let your preschooler make their own whale toy using a paper bag and some recycled art supplies.

Help your tween un-clutter her room with this fun project! Recycle and old pair of jeans and make an organizer to hang on the wall.

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

Invite your kindergartener or first grader to make giant, soft building blocks. He'll have a blast constructing, throwing, stacking, and even falling on them!

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.

Give items that usually get tossed in the trash a second life with this green arts and crafts activity for kindergarteners. Make a milk carton train engine!

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.

If your kid looks like she needs a break from homework or something to work on during commercials, show her how to make a necklace of paper beads!

Help your child organize her jewelry or hair bands with this pretty holder made from recycled materials. The finished holder also makes a great gift!

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

This fun, think-outside-the-box activity introduces kids to gravity and other basic scientific concepts as they construct an impressive marble run!

In this arts and crafts activity, work with your preschooler to transform a cardboard box into a puppet theater and put on your own puppet drama.

Delight your child by helping them to construct a boat that can hold two seaworthy toy figures in this engaging project made from upcycled water bottles.

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

Design and throw a boomerang in this exciting craft project!

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

It wouldn't be Christmas without a small and cheerful army of holiday elves!

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

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