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

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

Transform paper towel tubes into some great binoculars for imaginary playtime!

Transform a brown paper grocery bag into a hat in this arts and crafts activity!

Your child can re-use and re-purpose old seeds and paper into something new: decorated paper that can be planted!

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

Create a paper jack-o'-lantern from upcycled paper bags and newspapers with this fun Halloween craft project!

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.

Use recycled wrapping paper and an empty bottle to make this beautiful vase for a great indoor activity when it's cold outside.

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

Don't throw out all those old artworks! Your child can transform them into a fun and exciting paper circle garland she can use for decorating her room.

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!

Save up your paper rolls to help your child create an upcycled craft that looks just like iron work!

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!

This fun Christmas craft recycles paper bags to create personalized stockings by your kids to enjoy during the holidays.

Let your child celebrate the season with this recycled craft that turns paper tubes into sweet reindeer ready to be filled with holiday goodies.

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

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!

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

Looking for a last minute gift? This homemade candle holder is a breeze to make, and its pretty glow really brightens up a room. A great craft project.

Make a roaring rocket ship toy out of a paper towel roll and some tissue paper.

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.

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

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

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

Is your child a nature nut with an eye for creative, green-friendly projects? Introduce them to this amazing DIY bird feeder!

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

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

This Fourth of July, create some explosive colors on black paper for fun Fourth of July decorations!

Recycle paper and old magazines with this art project that creates a great tool for artists: a color wheel!