Reuse old cardboard boxes and popsicle sticks to create a miniature sled that is perfect for pretend play with dolls or action figures.

Make your own Matryoshka out of simple craft materials in this easy how-to!

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

Upcycle an old dress shirt into artsy bow with just a few simple sewing techniques.

This simple and creative arts and crafts activity is great for preschoolers or kindergarteners and uses recycled magazines or newspapers.

Melted crayon art is all the rage right now. It's simple, inexpensive, and there's no wrong way to do it!

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

Your kid will practice measuring, cutting and basic stitches by recycling an old t-shirt into a a cute skirt using simple sewing techniques.

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

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

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.

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.

This zombie shirt is a fun and incredibly simple Halloween costume. Have your kid don the shirt lurch around the neighborhood searching for brains...or candy!

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

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.

Looking for something to do on a slow afternoon? Try cornhole, a simple and fun tossing game. Make your own set with a few things from the recycling bin.

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!

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.

Re-purpose an old glass bottle into a cute vase using a few pieces of felt and a little imagination.

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

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

Help your first grader get started making this watering can that's filled with homemade flowers. It will brighten up any window sill ... and it's eco-friendly!

Deck the halls with last season's Christmas lights for a spectacular and electrifying science activity.

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

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

Learn how to make vampire fangs for Halloween costumes and for scary playtime. See how to make vampire fangs with this great upcycled tutorial.

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

This Valentine's Day, learn a little more about the organ that keeps everything in your body going--the heart!

This Halloween, your child can make her very own jar light that will shine bright throughout the night!