Use an old strawberry basket to create a decorative box for storing knickknacks, jewelry or odds and ends with this recycled craft.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

This Star of David craft is eco-friendly and will help your child practice basic geometry. Make a festive Star of David craft for Hanukkah.

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.

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

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.

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

Spruce up some sneakers that have seen better days by turning them into a sparkly dress-up staple.

Is it a bird? Is it Superman? No, it's your third grader's homemade miniature plane zooming across the room on a zip line.

Made entirely out of recycled materials, this handmade decoration is a great way to spruce up a dresser, bookshelf, or the living room mantle.

Your child can create a string wrapped headband to hold her hair back during the hot summer. Plus, it will re-purpose left over bits of string and thread!

Ask your fourth grader to jazz up the family kitchen by creating this adorable clothespin giraffe to sit on the counter and hold recipe cards.

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

Inspired by Charles Kaufman's crushed can art, this activity lets kids make their own unique works of art using, you guessed it, crushed cans and paint!

Who says you have to buy your toys at the toy store? In this activity, you can plan and build a pretend play city entirely out of recycled materials.

This Haggadah scroll activity is great for getting kids to practice handwriting, but it will also get them thinking about the meaning behind Passover.

Light up your home with this lightning bug craft that will keep glowing even after summer's gone!

Use these pretty egg carton flowers to decorate a spring table. They don't require water, they'll never wilt, and they're perfect for Easter.

Turn all those broken bits of plates, random buttons, or other odds and ends into a lovely flower pot for Mom on Mother's Day.

Prepare for school the washi tape way with some washi tape school supplies!

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

This little bumble bee is the perfect springtime party table decoration and is great practice for pattern-making, folding and cutting.

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.

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.

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

Making these fabulous cupcake liner flowers is a great way to introduce your child to relief artwork and patterns.

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.

Your fourth grader will hone his fine motor skills and learn to follow directions as he creates this recycled angel tree topper out of an ordinary soda bottle!

Turn leftover puzzle pieces into a one-of-a-kind necklace that's sure to brighten any outfit.

This pet blanket is a perfect sewing project for your little gifter with a furry friend. Make a pet blanket with your child this holiday season.