“This post is written as part of a sponsored campaign with Plaid Crafts and Blueprint Social.” My son’s fascination with space and the solar system inspired this rocket-themed Valentine’s Day mailbox craft! Create this same excitement in your classroom this Valentine’s Day with Plaid Crafts and our step-by-step tutorial below. This Valentine’s Day craft for kids has boyish […]
Repurposed Milk Cartons into Snack Packs with Duct Tape
I made upcycled snack packs from the hemp milk containers that we drink from daily. Instead of throwing the containers away, I repurposed them with a fun duct tape design! I think you can transform any ordinary household item with solid or patterned duct tape. I used these small square containers because they are the perfect snack […]
Pretend Play Idea: Making Crowns!
I have seen my son arrange and tape cut up pieces of paper and pretend that they are something as simple as a cell phone or something more complex like a safari scene. His pretend play ideas astonish me! Since the weather has turned warm, he asked to create a crown for his outdoor kingdom. […]
Easter Egg Suncatchers Craft for Kids
For April, Earth Day, and Easter I decided to create upcycled Easter egg suncatchers. All you need is a few items and lots of sun. I love things that sparkle when the sun shines through them. Plus they look cute hanging in your window when the relatives come over for Easter! thin cardboard boxes gold spray […]
Upcycled Pallet Book Bin
Do you have an old pallet lying around? Upcycle it into a bookshelf or book bin. This has got to be the easiest craft ever. I didn’t have one on hand but I asked around and the very next day I received one. Pallets are not hard to find. To grow a reader, it is imperative that […]
