54 Recycled Crafts for Kids

This completely darling project is cute for the animal lovers you have in your household! Basic craft supplies, especially that adorable pom pom nose, are all you need.

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How bright and fun are these jars? Any kid would love to have these in their room to hold all sorts of knick knacks!

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Need a cute gift idea for a teacher? Have the little ones help you put together this project.

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These treat containers can be used for your child's lunchbox or even as party favors! Have him or her pick their favorite dinosaurs to include.

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Grab the puffy paint and decorate a plain old jar to make an adorable vase for springtime!

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Make a jar specifically for catching lightning bugs when you decorate it with glow in the dark stickers!

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Show your appreciation for all they do! Follow this sweet tutorial to make the loveliest teacher gifts.

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That tin can will be your new favorite gift wrap option come the holidays!

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This Soup Can Bowling craft is a two-for-one project: kids can spend time making this craft, and then they get to use it as a fun activity!

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Stay organized with this basic tutorial! Totally customize your tin can pencil cup depending on the pretty paper you choose.

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Paint and decoupage will be your friends with this project. Pick your favorite motifs for this awesome tutorial.

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This is such a precious project to work on together with the kids. Guests will love opening the can and viewing the photos inside.

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Sure, it's smart to smash cans so they fit in the recycling bin better, but you can decorate them, too! Turn them into adorable animals with this tutorial.

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Set your can of pop on some soda can coasters! If Pepsi is your favorite, there's nothing like having some Pepsi coasters at the ready.

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Kids will LOVE this silly project. Turn soda cans into the goofiest faces with this funny tutorial.

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Aren't these fairies just the prettiest projects? Make sure you assist your child with this tutorial as it does involve cutting up the cans, but the finished results are so lovely.

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Weave yourself a fantastic new accessory. Start collecting soda tabs now to make this fun project. 

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Embellish a picture frame with soda cans! Cut them into fantastic shapes and color them with this tutorial.

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I love this Soda Can Mosaic Heart Plaque! This is a darling project to make for mom.

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Grab plastic bottle caps and attach them to a paint stick for an awesome thrifty new back scratcher for Dad!

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These treat containers will be your new friends with this darling tutorial! Turn them into cats or dogs depending on your preference.

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A juice box can become a beautiful scenic project with this darling craft! Make it into a house with a popsicle stick fence and other lovely embellishments.

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The Drink Carton Gift Box is an easy craft project that's an extra special way to dress up a gift. Giving a handmade gift in a handmade box makes the present doubly special! 

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That milk carton is going to be your next birdhouse! Decorate a milk carton with outdoorsy elements to welcome the birds into your backyard.

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Make abstract art with your toddler! Make stamps and use them to create artwork with your little one.

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China can be expensive, but with this tutorial your little one can make teacups for pennies! This is the most darling project for tea parties with the teddy bears.

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There is nothing more thrilling than building with blocks. Toddlers can build towers with this craft.

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Turning toilet paper rolls into pillow boxes is a fantastic project for giving small gifts. As a special bonus, these boxes are Minions inspired!

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Toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls allow you to make the ultimate organizer with little cups in different heights for your office supplies.

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Kids can make their own action figures out of cardboard tubes and other basic craft supplies.

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Isn't this the cutest penguin craft? With the right embellishments and especially an adorable ribbon, transform that cardboard tube into a sweet wintry bird!

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Who knew that an oatmeal container could come in so handy! For kids with tons of coloring supplies, this is the perfect project.

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This project is a double recycling whammy! Not only will kids upcycle a pizza box to make this project, but they'll use CDs to make the image for their artwork.

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Those tall potato chip cans are a treasure trove for craft ideas! The Pringles Can Storage Container is ideal for storing pens, scissors, coloring supplies, and all manner of tools. Anything you might use a tube for is ideal for this craft.

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This awesome tutorial involves building your own caddy out of corrugated cardboard and using other recycled elements to complete the project!

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This crazy cute project is great for kids and parents (or grandparents!) to work on together. Learn how to make the sweetest little fairies out of egg cartons!

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Don't toss those empty ribbon spools!  These colorful flowers are great for those who love vibrant wall art.  Perfect for a kids playroom or nursery, these 3D style flowers are made with empty ribbon spools and a variety of paint colors.  Kids can help create these flowers under the supervision of an adult, and they'll love that they helped create and decorate something in their room.

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If you need a container and you need it quick, this easy project is great fo rthe kids to work on! It just takes a few basic materials to have a new storage solution at your fingertips.

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These planters are made from yogurt containers! Learn how you can dress them up. Your kids will love making the containers and growing the flowers inside them!

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Kids of all ages will love this project.  All you need is an empty pizza box and a bunch of little nick nacks and you've got all you need to create this fun wall decoration.  You could also use a flat top box instead of a pizza box or the box from a frozen pizza.  So order up a slice of pie and get ready for some great family craft time.

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Great for storing craft supplies, pens and pencils, makeup, hair accessories, toy cars and so much more, these Upcycled Containers are a great way to use up leftover paper and canisters that you have lying around.  Great suggestions for upcycled containers are coffee jugs, oatmeal containers, large tin cans, and even empty paint cans.

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You can make this darling Plastic Bottle Birdfeeder! At a glance you don't even realize it was once a plastic bottle. The little roof is so darling and really makes the project look like a little house! This is a wonderful project to do with the kids and they will love seeing the birds use it. 

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Isn't it amazing that this bracelet is made out of a water bottle? You'd never guess it at a glance! With the right details, this darling bracelet won't look like a recycled craft at all.

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Isn't this project just the cutest? Together with your child or grandchild, you can make darling fairy lights with this water bottle craft tutorial.

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Make a darling miniature toy out of bottle caps! This is the sweetest little lady bug to make.

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Use bottle caps as your base to make this cute little bird. With the right embellishments, especially features, this bird will come together so nicely.

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Use plastic bottle caps, cereal boxes, wire, and more to create this adorable Bottle Cap Bug.  Kids will love getting their hands dirty making a collection of these cute bug projects, and you can easily display them both indoors and out.  These fun green crafts for kids would look great in an outdoor garden display or could be used to decorate inside as well.

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Grab felt in your favorite colors to make this bracelet! Wrap the felt around the plastic so the edges won't be sharp anymore, and add flowers for a lovely decoration.

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This recycle friendly robot is a great way to teach kids about the benefits of recycling.  Crafted from aluminum foil and other kid-friendly supplies, this easy to make robot would be a great project for Earth Day or a fun way to clean out your craft box.

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It's super easy to turn a water bottle into a bank because you conveniently already have the opening to insert the money! With this project, turn your water bottle into a kitty bank.

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If you and your child are more dog people than cat people, you can make a dog version of the water bottle bank.

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This easy tutorial is a great way to reuse plastic spoons for crafting! All you need to do is decorate the spoons for some super easy garden markers.

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Kids and adults of all ages will love this fun verison of tic-tac toe!  Made with an old cereal box and plastic water bottle caps, this easy travel game is great for taking in the car or on a trip to grandma's house.  The little game pieces also contain magnets, so you don't have to worry about misplacing game pieces as you travel.

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This Eco Froggy Bank is made from a disposable cup like one you'd order a smoothie in. The hold in the top comes in handy for crafting your own bank!

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How cute is this! Sometimes you just need to add some extra detailing to the lid of your storage container to take it to the next level.

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These are so darling! Kids will be amazed at how easy it is to turn plain plastic cups into the most darling flowers.

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Hurry to the store to stock up on pom poms because you'll need them for this project. It's easy to transform a bottle of barbeque sauce into anything you'd like when you cover it with pom poms!

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Preserve those treasured moments and make new memories when crafting with the little ones!

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How absolutely adorable is this project? Use construction paper shapes to make a little scene inside the plate.

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A couple paper cups and a few basic crafting supplies are all you need to make this owl. This is a great project for little ones!

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Too cute! All you need are some paper plates and other supplies you likely already have on hand, such as buttons and paint, to make this ladybug.

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Use plain paper plates and some cute buttons to create these adorable Graditude Flowers.  This green crafting project is great for arts and crafts time at school, and kids can write what they're thankful for on the flower and display them in the front lawn.  These colorful springtime flowers are a great way to teach kids about the importance of saving the Earth and remaining thankful for all our blessings the whole year through.

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Precious, so precious. This goldfish is easy and pie to make, and would be a fantastic classroom activity for teachers, too!

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If turtles are your child's favorite animal, be sure to make this adorable project with them! It only requires a few easy steps, making this a great rainy day project. 

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This is adorable! Instead of buying a dream catcher at the store, you can make one yourself with this tutorial. 

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Don't just craft with paper plates: make an entire darling scene featuring a bunny in a field of daisies! Tissue paper and cotton balls are a few of the basic materials you'll need to make this art.

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This awesome project is great for older kids who are able to cut out these basic shapes. The tropical leaves and flowers make the most wonderful border for this project.

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This project is so cute and easy! It is one of the best Christmas crafts and comes together so easily.

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Paper plate crafts are great recycling projects for school, and this Pig Paper Plate uses multiple recycled items! Learn how to make darling animal faces out of paper plates with this tutorial. 

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Use magazine paper to make your own paper beads! This project is easier than you think and you can make gorgeous jewelry with items you'd normally toss in the recycling bin!

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This is a wonderfully easy project to make with the kids and to use for a variety of occasions! 

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Use materials that are right in your backyard for crafting! You can paint rocks and make the cutest critters, then leave them in other people's yards or in public places to cause smiles wherever you go.

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Collect seashells at the beach and the use them to make a darling picture frame! It's easy to decorate a frame when the materials are so easy to come by.

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Do you have a set of dominoes that are useless because a few of them are missing? Use them to make adorable altered artwork with this project.

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Paint milk jugs for the most darling spring vases! These are some of the cutest recycled crafts and they are just so simple. Coordinating colors will make these milk jugs your new favorite centerpieces!

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Dress up a reuseable shopping bag with one-of-a-kind artwork for a darling project you'll love to take with you to the grocery store.

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These Upcycled Glove Animals are also SO adorable, it's hard to pass them up! I love the dinosaurs. These are an absolutely adorable recycling projects for kids, and it's a fun project to make when you've lost a glove and don't know what to do with the other one!

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Does your planter need an upgrade? All you need is a little leftover fabric or even fabric from an old shirt you never wear anymore to complete this project!

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Girls of all ages will love showing off their stylish side with these fun and easy recycled brown paper bag bracelets.  These colorful fashion staples are made using the handles from plastic grocery bags, so you can easily make them fit wrists of all shapes and sizes.  Let your girls decorate their own bracelets and teach them how to create fashionable accessories that they'll love to show off to their friends!

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