In the past, I have made turkeys from a variety of items including handprints, clay pots, and paper bags. This year, I was trying to come up with some new and unique turkey crafts and this mason jar turkey is…
Mason Jar Turkey Craft
Category: Recycling Crafts
Crafting is a great way to recycle. Browse through this collection of crafts you can make using items you might normally throw away.
18 Costumes to Make from a Pillowcase
If you are like me, and just looked at the calendar and couldn’t believe there is only a week until Halloween, these costumes might be just what you need. Learn how to make simple costumes from a pillowcase. There are…
30 Creative Things to do With Pool Noodles
Every time I walk by a display of colorful pool noodles at the store, I stop, stare, and think about how many creative possibilities they hold… It is those thoughts that inspired me to do this fun round-up of creative…
DIY Paper Mache Leprechaun
Awhile back, I created a paper mache Cat-in-the-Hat in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday; and, while I already had all of the supplies out, I thought I could use the same techniques to create a paper mache leprechaun craft. Do…
Make an Advent Countdown Jar
When I posted my DIY Advent Calendar round-up, it inspired me to create my own Christmas countdown craft. I was trying to come up with something that was different from everything I had found. Instead of laying out my treat…
Simple Sunshine Craft
Crafts don’t have to be complicated… Sometimes simple is better, like this simple sunshine craft! In honor of the first official day of summer, why not gather together the kids and have them make one of these paper plate and…
5 Easy Earth Crafts for Earth Day
Earth Day was observed for the first time on April 22, 1970. At the time, about 20 million people across the United States rallied to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment. (You can read more about the history of this…
How to Make a Snowman Candy Jar
Mason jars are so easy to find these days, and come in so many fun varieties, I figured I would use one to make this cute snowman candy jar. You can make several of them, fill them with sweet treats…
DIY Umbrella and Rain Cloud Crafts
Celebrate spring by making this pair of crafts. Both the umbrella and the cloud are easy to make and fun to play with, and you just might have everything you need to make them both lying around your house. Let…
DIY Easter Bonnet
This festive Easter bonnet is easy for kids to make and fun for them to wear. Of course, it could also be used as an Easter decoration, or to brighten up your home or classroom for spring! Gather together these…
