Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids - The Crafty Crow

What Can You Make From Junk Mail, Newspapers & Magazines?

large newspaper flowers 
Scrumdillydilly


papier mache pigs 
Pysselbolaget for The Southern Institute 


scrap paper papier mache basket
Homework


paper bag lantern
Playful Learning 


rolled newspaper art 
Crafted 


bird collage made from security envelopes 
Homework 


magazine bird silhouette mobile
Buzzmills


sewn magazine page placemats
The Pink Couch


papier mache and plastic bottle airplane 
Crafty-Crafted


magazine page treat holders
Babyccino


Be sure to check out the archives for
more recycled paper craft ideas!!

 10 recycled paper craft ideas 

 6 more recycled paper craft ideas

and 16 more recycled paper crafts for kids

What Can You Make From A Tin Can?

tin can grass head man 
Delia Creates 

tin can man 
Eclectic Chica 


tin can ball toss game
See Jane Blog


painted tin cans
Picklebums for Whip Up

 
tin can marionettes 
Adventures At Home


tin can strawberry planter
We Made That


tin can caddy
MADE 

What Can You Make From A Cardboard Box?

cardboard box car and bus
Workshop for Children
English translation here


cardboard box pretend play camera
Jessica Wilson for Craftzine


recycled cardboard box castle
Susie J


cardboard box dioramas depicting famous artwork
Creative Jewish Mom


cardboard box cave with star lights
Play At Home Mom


cardboard box rocket ship
Squashed Tomatoes


cereal box crowns
Salsa Pie


cardboard box washing machine
Journey Into Unschooling


simple cereal box dollhouse
Made By Joel


cardboard box grocery stand
Ikat Bag


bug habitat from a shoebox
Indietutes


cardboard box play castle for cats
AdoptAPet.com


cardboard box catapult
Ikat Bag


cereal box stick horses
.kv barn.


pretend play castle made from cardboard boxes
The Busy Budgeting Mama


cardboard box shelf
Pysselbolaget


cardboard box playhouse
Nest of Posies 


cardboard furniture
Spoonful


cardboard box TV
Paint Cut Paste


butterfly or bug observatory
Fun In The Making

Great post about the imaginative play
capacity of the humble cardboard box!

45 More Ideas for Things You Can
Make From A Cardboard Box!

Imagining With Recyclables

Keep a box of unique recyclable items and hand
over it to the kids to see what they come up with!
Mother Rising shares this imagination box idea
and has a list of items that are included
to give you some inspiration.

Paper Tulips

Make some pretty paper tulips with this simple
tutorial and free template at Craft Ideas.

Glitter Egg Dioramas

Save some of your cracked eggs and turn
them into a glittery spring diorama! Details
and more variations at Willowday.

Pompom Birdies

This is such a cute preschool craft for spring at
Preschool Playbook. Click over to learn how to
make pompom birdies in paperbag nests.

Mini Easter Terrarium

All the pictures of these mini Easter, or spring, terrariums
are really cute so be sure to take a look. And, since, the
only plant is an air plant, you won't have to worry about
keeping it alive! Find all the information at My Own Ideas.

Passover Crafts!

Seder table recreated with Legos
Bible Belt Balabusta


origami pyramids
Creative Jewish Mom


wine goblet decorations made from recycled plastic
Creative Jewish Mom


felt frog finger puppets
Upper West Side Mom


parting of the seas diorama
Creative Jewish Mom


ten plagues crafts series: gnats
Here We Are Together


ten plagues placards
Creative Jewish Mom


afikomen bag
Kveller

Passover crafts and videos at Chabad.org

Celebrate Spring with Flower Crafts!

yellow crepe paper flowers on twigs
Willowday


coffee filter flowers
Orange Kitty Crafts


felt daffodil brooch
Buzzmills


tissue paper flower cards
Artful Adventures


tissue paper roses
My Juice Cup


egg carton flowers
Create Celebrate Explore


grape hyacinth art project
Preschool Daze


flower fairy fashions with free printable
Artful Adventures

I have a whole board on Pinterest with
more flower crafts that have previously
been featured on The Crafty Crow, so
if you love flower crafts as much as
I do, be sure to check it out!

Stacked Egg Sculpture

Mix and match some painted eggs to create a
unique egg sculpture! This is a great project for kids
that feel they are too old for traditional Easter
crafting. Found at Mr. Printables.

Clucking Rooster and Bunny Paper Toys

Find out how to make these adorable clucking
rooster and bunny paper toys at Willowday.