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

Sticky Paper Faces

Small Hands Big Art shares this sticky paper face mural
that I think would be a great activity for multiple ages to do
together - even adults would have fun with this!  

Earth Day Giveaway at Imagine Childhood!

Hurry over to Imagine Childhood for a lovely
Earth Day giveaway! One winner will receive a set  
of adventure cards, a Redwood tree seedling starter, 
and a botany kit! Giveaway ends tomorrow, Tuesday, 
April 23rd at 3pm MST.

Visit Imagine Childhood to enter! 

Earth Day Crafts for Kids!

collecting Earth's treasures for Earth Day 
Katherine Marie's 


paper punch Earth Day collage craft
Artteajannell


beautiful papier mache globe lanterns Earth Day craft 
Housing A Forest


Earth Day sign from nature bits 
We Made That


create your own natural world with this free printable 
Mr Printables


selection of free Earth day printables 
We Love to Illustrate 


handprint tree shirt for Earth Day 
She Knows 


Earth Day felt book for kids 
Repeat Crafter Me 


papier mache glitter Earth for Earth Day 
Mama's Little Muse 


Earth Day project for preschoolers 
Teach Preschool 

Need recycling crafts for Earth Day? There
are oh so many good ones in the archives!!

More Earth Day crafts too!!  

What Can You Make From Cardboard?

cardboard toys for peg dolls 
Mr Printables


recycled cardboard flower vase
The Cardboard Collective


cardboard ferris wheel for toys or treats
Estéfi Machado


cardboard traffic light for pretend play
Ikat Bag


cardboard with yarn stitchery and weaving  
El Hada de Papel


rack made from cardboard and plastic bottle tops
The Cardboard Collective


cardboard mushrooms and collecting basket 
Play And Grow 


tiffin carrier, or lunch box, made from cardboard 
Ikat Bag 


cardboard and fabric animal masks
The House That Lars Built


cardboard windmill craft
Creative Learning


spinning dancer toy made from cardboard
Workshop For Children


cardboard hats tutorial
Ikat Bag


recycled cardboard bi-plane craft
LooLeDo 


tips on working with cardboard 
Ikat Bag

What Can You Make From Plastic Bottles and Lids?

plastic lid dolls 
Krokotak


plastic bottle hanging vases
Poppytalk


little village made from plastic bottles
Painted Paper


Kandinsky inspired art with plastic lids
No Time For Flashcards


mushroom and doll made from plastic bottles and papier mache
Tea Wagon Tales


plastic bottle alligator
Mini Taller d'Art on Facebook


plastic bottles form the base for fluffy batting clouds 
A Subtle Revelry 


plastic bottle bug observatory 
Kedublock 


plastic bottle bird feeder 
Ramblings From Utopia


plastic bottle miniature golf 
Spoonful

So many more plastic crafts in the archives!! 

 
15 recycled plastic crafts


13 plastic lid crafts 



8 ideas for making things from plastic 


12 recycled plastic crafts for kids 


18 recycled plastic lid crafts

What Can You Make From Cardboard Tubes?

toilet paper owl lanterns 
El Hada de Papel


toilet paper roll doll slide and castle
No Monsters In My Bed  

toilet paper roll flowers kids can make 
Krokotak

toilet paper roll bird houses 
Kifli és Levendula 


rocket made from toilet paper rolls 
Inna's Creations

 
cardboard tube puppet 
Journey Into Unschooling 


paper towel tube race car craft 
The Art Room


toilet paper roll art collage 
The Chocolate Muffin Tree


cardboard tube kazoo craft 
Buggy And Buddy 


toilet paper roll monster craft 
Fun 4 Kids


toilet paper roll party hats decorated with washi tape 
Craft & Creativity


toilet paper tube rolling pin art
Pre-school Play


animals made from toilet paper rolls
Fem Manuals on Flickr


toilet paper roll snake craft
Curly Birds


paper towel tube crown
4 Crazy Kings


toilet paper tube snake craft
Mermaid's Makings 


cardboard tube rocket craft 
Bhoomplay 


printing with toilet paper rolls 
Getting Messy With Ms. Jessi  


toilet paper roll spring house 
Baby Boom 


dinosaurs made from toilet paper rolls 
O Matko 


cardboard tube tree craft 
Juggling With Kids 


toilet paper roll flying eagle craft 
My Mommy Makes It 


toilet paper roll wig costume 
Handmade Spark 


toilet paper roll ornaments 
Interiors Originals 


butterfly made from toilet paper rolls 
Made By Joey 

More ideas for toilet paper roll crafts! 
 
Tip: Use a pencil eraser to get the
last little bit of paper off of the
toilet paper rolls!

What Can You Make From An Egg Carton?

little people made from egg cartons 
andiland24 on Flickr


spring flowers made from egg cartons
Toddler Approved


egg carton wind chimes
Buttons By Lou Lou


egg carton boat with sails made from children's art
Red Ted Art's Blog for Life At The Zoo


egg carton fire starters make great gifts
{Every} Nothing Wonderful


spring chicks made from egg cartons 
Parents.com


crocodile made from egg cartons
Lotta Magazine


sorting activities using egg cartons
Let's Explore


egg carton number shake game
Little Fingers Big Dreams


stamping with egg cartons 
Teach Preschool 


egg carton and toilet paper tube race car craft 
Krokotak 


painted egg carton organizers 
Pysselbolaget 

Want more egg carton crafts?
Check out these previous posts in the archives!

15 great egg carton crafts

12 egg carton crafts for kids

Recycle Baby Jeans Into A Pen Case

I love this idea for making use of something you can't
bare to throw out - turn baby jeans into a pen case!
Directions at Willowday.

Oatmeal Box Fairy House

Who doesn't have an oatmeal box saved to do some
crafting with? How about making this adorable fairy
house?! Details are at Finding Joy In Everyday Life.

Recycled Food Packaging Creatures

Reciclando En La Escuela has made some amazing
creatures using recycled food packaging!
English translation here. 

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

Recycled CD Coasters

Crafts By Amanda shares a great way to recycle
old CDs into coasters! This is a great gift idea
for teachers and Mother's Day.