Thanksgiving is more than turkey and pie—it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and express gratitude. What better way to share that spirit than with a handmade greeting card? This simple yet elegant project features the timeless sentiment “Give Thanks” and three oak leaf silhouettes that evoke the beauty of autumn. For young artists—beginner or seasoned […]
Kids are always excited about the first day of a new school year, but sometimes don’t understand just how many more days until the first day. This First Day of School Countdown Caterpillar is an easy craft for them to make, then they can track the days until school begins. These are the supplies that […]
Since plastic glitter is a no-no for recycling, let’s make salt glitter—an eco-friendly alternative. Glitter is made from tiny specks of metal or plastic that are too small to be screened out during the recycling process. This makes it a microplastic. When glitter gets into the water system, it can be consumed by plankton, fish, […]
Most commercially available glues, adhesives, and tapes are not environmentally friendly. Glues and adhesive contain compounds that contain plastics. Tapes—including masking tape and painter’s tape—use plastics as a carrier for the adhesive. So, what to do? Make your own environmentally friendly, recyclable glue—and use it to make this clever gift wrap idea. Here’s how to […]
Bring fall colors alive with melted crayon autumn art. Kids of all ages will love watching the magic happen when the crayon crumbles begin to melt. Here’s the supplies you’ll need: Card stock or artist canvas Crayon Art prints Crayons or crayon pieces Markers Disposable aluminum pan Plastic sandwich bags Heat gun or blow dryer […]
