{"id":885,"date":"2021-07-07T01:37:59","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T01:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/s37407.p1377.sites.pressdns.com\/resources\/recycled-crafts-for-kids\/"},"modified":"2021-07-07T01:37:59","modified_gmt":"2021-07-07T01:37:59","slug":"recycled-crafts-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/recycled-crafts-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"5 recycled craft ideas for kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Don&rsquo;t just recycle, <em>up<\/em>cycle! As parents and nannies, we are always on the lookout for awesome craft ideas to do with the kids. But wouldn&rsquo;t it be great if they were earth friendly too?<\/p><p>We found five terrific (and green!) craft ideas for kids from our favorite crafty bloggers. You won&rsquo;t even need to make a run to the art supply store &mdash; just check your recycling bin (it&rsquo;s not gross, we promise)!<\/p><p>Check out these top five recycled craft ideas for kids.<\/p><h2>1. Recycled junk mail notebook<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-caption\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.kinsights.com\/content\/images\/MorganKellyB-202058192058680698None\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Crafting a Green World<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Take those piles of junk mail envelopes and make them into this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/stories\/6967\/how-to-make-a-recycled-junk-mail-notebook\/\">cute DIY notebook<\/a> cute you can keep to-do lists on.<\/p><h2><strong>2. Plastic lid ladybugs<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-caption\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.kinsights.com\/content\/images\/MorganKellyB-202005192105710458None\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Crafts by Amanda<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Turn a simple milk jug lid into a fun little <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/stories\/6969\/how-to-make-plastic-lid-ladybugs\/\">ladybug toy<\/a> for your kiddo in minutes. Have a few caps? Create a ladybug picnic.<\/p><h2><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/child-care-how-to-make-cardboard-tube-farm-animals-p1017-q16409136.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cardboard tube animal<\/a><\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-caption\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.kinsights.com\/content\/images\/MorganKellyB-202031192131096163None\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Crafts by Amanda<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Can&rsquo;t live on a farm? Upcycle toilet paper tubes into cute, friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/stories\/6966\/how-to-make-cardboard-tube-farm-animals\/\">cardboard farm animals<\/a>. It&rsquo;s all the animals, without the mess!<\/p><h2><strong>4. Make-your-own stickers<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-caption\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.kinsights.com\/content\/images\/MorganKellyB-202043192143807431None\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Crafting a Green World<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Stickers are like gold to little kids. They&rsquo;ll do chores for them, potty train for them &mdash;&nbsp;as parents and caregivers, you just can&rsquo;t have enough. But here&rsquo;s the best news: no more spending money on the prize! Here&rsquo;s how you and your kids can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/stories\/6968\/how-to-make-reusable-stickers\/\">make your own stickers<\/a> with supplies you already have.<\/p><h2><strong>5. Recycled tube collage<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-caption\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.kinsights.com\/content\/images\/MorganKellyB-202010192210019714None\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via The Chocolate Muffin Tree<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Unleash your kids&rsquo; creative juices using &hellip; toilet paper tubes? Absolutely! See how you can turn your kids into modern artists with this simple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/stories\/6970\/how-to-make-a-recycled-tube-collage\/\">recycled tube collage <\/a>craft project.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t just recycle, upcycle! As parents and nannies, we are always on the lookout for awesome craft ideas to do with the kids. But wouldn&#8217;t it be great if they were earth friendly too? We found five terrific (and green!) craft ideas for kids from our favorite crafty bloggers. 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