DIY Projects for Kids: Today know all about the 3 golden R’s: Reuse, reduce, and recycle. What better way to put this into practice than through fun upcycling projects? Make kids aware and mindful by instilling a thrifty habit!
In this article, we give you ideas on how to save something that was on its way to the trash can, and make something beautiful out of it! Working with existing material, these cheap activities for kids are easy on the pocket. Here are some of our recommendations for upcycling craft project for kids:
1. Windchimes
Use scraps to make something beautiful. The folks over at Upcycled Wonders have some wonderful ideas on objects you can recycle to create windchimes. You can hang this up by a window for a lovely DIY addition to the home decor.
2. Canned planters
This is an easy craft project for kids with green thumbs! Gather the old cans and tins in the house, drill holes at the bottom, and get the little ones to go crazy! Check out this instructional from The Best Ideas for Kids. These planters also make a perfect DIY gift for parents.
3. Suncatcher from jar lids
Save the lids from used jars to make these beautiful suncatchers from Hands On As We Grow. This is a perfect craft project to do at home with the kids!
4. Upcycled bird feeder
This activity is fun learning for kids, making them more aware of the environment around them. Playful Learning, a free online resource for parents, has instructions on how to make a bird feeder out of an old plastic bottle.
5. Bug repellent orange candles
This upcycling project is a double whammy – a fun craft project for kids, and a natural bug repellent that smells really, really good! You can learn how to do this over at Popsugar. If you don’t have essential oils at home, we recommend Iris’ Lemongrass Vaporiser Oil.
6. Tetra pack planters
Instead of throwing out used tetra packs of milk and juice, use them to make planters for the kitchen garden, like these thrifty planters from Homebound With Kids!
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