Painting with plastic wrap gives these ornaments a new look. This is a simple way to recycle and refresh your solid colored ornaments. It's so easy that the kids are going to want to make some with you! Materials: Glass or plastic plain ornaments any size Acrylic Paints - I'm using red, dark green, metallic 14K gold Plastic wrap or … [Read more...]
Kid’s Artwork Turkey
November 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Gather the kids, grab some paint and lets make paper turkeys that stand up! How adorable are these just make sure that Grandmother gets one, too! These turkeys are so easy that any age can help make them. This turkey pictured here has water colored tail feathers, but if you can get the kids to put their hands in paint. I love the tail feathers … [Read more...]
“Give Thanks” Recycled Painted Jars
November 10, 2011 by 1 Comment
If you have some extra glass jars that were headed for the recycling bin, don't toss them just yet! Use them to create this adorable decoration that can be adapted for any season or occasion! Look for jars of different sizes and shapes If you have the lids, great! If not, you can still made it work. :) I'm using fall colors to go with my … [Read more...]
Water Bottle Pumpkins
October 19, 2011 by 1 Comment
It's so much fun for the kids to make their own easy recycled "pumpkins" from old water bottles! Look through your recycled bin, for plastic bottles with tops, small water bottles, 2 liter soda bottles, etc. You'll probably want to plastic if small children will be making and play with them; you can use glass bottles, just use caution and … [Read more...]
Candy Corn Jars
October 6, 2011 by 2 Comments
Recycle old jars to make the cutest Halloween treat - these would be great to give to friends or teachers around Halloween! Materials: Acrylic paint made for glass (Enamels by Folk Art), yellow, orange, white Glitter I used Twinkles Crystal by DecoArt...it's not as messy as glitter! Gloss Interior Varnish (sealer) Ruler and … [Read more...]
Recycled Fall Wreath with Painted Paper Bag Leaves
September 20, 2011 by 4 Comments
This fun, kid-friendly project is a great way to re-use those old paper grocery bags and decorate for fall! MATERIALS Leaf template {DOWNLOAD LEAF TEMPLATE HERE} Large paper bags Paint (in fall colors - I used red, yellow, brown, and gold) Hot glue and/or double stick tape Wire (26 gauge) Styrofoam wreath Burlap or … [Read more...]
