Upcycled CD Coasters

Crafts by amanda re-purposes old CDs by decorating with pretty scrapbooking paper to make fun and colorful drink coasters. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/10/recycle-craft-cd-coasters.html

Tin Can Planter

We made that paints an empty tin can, adds soil and a strawberry plant to make a great hanging fruit planter.  This is especially great if you have critters eating the strawberries in the ground.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://wemadethat.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-strawberry-planter.html

The local honey uses scrapbooking paper and glue to accessorize her tin cans.  She also uses cans of different sizes like a tuna can.

Get the instructions here:
http://thelocalhoney.com/2010/06/05/tin-can-planters-modge-podge-fun/

 

 Project hope art makes robots using magnets for a fun interactive version she dubs Mr. Potato Head planters.

Get the instructions here:

http://projecthopeart.org/robot-tin-can-planters/

Nantucket bucket wraps her version in multicolored yarn.  

Get the instructions here:

http://www.nantucket-bucket.com/bucket-of-fun-2/

Upcycled Egg Carton Wind Chimes

Buttons by lou lou turns an egg carton into a wind chime using pipe cleaners and bells and hanging them all on a hanger.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://buttonsbyloulou.blogspot.com/2009/05/childrens-craft-egg-carton-wind-chimes.html

 

Dalle un colinho makes a stack of egg cartons tying knots in between each one to create a sound.

Get the instructions here: (in Spanish)

http://dalleuncolinho.blogspot.com/2010/05/musica-en-el-jardin.html

Newspaper RIngs

Nv craft envy takes a strip of newspaper and turns it into a unique ring using paint. 

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://nv-craftenvy.blogspot.jp/2010/02/newspaper-ring-very-cool.html

I Spy Coloring Pages

Docstoccdn hosts free I Spy coloring pages.  A free printable that is likely to take an afternoon to color.  

Get the printable here:
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Free Doctor Play Printables

Professor poppins shares some really cute printables for the kids when they play doctor and nurse.

Get the downloads here:
http://professorpoppins.blogspot.com/2013/03/doctor-pretend-play-kit.html 

Mama miss also has a free printable pretend play doctor kit complete with colorful band aids and a prescription pad.

Get the template here:
http://www.mamamiss.com/2013/08/01/learning-monkeys-pretend-play-doctor/

Spoonful shares a Doc McStuffins kit.

Get the template here:
http://spoonful.com/printables/doc-mcstuffins-doctor-kit 

Wooden Spoon Dolls

Kaboose shows how to turn a wooden spoon into a dolly sing felt, markers, ribbon and yarn.

Good for ages 9 and up.

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Skip to my lou makes these colorful wooden spoon dolls using cupcake liners to make the adorable skirts.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2013/07/11/fashion-wooden-spoon-dolls-by-craftberry-bush/

I heart crafty things makes Disney inspired dolls.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.iheartcraftythings.com/2015/02/merida-and-rapunzel-disney-princess.html