Plastic Bottle Bug Catcher

 

Kedublock cuts the top off of a plastic bottle, puts in a tree wood disk as a stopper, and embellishes with a pretty piece of twine to make a bug observatory.  She burns in tiny plastic oxygen holes for air.

Good for ages 11 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kedublock.blogspot.com/2012/09/insect-observatory.html

Busy bee kids crafts uses the whole bottle adding sand and plants.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/the-bug-jug.html

Plastic Bottle Vase

Poppytalk cuts the bottom off a plastic bottle, cuts a couple holes on the side and strings on a pretty ribbon to create a simple yet pretty vase. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.poppytalk.com/2011/07/diy-idea-recycled-bottle-hanging-vases.html

No time for flash cards uses an empty yogurt drink container and has the kids draw on them with marker and adds a ribbon around the rim.  She makes them for Mother's Day, but they're a great craft anytime.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2012/05/easy-mothers-day-craft-for-kids.html

Flat Cardboard Vase

The cardboard collective has a really cool idea for making a vase.  Using a long, flat piece of cardboard, she cut slots within the board to make a woven pattern.  She uses plastic straws and bags to hold the flowers and water.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thecardboardcollective.com/2013/03/29/woven-cardboard-vase/

Play Paper Landscape

Mr. printables shares a play paper landscape complete with trees, mountains, grass and a flowing stream. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the free printable here:
http://www.mrprintables.com/my-paper-world-wild-green.html

Duct Tape Bags

Eclectic mom turns duct tape into fun bags.  These would be great for goody bags too. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.eclecticmom.com/home/2012/4/5/colorful-tape-easter-baskets.html

Toilet Paper Tube Snake

Easy preschool craft paints toilet paper roll tubes and strings them together to create a snake.  Add felt or paper circles and a cut out tongue to add a face. 

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com/2012/01/toilet-paper-snake-craft.html

I heart crafty things adds washi tape to the toilet paper rolls to give the snake a pattern.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.iheartcraftythings.com/2014/10/cardboard-roll-snake-craft.html

Dltk colors the cardboard tubes different colors by gluing construction paper on to them.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.dltk-kids.com/animals/msnake.htm

Cheap crafty mama cuts the toilet paper rolls to give the snakes more of a diamond shape.

Get the instructions here:
http://cheapcraftymama.com/toilet-paper-roll-snake-kid-craft/

Butterfly Habitat

Fun in the making turns a cardboard box into a butterfly observatory with some pretty magazine photos and screening materials.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.funinthemaking.net/2009/07/08/myo-butterfly-metamorphosis-observatory-out-of-a-cardboard-box/