Buggy Bird Feeders

Tin cans turn into bird feeders with the craft team at lowes.  They add a face and cut out a mouth in the top, paint the sides to look like an insect bee or ladybug and add screen material to give it wings.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lowes.com/creative-ideas/lawn-and-garden/build-a-fun-bug-shaped-birdfeeder/project

Egg Carton Flower Wreath

Egg cartons are cut into flower shapes, painted and turned into a wreath with homemade serenity.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://homemadeserenity.blogspot.com/2011/04/make-it-egg-carton-wreath.html

Jen loves kev uses an embroidery hoop and places her flowers around the edge. 

Get the instructions here:
http://jenloveskev.com/2014/03/09/egg-carton-floral-wreaths-kids/

Plant People

Glass baby jar food containers are repurposed to make plant people with mom vs the boys.  Simple add dirt and grass seeds to make the hair.  On the outside of the jar add googly eyes, and painted smiles.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://momvstheboys.com/2010/05/hairy-spring-gardening-craft-kids/

About family crafts uses margarine tubs for her version.

Get the instructions here:
 http://aboutfamilycrafts.com/how-to-make-hairy-friends/

Painted Insect Stones

Smooth pebbles become bees, ladybugs and other colorful insects by simply applying paint.  Lu bird baby shares all of the details.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lubirdbaby.com/2010/03/painted-rocks.html

Plastic Bottle Owls

A clear plastic bottle turns into a super cute owl with pysselbolaget.  She uses wrapping paper to dress up the owl and give it its wings, eyes, beak and tummy.

Good for ages 11 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://pysselbolaget.se/2012/09/14/atervunna-ugglorrecycled-owls/

I heart crafty things uses the bottom of two 2 liter bottles and glues them together in the middle.  She next gives it paper eyes, a beak, wings, and frayed feathers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.iheartcraftythings.com/2015/01/soda-bottle-owl-craft.html

Plastic Bottle Beads

Turn a plastic bottle into neat beads with we'd rather be camping for fun upcycled jewelry.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.wedratherbecamping.com/2012/09/camping-craft-upcycled-handmade-beads.html

Wire Flowers

Jewelry wire and beads turn into a pretty decorative flower with craft bits.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftbits.com/project/learn-to-make-a-wire-poinsettia/