How to Create a Ziploc Bag Greenhouse

Things my husband has a fun project to turn any window into a greenhouse using plastic bags, seeds, soil and tape. Kids will love to see how and whether the different seeds grow.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://treasuresmyhh.blogspot.com/2012/05/thms-greenhouse.html

Hummingbirded turns the greenhouse project into a super neat activity.  She has the kids wear a sock on the outside of their shoe and walk around a nature trail.  She sticks the sock in a clear plastic ziploc bag, sprays it with water, tapes it in the window and everyone gets to watch their sock grow.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hummingbirded.com/science.html

Leaf Stepping Stones

Ted wiebe turns rhubarb leaves into stepping stones by spreading concrete on their backs. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://tedwiebe.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/rhubarb-leaf-stepping-stones/

Plastic Bottle Bird Feeder

Disney's family fun shares a cute way take a plastic bottle and some wooden spoons and turn it into a bird feeder.  You could also decorate the bottle with paint, stickers and tape.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/backyard-bird-feeder-672532/

Ramblings from utopia has a more rustic looking version complete with a jagged opening.  She drills her version right into the tree.   

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ramblingsfromutopia.com/2012/04/diy-earth-day-project-soda-bottle-bird.html

Milk Carton Bird House

Wooz creates a milk carton bird house using simply a coat of paint to cover the carton and markers to decorate the house. She cuts a round hole and adds a twig post for the birds to perch from.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.wooz.dk/?p=5006

Craft project ideas paints their milk carton and adds colorful button shingles to make a roof.  She then cuts a hole and adds a pipe cleaner and  pompom bird.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftprojectideas.com/index.php/how-to/material-of-the-month/craft-buttons-april-2014/1682-button-birdhouse

Embellished Plastic Boxes

Say yes to hoboken turns ordinary plastic boxes, spray paints the lid and glues on top a pretty handle pull. 

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://sayyestohoboken.com/2013/05/diy-mothers-day-gift-decorated-acrylic-boxes.html

Leaf Bugs

Fun stuff to do has the cutest idea for taking leaves and cherry stems, glue and other items from nature and making different bugs.  She even has a cute idea for making a mask. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.fun-stuff-to-do.com/easy-crafts-for-kids-10.html 

Danielle's place has a similar project using browned leaves instead of green.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.daniellesplace.com/html/bugs.html

Rudy and the dodo paint leaves with stems to create their bugs.

Get the instructions here:
http://rudyandthedodo.com/2012/10/06/craft-express-leaf-art/

Nail Polish Painted Marble Bowl

Paper n stitch blog uses nail polish and oven bake clay to create cute marbleized bowls.  All of those nail polish colors make really great combinations and it's a great way to use that nail polish you ended up not liking all that much.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://papernstitchblog.com/2013/04/23/make-this-mini-marbled-decorative-bowls-for-mothers-day/

Hello wonderful uses already made plastic bowls.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellowonderful.co/post/diy-kid-made-marble-painted-bowls