Paper Redwood Forest

Juggling with kids use paper, paint, tissue paper and glue to make a mini Muir Woods.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.jugglingwithkids.com/2013/02/booking-across-usa-california_25.html

Aluminum Can Bird Feeder

Momtastic turns an empty tin can into a bird feeder using just paint and string. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momtastic.com/diy/175891-tin-can-bird-feeder-craft-diy

Everyday dishes paints a coffee can and tops it with popsicle sticks.

Get the instructions here:
http://everydaydishes.com/creative-crafts/coffee-can-bird-feeder-craft/ 

Mom endeavors ties her s up with string.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momendeavors.com/2012/03/diy-bird-feeders.html

Plastic Bottle Mini Golf Set

Spoonful cuts holes out of the bottom of plastic bottles and paints on numbers to create a makeshift mini-golf course. For golf clubs they suggest wrapping paper tubes.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/build-portable-golf-course

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