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/

Glitter Pasta

Any kind of pasta becomes pretty with glitter and glue and this unique tutorial from jumpstart.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.jumpstart.com/common/spaghetti-glitter-craft

Torn Paper Tree

Torn paper and finger prints meet to make this unique looking tree from jenni bowlin studio inspiration.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://jennibowlinstudioinspiration.blogspot.com/2011/07/paper-and-ink-kids-crafts_05.html

Rocket Lollipops

Blast off with these rocket lollipop covers using simply construction paper and an alien print out from the frugal crafter.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/2009/02/03/a-week-of-ufos-and-freebies/

Yarn Painting

Thread and paint combine to make this great toddler friendly painting activity.  Supply the little ones with different color paint and string.  Then have the kids dip the yarn into the paint and use the thread to paint a picture.  Kids will love the sensory play with the soft yarn and getting to touch the paint in a different way.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.themotherhuddle.com/string-painting-kids-craft/

Gift of curiosity has a similar activity.  However she makes mini Rorschach tests with her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.giftofcuriosity.com/painting-with-strings/