Paper Coasters

Scrapbooking paper is cut into circles and used to make pretty coasters with hello wonderful.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellowonderful.co/post/easy-diy-paper-coaster-gift

Cow Cups

Plastic cups are given black spots for a simple cow inspired pattern with chica circle.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://club.chicacircle.com/how-to-get-milk-and-veggies-all-in-one-fancy-cup/

Milk Jug Elephant

A milk jug is cut to look like an elephant giving it legs and a trunk.  Next the imagination tree glues on colorful tissue paper to make it look like Elmer from the book series.  She then adds paper ears and googly eyes to complete the look.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://theimaginationtree.com/2014/07/milk-jug-elmer-elephant-craft.html

Paper Clip Bracelet

Paper clips are hooked together to make a simple bracelet.  Next krokotak adds pieces of colorful duct tape to each to jazz it up a bit.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://krokotak.com/2014/07/paperclip-bracelets/

Pet Rocks

Rocks are painted and turned into monsters and animals by adding yarn, buttons pompoms and other embellishments. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

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Coffee Can Drum

A coffee can is turned into a drum with construction paper, yarn, felt and lots of glue.  Drum sticks are made from wooden dowels and more yarn. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

The website is no longer available.

Paper Mache Boats

A cereal box is transformed into a boat complete with fabric sails and wooden dowels.  Ann wood handmade shares the details.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.annwoodhandmade.com/paper-mache-boat-pattern/