In honor of Earth Day, on this week's Acts of Kindness for Kids series we shared kids craft and project ideas that double as act of kindness for the Earth! This week's guests were +Carolyn Elbert from The Pleasantest Thing, +Erica Momandkiddo from What Do We Do All Day? and +Jackie Higgins from Ready-Set-Read. I loved their kids crafts so much we already have plans to make them all this weekend. Check it out! For more information on the Earth … [Read more...]
Easy Kids Craft: Upcycled Pencil Holder
Looking for an easy craft for kids this Earth Day? Then try this upcycled pencil holder made from supplies you can find in your recycling bin! How to Make an Upcycled Pencil Holder: 1. Look through your recycling bin or craft stash for a plastic or glass jar and a newspaper, magazine, or catalog. 2. Cut the catalog into small pieces. 3. Apply the paper pieces to the jar with watered down glue and a paint brush. Brush a layer on the jar, … [Read more...]
Upcycled Soda Bottle Planter
Earth Day is coming up and everyone is looking for cute planet-friendly crafts to do. One of our favorites is this upcycled soda bottle planter my 6 year old made for school! It's Earth Week at her school and each grade had a different upcycled project to make. The kindergartners had to make planters and she decided to make a "girl planter" -- of course. She liked the idea of a see-though planter so I cut the top off of a soda bottle for her to … [Read more...]
