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We designed this paper flower bouquet as a simple project for celebrating moms and grandmas on Mother’s Day. However, it can also be made for any meaningful occasion, such as the birthday of someone special in your child’s life, an aunt, or a teacher. This paper flower bouquet makes a lovely addition to our collection … Read more
Take a cardboard tube from the recycling container or your craft space (in our home, cardboard tubes head straight to the craft area) and transform it into a panda craft. Pandas are charming creatures, and even though they are large, they appear wonderfully snuggly. This cardboard tube panda family makes a lovely addition to our … Read more
This week, we began crafting zoo animals from paper rolls. After starting with the giraffe family, we’re making a paper roll zebra today. If you enjoy paper roll projects as much as we do and would like to reuse a few things from your recycling bin, this activity is simple enough for preschoolers and older … Read more
Let’s create some paper roll ZOO animals today. We’ll begin with a giraffe family, and I’ll return with more animals in the coming weeks. Are you ready to make a paper roll giraffe craft? I wanted to design a simple recycled craft that requires no special equipment, only materials you probably already have at home. … Read more
What do you usually do with plastic Easter eggs after the holiday has passed? Do you recycle them, or save them for the following year? Here’s a creative way to turn reused Easter eggs into flowers for decorating your home. These plastic Easter egg blooms are so charming that you’ll want to display them beyond … Read more
When it comes to creative projects, the recycling bin can be a real gold mine. Paper tubes, cardboard cartons, and plastic cups can all become excellent art materials, with countless ways to reuse them. This paper tube flower artwork is a simple method for making impressive art with the aid of a paper roll. We’re … Read more
Show dad, grandpa, or another special man in your life just how much you care about him with this simple paper roll Father’s Day project. Make it resemble dad by selecting craft paint that matches his hair or highlights his personality with details such as bright ties, a mustache, or a beard. We enjoy crafting … Read more
What nicer way to let dad know how much he means to you than by giving him a handprint card? Let’s turn it into a Father’s Day handprint rocket card and add these sweet words inside: “Dad, I love you to the moon and back!” I adore this saying and have already made a few … Read more
These apple-decorated flowerpot presents are simple to create, and teachers are sure to appreciate them. I made mine as an end-of-the-school-year gift, although they would also work wonderfully for Teacher Appreciation Week. However, our school changed its policy a few years ago. Parents can now contribute money or gift cards for Teacher Appreciation Week, which … Read more
We created these 3D heart blossoms especially for Mother’s Day. They are lovely to look at and make a wonderful project for mom or grandma. Naturally, they would also suit other celebrations, such as Valentine’s Day or mom’s birthday. To create these flowers, you only need paper, yarn, wooden craft sticks and a paper roll. … Read more