If you’re having a party on the 4th of July, you certainly need an attractive table! Get it done quickly with these last-minute 4th of July Centerpiece Decor ideas!
On 4th July, 2026, the United States of America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence, and needless to say, it’s a great occasion for the American people!
The Fourth of July is a day that carries with it a lot of pride, promise, and happiness. It is truly a day to be celebrated, at home and within communities. Here are some fun ways to celebrate this special day.
Fun Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July
Get red, white and blue playdough and have fun with 4th of July-themed playdough mats
Give your old clothes a revamp and turn them into an American flag-inspired costume
Make lots of fun 4th of July Crafts for Kids
Watch the fireworks while wearing an American flag-inspired headband
Host a party or BBQ for your friends and neighbours in a red, white and blue theme
Now, if you’re in the process of planning a 4th of July party and are running a little late, don’t worry – you can still have a gorgeous party table! We’ve rounded up some of the best and easiest last-minute Fourth of July centerpiece decor ideas that won’t take too much time or money to make. Add a burst of red, white, and blue to your table and make that party come alive!
Not everything needs to end up in landfills! Here are some Recycled Crafts for World Environment Day that uses things you already have!
“But man is a part of nature, and his war against nature is inevitably a war against himself.”
As humans, we have a tendency to take things for granted. Love, friendship, water, electricity – and even our planet. The problem with taking anything for granted is that we stop appreciating it, and may even end up destroying it through disregard.
That’s why it helps to have specific opportunities to remind ourselves of how blessed we are, as well as how we have a responsibility to maintain everything we have. One example is World Environment Day, which falls on the 5th of June every year.
What is World Environment Day?
Led by the United Nations Environment Programme, World Environment Day was established at the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment in 1972. This is the day organizations and individuals the world over raise awareness on various topics related to our environment.
Kids in several countries join in the observance of this day by organizing various activities that promote sustainable consumption. We can increase awareness in our own little ways too, and with kids at home, you can’t find a better way than by making recycled crafts!!
So here we round up the best of the internet, with special recycled crafts for World Environment Day. You can use this opportunity to start a conversation with your kids about how we can prevent our landfills from piling up, by making use of things we generally throw in the trash.
Got old stationery? Repurpose them into these Cute Crafts to Make with Stationery Supplies! Perfect as back to school gifts for friends or for teachers.
Who doesn’t love stationery? I used to be embarrassed that I had a bigger collection of stationery supplies than my school going child, but not anymore! Now, I proudly display my stash and use it too!
However, while I don’t think one can have too much stationery, you can end up with a few things you’re not sure what to do about. And this is where repurposing comes to the rescue! Turn all those odds and ends or extras into brand new creations, that look even better than the raw materials. Isn’t recycling great?
Since 26th March is Stationery Day, it’s only fitting that stationery lovers across the world should unite – to make some cute crafts out of stationery supplies! There really is no limit to what you can use, so let’s get creating!
You can make a robot out of pretty much anything, as these Robot Crafts for Kids prove! Get out those craft supplies, search the trash can & let’s go!
The sudden boom of Artificial Intelligence has many of us worried – are the robots finally taking over?
Well, it’s not impossible – that’s all we can say right now! However, they do have their own special week – National Robotics Week!
In 2010, a resolution was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives officially designating a full week in April as National Robotics Week. This year, it’ll be celebrated from 4th to 12th April, during which scientists will showcase the latest developments in robotics, and students will participate in robotics-related events.
If you’ve got young kids and would like to get them involved in RoboWeek, check out some fun books about robots!
Fun Kids’ Books about Robots
Robots, Robots Everywhere! by Sue Fliess
Boy and Bot by Ame Dyckman
R is for Robot by Adam F. Watkins
Doug Unplugged by Dan Yaccarino
Rabbit and Robot: The Sleepover by Cece Bell
Stop! Bot! by James Yang
Along with books, it’s a good idea to get them involved in making robot crafts for kids. As they grow older, they can add real working elements to their projects and build a proper, functional robot!
Who ever said that hats were out of style? Join your kids in bringing hats back with these creative hat crafts for National Hat Day.
Check out our list of Cute and Easy Cupcake Liner Crafts for Kids to see how you can turn cupcake liners into birds, animals, flowers, dolls and more!
One thing that we always have in stock is a bunch of cupcake liners. After all, you never know when the urge to have a cupcake will hit you, and we want to be well prepared!
It’s just amazing the assortment of cupcake liners they have today. From teeny tiny ones to jumbo sizes, and in all patterns and colors. That’s another reason I hoard cupcake liners – you can make so many fun crafts with them!
The world is only waking up to how versatile a craft material cupcake liners are, and they’re perfect for young kids who are just starting out on their crafting journey. Easy to cut, stick and fold, cupcake liners are a must have, and we’re going to make the most of them with these cute and easy cupcake liner crafts for kids!
Save up all those empty toilet paper rolls, because we’ve got a list of 60 super cute paper roll crafts for you and your kids to make and play with!
After 2020, every time someone mentions toilet paper, I’m sure most of us are going to get flashbacks of the toilet paper wars! The way people hoarded something so basic – it was crazy! Anyway, there may be a silver lining – lots of empty toilet paper rolls!
Those rolls are made of cardboard and are pretty durable. What’s more, you can easily paint on it or glue things on, which means these can be converted to pretty much your imagination can come up with.
We hope you have been saving up those paper rolls as today we are sharing a whole bunch of incredibly fun ideas for toilet paper roll crafts. You’ll find a project for pretty much everyone, from magical fairies that are ready to fly to dragons ready to breathe fire. What will your kids be making first?
Got lots of stray crayons and crayon bits lying around? Use them to make these beautiful Crayon Arts and Crafts for Kids to Make while stuck at home!
It’s been over a month since we’ve been in lockdown, and other than essentials, most other services are still disrupted. I’m pretty sure many of you are like me, wishing craft supplies were essentials!
However, the fact is that many of us are running low on supplies, and we’re having to make do with what we have. But this has its plus sides too – it makes us more creative and encourages kids to think outside the box.
We know that one thing every home with children will have is crayons, or rather, crayon bits and pieces! Those pieces may be too small to color with, but they’re not entirely useless. Here are 15 awesome crayon arts and crafts that kids can make with those random bits and pieces. You’ll be amazed at the gorgeous things that can be created from waste!
Why add to the landfills when you can turn trash into treasure? Check out our mega list of 100+ recycled crafts for kids to make, play and gift!
Have you ever weighed how much trash your family generates every day? Well I guess you can eyeball a figure, since you know how full the trash can gets!
Now what if I told you that you could actually put most of that to good use? Those used egg cartons, plastic eggs from Easter, empty tin cans, Styrofoam takeout containers and much more – it can all be turned into something that’s either useful, or pretty or both!
You don’t need a specific day to recycle, but these projects would be great to spread some awareness on Earth Day or Environment Day. So gather your friends and your craft supplies – there’s a lot of fun stuff to be made!
I’m all excited to share with you all our amazing collection of Spring Crafts for Kids. We have the ultimate collection of 72 Fun, Easy Spring Crafts for Kids – These include Spring Flower Crafts, Animal Crafts, Bird crafts, Spring edible treats, Nature Crafts, Outdoor crafts and more .
Wondering what to do with those plastic eggs? Put them to good use with these Recycled Plastic Egg Crafts for kids – turn trash to treasure!
Ever since we started staying home due to the pandemic, we’ve become quite resourceful. Especially since the first lockdowns were quite sudden, and we had to make use with what we had instead of going to the store or ordering online for anything other than essentials. We recycled and upcycled like we’d never done before!
After a year of doing this, I’d say we’ve gotten pretty good at this whole reuse-recycle thing, haven’t we? And it’s about time too, considering the impact of trash on the environment. Whether it’s egg cartons or Styrofoam, we’ve found a use for it!
Another good thing that has come out of it is that kids have learnt some valuable lessons of improvisation and thinking outside the box. That’s just one of the reasons we love recycled crafts so much, apart from the fact that it encourages creativity and problem solving skills.
With Easter just around the corner, I’m guessing you’re going to end up with a fair share of plastic eggs, and while you could throw them away and add to the landfills, we’ve got a better solution – turn them into cute crafts!
Sharpies can create messes, but they can also create art! Check out these Cute and Colorful Sharpie Crafts for Kids to try at home.
You know how certain brand names become so popular that they start being used instead of the item’s name instead? You know, like we use the term Sharpies for all markers now!
Ah, the good ol’ Sharpie marker. Fun fact: the Sharpie was originally just one single marker, the first one available in pen format. Of course, today Sharpies include a whole lot of products, to the delight of crafters and DIYers the world over! That’s not all, Sharpie even sponsored the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race as well as footballer David Beckham!
Yes, so Sharpies are a big deal, and they’re also quite a versatile tool to craft with. Sharpies work on most surfaces, including fabric, tile, wood and plastic. Some projects require additional heating or baking, or dripping some alcohol. Today, we’ve got a collection of some bright and colorful Sharpie crafts for kids, which also make for great gifts this holiday season!
Learn how to make this cute Halloween pumpkin or Plastic Bottle Jack O Lantern Craft luminary from a 2-liter soda pop bottle.
Jack O’ Lanterns and pumpkins are an established part of Halloween and carving your Halloween lantern is an exciting prospect for many kids! But if you don’t want to carve a lantern, we’ve got a fun Jack O Lantern craft luminary to make with a plastic bottle. If you’ve got a plastic bottle and copper wire, you’re more or less set! Go ahead and check out the craft to know what we mean.
This recycled plastic cup pumpkin craft is super cute and so easy to make! All you need is a plastic cup, paint, paper and you’re all set!
We’re well into August and many of us around the world in the Northern Hemisphere are looking forward to the festive season that’s coming up. And one of the things most of us can’t wait for are pumpkins!
Pumpkins are a great vegetable during these times, thanks to their immunity boosting benefits. But you can also get pretty creative with them, carving all kinds of things with them, besides turning the flesh into yummy pie!
However, it may take a while for real pumpkins to become abundant, so in the meantime, why don’t we make our own pumpkins? Yes, it’s possible – all you need is a plastic cup! You are going to love this recycled plastic cup pumpkin craft that’s perfect for the current season – and the next!
It’s Plastic Free July, and we know you’ve got some plastic bags lying around. Get creative with these amazing ways to reuse plastic bags in your home.
If you’re a Mom, then no matter where you live in the world, you’re sure to have this one thing in your home – a plastic bag full of other plastic bags! Yes, this is a habit that people across the world have, regardless of race or nationality, and the reason can be any.
For most of us, it’s just a way of storing the bags till we find a way to use them. Some of us may reuse them for carrying objects or groceries, but for many of us, they just lie there, till we get tired and toss them out.
No throwing out the bags may make you feel happy at finally decluttering, but that happiness will be short lived when you realize what happens to those bags. Here are some facts you need to know:
Americans use 100 billion plastic bags a year and these need 12 million barrels of oil to manufacture
The average American family brings home almost 1,500 plastic shopping bags a year, of which only 1 percent are returned for recycling
Over 200 aquatic species have been affected by plastic pollution and 100,000 marine animals are killed by plastic bags every year
It takes more than 500 years for a plastic bag to degrade
And if you think all this doesn’t affect you, here’s another fact – the plastic that seeps into our water bodies eventually finds its way into the soil and into the food we eat. We are basically poisoning ourselves with plastic!
With this month being Plastic Free July, we are thinking of ways to reuse plastic bags that you may already have, instead of tossing them out. So here are 20 cool and creative ways to reuse plastic bags – and they look great too!
Don’t let a single box go to waste – check out these Awesome Things to make with Cardboard Boxes instead! Whatever the box size, we have a craft for you!
If there’s one thing I can guarantee enters and leaves your home on a regular basis, it’s a cardboard box! Whether it’s cereal, tissues or all the stuff you order online (yes, I know about that), you’re bound to have a couple or more cardboard boxes lying around.
Cardboard boxes are among the handiest thing you can have, and you probably already use them for a variety of purposes. If, in the off chance you do end up with extras and are wondering what to do with them, you’ve come to the right place!
Whatever size of box you have, don’t throw it away – you’re sure to find something awesome to make with it. Check out our list of some cool stuff to make with cardboard boxes, including cereal boxes, shoe boxes and more. I can’t wait for you to check it out!
With World Whale Day coming up on 16th February, it’s the perfect time to learn more about whales with these 10 Wonderful Whale Crafts for Kids!!
What special day do you think of as soon as February rolls around? Pretty sure it’s Valentine’s Day, but there’s another special day this month. It’s related to the largest mammals in the world – can you guess? Yes, it’s World Whale Day!
World Whale Day is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of February, which is 16th this year. This special day aims at spreading awareness about these magnificent creatures of the ocean, especially about the problems they encounter.
Kids these days are quite aware about the amount of plastic waste we are dumping into the ocean, and this is one of the biggest threats to whales today. This World Whale Day, it’s a great opportunity to educate kids even further, and let them know how their actions impact creatures across the world. As always, the best way to learn is through doing, and making crafts!
Go ‘Hiya!’ with our super fun and easy to make Ninja Crafts for Kids, just in time for International Ninja Day! Perfect to make, play & share with friends!
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Ninjas? Maybe it’s the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, or maybe it’s that ‘Hiyya’ sound they make during attack!
There are so many stories about ninjas, some real and some legends, and all the mystery contributes into making them very popular with kids! Not to mention all their alleged super powers, like invisibility and being able to walk on water!
With International Ninja Day being on 5th December, we think it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate these nimble warriors, with some simple and easy to make ninja crafts for kids. Make these to play with, or to decorate your desk or to share with your friends!
Give your holiday decor a boost with these gorgeous Christmas Mason Jar Crafts!! Whether it’s vintage or contemporary, there’s something for everyone!
Christmas decor can be really easy or tricky, depending upon how you look at it. You can either just gather red, white and green ornaments and random objects and just scatter them around. No doubt how you arrange them – it’ll still look festive!
Another way to go about it is to carefully plan it. Of course, the color theme is already done, but there are minor details like should you go for silver or gold? Or vintage or chic? So many choices!
Well whatever you choose, we’re here to help – with some gorgeous Christmas mason jar crafts! Mason jars are among the most versatile things you can use to decorate for any occasion, especially the holiday season!
These fun and easy Transportation Crafts for Kids are perfect for little kids to learn about how cars, trains, planes and even hot air balloons work!
Most adults think of traveling anywhere as a chore, but for kids, even a short trip is an adventure! Whether it’s a road trip, a flight or a train journey, every mode of transportation has its own charm.
That’s why we’ve decided to celebrate transportation today – of various kinds! These crafts are suitable for all ages, but preschoolers and primary schoolers may find them more attractive, since this is the age where they’re learning about how things go.
So let’s get ready to go on a journey; whether it’s by sea, rail or air, we’ve got you covered!
Turn rocks into anything your heart fancies, with these awesome rock painting ideas for kids! From minions to mummies to mice, make whatever you like!
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d know that rock painting is a ‘thing’ now, and everyone’s doing it. Even the rock you were under is probably painted!
Did you know that rock painting was actually practiced by cave men? Yes, they used all kinds of materials to paint, including water, egg, blood – and even urine!
It’s no wonder then that we now have a day dedicated to rocks – International Rock Day on 13th July. Yes, it’s official now! So it’s only proper that we celebrate this day with some awesome rock painting ideas for kids – and the kids-at-heart!
Don’t throw away those egg cartons! Instead, use your creativity and turn them into some cute little egg carton crafts for kids! Now that’s smart recycling!
Eggs are healthy for everyone in the family, especially kids, and there’s no doubt about that. However, did you know that egg cartons are also good for you – yes, it strengthens your creative muscles!
Egg cartons are something we just throw away as soon as that last egg is used up, but we’re here to stop you. Instead of dumping it, give those cartons a thorough clean up – they’re going to come in very handy!
Yes, it’s amazing what egg cartons can turn into – from bugs to penguins, from apples to flowers and even treasure! Let’s take a look-see at all the different fun things you can make with egg cartons!
This Sea Shell Fish In an Aquarium Craft is gorgeous enough to hang on your wall! Gather big and small sea shells to put together this easy craft!
Have you been on a beach holiday recently? One of the best parts of beach holidays in my childhood was walking along the shores, gathering cute sea shells and then washing off the sand. Once we reached home, it was time to proudly display them on the shelf if they were big, or in a jar if they were small.
We’ve decided to recreate those memories by using those shells in a craft – a sea shell fish! These little fish are absolutely adorable, and they’re very easy to make. If you have multiple kids, let each one make a fish so that the aquarium turns out to be a collaborative project!
This recycled plastic egg whale craft is the perfect example of turning trash into treasure! Reuse empty plastic eggs and paper scraps to make this craft.
If you’ve been making our projects these past few weeks, congratulations – you’re quite the crafter! But this can also mean that you’re reaching the end of your craft supplies. Well in that case, don’t just go out and buy new materials yet – let’s finish up whatever’s left.
And if you’re wondering what we can make with an empty plastic egg, a single googly eye and bits and pieces of paper, we’ve got just the thing for you – a recycled plastic egg whale craft!
Let’s show our kids that even a little can go a long way when you have enough imagination and the will to make it work. Ask them if they can think of any other ways to use up the remaining supplies with this craft!
