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Recycled Craft Projects for Kids

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    1. How to Start a Craft Fodder Box
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    Start a creativity fodder box to hold everyday items that are normally disposed of—and then upcycle them to create craft projects, like this adorable robot!

    Start a creativity fodder box to hold everyday items that are normally disposed of—and then upcycle them to create craft projects, like this adorable robot!

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    2. Crafting with Paper Tubes
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    The single best craft project base, paper tubes can be used to make projects large and small, decorative and practical—including this toilet paper tube owl!

    The single best craft project base, paper tubes can be used to make projects large and small, decorative and practical—including this toilet paper tube owl!

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    3. Crafting with Cardboard Boxes
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    In this lesson, learn about the limitless possibilities of cardboard boxes as Sophie demonstrates how to create a fun, fashionable house out of a cereal box!

    In this lesson, learn about the limitless possibilities of cardboard boxes as Sophie demonstrates how to create a fun, fashionable house out of a cereal box!

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    4. Crafting with Paper Plates
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    The paper plate is the perfect round frame for so many projects. Create an underwater diorama using a paper plate, natural ingredients, and a cellophane cover.

    The paper plate is the perfect round frame for so many projects. Create an underwater diorama using a paper plate, natural ingredients, and a cellophane cover.

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    5. Crafting with Bottle Caps and Pop Tops
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    Collect all your bottle caps and pop tops, because it is recycled crafting time! Learn how add images to caps, and weave pop tops to create bracelets and belts!

    Collect all your bottle caps and pop tops, because it is recycled crafting time! Learn how add images to caps, and weave pop tops to create bracelets and belts!

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Padma G
Very inspiring thought. I myself save all those things you mentioned but have no idea what I will do with those. My grandkids are two and four, so I might make a fodder box and create objects for them to play with. Thank you very much.
Sophie's World
I hope you have had a chance to do so. There is just so much plastic and general stuff that is left over in our world these days. It is nice to see them be used to inspire a child's imagination.
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geetha k
love recycling projects. Enjoyed watching this.
Sophie's World
Thanks. I hope you'll make some great stuff and send me photos.
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Doreen K
Thanks for your class.
Sophie's World
You are welcome. Thank you for writing
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Juan Felipe R
Thank you!!! Love your lesson, your enthusiasm and zest to motivate us to use all sort of materials. I can't wait to start my Creativity Fodder Box.
Sophie's World
I love hearing that! Thanks so much for writing
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Juan Felipe R
I think hot silicon glue is not a good idea when working with the kids, at least in my elementary school.
Sophie's World
Absolutely! We never recommend using a hot glue gun for young children and even when working with older children I always recommend adult supervision. If I didn't mention that in this lesson I certainly do later. I was using hot glue for the expediency of the video. But for young children I would suggest glue dots, glue sticks or even regular white glue. Thanks for pointing that out.
Juan Felipe R
Thanks a lot.
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