Keeping kids entertained doesn’t have to be expensive. In your own home I am sure you have a cereal box, but match it with a few marbles and you are ready to have some fun! . Joel is the author of an … Continue reading
Category Archives: Recycled
Cardboard Geometric Toy
Here is just another sampling of what can be made for free with leftover cardboard. Evgenye from Play and Grow works as an architect during the day and invents toys from scrap materials for his young daughter in his spare … Continue reading
DIY Balloon Bongo And Rice Shaker
A few craft supplies turned these trash-bound cans into fun homemade musical instruments. It’s pretty amazing what some rice, elastics and balloons can do. These are the perfect homemade toy for a busy toddler eager to make some noise and … Continue reading
DIY Tea Box Animal Circus Train
Merrilee from Mer Mag was being a sweet mom and helping her kids put together a fun re-purposed craft project in honor of Earth Day weekend. She came up with this brilliant idea of using tea boxes to create an … Continue reading
Make A Play Kitchen Out of A Pair Of Nightstands
When Robyn of The Farmers Nest first laid eyes on this pair of nightstands, she immediately knew what she wanted to do with it – turn it into a play kitchen for her daughter! The transformation really was as simple … Continue reading
Recycled Cardboard Roadway For Kid’s Cars
Anna’s determination to get additional use out of old cardboard proves that kid’s can have fun from homemade ideas too! The roadway is put together in a puzzle like construction which will allow for many different shape combinations. Anna … Continue reading
Ceiling Centerpiece Hanging Globes
Katie from Bower Power blog turned a few old globes into this heavenly ceiling centerpiece for her son’s room. Link: Bower Power: He’s Got The Whole World In His Room
Giant Kids Blocks From Reclaimed Wood
If any kid saw these life size play blocks they would definitely be begging for them. Head over to Filth Wizardry to check out the awesome inspiring photo tutorial. Link: Filth Wizardry: Giant Reclaimed Wooden Blocks
Recycled Makeup Jar Treasure Box
Recycled makeup and moisturizer jars are topped with plastic toys and painted for a luxurious little box to hold a child’s little treasures. See the photo tutorial at Pysselbolaget. Link: Pysselbolaget: Lyxig småförvaring