Recycling

DIY Marimekko pots in the garden

DIY Marimekko pots in the garden How to combine your love for crafting, gardening, and bold graphic designs? DIY Marimekko pots of course! Well, we have long been fans of Finnish surface pattern designers at Marimekko - Their designs are recognisable worldwide for their original prints and colours. Marimekko was…

Toys glued to mirror frame

Children's toys glued to a mirror frame - quick and easy! We all have piles of small plastic toys knocking around the house don't we? And chances are your children have moved on to bigger and better things as they get older yet these small toys are deemed too precious…

Plastic bottle planters

Plastic bottle planters At Fun Crafts Kids we love our gardens but we also love all things adorable, like these cool plastic bottle planters. These plastic bottle holders from Muy Ingenioso are the perfect combination of adorable and practical. These plastic bottle planters are an excellent way to cute-n up…

Shampoo Bottle Crafts – Mini Handbags

Here is a cute little idea of what to make from old shampoo bottles - doll's or teddy bear's handbags!! How adorable are they? And such a fun and clever recycled craft too! We have plenty of old shampoo bottles in our house.. and I have started saving them…

upcycled Tin Cans

Upcycled Tin Cans We honestly cringe whenever we put a tin can into the recycling bin... when they could be upcycled into something useful AND pretty! There will always be a life in them, whether for making toy telephones, or fun stilts - they are a great craft material. And…

Cork Bunny Craft

Cork Bunny Craft If you are looking for a cute and simple Bunny Craft to make TODAY.. look no further, I mean, how cute cute cute cute are these little cork bunnies? Super simple, super cute, I know my kids will love to make these and play with them…

Drawstring Coin Purse

Drawstring Coin Purse We love a nice purse craft, there's something so tactile and appealing about these cute little things.I've always been one for having a striking bag or purse for my cash, pencil cases were always a great alternative for me rather than a clunky great wallet - so…

Coat Hanger Weaving

Coat Hanger Weaving You know we love to recycle! And we also love working with wool and yarn... And who doesn't come back from the drycleaners with those unwanted metal wire coat hangers?! Bring the two together and you have this wonderful weaving project using old coat hangers. I…

Egg Carton Daffodils

Egg Carton Daffodils Aaaah so nice to finally be in SPRING TIME!! Yes.. the winter has been long and chilly and it is time for some spring cheer!!! I do love all recycled crafts for kids.. and working with egg cartons is particularly fun for children as they instantly lend…

Winter Wonderland – Peg Dolls & Free Printables

Oh how I love love love this website - Mr Printables - as you probably know, we have featured Mr Printables a number o times already. Well, he is just AWESOME. Isn't he?! I get some serious "craft envy" when I see his site and want to make everything -…