1. Tin Can Lanterns
Materials Needed: Empty tin cans, hammer, nails, paint, and a candle or LED light.
Instructions: Clean the tin can, fill it with water, and freeze. Use a nail and hammer to create patterns on the surface. Once done, paint the can and add a candle or LED light for a glowing lantern.
2. Cardboard Box Dollhouse
Materials Needed: Old cardboard boxes, craft paper, glue, scissors, and paint.
Instructions: Cut and assemble cardboard into rooms. Decorate with paint and add small furniture using scraps like bottle caps and fabric.
3. Plastic Bottle Planters
Materials Needed: Used plastic bottles, paint, scissors, and potting soil.
Instructions: Cut the bottle in half or create a design, paint it, and add soil and plants. Great for small succulents or herbs.
4. Newspaper Woven Basket
Materials Needed: Old newspapers, glue, and a sturdy base.
Instructions: Roll newspapers into tubes, weave them into a basket shape, and secure with glue. Paint or varnish for added durability.
5. Egg Carton Flowers
Materials Needed: Egg cartons, scissors, paint, and glue.
Instructions: Cut the egg cartons into flower shapes, paint them, and arrange them on a stick or canvas for decoration.
6. CD Mosaic Art
Materials Needed: Old CDs, scissors, glue, and a base like a photo frame or canvas.
Instructions: Cut CDs into small pieces and glue them onto the base to create a reflective mosaic design.
7. Denim Pocket Organizers
Materials Needed: Old jeans, scissors, thread, and hooks.
Instructions: Cut out the back pockets of jeans, sew them onto a fabric base, and hang to store small items like stationery or tools.
8. Cork Coasters
Materials Needed: Wine corks, glue, and a knife.
Instructions: Slice corks into thin discs and glue them together to form coasters.
9. Jar Lid Magnets
Materials Needed: Jar lids, magnets, glue, and decorative materials.
Instructions: Decorate jar lids with paint, fabric, or photos, then attach magnets to the back for custom fridge magnets.
10. Paper Tube Wall Art
Materials Needed: Toilet paper rolls, scissors, paint, and glue.
Instructions: Cut rolls into small rings, arrange them into patterns (like flowers or geometric shapes), paint, and glue them together.