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Cardboard Piece Crafts

Find many craft projects using pieces of cardboard. A great way to make green craft and recycle boxes.
Advent Candy Tree and Poem
TOBPA shares this advent craft along with a poem that goes with it.
Alphabet Collage Craft
Instructions for making simple collages using a printable template.
Alphabet Lacing Card Craft
Instructions for making simple lacing cards using a printable template, and a few other supplies.
Alphabet Noodle Bracelet Craft
Make a unique bracelet using alphabet noodles, cardboard, and yarn - submitted my Mazzy.
Artist Halloween Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up like an artist!
Basketball Hoop Game
Check out these free instructions for making a cool basketball hoop craft that is a game you can play once it is done - submitted by Cami.
Beach Treasure Wreath
Make a special wreath with all the treasures you find on vacation at the beach!
Best Dad I Ever Saw Picture
Lisa shares instructions to make a special gift for dad.
Bowl Ladybug Craft
Instructions to make ladybugs out of paper bowls.
Butterfly Halloween Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a beautiful butterfly.
Chocolate Easter Bunny
This is a fun, bunny-shaped picture everyone will enjoy making.
Christmas Angel Tree Topper
Make a neat angel out of a cereal box among other things.
Conversation Heart Frame Craft
Follow these instructions and make a fun, heart-shaped frame decorated with candy canversation hearts.
Easter Egg Suncatcher/Wreath
Madeline shares instructions for making a fun egg wreath using colored tissue paper and a few other supplies.
Eyeball Picture
Use a couple of tuna cans to make this unique eyeball picture shared by Barbara.
Fabric Covered Notebook
Discover how easy it is to personalize a notebook or journal by covering it with fabric.
Garbage Bag Spider
Instructions for making a large spider using a garbage bag and a few other supplies.
Greeting Card Bookmark
Recycle the greeting cards you have received! Make this great bookmark from old cards.
Heart Frames Craft
Instructions for making a fun, heart-shaped frame.
Home-Made Binoculars
Instructions to make pretend binoculars using bathroom tissue rolls.
Jewlery Holder
Instructions for making an hand-shaped jewelry and ring holder.
Jigsaw Puzzle Christmas Tree
Liz explains how you can make a unique Christmas tree craft using puzzle pieces.
Leprechaun's Pot of Gold
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Max's Reindeer Antler
Make a Grinch craft! Make yourself a headband that looks like the antler Max wore.
Mini Graduation Cap
Directions to make a graduation cap that would make a great party favor.
Modular Modern House
Make a mini house using a shoe box, cardboard, and paper towel roll - shared by Angie.
Mouse Cages Craft
Instructions for making a pretend mouse in a cage.
Native American Leg Rattle
Find out how you can make a neat leg rattle.
Nature Wreath Craft
Follow these directions shared by Lisa Shifflett and you can make a fun wreath using cardboard and items found outside!
Olympic Medal
Instructions for making olympic medals for your own backyard olympic games.
Patriotic Treat Can
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Pet Matching Game
Instructions to make your own pet matching game from magazines.
Printmaking with Cardboard
Find out how you can use cardboard to make fun prints.
Sewing Cards
Veronica shares how to make these simple lacing cards for the youngest kids.
Simple Cardboard Ornaments
Use these free patterns and directions to create a variety of simple Christmas tree ornaments.
Tabletop May Pole
Instructions for making a May Day pole out of an empty paper towel roll.
Texture Bear Craft
Find out how you can use cardboard and other items you have around the house to make this unique texture bear craft.
Toothbrush Craft
Make this fun toothbrush picture using cardboard and a sponge.
Toilet Paper Roll Flowers
These flowers are so fun and easy to make you will want to make an entire bouquet!
Valentine Vase and Bouquet
A fun craft idea shared by Laura.
Valentine Wreath
Make this wreath out of cardboard. A perfect St. Valentine's Day decoration or gift.
Western Town
Find out how to create a miniature village explained by Elaine Strain.
Wheel Barrow Planter
Make a planter out of a laundry scoop! It looks like a little wheel barrow.
Who Jing-Tinglers
Make a Grinch craft! Create a Jing-Tingler just like those the Who children wear to make noise.
Cardboard Tote
Wow, you won't belive what weaving a few pieces of cardboard together can create.
Cosmic Mobile
A fun and easy project for kids of all ages.
Galactic Mobile
You might need help from an adult or older friend for this one.
King for a Day
Make dad a crown to celebrate Father's Day or any day.
Odds and Ends Frame
Create unique picture frames using odds and ends.
Pot of Gold
An easy craft that makes a fun decoration.
Robot Hands
Most robotic projects require a fair number of supplies. This one does not—all you need are rubber bands, straws, and a few other materials you will probably have at home.
Wallpaper Frames
You can use wallpaper pieces, a cardboard box, cardboard, glue, and a piece of ribbon to make this inexpensive gift.
Woven Change Purse
Weave a change purse on a cardboard loom you can make yourself.
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