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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

Check out this fun project you can make for Father's Day.

Bowl Bonnet Craft

Follow these directions and learn how you can create this beautiful bonnet using a board, cardboard, and a few other supplies. This would make a fun Easter bonnet crafts a child can make and wear or a nice decoration to hang on the wall of use as a centerpiece.

Butterfly Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a beautiful butterfly.

Candy Christmas House Craft

Laurel Sweney from Ohio shared this candy Christmas house she made.

Chocolate Easter Bunny Craft

Karen explains how you can create a bunny shaped picture using chocolate pudding.

Christmas Angel Tree Topper

Make a neat angel out of a cereal box among other things.

Colorful Autumn Wreath

Sassygal explains how she created a fun autumn wreath using a piece of cardboard and some fake leaves.

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.

Egg Carton Christmas Tree Craft

Micheline explains how you can create a lovely Christmas tree using egg carton cups and some garland.

Egg Carton Honeycomb

Nechama shares this educational craft. Follow these directions to create a model of a bee's honeycomb using egg cartons.

Eyeball Picture Craft

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 Craft

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 Craft

Follow these directions and make yourself a headband that looks like the antler Max wore on How The Grinch Stole Christmas.

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!

Noodle Frame Ornament Craft

Rain, the About.com Guide to DIY Fashion, explains how her and her family makes fun photo ornaments using noodles!

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 Flower Craft

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.

Who Jing-Tinglers Craft

Make this fun Grinch craft! Create a Jing-Tingler just like those the Who children wear to make noise on How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Woven Change Purse

Weave a change purse on a cardboard loom you can make yourself.

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