R - Elementary Crafts

Follow these directions to make a headband you can wear that looks like rabbit ears.

Connie shares how to make this fun rain hat using a clean, empty milk jug!

A visitor nicknamed Bear shares this recipe for a fun and colorful goop to play with.

SusieQ shares instructions for making an angel decoration using a Reader's Digest or similar magazine or catalog.

Find out how you can transform a Reader's Digest or similar magazine or catalog into a Christmas tree tabletop decoration.

This bank craft was submitted by Sharon from Canada as part of this Make-It-Over craft challenge. She suggested making a bank using the can.

This idea was suggested by several readers as part of this Make-It-Over craft challenge. There were suggestions for creating desktop, dresser, and other organizers made using empty almond cans and decoupage techniques.

Instructions to make an Angel using a Toilet tissue roll.

Diane explains how you can create a cute bunny craft by recycling any container with a lid. Diane used an instant, flavored coffee can but you can use any container that has a lid. Your finished bunny can be used to hold Easter treats!

Recycle your old color crayons into new ones!

Wendy shares suggestions to imspire everyone to recycle creatively.

Angie Jane explains how to make a desk set by recycling household items.

Not only can you use these cute little baskets as decorations and for giving Easter treats, but they are a great way to recycle!

Brianna helped her 7-year-old sister create this project for a school assignment.

Recycle the greeting cards you have received! Make personalized gift tags.

Recycle the greeting cards you have received! Make new greeting cards out of the old ones.

This piggy bank craft is a fun way to recycle an oatmeal container, nut can or potato chip cylinder. It is also a good way to motivate kids to save money.

Find out how to create a red, white, and blue t-shirt design using Simply Spray fabric dye and tie-dye techniques.

Instructions to make a special reindeer bell. This makes a great Christmas tree ornament.

Instructions to make candy jar that looks like a reindeer. A fun way to recycle baby food jars.

Make this special reindeer magnet - submitted by Pat Brown.

Use these instructions to make your own angel to help you remember important dates, etc - submitted by Funnyduck.

Learn how to easily make your own resist paintings using watercolor and crayons. Experiment and use your imagination.

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Learn how to make reverse prints. Instead of printing with an object, you can print around it!

Find out how to create a unique Christmas Tree using pieces of ribbon.

Check out these instructions for making a fancy Valentine's Day card out of ribbon and paper.

Follow these instructions and learn how to craft a magnet using ribbon and a party favor tin.

Follow these instructions and you can create your own personalized wreath using ribbon.

A&W shares Instructions for making a maraca out of a cardboard toilet tissue roll and rice.

This fun rock makes a great paperweight for a baseball fan!

Use rocks, paint, and your own imagination to make your own rock candy. It looks good enough to eat.

Follow these directions and make a tiny crow out of a rock. This would make a fun fridge magnet or a fun friend to go along with a scarecrow craft.

Discover how you can create a funky flower using a rock and a handful of pom-poms.

Follow these directions and make a gecko head you can place in a plant so it looks like it is peeking out from under the dirt!

Follow these directions and make a jack-o-lantern out of a rock. You can make several jack-o-lanterns and pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.

You can make an entire alphabet using rocks or you can just write out a name or special word.

Follow these directions and make a not-so-scary monster using a rock, paint, and a few craft supplies.

Instructions to make a fun bouncing ball - submitted by Jenna Reedy.