Make these homemade friendship pencils for a party or the beginning of school and have a stylish writing utensil that kids will love trading.

Help your child learn how to protect the environment by creating a useful reference for the family with this recycling poster.

This Halloween, have your child create a ghoulish bat treat keeper. While crafting he'll learn the basic components of sculpture.

Would your child like to learn about a hidden world? All she needs to do is open her box of markers!

In this activity, kids learn a little about Japanese culture by making their own windsock in the shape of a koi fish.

Learn how to make a mustache with these simple instructions. See how to make a mustache on a stick for Halloween, costume parties, or dress up.

Re-purpose a tin can into a pretty compost bucket for your family's kitchen counter and learn about the science and fun of recycling and renewing objects.

Your fourth grader will hone his fine motor skills and learn to follow directions as he creates this recycled angel tree topper out of an ordinary soda bottle!

Your child can re-purpose any used (and cleaned) can into a colorful container to hold Dad's pens and pencils on his desk!

Want to reuse materials that would otherwise get tossed in the trash? Show your third grader how to get crafty with old newspaper and fabric.

Don't throw that Sunday paper away just yet! If you've got a kid who thinks she's "too old" for crafts, introduce her to beautifully simple newspaper flowers.

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

Light up your home with this lightning bug craft that will keep glowing even after summer's gone!

Recycle an old soda bottle into a beautiful, functional soap dish! In this project your child will practice saving the environment in a proactive way.

In the mood for a little lighthearted magic? Make your own chi chi sticks, inspired by the divination tools of ancient Chinese fortune tellers.

This arts and crafts project isn't just full of creativity, it's got a lot to teach kids about world cultures as well.

Give your number one dad something that he truly deserves this Father's Day!

Teach your 2nd grader the value of recycling with this fun arts and crafts activity: make a DIY painted bookcase or set of shelves!

Instead of buying new sunglasses this summer, why not use recycled materials to make some of your own?

Make your own picture frame! Show your fourth grader how to construct the an adorable, decorative picture frame for her favorite photo.

The next time your child decides he needs to press restart on his wardrobe, don't ship his clothes off to Goodwill so fast.

Help your child use recycled materials, a little imagination and some writing skills to build his very own recycled creature.

Make your own wrapping paper with some materials from around the house. Try to make your own wrapping paper this year for a unique presentation for your gifts.