Cheap and Easy Crafts for Kids: 9 Recycled Crafts

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msdeb21

"I will definitely make this spooky fun craft for my preschool group at my library. I love to look for sensory items. They love the rice and beans sensory boxes, so I change those out every other week. Boy, won't they be surprised when they see glowing noodles! t"

AnnEastwd

"I think that this is a lovely idea - I might need to plan ahead to have some of the lollysticks already bent! Kids don't have much patience!"

lalalaura

"This article should be required reading for every teacher, family member, or caregiver of a child on the Autism spectrum! My brother is on the Autism spectrum, and while he is very high-functioning and lives a pretty normal life as an adult, parts of his childhood were definitely made difficult by his condition. Art, drawing, games, and being creative were definitely a big help for him! I really appreciate the myths and facts infographic. There are so many misconceptions about Autism, and if the general population takes the time to learn a little bit about it, it could go a really long way in making things easier for people on the spectrum and their loved ones."

nataliegrace

"So creative! I've never seen this idea before, but it's an awesome one."

nataliegrace

"I dabble in rock painting when I was a kid, but my rocks definitely didn't look this good! I love the combination of white paint and pastel crayons."

Haeley Giambalvo

Hi! I'm Haeley Giambalvo of Design Improvised, a blog dedicated to simple projects that make a big impact. Almost all the home decor and holiday crafts on my blog can be completed in under an hour and for under $20. As the mom of two preschoolers (Stella, age 5 and Hazel, age 3), I only have small chunks of time for crafting so I like to keep things simple. I particularly love celebrating the holidays with little DIY touches throughout our home starting with a pretty handmade wreath for each holiday on the front door. You can also find my online projects on Martha Stewart, Better Homes and Gardens, Good Housekeeping, and Reader’s Digest, among others. I live in San Antonio, TX with my husband and two daughters.