Summary: DIY crafts made from garbage. Crafts from milk cartons (milk cartons). Juice box crafts. DIY crafts from boxes. Crafts from packaging. Crafts made from packaging material.
Carton boxes from milk (juice, kefir) - a wonderful material for children's creativity. They can be used not only as pots for seedlings. If you show a little imagination, you can make a large number of useful crafts, which the child can use in his games. You can, of course, buy similar toys. But it’s no secret that many kids enjoy playing with homemade toys. And often they find them much nicer than store-bought ones. Is it because these toys keep the warmth of your hands, the love of your hearts, a piece of yourself? This is not consumer goods, this is exclusive. And besides everything else, similar homemade toys very useful for the baby. They develop his imagination and creativity, because he needs to do something make-believe all the time, use substitute objects. This cannot be achieved by any wonderful and realistic commercial toy.
1. Milk bag wallet
Let's start with, perhaps, the most original, in our opinion, craft, which can be made from a milk carton - a wallet for storing various small items.
Detailed instructions You can see how to make this craft. On the same site you can download and print the wallet pattern >>>> The two halves of the pattern must be cut out and glued together with tape, and then proceed according to the instructions.
2. Bird feeder
The easiest craft to make from milk cartons is a bird feeder. Cut a hole in the bag on one, two or four sides, leaving a side at the bottom, and thread a string or wire through the top to hang the feeder. Now all that remains is to decorate the feeder to your liking.
3. Cubes
Another one simple craft from milk cartons - building blocks. There are several ways to make them:
It is advisable to cover the cubes with pictures cut out from old magazines and postcards, or you can paint them yourself. You can also use them to make a toy house like this, which your child will assemble floor by floor:
For more information on the instructions for making a house from cubes, please follow the link
4. Houses made from milk cartons
Let's continue the conversation about cardboard houses. Milk cartons make wonderful doll houses.
In addition to the house, you can make a chair for a doll (see link):
5. Transport from milk cartons
We have built a house for the dolls, now we need to provide them with transport. Here are some more ideas for original crafts made from milk cartons.
How to make a playhouse for children from a cardboard box with your own hands? But not from a shoe box, but from a box, for example, from washing machine so that children can climb into it and play inside. We offer you simple to genius step by step instructions how to make a house out of a cardboard box.
A large cardboard appliance box is an invaluable resource for play. There are hundreds of ideas for using it: from toy storage containers to. We have already written about what cool things you can do. And today - a special master class for especially large boxes. We will learn how to make a house out of boxes with our own hands.
Children will definitely appreciate this play space, which allows them to have privacy even in the middle of a noisy living room. Don't forget to knock on doors if you decide to stop by for a visit.
How to make a house out of boxes with your own hands
To make a game house from a cardboard box, you will need:
- Large cardboard box.
- Stationery knife
- Hot glue gun
- Fast drying acrylic paints.
Open the box and cut the sides of the top cover as shown in the picture. Cut off the bottom parts of the lid completely.
Use scraps of a cardboard box to form a roof for your house, and connect the parts with a glue gun.
First, draw and then cut out the windows and door with a sharp stationery knife.
Lay out the cardboard on the roof of the house to resemble the tiles. Place cardboard trim around windows and doors.
Make a hole in the roof and form an attic window. Secure the window roof with wide tape.
Paint your box house with quick-drying acrylic paints in two or three layers. If the child is very small, it is better to pre-seal the cardboard sections with tape. so that the baby does not get scratched.
If the cardboard is thick enough, a cardboard box house can be equipped with real fittings: door handles, license plate, etc. Don’t forget about curtains for the windows for an even more comfortable atmosphere in the house.
Some items can safely be used more than once. Very often such things are simply sent to a landfill. That is why today we will talk about those very items that could be used again and again.
1. Birdhouses
Creative birdhouses made from old ones leather boots, will become not only a temporary home for birds, but also stylish decoration garden plot.
2. Garden lamps
Wonderful garden lights with candles that can be made from scraps of old metal pipes, tin cans and glass vases or jars. To do this, all of the above parts need to be fastened together with glue, and candles must be placed inside the glass containers.
3. Lampshade
A charming lampshade that you can make with your own hands from unnecessary plastic bags black and white.
4. Desk organizer
A plastic canister cut, painted and divided into sections for juice, milk or anything else is suitable for creating an original desktop organizer for office supplies.
5. Piggy bank
A funny piggy bank that even a child can make using a plastic bottle, colored paper, cardboard and glue.
6. Poof
From strips of plastic bags of different colors and any soft filling, you can knit very unusual poufs and coffee tables, which will become practical and unique components of a modern interior.
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7. Magazine bin
An old tire can be turned into an original basket for magazines or any other small items, which, despite its simple and slightly rough appearance, will fit perfectly into a modern interior decorated in an industrial, rustic, Scandinavian or minimalist style.
8. Flowers
Wonderful three-dimensional flowers that can easily be cut out of a cardboard egg tray and used for wall decoration, mirror frames or anything else.
9. Containers for all sorts of things
Unneeded shoe boxes can be decorated with colored fabric and textile handles attached to them, turning them into comfortable and cute baskets for storing children's toys, notebooks or any other things.
10. Outdoor planter
Original outdoor flower pots, cut from old tires, painted in different colors.
11. Trash can
A cute waste paper basket that can be made from glossy magazines cut into strips.
12. Magazine stand
A bright stand for correspondence that can be easily made from an unnecessary tire, spray-painted, and thick wire.
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13. Organizer for bracelets
Unneeded glossy magazines, rolled up and secured with tape, can be used as convenient stands for bracelets and necklaces.
14. Pencil case
A stunning vintage pencil case that can be made from the hard cover of an old book, fabric and hard handles from any unnecessary bag.
15. Bag dispenser
A practical and original dispenser for plastic bags, which can be made from cut and painted bright color plastic bottle.
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16. Mini vases
An original composition for home decor, which can be made from a small piece of plastic or wood, several bottles of nail polish and miniature bouquets of artificial flowers.
17. Caskets
An empty jar of face cream is perfect for creating an amazing jewelry box. To do this, you need to paint the jar in any color you like, and attach a small kinder figurine or any other suitable accessories to its lid and paint it too.
Continuing the topic, the secret is...
It’s easy to make crafts from boxes yourself with your children. The process of work will help develop the child’s imagination, and the result will pleasantly please.
From different boxes - large and small - you can create various items, both for play and for everyday use, for example, boxes made from candy boxes or cups for pencils from a milk carton. The proposed master classes will give ideas and tell you what can be made from different boxes.
Best ideas
DIY crafts from cardboard boxes for children are useful for development fine motor skills, imagination, mindfulness, abstract thinking. Of course, when working with sharp objects - a stationery knife and scissors - you need to be careful and monitor the child’s actions. Adults can take on all the “dangerous” work, and children can be entrusted with constructing and decorating the craft.
So, let's look at what fun crafts you can make from different boxes.
Egg carton cells can easily be transformed into animals, birds and flowers. Here's a good idea:
The simplest craft is chickens and cockerels for holding eggs. For the craft you will need:
- egg tray;
- scissors;
- paint (preferably acrylic);
- brush;
- glue;
- felt or thick colored paper for registration.
How to do:
- Cut off the cell along with the protruding part from the tray;
- Trim the cell so that it resembles a cockerel with a bushy tail;
- Paint the workpiece acrylic paint any color (you can also draw feathers) and leave to dry;
- Cut out a beard, comb, beak from paper or felt and glue it to the workpiece;
- Draw or glue eyes and decorate with feathers if desired.
The second craft - flowers - is made a little more difficult. You will need:
- tray;
- glue;
- dye;
- wire;
- scissors.
Flowers can be made different ways. The simplest is to cut off the cell and cut out “petals” along the inner folds. Then the blanks are twisted and inserted into one another (can also be supplemented with individual petals).
Fix the finished whisks on a wire or glue them to the base. You can use them to make a wreath or bouquet.
A milk carton is a very functional material. It is used to construct bird feeders, pen holders, toys and houses.
It is proposed to do a simple toy- cubes. For this you will need:
- milk or kefir boxes (volume 1 liter);
- stationery knife;
- ruler;
- marker or pen;
- double-sided tape or glue;
- pictures or photographs 7x7.
How to do:
- Wash and dry the boxes;
- Measure from the base along the edges twice 7 cm each and draw lines;
- On one edge, set aside another 1.5-2 cm from the top line and cut off the upper part of the box along it;
- Cut along the ribs to the bottom mark and fold the cube like a regular box (the most long side- lid);
- Glue prepared pictures or photographs to the edges.
Another option for folding a cube is to put two bases inside each other.
To ensure that the pictures stick well to the surface of the box, the finished cube can be covered with scraps of newspaper soaked in glue.
To secure ready-made craft coat the top with decoupage varnish.
You can make rattles out of cubes by placing peas or other “noisy” objects inside.
Candy boxes will make a beautiful frame, a convenient box, or a base for a panel. Some boxes are quite durable, beautiful in shape and easy to close. Such boxes can simply be glued wrapping paper or cover it with fabric to make a full-fledged box for small items.
Let's try to make a postcard frame from a flat candy box. For this you will need:
- book box;
- photograph or beautiful card A5 format;
- postcard or colored A4 paper;
- PVA glue;
- corrugated cardboard;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- scissors;
- stationery knife;
- double sided tape;
- ribbons, lace and other decor.
Progress:
- Place a postcard or photograph on top of the box and trace along the outline;
- Step back 1-2 cm inward on each side, draw and cut out a window (it should be a little smaller so that the photo does not fall out);
- From corrugated cardboard cut out all the necessary parts to the size of the box inside and outside;
- WITH reverse side lids, stick a photograph on tape so that it looks out the window;
- Glue tapes to the inside of the lid and side and cover them with a postcard and corrugated cardboard;
- Decorate the lid with ribbons and other decor;
- Glue a congratulation inside and put a gift (you can leave candy).
March 20th, 2013
To come up with a child new toys or you don’t need much to make a simple craft. Usually a little free time and our imagination are enough. What to make it from? - will be at hand. My son and I already have a whole flotilla of yogurt jars, and the best ships we have made are from viola jars and soft butter. We will devote this review to toys and crafts that you can make with your child from all sorts of “garbage” - boxes and boxes, cardboard, plastic bottles and much more.
1. Cardboard boxes and boxes
Let's start, perhaps, with crafts made from boxes and smaller boxes. Boxes of different sizes regularly appear in each of us (especially during the holidays), but we usually try to get rid of this “happiness” as soon as possible, since storing them is completely inconvenient. But you can immediately put them into action
Big boxes.
Large-size boxes make perfect amazing toys for children
Or a plane
Mill house. Detailed wizard class by reference
Pirate treasure chest. Description
Car parking.
how to do
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Or a more complex option
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And another option for a castle
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From smaller boxes
Or these dinosaur feet
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Monster storage boxes
Great storage idea from boxes and cardboard rolls
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Small stove
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Catapult game
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Train with carriages
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Aliens
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More ideas from cardboard sheets
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Or like this
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And here is the castle of the knight and princess
If you paste it over decorative paper and decorate with what not gift wrap for all kinds of sweets, for example
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Lamp
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You can also make such an aquarium with your children
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Boxes and cardboard are a real space for creativity, if you wish, you can do whatever you want, I think we will return to this topic in the near future, we have something interesting in store
2. Cardboard rolls from toilet paper and paper towels
Easy crafts you can do with your kids
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monsters
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octopus
twitchers
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A lot of different animals with patterns can be viewed at the link
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Binoculars for children or a spyglass made from a towel roll
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Or at children's party make princess crowns
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Here's a great idea on how to make firecrackers for the holiday. Description
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Racing cars
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3. Disposable tableware - paper and plastic plates and glasses
You can also find original uses for disposable tableware
Paper plates are very convenient for painting
And from deep plates you can make such jellyfish
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Or even make a garland decoration for the holiday
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A plate and a glass make such a cute house
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Spider glasses
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Dragon made from cups
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It's very simple and fun to turn ordinary cups into weirdos. Great idea for children's parties
Here's an idea for an advent calendar
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And even New Year's garland can be made from cups
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4. Plastic bottles and containers
Feeder
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For children on holiday
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From bottles and spoons
If it’s raining outside or you have guests with children and you need something to do - home bowling
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And small bottles are fun to grow grass in. Just in time for Easter
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And the bottles turn into...... a rocket, or rather into the main attribute
Planes and ships made from shampoo containers
5. Wooden ice cream sticks and medical spatulas
These are the very simple and cute crafts you can make from ordinary wooden sticks for ice cream
People for puppet theater
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Ship-raft
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It’s also easy to make an original puzzle game.
Can you make a whole house?
Chests of medical spatulas. Description
6. Cocktail straws
With the help of these tubes you can draw very interesting bubbles
And the tubes are also great as masts for boats.
You can come up with many different games with these straws. For example, you can arrange “air” football. Roll a small ball out of paper and use a straw to chase the “ball.” Using the same principle, you can play to see who gets the ball farther away or who gets to the finish line faster. These kinds of games are very useful; they are a kind of breathing exercises.
7. Sponges
Even the most ordinary sponge can turn into...
garden bed (it’s fun to germinate seeds in a large-pored sponge)
Or make stamps for painting or just paint with a sponge (rainbows work especially well)
To make it more convenient to draw with such stamps, you can glue them, for example, on wine cork, like here
You can also make heads for robots from sponges, for example.
8. Wine corks
On the Internet you can find a huge variety of photographs on the topic of crafts made from corks, but we will limit ourselves only to stamps
9. Tin cans
for flowers
By the way, if you have paint buckets left at your dacha, don’t rush to throw them away
storage
lamps-candlesticks
monster
game like old towns
Airplane
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Jar with wishes or Smile box
this is a jar or box filled with small pieces of paper with various wishes, pleasant phrases, anecdotes, encouraging mottos or declarations of love.
Have a jar like this in your home. This is a real generator of daily good mood.
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Snow storm or, as correctly, snow globe, but in in this case rather glitter jar. Description
And in the summer, for street parties, jars can be used for drinks. They look very unusual and stylish
And finally, very original crafts from an old light bulb
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When compiling this collection, we also used materials from the Kokokokids blog
Send us your interesting finds of crafts from what is at hand, and also share with us what you have made! This topic is inexhaustible and I think we will return to it more than once
