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Tag: recycled

5 DIY Valentine’s Card Mailboxes

February 8, 2016momstownRecessNo commentsrecycled, Valentines Day

momstown will be holding Valentine’s programs in communities across Canada this February – and as our little ones exchange cards, here are five great ideas for mini mailboxes that kids can make themselves!

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10 Upcycled Eco Crafts for Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2016momstownRecess, SeasonalNo commentseco-friendly, hearts, recycled, toilet rolls, Valentines Day

We’ve created several crafts using your child’s handprints and even some upcycled materials that make this holiday eco-friendly! Turn that RED holiday a little bit GREEN with these 10 upcycled craft ideas for Valentine’s Day!

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15 Crafts to Celebrate Earth Day

April 21, 2015momstownRecessNo commentscoffee filter, Earth, Earth Day, Eco Friendly, flowers, mixed media, outdoor, recycled, sensory, Spring, top 10

Use repurposed or found materials to keep kids of all ages busy with our eco-friendly, Earth-centric crafts this Earth Day

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Paper Mache Planet Earth for Earth Day

April 20, 2015momstownRecessNo commentsactivities for kids, Earth, Earth Day, recycled, sensory

Paper Mache is a big art project to take on but a memorable one for an important day like Earth Day. Created with everyday recycled supplies, it’s also an earth-friendly project

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Toilet Paper Roll Stamped Chick Craft

March 18, 2015momstownRecessNo commentsbaby animals, Birds, chicks, Easter, painting, recycled, stamping

You know that momstown moms never throw out a toilet roll! Get preschoolers or toddlers stamping with a toilet roll and making it into a chick for a springtime or Easter decoration!

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Paper Plate and Toilet Roll Dinosaur Craft

June 4, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsdinosaurs, mixed media, painting, paper plate, recycled

momstown moms love to use materials they have laying around the house for simple crafts for kids just like this Dinosaur craft from a paper plate and toilet roll. With dinosaurs on our minds this month at our community events, we are looking for lots of ways to get the kids involved in learning more about these prehistoric beasts! This craft is a stegosaurus dinosaur.

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How to Make a Dinosaur Habitat or Diorama

June 3, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsall natural material, decorations, dinosaurs, dinosaurs, little explorers, mixed media, painting, play dough, recycled, science

Dinosaur month at momstown is full of fun crafts, silly dino snacks and lots of learning about different types of dinosaurs! We love this simple craft to get kids to think about where they dinosaurs would live. Using recycled and natural ingredients can make the perfect dinosaur habitat or diorama.

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Learning Colours: Painting with Corks

April 28, 2014momstownRecessNo commentscolour mixing, colours, fine motor skills, mixed media, painting, recycled, stamping

We love to try new ways to create beautiful artwork with our kids. From handprints to fingerpainting, momstown moms and kids love to get messy with mixed mediums while they work together on crafts!

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Recycled Container Vase and Flowers for a Special Gift

April 18, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsEco Friendly, fine motor skills, flower pot, flowers, garden crafts, Gardening, gifts, homemade, hostess gifts, Mother's Day, recycled, teachers gifts

Flowers are in bloom and are a perfect gift for Mother’s Day or even for a special teacher at the end of the year. We love that you and your child can make a vase using a recycled juice container and some foil.

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Make a Bunny Easter Basket from a Kleenex box

March 31, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsbunny, decorations, Easter, easter bunny, pipe cleaners, recycled

My kids wanted to make homemade Easter baskets this year, so we looked in the recycling bin to see how creative we could get! Taking a Kleenex box, and simple craft supplies, we made a bunny Easter basket with a carrying strap!

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How to Make a Chick from a Cup

March 19, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsbaby animals, Birds, chicks, decorations, Easter, farm animals, gifts, recycled, Spring

Using supplies you have around the house is not only an inexpensive way to have some crafting fun, but also great to upcycle packaging and products! We love this cute chick craft made from a yellow cup for Easter. Makes a great gift for teachers, grandparents and even friends!

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Recycled Rainbow Easter Basket

March 19, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsEaster, easter bunny, pipe cleaners, recycled

We love to use recycled craft supplies whenever we can, so we grabbed a plastic cup and some popsicle sticks to make this colourful rainbow Easter basket!

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Easy Olympic Medal Craft for Kids

February 20, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsmedal, Olympics, recycled, sports

Getting excited for the Sochi Olympics? We sure are! Maybe you are going to host your own Olympics in the backyard or maybe you just want to reenact the Medal Ceremony with these Olympic Medals you can make with your kids!

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How to Make a “Snowboard” with your child

February 20, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsimaginative play, Olympics, outdoor fun, recycled, sports

We have been learning a lot about the Olympics and gearing up for the Winter Games coming soon! My son has been watching several videos of downhill skiing and snowboarding and decided that he wanted to make his own snowboard and try it at home!

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Mr. Puck Craft for Hockey Fans

February 20, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsHockey, puppets, recycled, sports

Do you have crazy hockey fans in your house? Are you an adoring hockey mom who’s weekends are consumed by this fun sport? Grab an inexpensive puck and make this silly character with the kids!

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