Cereal Box Tote Bag

Feeling crafty today? Why don’t you make something useful and something fun with your kids today? Before you throw anything away, think if you can use it for something else like a cereal box for a tote bag. Who would ever think its possible? But it is… here’s how:

What you'll need

• 1 empty cereal box, any size
• Scissors
• Gift wrapping paper or newspaper
• Paintbrush
• Mod Podge matte sealer

How to make it:

1. Cut off the box's top flaps.
2. Measure where you want your handle to be, probably about an inch from the open end. Draw a 4x1 inch oval centered on the front and back of the box then cut out the ovals to create the handles.
3. Measure the box and cut out your paper according to the measurement. Or you can also just tear your paper into various shapes.
4. Apply a small amount of Mod Podge using the paintbrush to the whole box then smooth the paper onto the box. Fold the papers over the edges of the box where necessary. Spread more Mod Podge over the paper to help seal it in place. Let it dry for about 20 minutes.
5. To close the tote easily, fold a line down the middle of each side of the box, then bring the edges together to crease the fold.

 Done! And now you have a new tote bag to carry along while you shop. You can even use this as a gift bag to give to others!

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Recycled Bottle Bowling Fun for the Family

This Earth month, Recycling is one of the best activities to do with your kids. Using recycled materials saves money and saves the planet too! You can make amazing crafts with things that people normally throw out like plastic bottles.

With just a little time and some supplies, you’ll be able to make a fun bowling game for your whole family using recycled plastic bottles.

What you need: 10 used plastic bottles, paint (you can use one just one color or 10 different colors) and glue.

How to do it:

1.) Remove cap from bottles and clean thoroughly.

2.) Squeeze a small amount of paint in the bottom of each water bottle. 1 oz will do. If your paint is thick you might want to add a bit of water but not too much or the paint won’t be able to cover the bottle properly.

3.) Put the caps back on all your bottles and (let your kids) shake each bottle briskly to spread the paint all over the bottle.

4.) Remove cap and pour out any excess paint. Keep the cap off and allow your paint bottles to dry. When dry, put a little bit of glue on the lid and put it back on top so that your kids won’t be able to open the bottles.

5.) Set up your recycled bowling pins, grab a ball and have fun! 

If you have more fun recycling ideas for the whole family, don’t hesitate to share and comment below!

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