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Recycling Old Toys
Ever wonder what to do with those left over blocks? The ones that show up and you have no idea which building set they belong to? Or how about the little matchbox cars that no one wants to play with anymore? Doll accessories? Puzzle pieces? I can think of a hundred uses for this simple craft projects.
The size of the magnet is going to be determined by the size and weight of the toy. For instance a matchbox car/truck will take more than one magnet, it might take two or three to hold it up. Whereas the Lego blocks should only take a small amount.
The end result is limited only by your or your child’s imagination. Make Christmas gifts for the grandparents out of leftover toys. As a would be grandparent I can safely say that anything made especially for me by one of my grandchildren would be cherished.
So have fun with your creativity!
Materials and Tools:
small plastic toys
strong, quick-setting glue
disc magnets
Steps:
1. Gather small items to turn into magnets. Building blocks (shown) work great as do any lightweight toys such as dice, plastic figurines or puzzle pieces. Other options are sea shells, smooth river rocks or glass gems.
2. Add a blob of glue to magnet and attach item. Press firmly until the two pieces begin to bond then set aside and allow glue to fully cure.
Egg Bouquet
Your kids will love making their own flowers with this clever indoor craft. An egg carton, paint, pipe cleaners, and a glass jar are all you need to make a timeless flower bouquet perfect for a pretty centerpiece.
What You Need
– Egg carton
– Scissors
– Acrylic paint (variety of colors)
– Paint brushes
– Pipe cleaners
– Glass jar
– Fabric scraps
1. Cut out individual egg holders from an egg carton.
2. Paint the outside of about 10 egg holders in a variety of colors using acrylic paint. Blend colors as desired. Allow at least one hour to dry and then paint the insides.
3. Twist together two different-colored pipe cleaners to make the stem.
4. Poke a hole in the bottom of each “flower” and pull the pipe cleaner through. Make a loop at the top to secure.
5. Place flowers in a clean, glass jar. Wrap a scrap of fabric around the jar to add more detail to this timeless, recycled bouquet.
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