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Celebrate Earth Day with DLTK's Earth Friendly Upcycling Crafts for Kids

POSTED ON APRIL 18, 2023 BY LEANNE

Earth Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by engaging in fun and sustainable crafting activities with your children? At DLTK's Crafts for Kids, we're excited to share an array of eco-conscious projects that teach kids about the importance of repurposing and reusing materials.

Let's dive into some of the crafts you can create with your kids to commemorate Earth Day and instill valuable environmental lessons.

• T-Shirt Yarn Crafts: Transform your old t-shirts into versatile t-shirt yarn, which can be used for a variety of projects. My favorite use is making braided t-shirt yarn coasters, which add a pop of color and functionality to your home. You can also make them a bit larger and use them as trivets to protect your table or counter from hot pots or bowls.
• DIY Hexagon Wall Shelf: Teach your kids about repurposing wooden materials (save those popsicle sticks!) by creating a stylish and functional DIY hexagon wall shelf. This project not only adds a touch of personality to your home decor but also demonstrates the potential of giving new life to unused or discarded items.
• DIY Tic Tac Toe on the Go: Create a nature-inspired tic tac toe game using found objects like stones, pebbles, or even seashells. Encourage your children to explore their surroundings and collect materials to craft their own unique tic tac toe set. This project not only promotes creativity but also serves as a reminder of the beauty and versatility of natural resources.
• Nature Themed Macrame Wall Art: Incorporate natural elements into your home decor with nature-themed macrame wall art. This craft encourages children to connect with the environment and explore different ways of using materials found in nature, like branches, leaves, and twigs, to create stunning artwork. This is a perfect way to use up the last bits of wool from larger projects.
• Recycled T-Shirt Bag: A no-sew solution for creating reusable bags from old t-shirts, the recycled t-shirt bag is perfect for older children looking for a practical and eco-friendly project. These bags can be used for grocery shopping or as a tote bag, reducing the need for single-use plastic bags.
• Upcycled Pillows: Give your old coats or clothes a new purpose by turning them into upcycled pillows. This project allows children to save favorite cuddly clothes they've outgrown but that are too well loved to pass on to someone else, while learning how to sew a straight stitch on a sewing machine!
• Garden crafts: Introduce kids to gardening concepts with crafts like decorating plant pots, creating seed markers, or making their own mini greenhouses using clear plastic cups and seeds.
  
• Recycled crafts: Teach kids about recycling and sustainability with crafts using recycled materials. If you've been around for awhile, you'll know my favorite is making cardboard tube animals.
  

Celebrating Earth Day with your children through these upcycling crafts from DLTK's Crafts for Kids is a fantastic way to foster creativity and environmental awareness. By repurposing and reusing materials, you're teaching your kids the importance of resource conservation and sustainable living. Share your completed projects with friends and family, and inspire them to embrace eco-friendly crafting too. Happy Earth Day, and happy upcycling!