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December/January 2010 FamilyFun Magazine
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Crafts Made from Recyclables

It's easy being green -- and fun too -- when you reuse your household items to make creative new recyclable crafts!

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Patriotic Pom-poms
Patriotic Pom-poms
Cheer on the Fourth of July parade with a red-white-and-blue pom-pom made from plastic shopping bags.
Pie Plate Ornaments
Pie Plate Ornaments
After the Thanksgiving pies have been eaten, turn those aluminum tins into shiny tree trimmings; another great eco-friendly holiday craft ... Read More
Pieces on Earth
Pieces on Earth
Instead of throwing out those puzzles with missing pieces, let your kids turn what's left into a cast of holiday characters; another great ... Read More
Plastic Elephant
Plastic Elephant
Have fun putting toghether this plastic elephant; another great craft from FamilyFun.com.
Plastic Posies
Plastic Posies
Perched atop a PVC-pipe stem, these ever-blooming milk jug flowers get their radiant hues from permanent markers.
Quadropus
Quadropus
Some easy sewing turns a single glove into a four-legged octopus.
Recycled Costume
Recycled Costume
For a last-minute getup that's also clever and eco-conscious, gather odds and ends from Halloween costumes past.
Recycled Piggy Bank
Recycled Piggy Bank
Turn a 2-liter bottle into the cutest economic recovery package you'll ever see with this adorable, easy-to-make piggy bank. ... Read More
Recycled Tote
Recycled Tote
Fuse a stack of plastic shopping bags into a durable, water-resistant carryall, great for toting sleepover gear, wet bathing suits, or sandy ... Read More
Recycled Wreath
Recycled Wreath
Looking for a festive way to recycle your holiday wrapping debris? Give your tot a paper plate with the center cut out and let him decorate it ... Read More
Seed Beads
Seed Beads
Use the seeds from a summer melon to make this back-to-nature necklace.
Simple Shakers
Simple Shakers
Little kids seem born to shake: rattles, juice in a sippy cup, their own groove thing. You can delight them with this simple homemade shaker ... Read More
Snack Bag Chain Bracelet
Snack Bag Chain Bracelet
A classic chain-folding technique lets you reuse and recycle with real style -- by turning a colorful chip bag into bracelets; another great ... Read More
Soap Box Dragsters
Soap Box Dragsters
Powered by a blast of air, these little racers can really move. Kids can assemble a bunch, then host their own mini derby. ... Read More
Spirit Jugs
Spirit Jugs
These homemade lanterns will extend a ghostly greeting and good-bye to all your holiday visitors; another great Halloween craft from ... Read More

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Dinnerwear
Want an unstuffy Thanksgiving? This headgear is sure to get your group giggling.

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