I searched online for craft projects using gift wrap that you can save from Christmas (or any other occassion). www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/papercrafts had some great ideas; I'll share some of my favorite. Use old gift wrap to make one of … [Read more...]
Reducing and Reusing at the Holidays
Wow, I've been quiet for several weeks. I guess it's time to give you some ideas for reducing and reusing waste during the holidays. I was packing up some gifts to be mailed the other day and was trying to reduce the cost at the post office. I … [Read more...]
Trashy Thursday!
Last week (on Wed. and not Thursday) I started a column on creating childrens art from trash. I decided that each Thursday will now be known as Trashy Thursday and I will give a new project each week that uses items that would be trash to create … [Read more...]
Art From Trash
Ok, so those readers who know me also know that I am a bit crafty. So here is a creative reuse option for an egg carton. With the Halloween approaching you could do this project with your child or suggest it to their teacher (great for younger … [Read more...]





















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