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Tag Archives: Cardboard

These fun cardboard spring sculptures inspired by Alexander Calder encourage kids to play with shape and form. They're a great recycled art project and STEAM activity! | via barley & birch
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08 Apr
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Make: Calder-Inspired Cardboard Spring Sculptures

  • July 29, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Cardboard, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Spring, STEAM Learning
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Back when I used to live in Chicago, life didn't get sweeter than chilling outside in a downtown plaza on a spring day, just people-watching and enjoying...

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This fun Alice in Wonderland themed DIY Valentine Box doubles as a tabletop croquet game
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13 Feb
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Make: A DIY Tabletop Croquet Valentine Box

  • February 7, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Cardboard, Paper, Small World Play, STEAM Learning, Winter
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One of my absolute favorite parts of being a designer is revisiting projects I would have loved to have made as a kid. I have so many...

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These DIY recycled art pennant pins are a fun way to reuse an art project and share the love with your favorite chums on Valentine’s Day!
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04 Feb
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Make: Recycled Art Heart Pennant Pins

  • July 30, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Cardboard, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Paint, Chalks and Pastels, Winter
  • 1 comment
With Valentine's Day coming up, it seemed the perfect occasion to share a little heart-based art. I'm on a major mission this year to further "green up"...

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DIY Poseable Conversation Hearts
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04 Feb
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Make: Poseable Conversation Heart Valentines

  • February 7, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Cardboard, STEAM Learning, Winter
  • 2 comments
The season of love is upon us and we kicked it off by celebrating #31daysoflove with our friend Maggy of the amazing Red Ted Art! Last year, I shared...

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Make STEAM learning fun with this DIY winter-themed, recycled cardboard activity for kids. Our snowball factory project combines math and engineering with creative pretend play.
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29 Jan
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Make: A Recycled STEAM-Learning Snowball Factory

  • February 7, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Cardboard, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Small World Play, STEAM Learning, Winter
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BBRRRRRRRR! It's frigid here (I'm talking exposed-skin-freezes cold!) so we've been stuck inside this week. While looking for things to keep us busy, we surveyed our stash...

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Use cereal boxes to create an adorable DIY upcycled cardboard jack-o-lantern shape sorter (template included)
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25 Oct
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Make: A DIY Cardboard Jack-O-Lantern Shape Sorter

  • October 8, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Cardboard, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fall, STEAM Learning
  • 1 comment
Halloween is HAPPENING in a big way! We've been celebrating a very merry, not-so-scary All Hallows Eve with this grinning gourd shape sorter you can make from...

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Make a lion mask fit for a king with simple supplies! A most regal DIY no-sew costume for kids.
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18 Oct
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Make: A DIY Upcycled No-Sew Lion Costume

  • September 19, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Cardboard, Dramatic Play, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fall, Nature-Based Play
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“Oh I just can’t WAIT to be King…”A little bit of Sub-Saharan magic happened over here this morning. From the simplest of supplies, bright colors and bold...

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Create your own storybook mid-century modern DIY shoebox house using a cardboard box and collaging textures and simple shapes. A great rainy day activity for kids of any age!
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04 May
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Make: A Mid-Century Modern Shoebox House

  • February 7, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Cardboard, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Paper, Small World Play, STEAM Learning
  • 1 comment
I have gone absolutely crazy using scraps destined for the recycling bin to make mini playhouses lately! If you haven't already seen our Cardboard Box City Neighborhood...

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Make a vibrant and colorful art-filled city neighborhood with cardboard boxes! This craft activity for kids incorporates art and imagination for hours of creative play!
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19 Mar
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Make: A Cardboard Box City Neighborhood

  • February 25, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Cardboard, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Paper, Small World Play, STEAM Learning
  • 1 comment
I have been super lucky to have lived in quite a few cities all over the US. Winter always makes me miss California’s beautifully sunny beaches, but...

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Use recycled materials to DIY your own super hip cardboard shape puzzle! A perfect learning toy for toddlers.
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06 Mar
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Make: A Modern DIY Cardboard Shape Puzzle

  • August 3, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Cardboard, Eco-Friendly Crafts, STEAM Learning
  • 1 comment
I am beyond excited to be hosting a creative challenge for @get.creative.with over on Instagram this week! I asked people to share their own creative ideas for...

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Upcycle an old cardboard box and some scrap paper into these super cool mix & match pattern necklaces! An awesome, easy and relatively mess-free craft for kids.
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18 Jan
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Make: Modern Geometric Cardboard Necklaces

  • July 9, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Cardboard, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Paper
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I don't know about you, but gray winter days have me longing for a color injection - the brighter the better! These simple but stylin' cardboard necklaces...

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This cardboard set of play market food is an easy DIY, a great way for kids to learn about food, and looks SO adorable
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05 Jan
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Make: Cardboard Market Food

  • February 17, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Cardboard, Chalks and Pastels, Dramatic Play, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Paint, Chalks and Pastels, Practical Skills
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Brrrrrrr! With the year off to a frigid start, I've put my indoor dramatic play thinking cap on this week and hunkered down for some recycled art...

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