How to Make Colorful Milk Carton Candles from Old Candles

Today we will show you how to make a beautiful, colorful candle. This candle is made by using bits and pieces of old candles and placing them in the milk container, which would be used as the mold. You will be able to use this candle for a very, very long time, as it will be a very large candle. Find out how to make this recycled candle below.

How to Make Colorful Milk Carton Candles from Old Candles

How to Make Colorful Milk Carton Candles from Old Candles

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED

Bits of left over candles

Quart milk container

Scotch tape

Paper clip

String

How to Make the Colorful Candle

Step 1

Cut off top of quart milk container

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Cut off top of quart milk container (dotted line).  Make hole in center of bottom, as in Figure 1.

Step 2

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Pull a length of string from top through bottom hole. Stick in a pin to hold string in place. Fasten piece of Scotch tape over hole at bottom to prevent wax from escaping, as in Figure 2.

Step 3

When hard, remove mold

From top, pull string taut, and fasten to top of container with a paper clip.

This part an adult must do. The adult should fill container with melted wax and allow to harden.

When hard, remove mold, as in Figure 3.

Now you can enjoy your beautiful, colorful candle that was made from bits and pieces of old candles. It feels good to recycle / upcycle unused items.

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Make Totem Pole Mail & Notes Holder Gift for Dad’s Office on Father’s Day

This is a really cute idea to make a totem pole to hold letters and special notes. This would probably look really great in your Dad’s office…so why not make it for your Dad as a gift on Father’s Day? It is a tall totem pole of VIP’s handles letters, memos and notes. Find the instructions below.

Make Totem Pole Mail Holders Gift for Dad’s Office on Father’s Day

CRAFTS MATERIALS THAT YOU WILL NEED:

– Rubber Hose

– Scissor

– Paint or Glue

– Letters and Notes

HOW TO MAKE CRAFTS PROJECT : TOTEM LETTER POLE

Step #1

On a length of rubber garden hose cut downward slits every 1 & 1/2″ or so.

Step #2

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Carve and paint on faces or glue on photos to identify each section.

Step #3

Arrange occupants in order of importance.

Your Dad can tack the totem pole on his bulletin board or wall and this totem pole and its’ creatures will put the bite on papers and letters according to what must be done first.

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Make Fish Pen and Pencil Holder for Dad’s Desk on Father’s Day

Father’s Day is coming up in the middle of June already. Show Dad that he is the Big Fish in your world by making him this fish pencil holder as a gift. He can hold both pens and pencils in this fish. Of course, this can be made as a present for anyone, not just your dad…such as Mom for Mother’s Day or for a birthday. Be sure of a big catch when you’re fishing for a pencil with this big fish of the deep sea. Directions are below.

Make Fish Pen and Pencil Holder for Dad’s Desk on Father’s Day for a Great Gift

CRAFTS MATERIALS THAT YOU WILL NEED:

– Pencils & Pens

– Old Sponge Ball (Nerf Ball)

– Scissors

– Glue

– Paint and Paint Brush

– Sturdy Cardboard

HOW TO MAKE THIS CRAFT TO MAKE DESK HOLDER FOR PENS AND PENCILS

Step 1

Cut a flat edge on one side of an old sponge ball.

Step 2

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In a circle around the top cut several holes large enough to hold pencils.

Step 3

Paint on a fish face and glue on a sturdy cardboard tail to serve as a rudder.

Sit him on your desk and fill to the gills with pencils and pens for your Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, or who ever you want to give this great gift to.

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How to Make Tri-Fold Picture Frame Present for Dad on Father’s Day

Do you want to learn how to make a unique picture frame? Most picture frame crafts are for one photograph, but this one holds 3 photos. This would be perfect to make as a gift for Dad or Mom for family photos…and it would look great on their office desk. If you want to learn how to make a tri-fold picture frame, then look at the directions below.

FYI…this craft is for older children – 9 and up….younger children can do it with help from an adult / parent / teacher.

How to Make Tri-Fold Picture Frame Gift That Holds 3 Photos for Dad’s Desk on Father’s Day

CRAFTS MATERIALS THAT YOU  WILL NEED:

– Cardboard, 15 by 5 inches
– 2 Pieces of felt, each 16 by 5′ inches
– 3 Snapshots (family photos)
–  Wool thread in contrasting color
–  Needle with large eye
–  Scissors
– Tape measure
– Glue Stick, Rubber Cement, or other Adhesive
– Chalk

HOW TO MAKE THIS CRAFT : TRI-FOLD FAMILY PICTURE FRAME

Step 1

Cut the cardboard into three pieces, each 5 by 5 inches. Paste one photography on each piece. Try to choose pictures that you father will look at and feel all mushy and sentimental.

Step 2

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Arrange the three pieces side by side and lay one piece of felt over them. Leave 1/2 inch between the pieces of cardboard,since the felt is 1 inch wider than the three pieces of cardboard.

Step 3

Mark with chalk either an oval or square shape where the felt is to be cut out to show the underlying family photographs. Cut out these pieces of felt.

Step 4

Sew a long-and-short blanket-stitch border around each hole (see instructions on blanket stitching below) using the pretty wool thread.

Tip: How to Sew a Blanket Stitch

To blanket stitch, make a knot at the end of your piece of thread. Put your needle in 1/4 inch from the edge of the fabric, put the thread under the point of the needle and then pull the needle with the rest of the thread through. Repeat until finished.

Step 5

Glue the felt with the holes over the cardboard so the snapshots show through. Glue the other piece of felt to the back of the three pieces of cardboard.

Step 6

Sew a running stitch (see instructions for sewing the running stitch right below.) in places marked A and B in the illustration and then the frame is ready.

Tip : How to Make the Running Stitch

Begin sewing this stitch with three or four little stitches sewn one over the other, instead of making a knot in the thread. The running stitch itself is a small, even stitch, running on a straight line. Try to make each stitch about 1/8  inch long, though if it is closer to 1/4 of an inch no thunder or lightning are going to strike you. You can run up to six of these little stitches on the needle and then pull the needle through the fabric. Finish your seam with three or four little stitches sewn one on top of the other.

Below you can see what the finished picture frame will look like.

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Make Newspaper or Magazine Holder Rack for Dad on Father’s Day

Father’s Day is coming up in the middle of June…which isn’t too far away from now. Do you want to start planning a great gift for your Dad? This is an arts and crafts project that uses a cork and a wire coat hanger to make a great rack to hold magazines and newspapers. If your Dad reads a lot of periodicals (newspapers and magazines), then this might be the perfect craft to make for your Dad. Instructions are below…enjoy.

Make Newspaper or Magazine Holder Rack for Dad on Father’s Day

CRAFTS MATERIALS THAT YOU WILL NEED:

– Wire hanger

– Gummed tape or felt / fabric or ribbon

– Bottle cork, optional

HOW TO MAKE THIS CRAFT TO MAKE RACK HOLDER FOR MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPERS

Bend the wire hanger as indicated in the illustrations below.

Step 1


Straighten hook on wire hanger as pictured above.

Step 2

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Now bend hook on wire hanger down as pictured above.

Step 3

Now bend arms on wire hanger down as seen above. Letter ‘C’ is where the cork will be placed.

Step 4

Now pull apart hanger about 6 inches at the top. Remember, the cork can also be seen as letter ‘c’.

Step 5

Cover the hanger entirely with gummed tape. If you don’t have gummed tape, then wrap your hanger in ribbon, fabric or felt…but you will need to use glue to secure to the hanger.

Step 6

Insert the end (C) into the center of the cork, if you have one. The cork will keep the holder from scratching table, desk, or floor when it stands with magazines held neatly in it.

This holder is the perfect size for magazines and newspapers of most sizes. Your Dad or Grandpa would love this for Father’s Day…however Moms and Grandmas would love this as well for Mother’s Day or a birthday as well.

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Make Mom Jewelry Gift : Necklaces and Bracelets by Making Paper or Fabric Beads

Did you know that you can make beads out of paper and / or fabric material? Well, you can. This is a great idea for kids to make jewelry, such as bracelets and necklaces for Mom, Grandma or an Aunt on Mother’s Day or a birthday. Girls especially seem to love this arts and crafts project because many girls love to sew with needle and thread and they love making and wearing jewelry. Either way, this is a lot of fun.

Make Mom Jewelry Gift : Necklaces and Bracelets by Making Paper or Fabric Beads

Crafts Materials Needed:

– Some colored fabric material or paper

– A heavy needle

– Some thread

– A thimble (optional, but a good idea to protect your fingers)

– A candle (optional)

– A pin

Step 1:

Cut the piece of fabric material into strips about 6 inches long and 3/4 of an inch wide.

Step 2:

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Smear a little paste on the dull side of the strip.

Step 3:

Then roll it tightly like a little bandage.

Step 4:

In the same way, you make a bunch of smaller beads. These are made by merely cutting the strip narrower and shorter. A strip 3 inches long by 1/2 of an inch wide would be a good size.

Step 5:

Then, with needle and thread, string together the larger beads and the smaller ones. The smaller beads should be placed sideways, as shown in the picture.

Step 6:

When the beads are all strung, twist the last two around each other a few times at the back of your neck, and the necklace will stay closed.

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Make Mom Jewelry Gift : Necklaces and Bracelets for Mother’s Day

This is a cute idea for kids to make jewelry, such as bracelets and necklaces for Mom, Grandma or an Aunt on Mother’s Day or a birthday. Girls especially seem to love this arts and crafts project because many girls love to sew with needle and thread and they love making and wearing jewelry. Either way, this is a lot of fun.

Make Mom Jewelry Gift : Necklaces and Bracelets for Mother’s Day Crafts Activity for Kids

Crafts Materials Needed:

– Some dried kernels of corn (or acorns)

-Macaroni

– A heavy needle

– Some thread

– A thimble (optional, but a good idea to protect your fingers)

– A candle (optional)

– A pin

– Paints, Markers, or Crayons

Step 1:

To make the corn and macaroni necklace pictured at the top of this page, break some macaroni into small pieces, about three-quarters of an inch long.

Step 2:

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Color the pieces of macaroni with crayons, markers, or paints.

Step 3:

Pierce each kernel of corn with a pin before stringing, making a tiny hole for the needle and thread to pass through.

Step 4:

Wax your thread by running it against a candle a few times. This will give it strength.

Step 5:

Acorns may be used instead of corn, but do not use berries or any vegetable which may rot instead of getting hard and dry.

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How to Make a Ring Toss Throwing Game Crafts Idea for Kids

Any handy boy or girl can make this game that can be played with one or more friends, either indoors or outside as well. All that you will need to make this game of skill is a few things from around the house. This is a great arts and crafts project for rainy days or for days that there doesn’t seem to be anything else to do.

How to Make a Ring Toss Throwing Game Crafts Idea for Kids

Crafts Materials Needed:

– cardboard box cover that is at least 14 inches square

– scissors

– rubber jar rings (inside the lids of many jars such as many baby food jars and on the top of bottles) OR take twist ties and tie them into circles / ovals

– paints, markers, or crayons

– wooden clothespins

Step 1

Using a single blade of the scissors to cut 9 pairs of slits, close together, ( two for each clothespin), in the cardboard box cover, as in illustration A above.

Step 2

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Number each pair of slits, from 1 to 9, with paints, markers, or crayons. Do not number them in rotation.

Step 3

Force the prongs of 9 wooden clothespins into the slits in the box cover, as in illustration B above.

How to Play the Ring Toss Game

To play the game, place the box cover on the floor or on the ground, and mark off a “Toss Line” about five feet away. Kneel at the toss line and try to toss a rubber jar ring (or twist tie ring) around the clothespin heads for points. The points scored will depend upon the clothespin ringed. Play with a friend and keep score. High score wins.

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Shadow Boxing : How to Make Shadow Boxes from Cardboard Boxes

This is a great crafts project idea for kids and teen who want to display their trophies, nick nacks,  pottery, and ornaments in these modern shadow boxes. You can make them from corrugated boxes that you find around your house. If you want to decorate your room, and at the same time de-clutter your desk or shelves, then shadow boxing if the crafts activity for you.

Shadow Boxing : How to Make Shadow Boxes from Cardboard Boxes : Arts and Crafts Idea for Kids and Teens

Crafts Materials Needed:

– corrugated cardboard box

– scissors

– tape

– paint and paint brush

Step 1

Find a square corrugated cardboard box (width and height about the same size) and cut it in to two pieces so that the depth of each box is about 3″ – 4″ deep.  See the picture above.

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Step 2

On two sides of each frame, cut a slit one and a half inches deep exactly in the middle of the side. Reference the picture above.

Step 3

Place the slits of one square over the slits of the other. Press together.

Step 4

Tape the outside edges.

Step 5

Paint the frames attractively.

Step 6

Have Mom or Dad hang your shadow box frames / shelves to the wall.

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Make a Table Tennis Ping Pong Balls Holder and Dispenser

Table tennis / ping pong balls are always ready to ping pong into action when you store them in a convenient ejector-dispenser holder. This is a great de-cluttering crafts activity for those who have a ping pong table. All you need are a few items from your house and you are set to making this cool ping pong ball holder and dispenser. Have fun.

How to Make a Table Tennis Ping Pong Balls Holder and Dispenser Crafts Activity for Kids

Crafts Materials Needed:

– cardboard tube from a wax paper roll or paper towel roll, etc.

– cardboard

– scissors

– tape

– ping pong balls

– paper cups

Step 1

Roll a length of cardboard to a diameter (width) slightly smaller than a wax-paper tube, paper towel roll, etc.

Step 2

About two inches from one end cut out a circle the size of a ping pong ball.

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Step 3

Tape up the cardboard length into the roll size that fits into the wax-paper tube roll.

Step 4

Now glue small paper cups in place to seal the ends.

Step 5

Slide the cardboard roll inside a wax-paper / paper towel tube roll.

Step 6

Now insert table tennis / ping pong balls through the opening.

At table tennis time, it will be fun to slide the tube open and bounce out a ping pong ball. This is a great way to clean up clutter in your game room or organize and de-clutter your house / basement / game room / child’s room or wherever you have your table tennis / ping pong table.

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How to Make a Message Board Box Organizational Craft Idea for Kids

If your family practically runs an answer-phone service for you when you’re out, they’ll appreciate this handy message taker box. You can use this as a phone call message organizational center for the rest of the family as well. The box opens up for paper, pens, and pencils.  You have the choice to but a clock face on the top of the box or to put a chalkboard on the top of the box.

How to Make a Message Board Box Organizational Craft Idea for Kids

Crafts Materials Needed:

– prong fastener

– construction paper or cardboard

-scissors

-marker

-cardboard box

-notepad

-pencils

-OR chalkboard paint and chalk

Decide whether or not you want a chalkboard or a clock on the top of the box. If you want a chalkboard, skip steps 2 through 5.

If you want the clock on the top of the box, just start with step #1.

Step 1

Use a cigar box, candy box, or other box made of heavy cardboard. Put a note pad and a pencil inside.

Step 2

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Glue a construction paper or cardboard clock face on top. You can trace around a bowl or other round object to make a nice circle.

Step 3

Now, take your marker and write out the numbers on the clock. It is easiest to make the clock numbers evenly spaced by writing out the numbers on each quarter … 12, 3, 6, and 9. Then go ahead and draw the numbers in between.

Step 5

Now, either cut the hands out of cardboard or construction paper….make the minutes hand noticeably shorter.

Step 6

Now, take the prong fastener and put it through both hands, the circle shape, and the box. Then open up the prongs in the back of the box. Now the clock’s hands should move smoothly.

Step 7 – If You Want Chalkboard on Top of Message Box

If you want a chalkboard on the top of the box, then take chalkboard paint and give the top of the box several thorough coats of chalkboard paint. Let dry. Put chalk in the box and an eraser.

To use the Message Board Box:

If you are using the clock on the top of the box, set the hands for the time you expect to return home, each time you leave. Your family will be able to tell callers the best time to call back again. If you made the top of the box into a chalkboard message center, then family members and friends can leave messages to each other or take down phone messages.

There is paper and pencils inside the message box…utilize this for messages that need to be portable.  Have fun.

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Make Keepsake Hand Print Poster Gift for Mom on Mother’s day Craft

Moms and Dads always love hand print crafts AND they are very easy to make. Here is a cute arts and crafts project for kids to make for Mom on Mother’s Day or Dad on Father’s Day. This is also great for toddlers and preschoolers. Make this beautiful hand print poster for your Mom this Mother’s day. She’ll treasure it forever.

Make Keepsake Hand Print Poster Gift for Mom on Mother’s day Craft

Craft materials required:

Red acrylic paint

Brush

Thick paper

Ribbon

Red colored paper

Scissors

Glue

Tape

Crayon

Step 1

Cut out a piece of paper larger than the size of your hand. Use the paintbrush to apply paint on your palm and stamp your hand on the paper.

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Step 2

Write a message for your mom below the print.

Step 3

Cut out strips of red paper and glue it on the sides to make a border.

Step 4

Cut a piece of ribbon and tape it to the back as shown.

Step 5

Your poster is ready! Gift it to your mom on mother’s day and she can hang it up on the wall.

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Make Mom a Mother’s Day Flower Card Crafts Activity for Kids

Mother’s Day is a special day for Moms and all Moms want to be treated special on that day (and all days actually). Make this beautiful card for mother’s day with the following easy directions for the following arts and crafts activity for kids. Its something new, unique and different and I’m sure mom will love it!!

Make Mom a Mother’s Day Flower Card Crafts Activity for Kids

Craft materials required:

Thick colored paper

Scissors

Glue

Step 1

Fold a piece of paper the size of a card into two

Step 2

Cut a few strips of colored paper about 1/4th of an inch wide.

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Step 3

Roll it into a ball as shown.

Step 4

Leave it loose to get the effect shown below. Glue the end of the roll, so that it cannot unravel further.

Step 5

Now press one edge between your fingers so that it looks like a petal

Step 6

Make a few petals like this and glue them together as shown.

Step 7

Cut a strip of green paper of the same width

Step 8

Roll it around a crayon

Step 9

cut out a piece about 3 inches long

Step 10

Fold the edge as shown

Step 11

Glue the other end to the folded part to make a leaf.

Step 12

Glue it on your card to make a flower as shown below. Write a message for your mom and give it to her.

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How to Make Flower Vases With Recycled Plastic Bottles

This is a recycling and a Mother’s Day Present Arts and Crafts Activity for Kids to Make. Recycling can be your way of taking care of the environment. Here’s a great craft activity that makes it really fun to recycle. Make a flower vase out of an old plastic bottle and then put fresh flowers in it for Your Mom. The simple step by step illustrated instructions follow.

How to Make Flower Vases With Recycled Plastic Bottles Gift for Mom on Mother’s Day

Craft Materials Needed

Plastic bottle

White paper

acrylic glitter glue

scissors

glue

pencil

Step 1

With the help of an adult cut off the top of the bottle

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Step 2

Cut a piece of paper wider than the circumference of the bottle and slightly longer than the length of the bottle

Step 3

Roll the paper around the bottle and glue it in place.

Step 4

Draw a design on the outside of the bottle

Step 5

Go over the design with acrylic glue. Allow to dry. Put some flowers in the vase and surprise mum!!

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How to Make a Bunch of Flowers as a Gift for Mom on Mother’s Day

Make this beautiful branch full of flowers picture for your Mom, Aunt, or Grandma this Mother’s Day. This picture of a bunch of flowers looks much harder to make than it actually is. All you will need to make this beautiful piece of art is some colored paper, scissors and glue….oh, and lots of Love.

How to Make a Bunch of Flowers as a Gift for Mom on Mother’s Day with this Arts and Crafts Activity for Kids

Craft materials required:

Thick colored paper

Scissors

Glue

Markers

Step 1

On a thick colored paper, draw a branch as shown

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Step 2

Cut a small square of colored paper about the size of the flower that you want

Step 3

Fold it twice to make a smaller square

Step 4

Draw out a heart shape as shown in the corner of the square where the fold is.

Step 5

Open it out to get a flower as shown.

Step 6

Fold the flower in the center as shown, fold again between the other two petals similarly.

Step 7

Press all the folds toward the inside as shown

Step 8

Take a green square of paper and fold into two

Step 9

Draw out half a leaf as shown.

Step 10

Cut it out.

Step 11

Fold one edge

Step 12

Glue it as shown. Apply glue on the center of the flower and on the folded part of the leaf.

Now you have a beautiful flower tree creation to give to your Mom for Mother’s Day. She will love it, guaranteed!!!

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How to Make Designer Notepad Stationary Gift for Mom on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is coming up soon and it is time to think of a very special gift to make for your Mom. Here is an idea to make a designer notepad / or designer stationary present for your Mom. Moms have a lot of tasks and to-do lists to make, as well as notes to write. It seems that a designer notepad is the perfect gift to give to your special Mom. All you need is a cheap notepad and some nice paper. The simple steps to make this gift follow.

This would also make a great back-to-school personalized notebook crafts idea for kids, especially girls.

How to Make Designer Notepad Stationary Gift for Mom on Mother’s Day Arts and Crafts Activity for Kids

Craft materials required:

A simple cheap notebook

some handmade paper or any other nice paper

Scissors

Glue

Step 1

Cut a piece of paper the same length as the notebook but about 2 inches wider than the notebook.

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Step 2

Remove the front cover of the notebook. Cut it off with a pair of scissors.

Step 3

Fold the longer end of the notebook towards the back as shown.

Step 4

Cut out and glue two hearts in a contrasting color

Step 5

Wrap it up nicely and gift it to your Mom this mother’s day!!

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