Crayola Shares Creative Upcycling Crafts for Earth Day

Each year, Crayola celebrates Earth Day by sharing crafts with families that encourage upcycling, recycling, and teaching kids habits that will help them care for our planet.

Below are the projects that Crayola will feature this year for Earth Day, including a brand-new craft: the Milk Carton Bird Feeder. Full instructions are available on Crayola’s Create It Yourself online hub.

Milk Carton Bird Feeder

Repurpose an old milk carton to make this very easy DIY bird feeder.

Paper Bag Star

Use leftover paper bags to create your own decor!

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Tin Can Pencil Holder

Upcycle a tin can you already have on hand to create a unique storage container for your desk.

Upcycled Storage Jar

Get organized with these DIY storage solutions!

Paper Quill Picture Frame

These DIY cardboard picture frames add a fun creative touch to any room.

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