upcycled – Kaleidoscope Enrichment

Easy Upcycled Octopus

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This was a simple project I recently did for my livestreamed Upcycled Makers Club for the Warren County Library System. The goal is to share a fun activity using common materials from around the house and then encourage kids to develop additional ideas based on the original craft. Since March I’ve been offering projects to…

Drinking Straw Bracelets

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This simple beading project is a great way to upcycle drinking straws into a fun, fashionable bracelet or cuff. What You’ll Need 3-4 drinking straws, paper or plastic 30-40 pony beads 4-5 feet of elastic cord or yarn Ruler Scissors Masking tape (optional) Toothpick or bamboo skewer (optional) Prepare Your Yarn: If you’re using elastic or…