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Crafts Using Leftover Egg Shells

April 8, 2012 by Amanda Formaro

Crafts Using Leftover Egg ShellsNow that Easter is here you’re undoubtedly going to have several colored egg shells gracing your compost bin. That’s certainly a great way to dispose of them, but before you ditch them all, check out some of these fun projects, something for every age group.

Egg Shell Pendants – a video tutorial shows how to make beautiful jewelry using egg shells (Beyond Bracelets)
Abstract Art – Kids will love creating all sorts of art using colored shell pieces (Creative Jewish Mom)
Egg Shell Mosaic Vase – make a pretty vase, perhaps for Mother’s Day, using leftover colored shells (Crafts by Amanda)
Eggshell Mosaic Pictures – kids will love creating fun pictures using leftover shells (Free Kids Crafts)

Too many shells, not enough craft projects? There are plenty of other ways that leftover shells can be recycled. The Daily Green has several ideas, and Squidoo has a rather intensive post on the many different uses for eggshells! Happy Easter!

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Create a Beautiful DIY Flower Press and a Little Girl’s Flower Garden

Looking for a fun and easy craft project that both kids and adults can enjoy? This DIY Flower Press is just what you need! Not only is it a perfect way to preserve the beauty of flowers, but it’s also a wonderful activity for little ones to explore the magic of nature.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create your own flower press to capture all those vibrant blooms from your garden. Afterward, you can turn those pressed flowers into beautiful artwork or use them for other craft projects. The best part? It’s a simple and inexpensive way to enjoy the season’s flowers year-round!

Along with the flower press, you’ll also find tips on how to create a little girl’s flower garden, making it the ideal craft to do together. It’s not only a fun and creative way to engage with nature, but it’s a great bonding activity too.

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Check out the full tutorial here and start your flower adventure!

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