20 Upcycling Projects to Make with Kids
Get ready for a world of upcycling fun with this selection of creative projects for kids!
From crafting your favourite animals using cardboard loo rolls, to creating stunning suncatcher butterfly wings with leftover sweet wrappers, these projects are perfect for sparking creativity and keeping little ones entertained.
Dive into these delightful projects and discover the joy of turning everyday items into imaginative masterpieces.
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20 Upcycling Projects to Make with Kids
Bring a whole farm to life with our latest project, perfect for enjoying kids' craft at home! The simple project uses items you can easily find around your home, making this an easy idea to recreate.
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D11.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dwe0078d0d/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D11.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
Keep your little ones entertained with this easy to make table football game. Play against friends and family in your own football tournament!
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D13.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dw911d502e/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D13.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
Save your leftover wrappers and transform them into the most beautiful butterfly wings for your little one.
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D15.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dwe95e1b44/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D15.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
These sweet paper plate birds are so simple to make and use minimal materials!
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D12.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dwbc277f0d/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D12.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
A perfect cardboard craft for kids, these jungle-themed craft rolls can be made from a few recycled materials in just a few hours!
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D17.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dw22af74e7/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D17.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
Here's a fun craft where you get to raid your craft cupboard and recycle bin so it's a little kinder on your wallet and the environment.
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D01.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dw5ebb2f02/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D01.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
Experiment with marbling effects to make unique mermaid party bags for friends!
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D03.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dwf5675f44/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D03.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
Cardboard tube crafts are a great way to recycle your household items into fun, creative projects for the kids!
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D04.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dw371ea36e/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D04.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
Get creative and make something magical from recycled milk bottles!
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D08.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dw7eab17f3/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D08.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
Transform cardboard rolls into quirky animal characters by making your own zoo rolls!
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D20.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dwff9054ff/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D20.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
Are your little ones obsessed with dinosaurs? We've got the perfect prehistoric craft for you!
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D19.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dwbb020bd2/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D19.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
If you're looking for easy crafts to try with your kids that are sure to capture their imagination, start by bringing this shoebox aquarium to life!
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D14.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dw06c6ff96/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D14.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
Looking for new ways to use those old carboard tubes? Get creative with colour and have a go at these cardboard tube binoculars!
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D10.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dw8f4ff298/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D10.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
Use tissue paper and imagination to create sea creatures of all shapes and colours.
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D02.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dwd836b968/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D02.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
If you're looking for easy crafts to try with your kids that are sure to capture their imagination, start by bringing this shoebox aquarium to life!
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D07.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dw07305591/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D07.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
This easy project will allow you to upcycle any spare cardboard cartons, and is perfect for little ones as they can help make their own decorative bits with paints, pom poms and other decorations.
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D06.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dwb4f78096/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D06.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
Wind socks are a wonderful, creative and simple idea to brighten up the garden patio and add decoration.
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D05.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dwbb426d99/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D05.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
Create this fun paper plate lion using a few craft essentials you may already have at home.
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D18.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dw21659a30/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D18.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
Whether the sun is shining and you can play outside, or British weather is doing it's thing and you have to play inside, this game is perfect!
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D09.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dw97dae549/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D09.jpg?sw=680&q=85)
This unique sea creature inspired mobile makes a great decoration for your child's bedroom or nursery.
![idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D16.jpg?sw=680&q=85](https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/dw/image/v2/BHCG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-hobbycraft-uk-content/default/dwbc084e91/images/ideas/kids/upcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids/idea%5Fupcycling%2Dprojects%2Dto%2Dmake%2Dwith%2Dkids%5Fstep%2D16.jpg?sw=680&q=85)