DIY Crafts

By Cathy

40 Amazing Earth Day Craft Ideas For Kids & Adults

Marbled Art


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Imagine gazing upon a stunning work of art that was effortlessly created using shaving cream. With just a few simple materials, you can recreate this mesmerizing marble painting. To get started, gather an aluminum pan, cardstock paper, a rubber spatula, a toothbrush, and a plastic tablecloth.

Coffee Filter Earth Paintings


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Building on the creative momentum from the paper towel Earth paintings, we’re now exploring another easy and fun project: coffee filter Earth paintings. With just a few simple materials at hand, you can quickly create stunning designs by painting and then saturating coffee filters.

Puffy Paint Earth Day Craft


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In a collaborative effort with Happy Hooligans, this creative project is an excellent way to engage kids of all ages in a fun and educational activity. To get started, gather just three essential materials: a paper plate, puffy paints, and paintbrushes. Once the painting process is complete, it’s time to let the creativity shine by allowing the masterpiece to ‘cook’ in the microwave for a short period.

3D Earth Day Craft


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Crafting a three-dimensional representation of the Earth, as envisioned by Non-Toy Gifts, serves as a poignant reminder to instill in children the importance of nurturing a sense of responsibility towards the planet’s well-being. This creative endeavour sends a powerful message that the pursuit of prosperity and sustainability should be a perpetual concern for all.

Earth Pom Pom


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Create a charming Pom Pom Earth with The Gingerbread House’s tutorial. To replicate this project, you’ll require a pair of scissors, a pompom maker, and a variety of blues and greens wool yarns. With these simple materials, you’re sure to have a delightful time crafting these adorable and petite pom pom earths.

Pop Up Book


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The Craft Train presents an engaging image-based tutorial, where children can explore creativity while learning valuable lessons about the Earth and its preservation. This project is particularly exciting as it not only fosters artistic expression but also sparks curiosity and a sense of responsibility towards our planet. The process becomes even more accessible with printable templates available for use.

Recycled Plastic Squid Craft

Get ready to join The Craft Train for an eco-friendly adventure! Our plastic squid craft project is not only a creative outlet but also a sustainable way to celebrate Earth Day. To make this masterpiece, you’ll need some recyclable materials: paper cups, string, paint, paper straws, wooden beads, googly eyes, and plastic bottle tops. With these supplies, we’ll transform them into an adorable squid that’s sure to delight both kids and adults alike.

Simple Earth Suncatcher


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For this Earth Day-inspired project, we’re building upon our previous tutorial with an added touch of sparkle. This glittery suncatcher idea requires a few simple materials: a plastic lid, adhesive glue, blue and green glitter, ribbon, a plate for assembling, and a hole punching machine to create a decorative detail.

Earth Crayons and Play Dough


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On Earth’s Day, celebrate the planet with a creative twist – a vibrant, melted crayon-filled gunny sack art project! To get started, gather your supplies: vibrant crayons that will soon melt into colorful goo and sturdy gunny sacks to contain the masterpiece-in-the-making. With these simple yet striking elements, you’ll be well on your way to creating an eye-catching display that’s as eco-friendly as it is artistic.

Earth Day Craft with Writing Prompt


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Create an eco-friendly masterpiece with your little ones on Earth Day! This fun craft combines the power of coffee filters and paint to create a unique piece of art that doubles as a learning experience. By painting their own designs onto the filters, kids can express themselves while learning about the importance of conservation and sustainability. To take it to the next level, have them add a personal message or phrase that reflects what they’ve learned about our planet. This activity is a great way to get your mini-me’s excited about giving back to the Earth and taking care of its precious resources.

Earth Day Necklace with Salt Dough


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This tutorial by Little Bins for Little Hands presents another engaging activity that lets kids create their own unique necklaces using a mixture of salt, bleached flour, and warm water. With minimal effort, they can craft beautiful ornaments that will surely be treasured. The process is simple and easy to follow, making it an excellent way to encourage creativity and self-expression in children.

Lorax Earth Day Slime


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In the creative realm, Little Bins for Little Hands has crafted another engaging activity – Lorax-themed slime! This unique substance, neither solid nor liquid, exhibits non-Newtonian properties, defying classification as it exists in a state between the two. To bring this project to life, you’ll need one essential component: liquid starch.

Paper Plate Earth Craft


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In just a few minutes, kids can create a stunning paper plate Earth on their own – no adult supervision required! To get started, they’ll need a paper plate, paint colors, pom poms, scissors, glue, yarn, and a clothespin. And with that, our collection of innovative Earth Day crafts comes to a close. We’re confident that you and your little ones will have a blast making these projects, which not only showcase your creativity but also teach valuable lessons about the importance of conservation and protecting our planet.

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