Upcycled Gifts

Clever gifts from jars, socks, boxes and other things headed for the bin.

• Macaroni Art Gifts That Don't Look Like Preschool Projects
• Gifts From the Kitchen Drawer: Wooden Spoons, Tea Towels and Clips
• Cereal Box Gifts: Notebooks, Gift Boxes and Puzzles
• Pasta Necklaces and Bracelets That Kids Can Give
• Glass Jar Gifts From Your Recycling Bin
• Egg Carton Gifts: Jewelry Boxes and Seed Starters
• Rice Sock Heating Pads: A Practical Homemade Gift
• Button Art Gifts From the Junk Drawer
• Old T-Shirt Gifts: No-Sew Tote Bags and Braided Rugs
• Cardboard Tube Gifts: Desk Organizers, Bird Feeders and More
• Sock Puppets Kids Can Make and Give
• Sock Snowmen: A No-Sew Gift From a Single Sock