{"id":46834,"date":"2024-11-14T23:30:55","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T23:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=46834"},"modified":"2025-02-09T22:38:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T22:38:48","slug":"upcycling-craft-projects-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/upcycling-craft-projects-for-kids","title":{"rendered":"4 DIY Upcycling Craft Projects for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"46834\" class=\"elementor elementor-46834\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a08a458 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a08a458\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09f8155 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09f8155\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\"><div><div class=\"pt-0\"><div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\"><div class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\"><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Upcycling waste is an excellent and educational way to engage children in creative activities while promoting sustainability. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">By transforming everyday household items into fun, functional, and decorative crafts, kids not only tap into their artistic abilities but also learn the importance of reducing waste and reusing resources.<\/span><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p>We&#8217;ve curated 4 fun DIY upcycling crafts that make the most of materials that might otherwise end up in the waste bin. From creating a playful pi\u00f1ata garland using cardboard rolls to crafting a wind chime with paper cups, these projects offer endless possibilities for imagination.<\/p><p>So, gather up your spare paper plates, cardboard rolls, and old paper cups and dive into some creative, eco-friendly crafting fun that will contribute to a healthier planet!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fed548 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2fed548\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Pull Pi\u00f1ata Garland with Cardboard Rolls\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0ff03e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f0ff03e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Pull-Pinata-Garland-1024x615.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-46860\" alt=\"Pull pi\u00f1ata garland with cardboard rolls\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Pull-Pinata-Garland-1024x615.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Pull-Pinata-Garland-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Pull-Pinata-Garland-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Pull-Pinata-Garland-1536x922.png.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Pull-Pinata-Garland-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pull-Pinata-Garland.png 1563w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Pull-Pinata-Garland-1024x615.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Pull-Pinata-Garland-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Pull-Pinata-Garland-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Pull-Pinata-Garland-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Pull-Pinata-Garland-1536x922.png 1536w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Pull-Pinata-Garland-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Pull-Pinata-Garland.png 1563w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-820deb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"820deb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Materials Needed<\/strong>:<\/h3><ul><li>Craft <a title=\"cardboard rolls\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/p\/cardboard-roll-ec-craft-hygienic-box60-kraft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cardboard rolls<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Crepe paper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=crepe%20paper&amp;categories=251025&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crepe paper<\/a> or A4 size coloured <a title=\"copy paper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=coloured%20copy%20paper&amp;categories=&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;fromPrice=0&amp;toPrice=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"String\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=string&amp;categories=&amp;brands=HEAPSGOOD&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">String<\/a>\/<a title=\"ribbon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=ribbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ribbon<\/a><\/li><li>For decoration (<a title=\"pom-poms\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pom%20pom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pom-poms<\/a>, <a title=\"buttons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=buttons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buttons<\/a>, <a title=\"rhinestones\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=rhinestone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rhinestones<\/a>, or <a title=\"sequins\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=sequins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sequins<\/a>)<\/li><li><a title=\"Glue stick\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glue%20stick&amp;categories=255169&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue stick<\/a>\/<a title=\"PVA glue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glue%20stick&amp;categories=255166&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;fromPrice=0&amp;toPrice=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PVA glue<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Pencil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pencil&amp;categories=252545&amp;brands=COS&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularityhttps:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pencil&amp;categories=252545&amp;brands=COS&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li><li>Scissors<\/li><li>Small <a title=\"treats\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=chocolates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">treats<\/a> or confetti<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4eed5f6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4eed5f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90e00d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90e00d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Instructions<\/strong>:<\/h3><p>1. Start by tracing the cardboard tissue roll onto a piece of crepe paper or copy paper to create a pullable base for the pi\u00f1ata.<\/p><p>2. Make a small \u201cX\u201d cut in the centre of each and stick it at the bottom.<\/p><p>3. Take different coloured crepe paper or copy paper and fold lengthwise to about 2 cm x wide.<\/p><p>4. Once done, cut into 1.5 cm x rectangles.<\/p><p>5. Carefully cut slits or fringers, leaving about 0.25 cm uncut at the top.<\/p><p>6. Begin wrapping the fringed pieces around the bottom of the tube, working your way up and securing with tape or glue.<\/p><p>7. Attach a ribbon or string at the top to create a hanger.<\/p><p>8. Secure 2 x 3 cm pieces of ribbon on opposite sides inside the tube with tape, creating an easy pull for the base.<\/p><p>9. Decorate your pi\u00f1ata with rhinestones, sequins, or other embellishments for added flair.<\/p><p>10. Fill with candy, confetti, fortunes, small toys, or other treats from the top.<\/p><p>11. Hang your pi\u00f1ata on a sturdy string and get ready to party!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e4db7a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5e4db7a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71be21b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71be21b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Paper Plate Jellyfish with Paper Tentacles<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d6e1f5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5d6e1f5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d0953c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0d0953c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Paper-paper-jelly-fish-1024x615.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-46900\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Paper-paper-jelly-fish-1024x615.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Paper-paper-jelly-fish-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Paper-paper-jelly-fish-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Paper-paper-jelly-fish-1536x922.png.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Paper-paper-jelly-fish-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Paper-paper-jelly-fish.png 1563w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-paper-jelly-fish-1024x615.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-paper-jelly-fish-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-paper-jelly-fish-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-paper-jelly-fish-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-paper-jelly-fish-1536x922.png 1536w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-paper-jelly-fish-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-paper-jelly-fish.png 1563w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3540f9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3540f9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Materials Needed<\/strong>:<\/h3><ul><li>Paper plate<\/li><li><a title=\"Paint\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=paint&amp;categories=25&amp;brands=COS%7CIMAGINATION&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paint<\/a> or <a title=\"paint sticks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/p\/paint-slicks-zart-assorted-colours-pkt12-assorted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">paint sticks<\/a> (for colouring the plate)<\/li><li><a title=\"Snap cutter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=snap%20cutter&amp;categories=422010%7C4220%7C42&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snap cutter<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Ruler\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=ruler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruler<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Pencil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pencil&amp;categories=25&amp;brands=COS&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li><li>A4 size coloured <a title=\"copy paper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=coloured%20copy%20paper&amp;categories=&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;fromPrice=0&amp;toPrice=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a>\u00a0(for the tentacles)<\/li><li><a title=\"String\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=string&amp;categories=&amp;brands=HEAPSGOOD&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">String<\/a>\/<a title=\"ribbon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=ribbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ribbon<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Markers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=marker&amp;categories=252520%7C2525&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Markers<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Joggle eyes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=joggle%20eyes&amp;categories=252910&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joggle eyes<\/a><\/li><li>For decoration (<a title=\"pom-poms\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pom%20pom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pom-poms<\/a>, <a title=\"buttons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=buttons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buttons<\/a>, <a title=\"rhinestones\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=rhinestone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rhinestones<\/a>, <a title=\"glitter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glitter<\/a>, or <a title=\"sequins\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=sequins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sequins<\/a>)<\/li><li>Glue stick<\/li><li><a title=\"Hole puncher\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=hole%20punch&amp;categories=5039&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;fromPrice=0&amp;toPrice=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hole puncher<\/a> (optional for creating holes for the loops)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7b735f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c7b735f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ef0e8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ef0e8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Instructions<\/strong>:<\/h3><p>1. Take a paper plate and start by cutting it in half using a snap cutter or scissors.<\/p><p>2. Use paint or markers to colour your paper plate. If you\u2019re painting, allow it to dry completely before moving to the next step.<\/p><p>3. Take 2 pieces of coloured copy paper and mark 2 cm x wide strips, then cut them out.<\/p><p>4. Cut each strip in half to create smaller pieces that will form the tentacle loops.<\/p><p>5. Roll each strip into a loop and secure the ends with glue or tape to give the tentacles a fun, bouncy texture.<\/p><p>6. Attach each looped strip along the bottom edge of the paper plate half, so they dangle below like jellyfish tentacles.<\/p><p>7. Draw a cute face on the plate using a marker, or stick on joggle eyes.<\/p><p>9. For extra sparkle, by decorating with sequins, small gems, or glitter.<\/p><p>10. Attach a ribbon or string at the top to create a hanger.<\/p><p>10. Your colourful paper jellyfish is ready to hang up.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d48a85 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0d48a85\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6312877 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6312877\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Paper Cup Wind Chime<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d2b151 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1d2b151\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f78f17d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f78f17d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Paper-cup-wind-chime-1024x615.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-46883\" alt=\"Paper Cup Wind Chime with Pom-Poms, Jewels, and Rhinestones\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Paper-cup-wind-chime-1024x615.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Paper-cup-wind-chime-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Paper-cup-wind-chime-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Paper-cup-wind-chime-1536x922.png.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Paper-cup-wind-chime-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Paper-cup-wind-chime.png 1563w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-cup-wind-chime-1024x615.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-cup-wind-chime-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-cup-wind-chime-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-cup-wind-chime-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-cup-wind-chime-1536x922.png 1536w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-cup-wind-chime-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-cup-wind-chime.png 1563w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62f5cb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62f5cb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Materials Needed<\/strong>:<\/h3><ul><li><a title=\"Paper cup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/p\/cup-paper-280ml-8oz-cos-white-ctn1000-white\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper cup<\/a> (a sturdy one, like a small disposable cup)<\/li><li>Colour slick\/paint\/marker<\/li><li>String\/ribbon<\/li><li>For decoration (<a title=\"pom-poms\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pom%20pom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pom-poms<\/a>, <a title=\"buttons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=buttons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buttons<\/a>, <a title=\"rhinestones\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=rhinestone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rhinestones<\/a>, <a title=\"glitter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glitter<\/a>, or <a title=\"sequins\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=sequins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sequins<\/a>)<\/li><li>Glue stick<\/li><li>Scissors<\/li><li><a title=\"Craft feathers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=craft%20feather&amp;categories=252905&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Craft feathers<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Hole puncher\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=hole%20punch&amp;categories=5039&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;fromPrice=0&amp;toPrice=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hole puncher<\/a> (optional, to make holes for attaching strings)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-720fcd0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"720fcd0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdd84d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fdd84d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Instructions<\/strong>:<\/h3><p>1. Begin by colouring the paper cup with markers, paint, or paint slicks. You can create patterns, stripes, polka dots, or even doodles.<\/p><p>2. Once the cup is coloured, cut several pieces of string, each about 8\u201312 x cm long.<\/p><p>3. Use a hole punch or sharp tool to create evenly spaced holes around the rim of the cup and one at the bottom for the main hanging string.<\/p><p>4. Thread each piece of string through a hole around the rim and tie a knot on the inside to secure.<\/p><p>5. Thread each decorated string through a hole in the rim of the cup and secure it with a knot on the inside.<\/p><p>6. Use a glue stick to attach rhinestones, jewels, or sequins along the strings for added sparkle.<\/p><p>7. Attach colourful craft feathers or small bells to the ends of each string.<\/p><p>8. Lastly, add a longer piece of string through the top hole for hanging.<\/p><p>8. Your colourful wind chime is ready to hang outdoors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-298eada e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"298eada\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b671176 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b671176\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Paper Plate Dream Catcher<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-462e90a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"462e90a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a82be21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a82be21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Paper-plate-dream-catcher-1024x615.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-46887\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Paper-plate-dream-catcher-1024x615.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Paper-plate-dream-catcher-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Paper-plate-dream-catcher-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Paper-plate-dream-catcher-1536x922.png.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/11\/Paper-plate-dream-catcher-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Paper-plate-dream-catcher.png 1563w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-plate-dream-catcher-1024x615.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-plate-dream-catcher-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-plate-dream-catcher-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-plate-dream-catcher-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-plate-dream-catcher-1536x922.png 1536w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-plate-dream-catcher-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/11\\\/Paper-plate-dream-catcher.png 1563w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a854715 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a854715\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Materials Needed<\/strong>:<\/h3><ul><li><a title=\"Paper plate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=paper%20plate&amp;categories=105532&amp;brands=ENVIROCHOICE&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;fromPrice=0&amp;toPrice=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper plate<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Popstick\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=popstick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Popstick<\/a><\/li><li>Markers, crayons, or paint (for colouring)<\/li><li>String\/ribbon<\/li><li>For decoration (pom-poms, buttons, rhinestones, feathers, or sequins)<\/li><li>Glue stick\/<a title=\"adhesive tack\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=adhesive%20tack&amp;categories=500410&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adhesive tack<\/a>\/<a title=\"tape\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=tape&amp;categories=509340%7C509350&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tape<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Snap cutter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=snap%20cutter&amp;categories=422010%7C4220%7C42&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snap cutter<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Hole puncher\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=hole%20punch&amp;categories=5039&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;fromPrice=0&amp;toPrice=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hole puncher<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7cc0e7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b7cc0e7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a360d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a360d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Instructions<\/strong>:<\/h3><p>1. Take a paper plate and cut it from the centre using a snap cutter, leaving just the rim.<\/p><p>2. Colour or paint the rim of the paper plate. This outer circle will serve as the frame for your dream catcher\u2019s web.<\/p><p>3. Now take the popsticks and place them across the centre of the plate rim to form an \u201cX\u201d or star shape. You can use 8-10 popsicle sticks, depending on how many web lines you want.<\/p><p>4. Glue each popstick securely where it touches the rim of the plate.<\/p><p>5. Use a hole punch or sharp tool to make evenly spaced holes around the rim (4-5 holes).<\/p><p>6. Cut 4-5 pieces of string, each around 8 cm X long. Thread each piece through one of the holes, tying a knot to keep it secure.<\/p><p>7. Decorate the string by adding pom-poms and attaching feathers at the ends for a traditional dream catcher look.<\/p><p>8. Personalise the rim with fun decorations like buttons, rhinestones, or sequins to add a burst of colour and texture.<\/p><p>9. Finally, cut a longer piece of string or ribbon and thread it through one of the holes at the top of the rim. Tie a knot to form a hanging loop.<\/p><p>10. Hang your dream catcher near a window to let it sway.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5ccff6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d5ccff6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69e92dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69e92dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re looking for more fun and educational craft activities to teach kids sustainability, upcycling, and the importance of zero-waste practices, explore our &#8220;<a title=\"4 Fun and Creative Upcycled Plastic Waste Projects for Kids\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/upcycled-plastic-waste-projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 Fun and Creative Upcycled Plastic Waste Projects for Kids<\/a>,&#8221; perfect\u00a0for upcycling plastic waste into useful items like adorable planters, piggy banks, cute bracelets, and more.<\/p><p>Or checkout our &#8220;<a title=\"Zero-waste Craft Activities\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/zero-waste-craft-activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zero-waste Craft Activities<\/a>&#8221; to inspire kids to turn waste into treasure while fostering a thoughtful, minimalist, and eco-conscious mindset.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style3 like-46834 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='46834' data-nonce='a4a133807c' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Did you find this useful?' \/><span class='lc-46834 lc'>+2<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class='action-unlike'><a class='unlbg-style3 unlike-46834 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='unlike' data-post_id='46834' data-nonce='a4a133807c' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='' \/><span class='unlc-46834 unlc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class='status-46834 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ve curated 4 fun DIY upcycling crafts that make the most of materials that might otherwise end up in the waste bin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":46836,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2121],"tags":[1629,164,3300,1491,1682,2277,3301],"class_list":["post-46834","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cospedia","category-education","tag-craft-for-kids","tag-recycling","tag-recycling-craft","tag-reusable","tag-reuse","tag-top","tag-upycling"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46834","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46834"}],"version-history":[{"count":268,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46834\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47108,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46834\/revisions\/47108"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46836"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46834"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46834"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46834"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}