The concept of “going green” has gained a lot of momentum in the past few decades, but recently, I remembered some great projects from my childhood that really embodied these principles. Do you remember making your own stamps out of a potato? Even at 27, I still think about throwing a tshirt-making party based on this concept.
After a whopping 5 minutes of research, I came across a few sites that I thought might be of interest. For those of us with less time on our hands, the company eco-kids creates quality supplies from natural ingredients and encases them in eco-friendly packaging. You can take a look at them here.
For those that don’t mind tackling a project before a project, you can also take some time to create your own supplies. I thought that this recycled crayon recipe was quite clever and a great way to reuse what you may have lurking at the bottom of your craft drawer, and this recipe for homemade playdough reminded me of sneaking “cupcakes” and little animal heads when my mother wasn’t looking.
I did, however, manage to leave the paint-covered potatoes alone.
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