Proper storage of used craft materials makes them useful for future projects.
Reusable materials for children’s art projects are readily available in most homes. Instead of throwing away partly used supplies, store recyclable materials. They can provide inspiration for children's art projects and will save you money. Recycling supplies allows children to explore their resourcefulness and lessens waste.
Left Over Papers and Craft Materials
You can easily store paper bags, surplus greeting cards, stationery, visually appealing price tags and craft supplies in a box for future use. Proper storage of out-of-date calendars or old newspapers and magazines gives you a handy option for supplies for art and craft projects, school assignments or personal artwork. Handmade paper and wallpaper leftovers are also reusable materials for a wide array of art projects.
These paper supplies be used to create origami, paper mache and paper mosaic.
Old paper supplies and print materials can also be used for collage art, photos and cutouts children need for homework, decorative masks and embellishments for scrapbooks.
Carton Boxes
Instead of throwing away packages and boxes, sort and stack them in an accessible place so children can access them for projects. Shoe boxes can be used for storage or as raw craft materials for children’s artwork. Set aside boxes as is or flatten them for more practical storage.
Boxes can be used as a base for projects such as magazine holders, bookmarks and dioramas. They can also be used as backgrounds for photo or art exhibits.
Plastic Bags and Foils
Plastic shopping bags accumulate quickly. You can store dozens of bags in minimal storage space. Children can utilize bags for many school projects. They can cut them into strands, then braid or weave them to create a small craft bag or purse. They can also use them as an accessory to a mixed-media artwork or as a primary material for plastic craft projects. Colored plastic and foils can be used to contour edges of a frame. The luster of foils can also be used to highlight or accessorize any artwork.
