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Milk Jugs

Spooky Ghost Pencil Topper

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Spooky Ghost Pencil Topper

By Noreen Doll. Recycle a plastic jug to make a spooky ghost pencil topper. This cute Halloween idea would make a great classroom project. They are so quick and easy to make, they could also be fun treat bag hand outs, as you can make a lot of them from just 1 milk jug. Other materials that could be used to create a ghost pencil topper are craft foam, … [Read more...] about Spooky Ghost Pencil Topper

Milk Jug Ghost Garland

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Milk Jug Ghost Garland

By Noreen Doll. A milk jug ghost garland is easy and fun to create. If you make small ghosts, you can get a lot from one milk jug, so you can make a really long garland if you want to. I was able to get about 15 ghosts from one jug. I made them all different sizes and shapes. It's easy to draw them free hand and just let the contours of the milk … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Ghost Garland

Milk Jug Ideas

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Milk Jug Ideas

By Noreen Doll. Never throw away a milk jug or vinegar jug again! There are so many ways a milk jug can be upcycled or re-used. Other plastic bottles, such as vinegar jugs, soda bottles, and water bottles can also be used again. In fact, think how any plastic container can be re-used. Because plastic is so durable, it is much better to find ways to upcycle it … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Ideas

Milk Jug Flower

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Milk Jug Flower

By Noreen Doll. A milk jug flower can be used in lots of ways. You can use it as outside decor, because it's plastic and will weather well. It can be used as a decoration on a gift, or an embellishment on a card or craft project.  Or just make a bunch and create a colorful bouquet. it would work well on a child's head band or barrette. A milk jug flower … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Flower

Organizer from Square Quart Bottles

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Organizer from Square Quart Bottles

By Noreen Doll. Create a clever organizer from square quart bottles. These bottles would ordinarily be tossed into the recycle bin, but square bottles fit nicely together. So I decided to cut the tops off them and repurpose them into little storage bins that could be nested together inside a larger bin. This keeps all the little parts organized and … [Read more...] about Organizer from Square Quart Bottles

Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug

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Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug

By Noreen Doll. Create a fun ghost finger puppet from a milk jug. You can recycle while making a fun Halloween craft. And you can make several ghosts with one milk jug. Materials. Milk Jug Black Sharpie Scissors Punch Scrap Paper for pattern Alcohol to remove Sharpie marks How to Make a Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug. 1. Make a … [Read more...] about Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug

Embroidery Thread Bobbin from a Milk Jug

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Embroidery Thread Bobbin from a Milk Jug

By Noreen Doll. I had a little bit of plastic left around the opening of the milk jug and I wanted to be able to use it, because I challenged myself to use as much of the jug as I could. I noticed the plastic was just the right size for embroidery thread bobbins. So I used a bobbin I already had as a pattern, and traced the bobbins around the opening. And … [Read more...] about Embroidery Thread Bobbin from a Milk Jug

Milk Jug Flag

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Milk Jug Flag

By Noreen Doll. A milk jug flag is a fun and easy Patriotic craft for kids to make. And after they're finished, the kids can wave them in celebration. A craft table can be set up for kids, with milk jug panels for the kids to cut out, or with flags, flowers, and fans already cut out, waiting to be decorated. You can get 6 flags out of one milk jug if you experiment … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Flag

4th of July Fan from a Milk Jug

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4th of July Fan from a Milk Jug

By Noreen Doll. Make an easy 4th of July fan from a milk jug. It makes a colorful patriotic favor, and is cheap and easy to create. And it really works to help your guests stay cool. It's a great project for kids to help with, as they can cover the fan with colorful designs. Or you could set up a table with markers and fan shapes pre-cut, and let all the guests … [Read more...] about 4th of July Fan from a Milk Jug

Milk Jug Garland

By Noreen 32 Comments

Milk Jug Garland

By Noreen Doll. Create a fun and crafty milk jug garland. This is so durable that you can hang it outside without fear of damage. I was studying a milk jug trying to decide how best to place a pattern on it when I happened to look at the bottom and noticed that it had 4 triangles on it. The first thing I thought of was the triangular shapes that you see on many … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Garland

Milk Jug Dry Erase Board

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Milk Jug Dry Erase Board

By Noreen Doll. A milk jug dry erase board is really easy to make because all you have to do is cut out one side of a milk jug. Be sure to use the smoother side of the plastic, because the slightly pebbled side doesn't work as well. The fun thing about this board is that it's small and easy to carry, and great for travel  or for keeping kids busy when you are at a … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Dry Erase Board

Milk Jug Toss Game

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Milk Jug Toss Game

By Noreen Doll. Create a simple milk jug toss game that will keep little ones happily occupied. Preschoolers can play by themselves to see how many pompoms they can throw in through the mouth. Or they can play with friends to see who can throw the most pompoms in. Older kids can use it, too.  Just make the mouth smaller and have them stand farther away. Even … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Toss Game

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