Creative DIY Styrofoam for Kids

Again with Do It Yourself Projects we want to enable you to make possible through enjoyment and fun to make some interesting, useful and unique things from materials that you have already in your home or you can buy cheap in a market. Styrofoam” is just common stretched polystyrene foam, often used for making things like cups, food trays, coolers and different types of packaging material.

Have you recently bought some new thing at home and together you got free sample of Styrofoam? Or maybe you were cleaning out the storage and find a Styrofoam that only takes place there? This kind of landfill, by its volume, is toxic to manufacture and it will last forever without breaking down. Styrofoam has a tall durability and power, making it an excellent packaging material. So next time when you get a package don’t throw out those Styrofoam packing chips. Instead of throwing it away think about recycling or re-purposing it. There are some pretty cool ideas you can make using this kind of material. Try some DIY projects or programs like creating numbers and letters that can be hanged on the walls. Look for some inspiration here and get creating .

- DIY Sweet Ice Cream

These adorable pretend play ice cream cones are so much fun for kids to make and won't melt for countless hours of imaginative play! We recently handed them out at my son's 4 year old birthday - an ice cream social! Read more below on how to make your own and make sure to check out our easy printable ice cream garland and DIY ice cream tees.

- Cute covered letters

We found the cutest DIY project on the application and we just had to share it with you. These fabric covered letter will look smashing in a nursery or kids bedroom. It seems like an easy little project that will also give you the opportunity to get rid of left over pieces of fabric. I’m sure you can also try the same trick with wallpaper samples, scrapbooking sheets, or beautiful gift wrapping.

- Collage Wall Art

How gorgeous is this DIY wall art? You might be thinking, “wow, I could never make that wall art.” But yes you can, especially because Tam, who blogs at Sew Dang Cute Crafts and The DIY Club, is going to share her tutorial with us for this DIY wall art. Step-by-step, she’ll show you how she used STYROFOAM brand foam and fabric to make this wall art collage. You can do it! And depending on the fabrics you choose, it’s going to cost you less than $50 bucks.

- Snow effects

If your kids love snow they can enjoy snow every day by making a snow globe in a jar — complete with their own photo!