5 creative crafts pulled from the pantry
Forget the craft room, for your child's next crafty project head straight to the pantry for inspiration.
Crafts made with pantry supplies
With the cold weather setting in, there's no better time to get craftin'. Here are five fun ways to create special keepsakes from everyday items found in your pantry. Grab your glue and these odds and ends, and get set for creative crafting!
Coffee filter butterflies
This is the perfect craft for wee ones who love to chase butterflies around the park. Put together one of these pretty paper butterflies and let your child's imagination go wild.
Get the craft here: Let Kids Create
Water bottle lava lamp
Here's a craft that's great for budding scientists. Who doesn't have a dozen plastic water bottles on hand?
Get the craft here: S.L. Smith Photography
Cupcake liner bunnies
While you bake, and the cupcake liners are handy, keep your kid occupied with this sweet craft.
Get the craft here: I Heart Crafty Things
Potato stamps
The potato stamp is a classic childhood craft that's easy to pull together when you're running low on pipe cleaners and googly eyes.
Get the craft here: Louisa Bellissima Wordpress
Drinking straw maze toy
Here's a neat craft that doubles as a game once the glue dries. It's super easy to make, too!
Get the craft here: Preschool Crafts for Kids
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Jenny Charlesworth is a senior editor for Today's Parent. She's also a doting aunt to three really awesome kids. Follow her on Twitter @thecharlesworth