Recyled materials

I usually try to do some arts and crafts with Desmina a few times a week. After reading an article in Mothering magazine, I felt inspired to use the books that we check out from the library as a diving board for our crafts.
Last week we checked out How Big is a Lion. Last week, after reading the book, we experimented with different sounds by placing various objects in a school supply box. Is paper loud or quiet? What about a phone? Today we tried to guess what object was inside the box. We both did poorly.

For Desi's project we used all recycled materials around the house to make a puppet.

The body of the lion is made from a paper bag from when we bought soy ice cream at the health food store when Spring was peeking through. His mane is made from left over yarn from a blanket for Sherrie's baby. This was Desi's favorite part because she loves working with scissors. She even added eyebrows. I think it gives the lion character.


Desi pointed out some black in the classifieds for the lion's nose and the tongue is made from the envelope of a Netflix movie. We used some card stock for the nose and for the whiskers we used scrapbook paper. Desi tried to use the wrapping from her juice bottle, but the plastic sleeve didn't cut so well nor did it stick to the paper.

Next book on our list is How Big is a Pig? . Any craft ideas on making a pig?