Encourage kids to celebrate our beautiful planet with this straightforward and eco-friendly recycled Earth project.

The Earth Day craft we made today is wonderfully simple, utilizing only recycled cardboard, paint, and a sponge. It’s a delightful and eco-friendly project that’s perfect for celebrating our planet with creativity.

To create this cardboard Earth, we gathered recycled cardboard as our canvas, adding a touch of vibrancy with paint and using a simple sponge as our artistic tool. This hands-on project not only fosters creativity but also emphasizes the importance of recycling and sustainability. It’s a meaningful way for us to connect with the spirit of Earth Day and inspire a sense of environmental stewardship in the process. Plus, the simplicity of the materials makes it an accessible and enjoyable activity for all ages.

Happy Earth Day crafting!

How to create a cardboard Earth:

Materials needed:

• Recycled cardboard
• Paint; green, blue and red
• Scissors
• Sponge (cut into three pieces)
• Glue gun and glue stick
• Pencil

Instructions:

• Trace a circle onto the cardboard and cut it out.
• Dip a sponge in blue paint and dab it onto the round cardboard.
• Draw small island shapes on the cardboard, cut them out, and paint each piece with a sponge and green paint.
• Draw a heart shape on the cardboard, cut it out, and paint it with a sponge and red paint.
• Glue all the small green pieces (lands) onto the round cardboard to form the Earth.
• Attach the heart to the middle of the Earth using glue.

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