Gift Wrap Collages

You know all those scraps of gift wrap you toss in the trash … either from little pieces left from your own gift wrapping or ones you open? Well, save the neatest pieces and put them in a box just perfect for a rainy, cold or otherwise dull day. They can be pasted into lovely collages. If your child is old enough to use scissors and cut those scraps into shapes, that’s fine and, if not, just give your child some paste and see what kind of design she comes up with. Older kids might think this fun for adding trim or custom-designed clothing to drawings of family members. Being resourceful with a lesson on recycling is always a good idea!