Milk Carton Row Boat Project

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Everything that is made has a life cycle.

The life cycle of a milk carton begins with a tree. That tree is harvested for wood which is turned into paper. That paper is made into a carton and filled with milk. The milk is brought to a shop where we buy it, empty it out our morning cereal and then the carton is tossed into the bin. Of course that should be a recycling bin, but still.... a somewhat unceremonious end to a serenely grand beginning.

So before you go and drop it into the bin, why not try your hand at some great kids crafts using empty milk cartons.



A quick search on Google brings up 100's of great ideas such as bird feeders and planters to toy houses to dumper trucks.

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But my favourite one comes from Artists Helping Children.

How to make a Milk Carton Row Boat.

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All you will need is:
2 Milk Cartons
Pen or Pencil
Scissors
Tape
Nail
String

STEP 1                                                                                    

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STEP 2

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STEP 3

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STEP 4

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STEP 5

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STEP 6

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STEP 7

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STEP 8

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STEP 9

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There you have it. You can use it in the pool, bath tub or any body of water and the thing about milk cartons is, their waxy surface makes them completely water proof…. so they perfect for the water.

As for it's life cycle in the hands of a child, well..............that's anyone's guess!


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