Earth Day is the perfect time to inspire young minds to think green and get creative! With a little imagination and a few everyday materials, kids can turn recycling into a fun, hands-on celebration of our planet. In this blog, we’ve put together three eco-friendly craft ideas from Fevicreate that are not only easy to make but also help kids understand the importance of sustainability. Whether it’s a glowing globe, a clever piggy bank, or a custom-painted T-shirt, each Earth Day craft is a chance to create something meaningful while embracing eco-friendly craft practices—one brushstroke at a time.

1. Eco-Friendly Earth Day Piggy Bank Craft for Kids

Celebrate Earth Day with this creative piggy bank project! Perfect for young minds, it combines eco-awareness with money-saving fun using everyday materials. It’s a great example of how eco-friendly craft projects can promote both creativity and responsibility.

Materials Required:

• Fevicol MR

• Fevicryl Acrylic Colours

• Tissue Paper

• A Balloon

• Sequins

• Pearls

• Sand

• Pencil

• Paper Cutter

• Scissors

• Foam Sheet

• Flower Wire
   

Steps to Create:
Inflate a balloon to form the piggy bank base. Tear tissue paper and stick it all over using a Fevicol MR and water mix. Once dry, cut a coin slot at the top and an opening at the bottom using a paper cutter. Paint the sphere with blue and green acrylics to resemble Earth. Fill green areas with a blend of sequins, pearls, and sand. Craft a removable foam sheet door supported by a flower wire hoop. Assemble all parts securely and let dry completely.

Creative Tip:
Turn it into a family savings challenge by setting goals for eco-friendly purchases or donations! This Earth Day craft also doubles as an environmental craft that teaches children to reuse materials in innovative ways.

Encourage your little ones to save and care for the planet with this brilliant Eco-Friendly Earth Day Piggy Bank Craft for Kids.

2. Fun Earth Day Globe DIY for Kids

Light up Earth Day with this magical Earth Day craft! This fun and educational nature craft idea blends art, recycling, and geography in a hands-on activity for older kids.

Materials Required:

• Fevicol MR

• Rangeela Tempera Colour

• Plastic Ball

• Corrugated Sheet

• Brown Chart Paper

• Quilling Strips (Blue, Green, and Black)

• Barbeque Stick

• Reel of Tissue Paper

• Pencil

• Scissors

• Paper Cutter

• Battery Operated Fairy Lights
   

Steps to Create:
Start by cutting a corrugated sheet into a stand using the template, then assemble it with Fevicol MR. Insert a barbecue stick through the centre and twirl quilling strips to create a holder. Cover a plastic ball with 2–3 layers of tissue using glue, dry, and cut it in half. Re-seal with tissue, paint the globe, and insert fairy lights inside through a small window. Wrap the base with brown paper and add black quilling strips for detailing. Mount the globe to spin freely on the holder, then switch on the lights for a glowing display.

Creative Tip:
Add small country labels or constellation stickers for a starry night effect inside the globe. It’s the perfect environmental craft to spark curiosity about our world and how we care for it.

Spark curiosity and creativity by building your own glowing planet with this captivating Fun Earth Day Globe DIY for Kids.

3. Earth Day T-shirt Painting Fun

Get kids excited about sustainability with this vibrant Earth Day craft—a creative and wearable eco-friendly craft that promotes planet love in style. It’s a wearable reminder to love and protect the planet!

Materials Required:

• Fevicryl Acrylic Colour Soft Ultramarine Blue

• Fevicryl Acrylic Colour Leaf Green

• Fine Art Brushes

• Water Container

• Palette

• Leaves for Printing

• Pencil

• T-shirt
   

Steps to Create:
Sketch a globe outline in the centre of a plain white T-shirt. Paint the land using leaf green and the oceans in ultramarine blue with a watercolour shading effect. Let it dry completely. Apply green paint to real leaves and press them around the globe for a natural border print. The result is a unique Earth-inspired design that your child can proudly wear. This is one of those nature craft ideas that lets kids connect with the environment in a personal, expressive way.

Creative Tip:
Use fabric markers to add a personal Earth Day message or quote for extra flair!

Let your kids wear their love for the planet with pride—discover the full tutorial for Earth Day T-shirt Painting Fun.

And It’s A Wrap!

Crafting for Earth Day is a wonderful way to blend creativity with a cause. Every Earth Day craft helps children understand the power of mindful making. These environmental craft activities are not just fun—they’re a gentle reminder to think green every day. These eco-friendly projects give kids the chance to explore recycling, art, and environmental responsibility—all while having fun. By making something meaningful with their own hands, children learn that even small actions can make a big difference for the planet. From repurposed globes to recycled piggy banks, every Earth Day craft inspires kids to take small steps towards big change. These nature craft ideas are not just fun—they’re tools to raise thoughtful, eco-conscious creators. So gather your supplies, spark some imagination, and let every creation be a step toward a greener tomorrow!