easy and fun crafts for kids

Book Blankets

2012-08-31T20:49:00.002-07:00

It's time to go back to school!Give favorite books the protection they deserve with these felt book covers. Customize your cover with a notebook pocket, faux button closure, or penholder!get the tutorial here.

yarn dream catchers

2012-08-31T20:34:00.000-07:00

Make dream catchers out of a paper plate and yarn!
This Dream Catcher is a great Native American craft for kids, hang it up and catch all your dreams!
Get the tutorial here.

Butterfly Suncatchers

2012-08-31T20:18:00.000-07:00

This beautiful Butterfly Suncatcher is make with clothes pins and tissue paper! Get the tutorial here.

Mother's day purse card craft

2012-05-09T15:42:00.000-07:00

Here's a fun little craft for mothers day!
Get the tutorial here.

t-shirt making!

2011-11-04T18:58:00.000-07:00

On the weekends I went over to a friend’s house and we were making t-shirts. It was a lot of fun and a great craft for kids. All you need is fabric paint and a t-shirt!

recycled paper

2011-11-04T18:52:00.000-07:00

Today I’m going to show you how to make recycled paper. You can also add a leaf in it for an extra fall kick! This is what it will look like when it's done:

What you will need:

-Shredded paper

-cling wrap

-Water

-leafs(optional)

-blender

-strainer

Step 1

Combine the water and the shredded paper in a blender. If you want your paper to be colored, this would be the time to do it. Add colorful paper or paint.

Step 2

Blend on high for a few seconds on till it looks a bit like this:

Step 3

Strain the mixture and try to get as much of the water out as possible. Remember the more water the more time it takes to dry.

Step 4

Put the mixture on a piece of cling warp to dry. This is the time to decorate it. You can make it any shape you want. Also you can add flowers, leafs or glitter! Set it somewhere to dry, it usually takes about 24 hours.

Happy crafting and good luck!

Pencil toppers

2011-08-11T09:18:00.000-07:00

Spice up your pencils for back to school!

Felt dessert picks from here.

Also mustaches and lips from here.

Summer crafts for kids!

2011-08-04T06:47:00.000-07:00

I know summer is almost over but, it's not to late to try these crafts!

Check them out at http://thefamilyroom.marthastewart.com/2011/06/14/summer-crafts-for-kids/

envelope puppets

2011-07-27T13:18:00.000-07:00

How to make envelope puppets! Have hours of fun role playing with these easy to make puppets.

What you’ll need:

-an envelope

-markers

-scissors

-googly eyes (optional)

Step 1

Cut one side of the envelope through the middle. Be careful not to cut to envelope in half.

Step 2

Lick the top closed and re cut it. Then fold the envelope in half with the open side facing out.

Step 3

Draw a face on the envelope. I also used googly eyes and added ears and a tongue!

Now you’re done! Just slip your fingers into the top slip and your thumb into the bottom slip.

Popsicle stick puzzles

2011-07-24T12:38:00.000-07:00

How to make Popsicle stick puzzles! These are great crafts for kids and fun puzzles to put together.

Materials:

-Popsicle sticks

-Markers

Step 1

Place 12 Popsicle sticks neatly side by side. Make sure the edges are touching.

Step 2

Use markers and draw a picture on the Popsicle sticks. Make sure to draw on all of the Popsicle sticks.

Now you’re done! Wasn’t that easy? Just scramble the Popsicle sticks and put them together forming the picture you drew. Also after you’re done playing with the puzzle put the Popsicle sticks in a bag or tie them with an elastic band so pieces don’t go missing.