Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Cork Canoes

These cork canoes are made from thin cork sheets
(you can buy it by the roll) and hot glue - so simple
and so great looking! Apartment Therapy
has the details you'll need.

06/03/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, Outside, Spring Crafts, Summer Crafts, Toys to Make | Permalink | Comments (0)

Marshmallow Shooters From Plastic Cups

mini marshmallow shooters made from plastic cups and balloons homemade game toy

Come Together Kids shares a fun tutorial on how to make
marshmallow shooters from plastic cups and balloons. As
another option, you can also shoot pompoms with them!

06/03/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Family, Games, Group, Outside, Party Ideas, Summer Crafts, Toys to Make | Permalink | Comments (0)

The gang at Se7en wants you to join them in a Drawing-A-Day
Challenge for the month of June. One simple drawing a day is
all it takes! Click on over for the details and for
the hashtag to share on Instagram.

06/03/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Drawing & Illustration, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Homeschooling | Permalink | Comments (0)

Puffy Paint Sun Catchers

puffy paint on clear glass frames sun catchers

Play At Home shares this fun process art idea that uses
puffy paint on clear glass picture frames. I love the
pretty results to display in a window.

05/30/2013 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Experiential, Family, Group, Paint | Permalink | Comments (0)

Bleach Drawings On T-Shirts

Bleach drawings are a wonderful summer project since
it can be done with multiple ages and you can wear
the results! Visit Eclectic Mom for more details.

05/30/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Drawing & Illustration, Family, Group, Quiet Time Ideas, Textiles, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Lace And Bead Dreamcatcher

If your little one needs a lot of reassurance at bedtime
then this post and tutorial at Crafting Connections may
be helpful. They created this sweet dreamcatcher with
vintage lace and beads but I also think a vintage doily
(find them at a thrift shop) would make a
good substitute too. Love this!

05/29/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bead Crafts, Crafts, Cultural & World Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Needlework, Quiet Time Ideas, Sewing & Stitchery | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tin Punched Bird Mobile

I think this punched tin bird mobile is just wonderful
and you might be surprised at how simple it is to
create. Visit The Tiny Funnel for the details of
how to make this fun summer time project.

05/29/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Crafts, Drawing & Illustration, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths | Permalink | Comments (1)

Brocade Ribbon Bracelets

Family Chic shares these wonderful brocade ribbon
bracelets that are super easy to make and a
great craft project for tweens and teens.

05/29/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Party Ideas, Quiet Time Ideas, Textiles, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Finger Knitted Tent!

Here's the ultimate finger knitting project - a tent! Isn't
this amazing?! Read the details at Growing Up Creative.

finger knitting tutorial

05/28/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, Outside, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Hand Drawn Napkins

I love this tutorial at The Sweetest Occasion that
shows you how to make napkins by hand
drawing with fabric markers.

05/28/2013 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Crafts, Drawing & Illustration, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Inside, Party Ideas, Quiet Time Ideas, Textiles | Permalink | Comments (0)

Easy Fuzzy Yarn Animals

Kids will be able to make these fuzzy yarn covered plastic
animals with this very simple method found at Homework.

05/28/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Crafts, Family, Group, Inside, Quiet Time Ideas, Recycled Crafts, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Easy Tape Stenciled Tote Bag

This handpainted tote bag would be a great teacher
appreciation gift, party craft, or pool bag. All you need is
a plain canvas tote, acrylic paints and masking tape. The
tutorial is at The Handmade Adventures of Captain Crafty.

05/22/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Mother's Day Crafts, Paint, Party Ideas, Textiles, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)