Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids - The Crafty Crow

Milk Jug Organizers

Here's a great way to make use of milk jugs and use them
to organize pencils and other art supplies. Found at Recyclart. 

Recycled Cardboard Storage System

I'm in love with these decoupaged stackable boxes
used as a storage system for kids' clothing and toys!
Check out this great post at The Cardboard Collective
to get inspired to make your own.

Back to School Craft Ideas

apple sachet gift for teachers
Willowday


toilet paper tube organizer
Pintalalluna
English translation here


monster bookmarks at Fem Manuals
instructions for bookmarks at Tally's Treasury


big selection of back to school printables
We Love to Illustrate


chalkboard message lunchbox
Scissors & Spatulas


back to school paper chain countdown
Seasons Gredings


kids' art portfolio
Pajama Mama 


sticker face lunch food
Just Bento


back to school teacher gift wrap
Willowday


printable lunch box notes
Orange Kitty Crafts


art tube for carrying artwork home safely
Curly Birds


make your own pencil bags
One Golden Apple


felt pencil holder
Moment to Moment


pencil treat holders and other school party ideas
Ikat Bag


candy treat gift for teachers
B.Inspired, Mama!


custom decorated pencils
Art Projects for Kids


make your own lap desk from recycled cardboard
Play And Grow
English translation here

More back to school crafts, treats, and
fun ideas in the archives!

Back to School Round Up 2009
Back to School Printables Round Up
Back to School Fun 2010
Back to School Ideas 2011

Children's Artwork Bunting Mural

I love this bunting mural that was created using
children's artwork! Click over to Artful Adventures
to see how it's done.

Clothespin Heart Clips

I love these simple hand-cut clothespin hearts -
such a nice way to add a bit of cheer around
the house. See more at Pysselbolaget.
English translation here.

Homework Station

Visit Charlotte's Fancy to see how they made this
cool homework station from a tri-fold display board.

Make Your Own Wall Hooks

 
Visit Bloesem Kids to see how to make these
cool wall hooks from wire and papier mache.

How To Display Your Children's Artwork

I love this idea at This And That for displaying
children's artwork - it's easy and inexpensive too!
The size of both the burlap and the vinyl can be
reconfigured to meet your own needs. It's perfect
for the home classroom too!

Mini Memory Box Montage

Giddy Giddy shares a sweet tutorial that
shows you how to make a little memory
montage from bitty boxes!

Photo Cans

Tin cans are great for all kinds of storage and
Katherine Marie shares the fun idea to cover them
with family photos!

Shoe Gnomes!

I wish I knew about this when my kids
were younger because it is such a cute
and practical way to keep shoe pairs
matched up! Found at Bluebirdbaby :)


This post sponsored by:
L.Herbert Designs
*original artwork at affordable prices*

Make A Recycled Bank

Simple and sweet, the kicker is the red
vinyl lettering! Get the details for making
this adorable bank at Avocado & Papaya.