Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Birthday Tree Tradition

Here's a wonderful birthday tradition - make a birthday
tree from recycled cardboard. After a few years and
a few kids you'll have a whole forest! Details
at The Imagination Tree.

03/11/2013 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Birthday Parties, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Creating Keepsakes, Family, Paper Crafts, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Paper Animal Heads

animal heads made from paper cones and pompoms

Just a pen, paper, and pom poms will make these
adorable animal heads found at Hello Lidy.

03/07/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Inside, Last Minute, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Design-Your-Own Free Printable Masks

Picklebums design your own printable masks

Picklebums is sharing a free printable for these
design-your-own masks! Perfect for last
minute fun or a quiet time activity.

03/07/2013 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Inside, Last Minute, Paint, Paper Crafts, Pretend Play, Printables & Downloads, Toys to Make | Permalink | Comments (0)

Recycled Cardboard Storage System

The Cardboard Collective stacked cardboard crate dresser for kids

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.

03/01/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Homeschooling, Organizing Ideas, Paper Crafts, Parent Made, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (2)

Here's a fun and easy idea to do at the last minute -
make collages with clear sticky contact paper! It's
a great way to use up paper scraps and art from
prolific little artists. Get the details and more
ideas at At Home With Ali.

03/01/2013 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Collage, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Last Minute, Paper Crafts, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tops Made From Paper Strips and Toothpicks

Krokotak shows you how to make these small
spinning tops from paper strips and toothpicks.
These would be great as a homemade party
favor or after school activity.
English translation here.

03/01/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas, Toys to Make | Permalink | Comments (0)

Painted Newspaper Heart Cards

painted newspaper hearts homemade Valentine's Day card

Recycle some newspaper to make these
colorful painted newspaper heart cards
for Valentine's Day at You Are My Fave.

02/07/2013 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Card Making, Crafts, Family, Group, Paint, Paper Crafts, Recycled Crafts, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (2)

Topographic Paper Sculpture

Visit Small Hands Big Art to see more of these
topographic paper sculptures. I love the way
they look! There aren't any instructions but
it doesn't look too hard to do.

01/23/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Building/3 Dimensional, Group, Inside, Paper Crafts, Recycled Crafts, Sculpture | Permalink | Comments (0)

Math As Art :: Art As Math

Playful Learning has a great math and art activity
that uses Post-it notes to create patterns. There are
two free patterns to get you going and then you'll
be inspired to make your own.

01/21/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Family, Inside, Last Minute, Math, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Free Printable Postcard for Children's Art

Share your child's artwork with someone
special! This free printable postcard from
Seamless Days makes it easy!

01/16/2013 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Card Making, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Paper Crafts, Printables & Downloads | Permalink | Comments (0)

Recycled Cardboard Frame for Artwork

recycled cardboard made into a frame for artwork

Play and Grow has a great tutorial on how to recycle
cardboard into a frame for children's artwork.
English translation here.

01/16/2013 in 12+ years old, Crafts, Paper Crafts, Parent Made, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

DIY Owl Calendar

Pysselbolaget offers a free printable so you can
make this cute owl calendar with rotating days and
dates. Just print it out, decorate, and hang on
the wall for an adorable homemade calendar!

01/15/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Crafts, Family, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)