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

Curious Pieces of Papier Mache Art Project

Love, love, love this collective artwork found at
Journey Into Unschooling! Each piece is made from
papier mache that has been painted and then wrapped
with a variety of twine, tape, yarn, and wire. Inspired
by the artwork of Carol Newborg, be sure to click
over for more photos and links.

Mother's Day Craft: Papier Mache Bowl

I have featured papier mache bowls several times and that's
partly because they're a favorite of mine but also because
they are easy, artful, unique, useful, and basically free! Check
out these lovelies and get the directions at Happy Hooligans. 

Miniature Papier Mache Circus Animals

Take a look at this tutorial for miniature papier mache
circus animals if only for the cuteness of it all! The fire
ring is amazing don't you think?! You will learn how to
make a wire armature to build the papier mache around.
This is a wonderful project for older kids to make and
younger kids to play with! Details at Small World Land.

Earth Day Crafts for Kids!

collecting Earth's treasures for Earth Day 
Katherine Marie's 


paper punch Earth Day collage craft
Artteajannell


beautiful papier mache globe lanterns Earth Day craft 
Housing A Forest


Earth Day sign from nature bits 
We Made That


create your own natural world with this free printable 
Mr Printables


selection of free Earth day printables 
We Love to Illustrate 


handprint tree shirt for Earth Day 
She Knows 


Earth Day felt book for kids 
Repeat Crafter Me 


papier mache glitter Earth for Earth Day 
Mama's Little Muse 


Earth Day project for preschoolers 
Teach Preschool 

Need recycling crafts for Earth Day? There
are oh so many good ones in the archives!!

More Earth Day crafts too!!  

What Can You Make From Junk Mail, Newspapers & Magazines?

large newspaper flowers 
scrumdillydilly


papier mache pigs 
Pysselbolaget for The Southern Institute 


scrap paper papier mache basket
Homework


paper bag lantern
Playful Learning 


rolled newspaper art 
Crafted 


bird collage made from security envelopes 
Homework 


magazine bird silhouette mobile
Buzzmills


sewn magazine page placemats
The Pink Couch


papier mache and plastic bottle airplane 
Crafty-Crafted


magazine page treat holders
Babyccino


Be sure to check out the archives for
more recycled paper craft ideas!!

 10 recycled paper craft ideas 

 6 more recycled paper craft ideas

and 16 more recycled paper crafts for kids

Papier Maché Rabbits

These papier maché rabbits at El Hada de Papel
are so cute I'd keep them up all year round!

Papier Maché Animal Finger Puppets

Art For Small Hands has a great tutorial for
making papier maché finger puppets.
Love this little elephant!!

Handpainted Leaf Mask

Visit Imagine Childhood for directions to
make this gorgeous leaf mask made
from handpainted leaves and felt.

Homemade Jack O'Lantern Treat Buckets

Love these paper mache and paper clay Halloween
treat buckets! Get the directions at Dahlhart Lane.

Kookie Creatures

These creatures may be a bit kookie but they
sure are adorable! Visit Small Hands Big Art to see
how to make them and how they include a
literary element as well.

Papier Mache Fox

I love these papier mache foxes made by
kindergartners found at Small Hands Big Art.

Cute Camels Made From Recyclables

I love these camels made from a variety of items
from the recycling bin. Found at Krokotak.
English translation here.