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

Split Image Drawing

Need a quiet activity or something at the last
minute? Lara Jane Townsend shares this split image
drawing idea that will keep everyone entertained
and all you need are some magazine
images and art materials. 

Weaving With Fabric Scraps

Acorn Pies shares how to weave with fabric scraps 
on a loom made from a shoe box.

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.

Homemade Pretend Play Dragon Toy

Little ones will have lots of fun imaginative play with
this magic dragon play set made from rocks and an
oatmeal canister! Details at Thrive 360 Living.

Printing With Styrofoam

Printing with styrofoam is a wonderful way to preserve
your child's artwork and easier than you might think.
Estéfi Machado has a nice tutorial for you!

Easy Duct Tape Totes

Love this idea at Eclectic Mom for covering brown paper
bags with duct tape to make totes! Although they were
created as Easter baskets I think they would be useful
year round. This would be a great party
craft for tweens too!

Sticky Paper Faces

Small Hands Big Art shares this sticky paper face mural
that I think would be a great activity for multiple ages to do
together - even adults would have fun with this!  

What Can You make From Cardboard?

cardboard toys for peg dolls 
Mr Printables


recycled cardboard flower vase
The Cardboard Collective


cardboard ferris wheel for toys or treats
Estéfi Machado


cardboard traffic light for pretend play
Ikat Bag


cardboard with yarn stitchery and weaving  
El Hada de Papel


rack made from cardboard and plastic bottle tops
The Cardboard Collective


cardboard mushrooms and collecting basket 
Play And Grow 


tiffin carrier, or lunch box, made from cardboard 
Ikat Bag 


cardboard and fabric animal masks
The House That Lars Built


cardboard windmill craft
Creative Learning


spinning dancer toy made from cardboard
Workshop For Children


cardboard hats tutorial
Ikat Bag


recycled cardboard bi-plane craft
LooLeDo 


tips on working with cardboard 
Ikat Bag

What Can You Make From Plastic Bottles and Lids?

plastic lid dolls 
Krokotak


plastic bottle hanging vases
Poppytalk


little village made from plastic bottles
Painted Paper


Kandinsky inspired art with plastic lids
No Time For Flashcards


mushroom and doll made from plastic bottles and papier mache
Tea Wagon Tales


plastic bottle alligator
Mini Taller d'Art on Facebook


plastic bottles form the base for fluffy batting clouds 
A Subtle Revelry 


plastic bottle bug observatory 
Kedublock 


plastic bottle bird feeder 
Ramblings From Utopia


plastic bottle miniature golf 
Spoonful

So many more plastic crafts in the archives!! 

 
15 recycled plastic crafts


13 plastic lid crafts 



8 ideas for making things from plastic 


12 recycled plastic crafts for kids 


18 recycled plastic lid crafts

What Can You Make From Cardboard Tubes?

toilet paper owl lanterns 
El Hada de Papel


toilet paper roll doll slide and castle
No Monsters In My Bed  

toilet paper roll flowers kids can make 
Krokotak

toilet paper roll bird houses 
Kifli és Levendula 


rocket made from toilet paper rolls 
Inna's Creations

 
cardboard tube puppet 
Journey Into Unschooling 


paper towel tube race car craft 
The Art Room


toilet paper roll art collage 
The Chocolate Muffin Tree


cardboard tube kazoo craft 
Buggy And Buddy 


toilet paper roll monster craft 
Fun 4 Kids


toilet paper roll party hats decorated with washi tape 
Craft & Creativity


toilet paper tube rolling pin art
Pre-school Play


animals made from toilet paper rolls
Fem Manuals on Flickr


toilet paper roll snake craft
Curly Birds


paper towel tube crown
4 Crazy Kings


toilet paper tube snake craft
Mermaid's Makings 


cardboard tube rocket craft 
Bhoomplay 


printing with toilet paper rolls 
Getting Messy With Ms. Jessi  


toilet paper roll spring house 
Baby Boom 


dinosaurs made from toilet paper rolls 
O Matko 


cardboard tube tree craft 
Juggling With Kids 


toilet paper roll flying eagle craft 
My Mommy Makes It 


toilet paper roll wig costume 
Handmade Spark 


toilet paper roll ornaments 
Interiors Originals 


butterfly made from toilet paper rolls 
Made By Joey 

More ideas for toilet paper roll crafts! 
 
Tip: Use a pencil eraser to get the
last little bit of paper off of the
toilet paper rolls!

What Can You Make From An Egg Carton?

little people made from egg cartons 
andiland24 on Flickr


spring flowers made from egg cartons
Toddler Approved


egg carton wind chimes
Buttons By Lou Lou


egg carton boat with sails made from children's art
Red Ted Art's Blog for Life At The Zoo


egg carton fire starters make great gifts
{Every} Nothing Wonderful


spring chicks made from egg cartons 
Parents.com


crocodile made from egg cartons
Lotta Magazine


sorting activities using egg cartons
Let's Explore


egg carton number shake game
Little Fingers Big Dreams


stamping with egg cartons 
Teach Preschool 


egg carton and toilet paper tube race car craft 
Krokotak 


painted egg carton organizers 
Pysselbolaget 

Want more egg carton crafts?
Check out these previous posts in the archives!

15 great egg carton crafts

12 egg carton crafts for kids

Recycle Baby Jeans Into A Pen Case

I love this idea for making use of something you can't
bare to throw out - turn baby jeans into a pen case!
Directions at Willowday.