Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

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Spring Crafts

Audubon Birds Art Lesson

Maybe it's just because I love birds, but I find
children's drawings of birds especially charming.
Laugh Paint Create has a nice art lesson based on
Audubon birds that the whole family will enjoy.

04/02/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Art, Drawing & Illustration, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Nature Crafts, Paint, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Paper Tulips

Make some pretty paper tulips with this simple
tutorial and free template at Craft Ideas.

04/01/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, Mother's Day Crafts, Paper Crafts, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cotton Ball Spring Animal Preschool Craft

Craft Ideas easter craft for preschoolers soft cotton ball animals

Preschoolers will love this simple and adorable
craft using cotton balls to make a fuzzy bunny,
sheep, and chick. Details at Craftideas.info.

03/30/2013 in 3 - 5 years old, Animals & Bugs, Crafts, Easter Crafts, Family, Group, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Pompom Birdies

This is such a cute preschool craft for spring at
Preschool Playbook. Click over to learn how to
make pompom birdies in paperbag nests.

03/29/2013 in 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Easter Crafts, Family, Group, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Watercolor Bunny Art

Check out how to make these cute watercolored
bunnies at TinkerLab! Such a fun art activity
that even the youngest can enjoy.

03/27/2013 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Art, Easter Crafts, Family, Group, Paint, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

All the pictures of these mini Easter, or spring, terrariums
are really cute so be sure to take a look. And, since, the
only plant is an air plant, you won't have to worry about
keeping it alive! Find all the information at My Own Ideas.

03/26/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Easter Crafts, Family, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Celebrate Spring
with Flower Crafts!

yellow crepe paper flowers on twigs
Willowday

coffee filter flowers
Orange Kitty Crafts

felt daffodil brooch
Buzzmills

tissue paper flower cards
Artful Adventures

tissue paper roses
My Juice Cup

egg carton flowers
Create Celebrate Explore

grape hyacinth art project
Preschool Daze

fairy drawing decorated with flower petals

flower fairy fashions with free printable
Artful Adventures

I have a whole board on Pinterest with
more flower crafts that have previously
been featured on The Crafty Crow, so
if you love flower crafts as much as
I do, be sure to check it out!

03/20/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, May Day Crafts, Mother's Day Crafts, Paper Crafts, Recycled Crafts, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (2)

Clucking Rooster and Bunny Paper Toys

Find out how to make these adorable clucking
rooster and bunny paper toys at Willowday.

03/18/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Easter Crafts, Family, Group, Paper Crafts, Spring Crafts, Toys to Make | Permalink | Comments (0)

Papier Maché Rabbits

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

03/15/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Easter Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Paper Crafts, Papier Mache, Recycled Crafts, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Bead Bunnies

Here's a great Easter craft for preschoolers from
Kleas - make bunnies from wood beads!

03/15/2013 in 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Bead Crafts, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Easter Crafts, Family, Party Ideas, Spring Crafts, Wood Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Origami Bunny Boxes

I think these origami bunny boxes at Origami Spirit are
so cute and a great way to decorate for spring or Easter.
Origami can always be a little tricky so you may want
to practice a few times before showing the kids. This
link is a video tutorial which is really helpful too.

03/14/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Cultural & World Crafts, Easter Crafts, Family, Group, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (4)