Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Mother's Day Craft: Marbled Trinket Bowl

I love this polymer clay bowl marbled with finger nail polish!
Tutorial by Henry Happened for Paper & Stitch.

05/10/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Clay Crafts, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Mother's Day Crafts, Sculpture | Permalink | Comments (1)

Mother's Day Craft: Floral Wall Art

paper mache letters filled with flowers wall art

Create monogram wall art with papier mache
letters and silk flowers. Tutorial for this pretty
Mother's Day wall art at Parcel Post.

05/10/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Mother's Day Crafts, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Mother's Day Card Idea: Tissue Paper Heart

tissue paper petal cards homemade Mother's Day card

Twisted bits of tissue paper make a lovely card
for Mother's Day! Instructions at The Etsy Blog.

05/10/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Card Making, Crafts, Family, Group, Mother's Day Crafts, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Mother's Day Craft: Felt Flower Bracelet

Toddler Approved shares this tutorial on how to
make felt flower bracelets and necklaces -
it's as simple as stringing beads!

05/09/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Felt and Felting, Gifts to Make, Group, Mother's Day Crafts, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Mother's Day Craft: Paper Carnations

mother's day craft tissue paper flowers carnations

Find out how to make these paper
carnations for Mother's Day at Kaboose!

05/09/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Mother's Day Crafts, Paper Crafts, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Mother's Day Craft: Wrapped Washer Necklaces

mother's day homemade gift idea wrapped washer necklaces

Use washers and floss to create inexpensive and
unique jewelry for moms and kids! Tutorial by
Willowday for Design Mom.

05/08/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Mother's Day Crafts, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Mother's Day Craft: Handprinted Kitchen Towels

painted tea towels craft for Mother's Day homemade gifts

So easy and useful too, make these handprinted kitchen towels
for Mother's Day. The same method can be used on napkins
and tablecloths too. Hello Home Shoppe has the directions.

05/08/2013 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Mother's Day Crafts, Paint, Textiles | Permalink | Comments (1)

Mother's Day Craft: Soap Jewels

diy glycerine soap gem stones mother's day gift kids can make

These stunning jewels are made from glycerine
soap! Mr Printables shows you to carve them and
shares lots of gorgeous photos as well. Besides
being a lovely gift for Mother's Day, this idea is a
wonderful introduction to wood carving for kids.

05/08/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Mother's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Mother's Day Craft: Handmade Bead Jewelry

mother's day gift idea homemade beads necklace bracelet jewelry

Make colorful polymer clay beads and string them artfully
for one-of-a-kind keepsake jewelry for Mother's Day.
Lots of details at Eclectic Mom.

05/08/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bead Crafts, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Mother's Day Crafts, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Mother's Day Craft: Fingerprint Flower Bookmarks

These sweet flowers are made from children's
fingerprints - use them for bookmarks or just a card -
either way they will be cherished! Flower fingerprint
bookmark tutorial at Share And Remember.

05/08/2013 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Card Making, Crafts, Creating Keepsakes, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Gifts to Make, Group, Mother's Day Crafts, Printables & Downloads, Printmaking, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Mother's Day Craft: Spell "Mom" In Flowers

Spell "Mom" in flowers for a unique Mother's Day gift!
Details are at A Subtle Revelry.

05/07/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Family, Garden, Gifts to Make, Nature Crafts, Outside, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

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.

05/07/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Gifts to Make, Group, Mother's Day Crafts, Paper Crafts, Papier Mache | Permalink | Comments (1)