Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Shrink Plastic Snowflakes

The Long Thread shows you how to make a beautiful
snowflake shrink plastic necklace. These would also be
nice to add to a package or used in a winter diorama.

12/15/2011 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Winter Crafts, Winter Solstice | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cardboard Tube Bird House Ornament

Another amazing transformation of the humble toilet
paper tube - miniature bird house ornaments! Find
out how to make them at That Artist Woman.

12/14/2011 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Christmas Crafts, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Ornaments, Recycled Crafts, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Snowman Print Bunting Tutorial

This snowman bunting is a wonderful craft
project for the whole family to enjoy together.
Visit Green Owl Art for the tutorial.

12/13/2011 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Crafts, Family, Group, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Printmaking, Textiles, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Easy Snowglobes

Mother Rising shows you how easy it is
to make these lovely snowglobes.

12/13/2011 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Christmas Crafts, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

How To Make An Ice Lantern

Visit Almost Unschoolers to get the directions
for making these simple and beautiful ice lanterns.

12/12/2011 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Candles & Lanterns, Christmas Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Nature Crafts, Outside, Winter Crafts, Winter Solstice | Permalink | Comments (0)

Snowman Card for Kids to Make

Eclectic Chica shares an idea to use fabric, paint,
and buttons and such to make cute snowmen cards.

12/07/2011 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Card Making, Family, Group, Textiles, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cotton Ball Garland

This cotton ball garland at A Fanciful Twist is the
cutest! I love the touch of color amidst the cozy fluff.

12/02/2011 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Christmas Crafts, Crafts, Family, Group, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Needlework, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Coffee Filter Paper Snowflakes

The Artful Parent shares the beautiful snowflakes
they made from coffee filters.

12/02/2011 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Christmas Crafts, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Inside, Paper Crafts, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Gumdrop Sculptures

Tinker Lab shares a variation of marshmallow
and toothpick construction and uses gumdrops
instead! This is a great project to have tucked
away in a cupboard to pull out on a rainy day :)

04/07/2011 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Building/3 Dimensional, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Last Minute, Party Ideas, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (2)

Snow Cakes

If you still have snow how about making
some snow cakes like these beauties
at Katherine Marie Photography.

03/04/2011 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Paint, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Playing With Ice Indoors

If it's too cold to play outside then make
some winter fun inside with this
inspiration at Zach Aboard.

03/01/2011 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Science, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

If you've got snow then be sure to try this snow
painting method at The Art Room Plant. This is a
great project especially for older kids that will
enjoy creating with more detail.
Via Kickcan & Conkers