Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

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September 2008

Paper Sunflowers

Celebrate early fall by making these beautiful paper sunflowers! That Artist Woman shows you exactly how to make them using newspaper, coffee filters, and poppyseeds :)

09/19/2008 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Paint, Paper Crafts, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (4) | TrackBack (0)

Folkloric Bonnet

Resurrection Fern shares the pattern and step-by-step photo tutorial for this adorable folkloric style bonnet!

09/19/2008 in Crafts, Fall Crafts, Gifts to Make, Needlework, Parent Made, Textiles, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

What a wonderful way to preserve the image of your child's hand! This easy embroidery could be framed, turned into a pillow or hung on the wall still in the hoop. Sweet and simple by A Number Of Things :)

09/19/2008 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Creating Keepsakes, Gifts to Make, Mother's Day Crafts, Needlework, Parent Made | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Wax Resist Bookmarks

Another beautiful use for wax resist art - make bookmarks! Lost Button Studio has the simple instructions for anyone new to this technique :)

09/19/2008 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Crafts, Crayons & Pastels, Creating Keepsakes, Gifts to Make, Paint | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Felt Hay Bales and Hen Nests

The Toby Show has some wonderful ideas and tutorials for inexpensive toys and these hay bales and hen nests are just a few of them. I think they're adorable and would make a lovely accessory to any child's play area. They'd be perfect as stocking stuffers too! Did I just say that?! Yep, less than one hundred days...

09/18/2008 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Crafts, Gifts to Make, Parent Made, Pretend Play, Textiles | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

Birthday Party: Colonial Times

Paper Dolls For Boys has a very creative theme for a birthday party: colonial times! Sack races, tri-corn hats, rock candy and singing Yankee Doodle Dandy are just some of the fun details of this great party so be sure to check it out :)

09/18/2008 in Birthday Parties, History, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Apple Printing

How about using some of those applesauce apples to make apple prints?! Something to keep you busy while the applesauce is on the stove :) See more at MollyCoddle!

09/17/2008 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Inside, Printmaking, Textiles | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

Storybook Puzzle Blocks

Chasing Cheerios shares how she made these block puzzles using illustrations from picture books found at the thrift store. This is a great way to further the enjoyment of a favorite story or make as a gift to go along with the book itself. You can cover just one side of the blocks or do a different picture on each side :)

09/17/2008 in 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Crafts, Gifts to Make, Inside, Literature Based Projects, Parent Made | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)