Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

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September 2008

Bead and Button Posies

Button flowers are always a favorite of mine and I love how wild and whimsical these versions look! Created at Pepper Paints, she has a lovely step-by-step photo tutorial to get you started on your own posies :)

*another style here

09/15/2008 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Inside, Mother's Day Crafts, Party Ideas, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack (0)

Homemade Terra Chips

Yum! Don't these look delicious?! Make your own chips at home from root vegetables! Vintage Chica has the details :)

09/15/2008 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Edibles, Fall Crafts, Family, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Muffin Tin Monday

If you haven't checked out Muffin Tin Monday at Sycamore Stirrings you need to at least take a peak! The latest round was themed Children's Literature and there are some very impressive submissions; I can't wait to see what is coming up next :)

09/15/2008 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Edibles, Family, Literature Based Projects, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Learning To Set A Table

Flip Flops And Applesauce has a great story and craft idea to help children remember how to set a table properly! Love this :)

09/12/2008 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Drawing & Illustration, Family, Inside, Last Minute, Words of Wisdom | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)

Making Things From Capri Sun Juice Bags

My Montessori Journey shares how to make these
terrific Capri Sun juice bag containers that are quick
to make and could be used for just about anything!

More Capri Sun fun from My Montessori Journey -
make mini books! Great ideas and a wonderful
way to recycle :)

And Skip To My Lou has a great tutorial to
make a zippered pencil pouch!

09/12/2008 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bookmaking, Crafts, Gifts to Make, Inside, Parent Made, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Colorful Kitchen Experiment

Lovely results from this experiment with milk, food coloring and dishsoap at A Bit Of This And A Bit Of That! For scientific details check here at Steve Spangler's Science :)

09/12/2008 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Experiential, Family, Group, Science | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Gourd Dollhouse!

Oh my gosh, look how cute this gourd dollhouse is by Bitter Betty! This would make a memorable gift for any child, even those in their 40's that write craft blogs ;) Don't miss the curtains in the windows and the little spool table and chairs too! Have fun, I'm off to look for gourds!

09/11/2008 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Parent Made, Pretend Play, Textiles | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

Fabric Wrapped Initials

I am really loving these fabric wrapped initials by GoodyGoody! They are totally doable for the older kids but would make great gifts for the younger ones. Small versions would be nice as gift toppers or ornaments and large ones are a wonderful way to personalize a child's room. Think of choosing baubles that reflect the child's interests for an even more personal gift :)

09/11/2008 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Crafts, Gifts to Make, Inside, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Parent Made, Textiles | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Photo Scavenger Hunt

A photo scavenger hunt is a wonderful idea for a child that isn't reading yet; making it a seasonal scavenger hunt puts it into the brilliant category! The post says she will email the PDF above to anyone interested but that was a year ago so I'm not sure if it's still available but it wouldn't hurt to ask with a pretty please and a cherry on top! All the details and brilliance at Wee Life!

09/11/2008 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Animals & Bugs, Fall Crafts, Family, Games, Group, Nature Crafts, Outside, Party Ideas, Spring Crafts, Summer Crafts, Travel Activities, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (4) | TrackBack (0)