Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Story Hour ::April::

October 2008

Skull Beads

Creative Kismet has a great photo tutorial on how to make these easy and cute skull beads!

10/24/2008 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Halloween Crafts, Sculpture | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Ginger Skeleton Cookies

How spooky cool are these ginger skeleton cookies from My Paper Crane?! These are definitely on my list to make :)

10/24/2008 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Edibles, Halloween Crafts, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

Skeleton Artwork

I love this skeleton drawing created with glue and pastels! Get the details at Art Projects for Kids :)

10/24/2008 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Crafts, Crayons & Pastels, Group, Halloween Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Skull and Crossbone Bread Sticks

Little Nummies shows you how to make these great skull and crossbone bread sticks - perfect to go with some eyeball soup on Halloween eve!

10/24/2008 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Edibles, Family, Group, Halloween Crafts, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

3-D Paper Skull Printable

Print out this wonderful three dimensional skull for a party activity or fun treat bag favor from Skull-A-Day!

10/24/2008 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Crafts, Halloween Crafts, Last Minute, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas, Puppets | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Storybook Woods shares how to create a painted silhouette on a decorative pumpkin - such a great look for Halloween and Thanksgiving :) For younger kids try printing out a black silhouette on sticker paper, cut it out and stick it on!

10/23/2008 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Halloween Crafts, Paint, Thanksgiving Crafts | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack (0)

Ghost Footprints

Susie J has the perfect craft to create a Halloween keepsake - make ghosts from your children's footprints!

10/23/2008 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Crafts, Creating Keepsakes, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Family, Gifts to Make, Sculpture | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

Coffee Paint Haunted House

Have you ever painted with coffee? The details are at Art Projects For Kids. It sure makes the perfect medium for a haunted house!

10/23/2008 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Crafts, Family, Halloween Crafts, Last Minute, Paint | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Paper Bag Owl

While She Naps shares this great paper bag owl puppet - I love how the wings are made of leaves!

10/22/2008 in 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Group, Paper Crafts, Pretend Play, Puppets | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Chocolate Cake In A Mug

This chocolate cake recipe at Her Cup Overfloweth couldn't be simpler. It's made in a mug, cooks in the microwave and serves two. Kids will be so excited to make this all on their own - add a party pick and it's the perfect surprise dessert!

10/22/2008 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Edibles, Father's Day Crafts, Halloween Crafts, Mother's Day Crafts, Party Ideas, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (4) | TrackBack (0)

Day Of The Dead Flags

The Toymaker has these great Day Of The Dead flags
as a free download! Check out all her other
wonderful Halloween printables as well.

10/22/2008 in 12+ years old, Cultural & World Crafts, Dia de Los Muertos Crafts, Fall Crafts, Halloween Crafts, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Halloween Paper Lanterns

I love this Halloween version of the paper lantern by Carlos N Molina! If you've never tried it before he has a simple video tutorial to get you started.