Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Story Hour ::April::

June 2009

Fourth Of July Crafts

coffee filter firework flowers
Family Corner

oatmeal box drums
Katherine Marie Photography

paper star necklace
Katherine Marie Photography

sparkless sparkler
About.com

miniature pinwheels for cupcakes
The Long Thread

recycled patriotic votive candle holder
Red Bird Crafts

lady liberty art lesson
Deep Space Sparkle

doily print fireworks
Preschool Playbook

06/30/2009 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Candles & Lanterns, Crafts, Family, Fourth of July Crafts, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Paint, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas, Printables & Downloads, Printmaking, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack (0)

American Revolution
Peg Doll Soldiers

Over The Crescent Moon shares this great idea of making peg doll soldiers!

06/29/2009 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Dollmaking, Family, Fourth of July Crafts, Gifts to Make, History, Homeschooling, Inside, Paint, Pretend Play | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

4th Of July Placemat

Let the kids help with your Fourth of July table decorations by making these woven red, white, and blue placemats found at Activity Village.

06/29/2009 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Fourth of July Crafts, Group, Inside, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Printable Bunting

Free Kids Crafts has this great looking bunting for you to print right from your computer, then just fold and glue!

06/29/2009 in Fourth of July Crafts, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas, Printables & Downloads | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Cupcake Liner Fireworks!

Have fun making these sparkly cupcake
liner fireworks at No Time For Flashcards :)

06/29/2009 in 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, Crafts, Family, Fourth of July Crafts, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Hand And Footprint Flag

Serendipity shares this adorable
hand and foot print flag!

06/29/2009 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Crafts, Creating Keepsakes, Family, Fourth of July Crafts, Paint, Printmaking | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)

Firecracker Candy Roll Favors

So cute and so simple, Family Fun shows
you how to make these cute favors from a roll of candy :)

06/29/2009 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Edibles, Family, Fourth of July Crafts, Parent Made, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Giant Cardboard Rocket Ship

This amazing rocket ship was made from cardboard collected at Costco! See how it's done at Filth Wizardry :)

06/26/2009 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Fourth of July Crafts, Parent Made, Pretend Play, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Rocket Bookmark

These rocket bookmarks would be cute little favors for a Fourth of July get together or rocket themed birthday party. Found at Activity Village.

06/26/2009 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Crafts, Fourth of July Crafts, Group, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Lawn Rockets

Find the directions for these great lawn rockets at Celebrations!

06/26/2009 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Fourth of July Crafts, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas, Recycled Crafts, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Happy Birthday Eric Carle!
Art :: Crafts :: Treats

tissue paper collage lesson for Pre-K
Elementary Art Lessons

lion and ladybug paper bag puppets
Art In English

cupcake caterpillar
Coco Cake Cupcakes

lots of fun caterpillar party ideas
Domesticali

The Very Hungry Caterpillar muffin tin
The Masked Mommy
via Little Nummies

elementary age Eric Carle inspired art lesson
Deep Space Sparkle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar step book
Making Books

Eric Carle talks about
The Very Hungry Caterpillar which celebrates
its 40th anniversary this year!

Eric Carle computer wallpapers and e-cards
at Chronicle Books

The Official Eric Carle Website

Bill Martin Jr. does a lovely reading of
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?
is the final collaboration between
Eric Carle and Bill Martin Jr. - it is also the
next book I'll be purchasing ;)

06/25/2009 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Animals & Bugs, Art, Collage, Crafts, Drawing & Illustration, Edibles, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Literature Based Projects, Paint, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas, Printables & Downloads | Permalink | Comments (6) | TrackBack (0)