Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

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November 2010

Advent Calendar Round-Up!

cardboard tube advent calendar
Maya*Made

magnetic tins advent calendar
Twig & Thistle

activity advent jar
Make Monthly

Random Act of Christmas Kindness advent
Katherine Marie Photography

interactive online advent
Activity Village

yo yo advent
Craftzine

Christmas tree advent
The Artful Parent

matchbox advent calendar
Love And Lollipops

Santa's bag advent
The Mother Huddle

easy Christmas advent
Be A Fun Mum

fabric bag advent
Natural Suburbia

tree advent calendar
By Sun And Candlelight

11/30/2010 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Advent and Countdown Calendars, All Ages, Christmas Crafts, Crafts, Family, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Needlework, Paper Crafts, Parent Made, Recycled Crafts, Textiles, Themes | Permalink | Comments (4)

Menorah Round-Up

rock and tealight menorah
The Magnifying Glass

sand menorah
The Magnifying Glass

shell menorah
The Magnifying Glass

recycled and quilled paper menorah
Inna's Creations

glittery menorah
Creative Jewish Mom

electric tea light menorah
Dollar Store Crafts

birthday candle menorah
Activity Village

paper plate menorah
Kaboose

recycled materials menorah
Inna's Creations

handprint menorah
Activity Village

11/29/2010 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Building/3 Dimensional, Candles & Lanterns, Crafts, Family, Hanukah Crafts, Nature Crafts, Paint, Paper Crafts, Printmaking, Recycled Crafts, Sculpture, Themes | Permalink | Comments (0)

Our days of having fun with fall leaves
are over since we now have 6" of snow
and there's more to come but if you are still
lucky enough to have leaves available you
should give these elegant leaf birds a try.
See more examples at Qlturka.
English translation here.

11/24/2010 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Homeschooling, Nature Crafts, Outside | Permalink | Comments (0)

Winter Holiday Giveaway Week Coming Soon!!

I am really excited to tell you about my
Winter Holiday Giveaway Week that begins the
Monday after Thanksgiving, November 29th! I'll
have new giveaways for you everyday for a whole
week - tons of goodies to look forward to!

11/24/2010 in Crafty Crow Chatter | Permalink | Comments (2)

Autumn Trees Artwork

This beautiful artwork came from simple beginnings,
get the details at Craftberry Bush!

11/24/2010 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Paint, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Harvest Garland

Find out how to make this lovely harvest garland
from oranges and apples at The Magic Onions!

11/24/2010 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Homeschooling, Inside, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Thanksgiving Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Apple Pie Playdough

Whip up a batch of scented playdough to keep
your small guests busy on Thanksgiving!
Pepper Paints shares a recipe for apple pie
scented playdough here and from the archives:
cranberry playdough
chocolate playdough
pumpkin spice playdough
pumpkin playdough

11/24/2010 in 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Fall Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Gifts to Make, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Last Minute, Sculpture, Thanksgiving Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Lemon Pomander

Making pomanders from oranges, lemons,
and cloves for the holidays create wonderful
memories! Upper West Side Mom shares a
great tip for making this a bit easier
for small hands.

11/24/2010 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Fall Crafts, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Party Ideas, Thanksgiving Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Marshmallows + Markers =
Thanksgiving Day Fun for Kids!

The Decorated Cookie shares some
Thanksgiving illustrated marshmallows!
Pick up a pack of food-grade markers and a
bag of marsmallows for the kids to have fun
with while the turkey cooks :)