Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

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January 2012

Cardinals in Winter Artwork

I wish we had cardinals in our area because they
really brighten up the winter landscape. At least
we can enjoy this art lesson at Deep Space Sparkle
that emphasizes this beautiful bird.

01/27/2012 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Drawing & Illustration, Group, Paint, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Paper Snowman Pictures

Visit Mama's Little Muse for directions on
how to create these cute paper snowmen
with preschoolers.

01/27/2012 in 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Group, Paper Crafts, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Penguin and Polar Bear Crafts

potato print penguins and more polar crafts
Léon, Pas Sur Les Murs!

polar bear mask
I Heart Crafty Things

penguin bean bags
Almost Unschoolers

paper bag polar bear
Ramblings of A Crazy Woman

toilet paper tube penguins
Naturally Educational

polar bear handprint
Moments of Mommyhood

felt penguin playset
Frugal Family Fun

puffy paint polar bear picture
The Crafty Classroom

01/26/2012 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Animals & Bugs, Crafts, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Family, Felt and Felting, Group, Needlework, Paint, Paper Crafts, Pretend Play, Printmaking, Recycled Crafts, Themes, Toys to Make, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Embroidered Cards for Kids to Make

Visit Petite Purls winter issue for a tutorial on
how to make these charming embroidered cards
featuring your child's writing and illustrations.

01/25/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Card Making, Crafts, Creating Keepsakes, Drawing & Illustration, Family, Inside, Needlework, Sewing & Stitchery | Permalink | Comments (0)

Woven Wool Balls

Prairie Mouse shares this wonderful idea to weave
around wool yarn balls! I think they look so pretty
and would be a great way to use up yarn scraps.

01/25/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Inside, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Hats for Kids To Make

Scrumdilly-Do created ten different hat tutorials for
kids to make! I love this little floral number :)

01/25/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, Pretend Play, Recycled Crafts, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Mapping Craft

Teach Mama shares this idea for teaching young
children where they live in relation to the world.

01/25/2012 in 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Group, Homeschooling, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cork Craft

I'm in love with these adorable cork and balloon
characters created at Reciclando En La Escuela!
Be sure to visit and check out all the cute photos.

01/24/2012 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Puppets, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Art Experience: Pastels on Black Paper

You'll get lots of oohing and ahhing when you
combine oil pastels and black paper!
Details at Creative Jewish Mom.

01/24/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Crayons & Pastels, Experiential, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Inside | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cardboard Tube Doll

Vlijtig shares this adorable doll
made from a cardboard tube.

01/24/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Dollmaking, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Inside, Paper Crafts, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Art Experience: Wax Resist

Combine crayons and watercolors for a
new art experience - wax resist. I like this
variation at Playing By The Book.

01/24/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Crayons & Pastels, Experiential, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Last Minute, Paint | Permalink | Comments (0)

Marker Cap Finger Puppets

The Handmade Adventures of Captain Crafty
shares a cute way to recycle marker caps
and make them into finger puppets.

01/23/2012 in 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Puppets, Recycled Crafts, Theater | Permalink | Comments (0)

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