Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Story Hour ::April::

July 2012

Shrink Plastic Curly Bead Necklaces

The Silly Pearl shows you another way to have fun
with shrink plastic - make colorful curly bead necklaces!

07/26/2012 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bead Crafts, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Inside, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (2)

Sew A Bug Tapestry

I love this tapestry filled with adorable stitched
bugs! Click over to Sewing School for more
details on this great group project.

07/26/2012 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Crafts, Family, Group, Inside, Sewing & Stitchery | Permalink | Comments (1)

Scribble Monogram T-shirt Tutorial

Visit Aesthetic Nest for a fun and easy
way to make a scribbled monogram t-shirt!

07/26/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Drawing & Illustration, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (1)

Circus Crafts!

3D paper circus
Lilla A
English translation here

articulated strong man printable
Appracadabra

fire rings
Maya*Made

circus animal necklaces
Flamingo Toes

cereal box circus
Pysselbolaget
English translation here

jumbo circus animal cookies
Munchkin Munchies

clown crafts and activities
Katherine Marie

free paper circus tent template
First Palette

juggling balls tutorial
Maya*Made

tea box circus train
Mer Mag

07/24/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Edibles, Family, Group, Inside, Outside, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas, Pretend Play, Printables & Downloads, Recycled Crafts, Themes, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (3)

Building With Plastic Bottle Caps

I think this is an adorable way to craft and create
with plastic bottle caps! Visit Love and Lollipops for
more pictures of these Dr. Seuss-like structures.

07/23/2012 in 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Last Minute, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Special Science Issue of Alphabet Glue!

Alphabet Glue has a special summer issue featuring
four different science projects with companion book
reviews! It's at a special price too so click on over
and add a little science fun to your summer :)

07/23/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Advertiser Announcements, Science | Permalink | Comments (0)

Miniature Mailbox With A Free Pattern

Pysselbolaget has a free pattern and instructions
for this adorable miniature mailbox and envelopes!
English translation here.

07/23/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Paper Crafts, Printables & Downloads | Permalink | Comments (0)

Make A Pipecleaner Maze

Find out how to set up a pipecleaner
maze like this one at Teach Preschool.

07/23/2012 in 3 - 5 years old, Activities, Bead Crafts, Building/3 Dimensional, Family, Group | Permalink | Comments (3)

Easy Painted Tote Bags

Everything Nice has a simple tutorial showing how
to make these wonderful color block totes!

07/20/2012 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Gifts to Make, Group, Paint, Textiles, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (1)

Boredom Buster: Build With Recyclables

Building with recylables is a great boredom buster
and good for groups of kids of different ages. Check out
this example, featuring colorful tape, at Elsie Marley!

07/20/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Last Minute, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Rice Play Table Tutorial

A Life Sustained shares a simple way to convert
a large plastic box into a standing rice play table!
I think this same method could be used for lots
of different things so be sure to check it out
and get inspired!