Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids - The Crafty Crow

Puffy Paint Sun Catchers

Play At Home shares this fun process art idea that uses
puffy paint on clear glass picture frames. I love the
pretty results to display in a window.

Bleach Drawings On T-Shirts

Bleach drawings are a wonderful summer project since
it can be done with multiple ages and you can wear
the results! Visit Eclectic Mom for more details.

Lace And Bead Dreamcatcher

If your little one needs a lot of reassurance at bedtime
then this post and tutorial at Crafting Connections may
be helpful. They created this sweet dreamcatcher with
vintage lace and beads but I also think a vintage doily
(find them at a thrift shop) would make a
good substitute too. Love this!

Tin Punched Bird Mobile

I think this punched tin bird mobile is just wonderful
and you might be surprised at how simple it is to
create. Visit The Tiny Funnel for the details of
how to make this fun summer time project.

Brocade Ribbon Bracelets

Family Chic shares these wonderful brocade ribbon
bracelets that are super easy to make and a
great craft project for tweens and teens.

Finger Knitted Tent!

Here's the ultimate finger knitting project - a tent! Isn't
this amazing?! Read the details at Growing Up Creative. 

finger knitting tutorial 

Hand Drawn Napkins

I love this tutorial at The Sweetest Occasion that
shows you how to make napkins by hand
drawing with fabric markers. 

Easy Fuzzy Yarn Animals

Kids will be able to make these fuzzy yarn covered plastic
animals with this very simple method found at Homework.

Adventures in Pompom Land: Make a Pompom Squirrel!

I have a really cute craft book to share with you today!
It's called Adventures in Pompom Land and has 25 different
heirloom quality animals that you can make from pompoms!

These are handmade pompoms made of wool yarn, not like the
ones you buy by the bag at the craft store. The pompoms are
then trimmed and shaped to become the sweetest little animals
you ever saw. Many of them have felt and felted wool
roving as added features.



There are instructions for all the techniques used and
plenty of pictures for each project. I was most amazed
at how the subtle shaping of the pompoms really
brings each animal to life.

One of my favorites is this adorable fluffy-tailed gray
squirrel and the author has graciously shared 
the tutorial here for you to give it a try!

Pompom Squirrel Tutorial part 1
Pompom Squirrel Tutorial part 2

Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book for
review purposes but the opinions in this post are my
own. This post contains an affiliate link to Amazon 
whereas I will receive a small percentage 
of any purchases you make. 

Easy Tape Stenciled Tote Bag

This handpainted tote bag would be a great teacher
appreciation gift, party craft, or pool bag. All you need is
a plain canvas tote, acrylic paints and masking tape. The
tutorial is at The Handmade Adventures of Captain Crafty. 

Watercolor And Glue Seascapes

smART Class has a very nice lesson on creating beautiful
seascapes with watercolors, white tempera paint, and salt.  

Ways to Help Oklahoma

My heart goes out to the victims of the Oklahoma tornados. If you are looking for a way to help then this post at U.S. News on NBC News has a variety of options.