Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Have A Vegetable Theme Day

It's a great time of year to learn all about vegetables and this
post at Katherine Marie's will give you lots of inspiration.
You can start by making vegetable prints!

09/10/2013 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Printmaking | Permalink | Comments (0)

Sticker Stories!

My kids always had more stickers than they could use but
I love this idea at Let's Explore to use them to make
sticker stories and have a little creative writing fun!

09/10/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Creative Writing, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Quiet Time Ideas | Permalink | Comments (0)

Wood Block Animal Craft

Stockade shares this simple wood craft for kids that I think
would be a nice way to spend a rainy afternoon. Kids can use
their imagination to come up with all kinds of animals and more!

09/09/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, Toys to Make, Wood Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Barn Owl Pendant Paper Craft

With some cereal box cardboard and patterned scrap
paper you can make these adorable barn owl
necklaces found at Small Hands Big Art!

09/09/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Paper Crafts, Recycled Crafts, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Abstract Painting on Fabric

Give kids a new painting experience and try painting on fabric.
After it's dry, the fabric can be used to make clothing or gifts!
Great idea found at The Girl Creative.

09/06/2013 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Outside, Paint | Permalink | Comments (0)

How To Weave On Paper Plates

I love paper plate weavings and here at Krokotak is another
beautiful example with a tutorial that shows
how they can be used as coasters too.

09/06/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Quiet Time Ideas, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Confetti Sunshine shows you how to make award ribbons
from a stack of cupcake liners, ribbon, and a brad. Perfect
for those mements when you are so proud you want
to top off a kiss and hug with something special!

09/05/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Paper Crafts, Parent Made, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cardboard Box Aquarium

Take a look at this amazing cardboard box aquarium that would
make a great class or family project. More photos, close-ups
of the fish, and tutorial details at MollyMoo!

09/05/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Paint, Paper Crafts, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)