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

Spring Story Stones

Get inspired for spring time story telling with this tutorial
for spring story stones at Red Bird Crafts. 

DIY Gel Pads For Print Making

In this tutorial at Daisy Yellow you'll learn how to make your
own gel pads for print making using gelatin. It's easy and
they can be used over and over again!

DIY Magnets For Kids' Play

Picklebums shares lots of ideas on how to make and play with
magnets plus a free printable for shape magnets you can DIY. You
also have to see what she upcycled to get this giant magnet board! 

Lois Ehlert Inspired Bird Collage

MaryMaking was inspired by this lesson at Deep Space Sparkle
to make these beautiful paper bird collages based on
the work of artist and author Lois Ehlert.

Easy Wind Chimes For Kids To Make

I love how Happy Hooligans has recycled a plastic bottle
to make these colorful wind chimes!

Toothpicks On Sticky Paper Activity

With only clear contact paper and toothpicks you've got a fun
activity that kids of all ages will enjoy. Visit A Little
Learning For Two for more details.

Straw and Chenille Stem Ninjas

It's so much fun when kids can not only make something but
they can play with it too. Frugal Fun 4 Boys has directions to
make these fantastic ninjas from straws and chenille stems!

Recycled Snake Craft

Find out how to make these snakes from
recycled fruit packaging at Blog Me Mom.

Shoe Box Puppet Theater DIY

Purple Twig shares this shoe box puppet theater that involves
multiple craft elements that include the theater itself,
the background and the moveable puppet. 

Melted Crayon Art

Enjoy a sunny day and let the heat of the sun assist in this
melted crayon art idea at Growing A Jeweled Rose.

Unique Gift Ideas Kids Can Make For Mother's Day!

I'm in love with this handprint wreath made so simply
with newspaper and watercolors. This would be a wonderful
Mother's Day gift! Found at Paperiliitin. 


Children can use a favorite rock as a base for these sweet 
beaded heart noteholders. The directions for this wonderful 
idea are at Schaeresteipapier.



Beautiful paper mache bowls tutorial found at Happy Hooligans. 


Use your child's handprints to make flowers from felt or paper. 
Directions are at Make-It-Your-Own.



A simple string of painted beads turns into a votive holder!
Tutorial is at Pysselbolaget. 


Make a whole bouquet of paper flowers for Mother's Day
with this DIY found at Ruffles and Stuff. 


These beautiful bookmarks were made by preschoolers
with rubbing alcohol and Sharpies! A great gift
idea found at Happy Hooligans. 


Puffy hearts aren't just for Valentine's Day - they're perfect for
Mother's Day gifts too! Art Bar shares how these were made
with a group of preschoolers but it's a fun project for all ages.


Willowday shares a fabric design technique using melted
crayons. You can use it to make so many things, how about
a scarf for a unique Mother's Day gift?


This sweet little bouquet of calla lilies is made from items you
probably have around the house. Tutorial details are at Krokotak.

8 Great Gifts Kids Can Make For Mother's Day!

painterly Mother's Day gift box via Sugar Lander 


beaded garden and plant ornaments tutorial via Pysselbolaget 


handprint art corkboard via Buggy and Buddy 


handpainted napkins via Sarah Hearts 


polymer clay vases for Mother's Day via Parents.com 


easy zipper pouch for kids to make via Coloured Buttons 


sun catcher vases for Mother's Day
via Enchanted Homeschooling Mom 


flower print sachet gift via Twig and Toadstool