Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Easy Moss Terrarium Kids Can Make

I love this terrarium at The Magic Onions that uses only
pebbles and moss. It's easy to put together and everyone will
have fun adding cute little objects to make it theirs. Whether
it's butterflies or dinosaurs it will be adorable when finished!

09/25/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Garden, Group, Inside | Permalink | Comments (0)

Drawing Lessons For Kids

Check out the amazing artwork created by first graders
at Art Lessons For Kids. They used the wonderful book
Drawing With Children as their guide. Be sure to check out
their process and also the book which I highly recommend!

09/23/2014 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Drawing & Illustration, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Paint | Permalink | Comments (0)

Felt Animal Pencil Toppers

Deshilachado shows you how to make these simple felt animal
pencil toppers. The post includes patterns for you to download too.

09/23/2014 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Back to School, Crafts, Family, Felt and Felting, Group, Sewing & Stitchery | Permalink | Comments (0)

Recycled Loom Weaving

Visit Babble Dabble Do to find out how to weave on
recycled plastic lids. It would be easy to adapt if you
don't have exactly the same kind of lid as she does.

09/23/2014 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Recycled Crafts, Textiles, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Leaf Printed Tree Softie

This is a great project for kids and adults to do together.
Use leaves and fruit to make prints on fabric then sew
it up into a cute stuffed tree! More details at Ukkonooa.

09/22/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Dollmaking, Earth Day Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Nature Crafts, Printmaking, Sewing & Stitchery, Textiles, Toys to Make | Permalink | Comments (1)

Watercolor & Pen Flower Art

Here's another wonderful art lesson from Deep Space Sparkle.
Learn how to draw simple radial flowers and then
bring them to life with watercolors.

09/22/2014 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Drawing & Illustration, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Paint | Permalink | Comments (0)

Autumn Felt Boutonniere

Make It Your Own shows you how to use real
leaves as patterns for this sweet fall felt brooch.

09/18/2014 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Felt and Felting, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Spin Art Rocks

Meri Cherry shares a fun twist on spin art by using it to
paint rocks. I love the beautiful colors and designs
and I know your kids will love it too!

09/18/2014 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Nature Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Paper Plate Fall Leaf Suncatchers

Are the leaves starting to turn in your area? Use beautiful fall
leaves or the last of your garden flowers to make these lovely
paper plate sun catchers at The Artful Parent.

09/17/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Nature Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Giant Painted Poppies

Painted Paper shares these amazing giant poppies
as part of an art lesson based on Georgia O'Keefe.

09/17/2014 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Art History, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Paint, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Decorate Outside With Chalk Leaves

This activity is as simple as a box of chalk and a paved area
outside! Almost Unschoolers shares how they covered a
backyard patio with beautiful chalk fall leaves.