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

Fall Paper Leaf Garland

Krokotak shows you how to make this gorgeous fall
paper leaf garland to decorate your windows or frame. 

Simple Autumn Wreath With Yarn

I love the simplicity of this fall wreath. Just wrap a
wreath base of flexible branches with seasonally colored
yarn scraps. More details are at UpCraftClub.

Fall Mobile Wall Art

Use some fall leaves as patterns to create a cheerful seasonal
wall hanging with this tutorial at Make It Your Own.

Bead and Straw Mobile Craft

Find out how to make this charming bead and straw mobile
at PBS Parents. The tutorial includes a free printable and video. 

Popsicle Stick Sculpture

I love this combination of popsicle sticks and watercolors
to make this abstract sculpture at Childhood 101.

Egg Carton Butterfly Garland

This lovely butterfly garland made from egg cartons would
be a perfect decoration for a flower themed party!
I Heart Arts n Crafts shows you how to make it. 

Flying Balloon Gardens

Krokotak shares a nice tutorial on how to make these flying 
balloon gardens that hold a little plant in the woven basket. 

What Can You Make From A CD And CD Case?

Have you got a pile of old CDs and jewel cases just sitting around? 
Are you feeling like you should throw them out but keep thinking 
there must be something you can do with them? Me too! I love all 
of these ideas that I've found and thought I'd share them with you! 


make a maze game from an old CD case 
via Bookhou Crafts


old CDs make a pretty base for a flower art project 
via Plastiquem 


recycle CD cases into lovely frames for children's art 
via Instructables


make a hovercraft from an old CD and a balloon 
via Minieco 


CDs work well for collage projects 
via Let The Children Play 


make a CD case stained glass window 
via Picklebums


make a rubber band car that has old CDs as wheels 
via Crafts By Amanda 


old CDs make pretty mobiles too 
via Sewing School 


make a CD circular weaving with scrap yarn
via Make It... A Wonderful Life 


frame your Instagram photos in old CD cases 
via Young House Love


a tin can and old CDs make a colorful windchime 
via Happy Hooligans 


recycled an old CD into a sparkly sun catcher
via Education.com


make a nature collage from an old CD case 
via The Imagination Box 


make this really simple scratch art from an old CD and acrylic paint
via Instructables 


break CDs into small pieces for collage tiles 
via Intuition Physician 

    
What kind of animal can you make from a CD?
a turtle via Kids and Glitter :: a fish via Whimsy Love

     
grow grass or beans in an old CD case for a closeup view 
via Art Projects for Kids 


it's easy to turn old CDs into coasters 
via Crafts By Amanda


old CD cases are perfect for displaying bean art 
via Mini Matisse


CD cases work well for a diorama art project 
via Art Projects for Kids 


make a robot craft for preschoolers from recycled CD cases 
via Library Arts 

Crepe Paper Easter Egg Garland DIY

The Tiny Funnel shares a neat technique in making this
crepe paper Easter egg garland that could be used in
other ways too. Be sure to take a look!

Egg Carton Flower Wreath

Here's another great egg carton flower wreath that uses an
embroidery hoop as the base. More details at Jen Loves Kev.

Paper Doll Bunting

This cute paper doll bunting is found at Teawagon Tales.
Just make a simple doll shape and then have fun picking
out fun papers for the clothing and creating
a variety of expressions.  

Wood And Tissue Paper Star Sun Catchers

I love these gorgeous star sun catchers made with coffee
stirrers and tissue paper found at the Carle Museum!