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

Valentine Heart Stamp Peg Doll

This little peg doll has a surprise heart stamp on the
base that is easily made from craft foam. Details for
the doll and stamp are at We Bloom Here.

Bird Wings DIY

You'll be surprised how easy it is to make these lovely wings
from canvas fabric and a simple stamp made from craft
foam. Visit Treehouse for the directions. 

Recycling Crafts for Kids!

Crafting with recyclables is one of my favorite things to feature and
through the years I've shared some amazing ideas! Here are 10 of
my latest finds for you to enjoy but be sure to look through the
Recycled Crafts category for even more ideas.


toilet paper roll characters 
via Paperlunies 


cork mushrooms 
via El Hada de Papel 


plastic recycling bits used in block play 
via Reciclando en la Escuela 


tin can wind chimes craft 
via Cheap Crafting 

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egg carton seed starters 
via Parents.com 


plastic jug and lids used in pretend play 
via Filth Wizardry 


bubble wrap printing 
via Art Bar 


egg carton paper garden 
via Box Play For Kids Blog 


homemade toy button spinner made from a plastic milk jug 
via Housing A Forest 


necklace made from cork beads 
via Bookhou Crafts 

Easy Bunny Ears & Nose DIY

Do your kids like to dress up? One Crafty Place shares this
really easy way to make bunny ears and a nose
from a paper plate and egg carton!

Cardboard Box Zoo

Take a look at the cute zoo that The Quirky Parent made from
a cardboard box that was going to be thrown out. This is such
an easy thing to put together at the last minute and
provides lots of creative play time!

Indoor Winter Playscape

Too cold to go out but want that winter play experience? Visit
Buggy & Buddy to see how to set up a fun winter playscape.
I especially love the cottonball snow and the styrofoam
and toothpick snowmen.

Felt Pilgrim Hat and Bonnet Tutorial

Dahlhart Lane has a simple tutorial on how to
make a Pilgrim hat and bonnet, so cute!

Candy Corn Masks

I love this candy corn mask that's available to print
for free at MADE. Fill in the colors with cut up
paper and then add your own details

Printable Owl Mask

Whether for pretend play or a Halloween mask, this free printable
owl mask (plus, a bear and a fish) are great for last minute
costume ideas. Available at Sacred Dirt.

Chalkboard Paint & Cardboard Masks

Ukkonooa shows you how to make these masks using
cardboard and chalk board paint. I love that they can be
used for Halloween but also for pretend play all year long. 

Hockey Stick Horse and Dragon

Pink Stripey Socks shares a tutorial on how to turn a hockey
stick into horse or dragon. This makes a wonderful toy or 
prop for a Halloween costume. 

Cardboard Tube Tea Set

Oh gosh, aren't these tea cups made from toilet paper rolls
adorable?! Make a whole set with the instructions at Krokotak