Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Story Hour ::April::

Sculpture

Chocolate Salt Dough Ornaments DIY

Mmmmm! Chocolate salt dough smells wonderful and makes
gorgeous ornaments too. Get the recipe at Fun At Home With Kids.

12/15/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Christmas Crafts, Clay Crafts, Crafts, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Family, Group, Ornaments, Sculpture | Permalink | Comments (0)

Popsicle Stick Sculpture

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

05/11/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Crafts, Family, Group, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Paint, Sculpture, Wood Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Water Bottle Bird Sculptures

Small Hands Big Art shares a great tutorial on
how to make these amazing Barbara Kobylinksa
inspired bird sculptures from plastic bottles.

04/30/2015 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Art History, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Recycled Crafts, Sculpture | Permalink | Comments (0)

Rolled Paper Sculpture

Art Actually shares these interesting and colorful rolled paper
sculptures created by kindergarten and first grade students.

03/02/2015 in 6 - 12 years old, Art, Family, Group, Paper Crafts, Sculpture | Permalink | Comments (0)

Simple Clay Bowls DIY

These beautiful bowls use air dry clay and are easy to make.
They'd make wonderful gifts for Valentine's Day, Mother's
Day, or a special teacher. The tutorial is at This Heart of Mine.

01/29/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Clay Crafts, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Mother's Day Crafts, Sculpture, Valentine's Day Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

These amazing ice bird feeders are made from the
simplest of materials and add such beautiful color to
a white landscape. Visit Twig and Toadstool for the
directions and a project the whole family will love.

01/14/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Outside, Sculpture, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Bead and Wire Sculptures

Babble Dabble Do shares this wire and bead
sculpture idea that will fascinate kids and I bet
adults will have some fun with it too.

01/07/2015 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Bead Crafts, Crafts, Family, Group, Sculpture | Permalink | Comments (0)

10 Favorite Christmas Crafts for Kids

pine cone Christmas tree decorated with old jewelry
via smART Class

pine cone ornaments chock full of glitter and pompoms
via i Love To Create

sticky Christmas trees - great for keeping little ones busy
via Twodaloo

packing peanut snow tower lantern
via Michelle Made Me

polymer clay ornaments and package tags
via Paul & Paula

tree stamped gift bags
via Make It Your Own

make your own fabric gift wrap
via Buggy and Buddy

q-tip printed wreath cards
via Pysselbolaget

toddler artwork ornaments
via Design, Dining and Diapers

snowman bead ornaments
via Make It Your Own

12/22/2014 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bead Crafts, Christmas Crafts, Group, Printmaking, Recycled Crafts, Sculpture, Textiles | Permalink | Comments (1)

Plaster & Balloon Heart Sculpture

Kids and adults will have fun squishing the plaster inside of
a balloon and when you finish you'll have a heart sculpture
for Valentine's Day! Details at The Artful Parent.