Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Paper Bowls With Flowers

These paper bowls are a fun project to make with
items found during a spring nature walk. Find the details
on how to make them at Schaeresteipapier.

05/27/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Nature Crafts, Paper Crafts, Papier Mache, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Nest Collage With Paper And Twigs

Make It Your Own shares this spring nature craft
that makes lovely wall art. Create nests from twigs,
feathers, and pretty paper eggs!

05/27/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Collage, Crafts, Family, Group, Nature Crafts, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Mason Jar Easter Dioramas

Visit Imagination Station and let kids get creative
and make an Easter diorama in a Mason jar.

04/09/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Easter Crafts, Family, Group, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Paper Easter Baskets

These little paper baskets look so cute decorated with
colorful paper flowers. Details are at Krokotak.

04/08/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Easter Crafts, Family, Group, Paper Crafts, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Recycle Milk Cartons Into Planter Boxes

Pysselbolaget shows you how to recycle milk cartons
and turn them into cute planters.

04/02/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Garden, Group, Recycled Crafts, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Grow Your Own Easter Basket Grass

Progressive Pioneer tells you how to grow your own
grass for Easter baskets. Start now!

03/31/2014 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Easter Crafts, Garden, Nature Crafts, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Recycled Children's Art Idea

I love this idea, and the beautiful results, of cutting up artwork
into leaves to decorate branches. It makes a lovely centerpiece
too! Details are at Alisa Burke.

03/31/2014 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Crafts, Family, Group, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

The Artful Parent has a great post that includes photos and
tips of all of their melted bead experiments. At the bottom of
her post are links to basic instructions and more. These are
made with melted pony-type beads, not melty (Perler, Hama)
beads. I think the main concern is the odor and toxicity of
the melted beads but this is addressed in her posts along
with the recommendation to melt them in a toaster oven
outside. I love them all but I think these
free-form spirals are my favorite!

01/14/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bead Crafts, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Ornaments, Spring Crafts, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Melty Bead Raindrops and Cloud Mobile

My Poppet shows you how to make this cheerful raindrop
and cloud mobile from melty beads (Hama / Perler)!

09/20/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bead Crafts, Building/3 Dimensional, Clay Crafts, Family, Group, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Bead Bunny Bookmarks

Visit Small For Big to get the tutorial for these cute little bookmarks
made from beads to look like bunnies. This is a great idea to
remember for Easter basket treats too!

08/29/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Bead Crafts, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Easter Crafts, Gifts to Make, Group, Parent Made, Spring Crafts, Wood Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)