Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Fun Activity for Kids: Flour Bombs!

Katherine Marie shows how to make these fun flour bombs that the kids will love!

08/26/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Games, Group, Outside, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Sunglasses Cookies

These cookie sunglasses would make a great treat for an end of summer party or a "future's so bright you gotta wear shades" back to school party! Found at Cupcakepedia.

08/19/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Back to School, Edibles, Party Ideas, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Summer Fun Idea: Giant Bubbles!

Do you need something fun to do this weekend? How about making some giant bubble wands and mixing up a batch of giant bubble solution for outdoor fun that everyone can enjoy?! Clean has the directions for both.

08/10/2013 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Crafts, Experiential, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Outside, Party Ideas, Summer Crafts, Toys to Make | Permalink | Comments (0)

Hummingbird Toy for Kids

diy balsa wood hummingbird homemade toy for kids

I love this sweet little hummingbird toy by Buzzmills for Petit à Petit And Family. And it's even made from balsa wood, one of my new favorite crafting materials!

08/08/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Nature Crafts, Outside, Parent Made, Puppets, Spring Crafts, Summer Crafts, Toys to Make, Wood Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Popsicle Stick Birdfeeder

This popsicle stick birdfeeder is easy to put together so go ahead and make a few of them. The fun will be watching the birds who come to visit! Tutorial is at Rhythm Of The Home.

08/08/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, Nature Crafts, Spring Crafts, Summer Crafts, Wood Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Leaf & Flower Butterfly Finger Puppet Kids Craft

butterfly finger puppet from natural items like twigs flowers leaves

Go on a nature walk to gather leaves, flowers, and twigs, then make this butterfly finger puppet to play with. Tutorial is at While Wearing Heels.

08/05/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Animals & Bugs, Crafts, Earth Day Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Nature Crafts, Outside, Puppets, Spring Crafts, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Embroidery Hoop Bug Net

What a great idea to make a bug catching net made from an embroidery hoop! Details at She Knows.

08/05/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Homeschooling, Nature Crafts, Outside, Spring Crafts, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Faux Sun Prints With Acrylic Paint

Craftiments acrylic paint sun prints on fabric

Craftiments shares this really cool way to make faux sun prints with water and acrylic paint. It's the perfect activity for a hot summer day - painting outside with bits of nature for prints!

07/30/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Crafts, Family, Group, Nature Crafts, Outside, Paint, Printmaking, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Summer Fans to Print and Fold

Keep your cool with these free printable fans at Mr Printables. Just print them out and fold!

07/29/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Last Minute, Paper Crafts, Printables & Downloads, Summer Crafts, Toys to Make | Permalink | Comments (0)

Crafts for Kids Videos by Salsa Pie!

Salsa Pie video craft water bottle boat floating

We're in the thick of summer and sometimes this is when boredom sets in but Salsa Pie has you covered with these wonderful craft videos for kids for PBS on YouTube. There are five so far, and they are all made from materials you probably already have at home. Also, each craft has extended play value; make a boat from plastic water bottles then go float it or make a 1920's flapper-style headband then go dancing the afternoon away. To be alerted everytime a new craft video is posted, just subscribe to the channel!