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

Cork Puppet Craft for Kids

If you've got a handful of corks sitting around, click over
to Little Monster for a tutorial on how to make
these adorable cork stick puppets.

How To Make New Crayons From Old Crayons

Wood of Bell Trees how to make these colorful homemade
crayons from leftover bits of other crayons. If you've never
tried this before you should give it a go - it's a lot of fun and
then you get a new art material the kids will love. They
also make great party favors!

Suspended Bead Discovery Bottle

This suspended bead bottle toy is easy to make and a
wonderful tool for kids that need to slow down a bit.
Get the details at Fun At Home With Kids

Stuffed Toy Family Portraits

The whole family can get in on this craft at Let's Do
Something Crafty - make family portrait stuffed toys from
your child's own drawings! This is such an amazing
keepsake and so adorable too!

Sweater Snake Softie DIY

Find out how to make a cuddly sweater snake with this
tutorial at Cakies. This is such a great beginning sewing
project to do with the kids and you only need a
couple of old sweaters to get it done. 

DIY Playdough Kits

Kids will love this idea at Mama.Papa.Bubba. for making
playdough kits for their friends. Match the playdough
colors and toy props to the child's interest and you've
got a hit for a homemade present. 

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 

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 

Make Easy Cardboard Dolls

Paul & Paula shares a great way to recycle some
cardboard and make these cute dolls. If you use
velcro then the clothing can be switched up! 

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!

Stitched Yarn Art For Kids

Let's Do Something Crafty shares a great video tutorial on
how to make sewing cards with your original designs. Keep this
in mind the next time you want to make a homemade card!

Toddler Dominoes DIY

Pink Stripey Socks shares these easy toddler dominoes
made from popsicle sticks and markers that I think
even older kids would have fun with too.