Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Story Hour ::April::

Yarn Crafts

Weaving Craft For Toddlers

Little ones can get in on the weaving craze with this tutorial
at Little Hip Squeaks. Gather a variety of yarn and ribbon and
a few old CDs and you've got what it takes to get started!

03/10/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Quiet Time Ideas, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (2)

Easy Dream Catcher DIY

Little kids will love choosing different beads, yarn and
other elements for this easy dream catcher
inspired craft at Little Hip Squeaks.

02/19/2015 in 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Felt Hearts And Yarn Fairy Wand

Make some Valentine magic happen with these gorgeous
yarn-wrapped sticks topped with felt hearts at
Let's Do Something Crafty.

02/12/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Valentine's Day Crafts, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

"I Love You" Yarn Sign Tutorial

Cakies shares this gorgeous yarn wrapped wire "I Love You"
sign that makes a great project for older kids. This is so
easy to customize with your own sentiments too.

02/05/2015 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Valentine's Day Crafts, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Heart Shaped Pompoms

With a little trimming you can turn a regular pompom into a
heart-shaped pompom! Click over to Willowday for the tutorial.

02/04/2015 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Valentine's Day Crafts, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Yarn Heart Wall Hanging Tutorial For Kids

Make It Your Own shows you how to make this great yarn
heart wall hanging that is easy for kids to make when
using plastic canvas for the base.

02/03/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Quiet Time Ideas, Valentine's Day Crafts, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Elmer Yarn Wrapped Star Ornament

These adorable yarn wrapped star ornaments at Mama Miss are
the perfect craft to go along with the book Elmer's Christmas.

12/15/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Christmas Crafts, Family, Group, Ornaments, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Jeweled String Ornaments

The Tiny Funnel shares a tutorial on how to make these
cheerful string ornaments from baker's twine and then set
it off with a sparkly jewel in the middle.

12/09/2014 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Christmas Crafts, Crafts, Ornaments, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

DIY Fall Napkin Rings

Make It Your Own has a tutorial on how to make these
felt leaf and pompom napkin rings that would look
beautiful on a Thanksgiving table.

11/10/2014 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Felt and Felting, Thanksgiving Crafts, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

It will take a bit of time finding the right size branches and
wrapping them with yarn, but I think the time is well spent.
You'll get an amazing toy for the kids and a unique
art object too! Found at Natalie Miller Design.

09/25/2014 in 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Nature Crafts, Toys to Make, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Recycled Loom Weaving

Visit Babble Dabble Do to find out how to weave on
recycled plastic lids. It would be easy to adapt if you
don't have exactly the same kind of lid as she does.