I saw a beautiful pattern to crochet a crochet hook holder. The pattern was costly and I could think of ways to personalize it, so I set to making my own.
Pretend fish aquarium plus real money bank! The coins are the gravel!
If helping a child with this project, the adult can cut the cardboard pieces and work with the hot glue while the child can decorate the horse and fill the cup with goodies!
Craft Project: Seasonal Refrigerator Magnets
What to do with those advertising magnets; that is the question? Let the kids make holiday decorations for the refrigerator out of them; that is the answer!
Craft Project: Miss Caterpillar
It won't be long until we will be seeing the critters of spring. Whether you make a boy or girl caterpillar kids will have fun making this simple craft.
Craft Project: Recycled Soda Bottle Photo Bracelets
I came up with this idea last week while drinking a Pepsi and staring at the bottle. I tried making one and couldn't stop because they are so much fun and the designs are endless.
Craft Project: Bunny Frame with Moveable Ears
This is a simple and fun Easter project that children will enjoy making. It also would make a great gift for a teacher or grandparents.
Craft Project: Homemade Pinecone Birdfeeders
Keep your birds coming around all year round with this simple easy bird feeder made up in just a few steps. You'll love watching the birds for hours and they'll love you for filling them up and keeping them warm through the cold days of winter.
Craft Project: St. Patty's Door Hanger
Kids will love creating this easy and inexpensive Irish door hanger to hang on a door knob to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
Craft Project: Leprechaun Puppet
Kid's will enjoy making and playing with this cute puppet for St. Patrick's Day! You will likely have most supplies on hand.
Craft Project: Foam Shamrock Pin
Let the kids make a shamrock pin, created from craft foam, to wear on St. Patrick's Day. This would be a great classroom activity.
This is so fun and if the wee ones eat some, it is okay! Mix the dry ingredients. Add the oil and boiling water. Stir quickly, mixing well. When cool, mix with your hands. Store in an airtight container.
Craft Project: Decorated Napkin Rings
This is a fun craft to involve the kids in and they can let their imaginations run wild. It is also a great way to use up some of those old spices you don't use anymore.
Craft Project: Paper Plate Frogs
Momma Freita and Li'l Feta. On those snow days this is a fun project to do with the kids; one the boys would even like. After all boys-frogs, a natural right? As for the girls they will have fun with li'l Feta for sure, she is so cute, well sort of.
Craft Project: Model Magic Clay Pens
Model Magic clay is such a great clay for children because it is a no-mess air dry, foamy clay that is very easy to use especially when applying to a simple, inexpensive Bic pen or even to a pen you may already have at your home.
Craft Project: Barbie Doll and Clothes "Trunk"
I made these decorated "Barbie Doll Clothes Trunks" for my great-granddaughter who loved her Barbie dolls and wanted to take them everywhere she went along with every shoe, purse, and dress those dolls owned.
Craft Project: Tissue Paper Autumn Trees
My toddler and I came up with this idea to help us get ready for fall. It serves as a beautiful suncatcher on a window. The tissue paper glows with the natural light. It is so simple you can do this with any child over 2 years old.
Craft Project: Handprint Flowers
A quick craft that kids will love. Draw around your child's hand including the wrist with the fingers spread out.
Pour into an egg carton container, and let harden for 24 hours. Pop the molds out and enjoy. The shape of the sidewalk chalk is easy for smaller hands to use.
My 8 and 10 year old students were given a color Xerox of the Mona Lisa. They had to use mixed media and whatever recycled elements they could find to give her a new look. All the embellishments came out of the recycled art bin! What do you think Leonardo would say?
Craft Project: Decorated Popsicle Stick Frame
This was a craft project that I did with my 3 year old (the first two parts, anyway). The first part was blowing tempera paint bubbles onto paper with a straw. Then we made the Popsicle stick frame and decorated it. Finally, we used tempera paint to stain the unfinished shadow box.
Pretend fish aquarium plus real money bank! The coins are the gravel!
If helping a child with this project, the adult can cut the cardboard pieces and work with the hot glue while the child can decorate the horse and fill the cup with goodies!
Craft Project: Seasonal Refrigerator Magnets
What to do with those advertising magnets; that is the question? Let the kids make holiday decorations for the refrigerator out of them; that is the answer!
