This fun little chick has a removable beak and feet. And he stands up by himself. Materials Craft Foam or Card Stock - Yellow, Orange, and Black Scissors Pencil Glue How to Make I usually make a paper pattern first and try it out. Then I trace the paper pattern on the craft foam. 1. Draw around a lid or other round item on yellow craft foam or card … [Read more...] about Stand Up Chickie
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Hot Wheels Necklace
By Noreen Doll. Little boys love cars! They seem to start finding cars fascinating before they can even walk. A Hot Wheels Necklace is very quick and easy, and would be loved by most little boys. It would be a fun stocking stuffer or a great party favor. Just be sure the kids who receive them are old enough to safely wear something around their … [Read more...] about Hot Wheels Necklace
Quick Heart Bookmark
By Noreen Doll. It only takes a few folds to make a quick heart bookmark that slides onto a corner of the page you want to mark. Kids can learn to make them, too. They're fun to give to friends for Valentine's Day. In fact, these folds are almost the same as you use to make the Super Easy Dollar Bill Heart. Be sure to crease the folds well, as that is … [Read more...] about Quick Heart Bookmark
Quick Eyeglasses Holder
By Noreen Doll. A quick eyeglasses holder is an easy gift to make for Mom or Grandma. You can find pretty pot holders inexpensively at the Dollar Store or Target. This would make an easy beginning sewing project for kids. Supplies. Pot Holder Needle and Thread or Sewing Machine How to Make a Quick Eyeglasses Holder. 1. Fold the pot holder in half, … [Read more...] about Quick Eyeglasses Holder
Kicky Chickie Finger Puppet
By Noeen Doll. This Kicky Chickie Finger Puppet would be perfect for a toddler to play with, or just to entertain one. The chick's legs are created by the fingers the wearer sticks through the holes at the bottom of the puppet, and they are easy and fun for a small child to use. The chicks are so fast and easy to make, you can do several very … [Read more...] about Kicky Chickie Finger Puppet
Snowflake Candle
By Noreen Doll. Because it's made with a flameless candle, a snowflake candle could be an easy project for kids or preschoolers. It would be a great craft for a kids class party, and a nice take home gift. Or it could be a fun project to make for a nursing home resident. Here is the candle I found in the Dollar Store. And I used these foam stickers, which … [Read more...] about Snowflake Candle
Sewing Cards from Greeting Cards
By Noreen Doll. Sewing cards from greeting cards are easy to make and fun for kids to use. To make these, you can use your old Christmas or birthday cards, and shoe laces you can find at the Dollar Store. Look for pictures that will interest and delight children, such as animals, snowmen, or Santa, and that are bright and colorful. A fun gift for a … [Read more...] about Sewing Cards from Greeting Cards
Stretchy Valentine Heart Bracelet
By Noreen Doll. Little girls will love wearing a stretchy Valentine heart bracelet. It is easily made with foam heart stickers and hair elastics. And they are very cheap to make. It could be a fun project to make with your little girl, or one she can make them with her friends. (With a little help from you.) You can make stretchy Valentine heart bracelets in … [Read more...] about Stretchy Valentine Heart Bracelet
Velvet Gift Bags
By Noreen Doll. Velvet gift bags make an elegant gift wrap. They can make a nice way for kids to wrap a special gift for Mom or Grandma. And you don't have to make them just for Christmas. There are lots of nice colors that could be used for any time of the year. Kids can decorate the velvet bags themselves. All they need is some sticky back felt in which to cut … [Read more...] about Velvet Gift Bags
Origami Box Using Kids Art
By Noreen Doll. Here's a great way to make an origami box using kids art. You know that if you have kids, you have lots of art works they've created. You don't want to throw it away but you don't know how to use it all either. Now you can create an origami box using kids art just for wrapping small gifts. What grandparent or aunt wouldn't love having a gift box … [Read more...] about Origami Box Using Kids Art
