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
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Bunny Money Hugs
By Noreen Doll. Bunny Money Hugs is a fun way to give a gift of cash. This bunny holds tight to the money! It really can by used any time, but would be especially fun at Easter. The bunny is cute and easy to make, and requires few supplies, especially if you decide to draw the features on. Supplies. White Craft Foam Markers: Black and … [Read more...] about Bunny Money Hugs
Money Gift in a Paper Frame
By Noreen Doll. Frame your favorite president's face to make a clever money gift in a paper frame. I presented this gift with a tag that said, "I thought you might like to have a photo of Ulysses S. Grant." Of course, you would use the name of whatever president was on the money. The frame is easy to make, and if you need several, do them in assembly line fashion … [Read more...] about Money Gift in a Paper Frame
Bunny Money
By Noreen Doll. Fold some delightful bunny money to give a gift of money in a creative way. Dollar bill origami is easy and fun, so give this origami rabbit a try! This is a wonderful idea for an Easter basket, or to give older kids who feel they are too old for Easter baskets. And it would make great Easter party favors. Or show kids how to fold bunny money as … [Read more...] about Bunny Money
Camo Wrapping Paper
By Noreen Doll. Here's an easy way to make your own camo wrapping paper - and recycle as well. Save the crumpled brown paper that is packed in boxes you've had shipped to you. Use green and black paints to create camouflage wrapping paper. Notice that you can barely see the twine bow. That's because it is camouflaged, which makes it perfect for this wrap! What … [Read more...] about Camo Wrapping Paper
Frugal Gifts for Kids
You can make lots of frugal gifts for kids because it is so easy to find ideas for presents they like. You can make toys, games, clothes, and even books for them. Kids love to dress up, or pretend to be someone else. A great gift is a box full of dress-up items such as capes, cloaks, wigs, jewelry, disguises and accessories. They also love to do crafts, so a craft kit … [Read more...] about Frugal Gifts for Kids
Little Boys Toy Weapons
Make little boys toy weapons that are fun to play with and won't hurt too much if the kids are accidentally hit. No matter how hard you try, you can't keep little boys from using guns and swords. If they don't have toy ones, they use sticks or other items and pretend they're guns and swords. Here are some really clever ideas for making toy weapons for little boys that … [Read more...] about Little Boys Toy Weapons
Homemade Gifts for Kids
Gift Ideas for Little Boys. These homemade gifts for kids are a treasure trove of gift ideas for little boys. Think of the things little boys love most: anything with wheels, super heroes, swords and guns, arts and crafts, and sticks... and you have the beginnings of some great gift ideas. These gifts also need to be very sturdy so they can withstand much use. Car … [Read more...] about Homemade Gifts for Kids
Puppet Theater
With a puppet theater kids can do a lot of creative things. They can make puppets to use in the theater, write stories or plays for the puppets, and manipulate the puppets for an audience. Puppets can be made out of almost any kind of material, and your child can spend many happy hours making and dressing puppets. Use these creative ideas to get your youngster started. … [Read more...] about Puppet Theater
Kids Play Kitchen
Kids will love receiving this creative kids play kitchen. Buy a couple of baking and dishes sets, and some kids play utensils at the dollar store to use with the kitchen. I've also seen some nice ones at the $1 spot in Target. Many of the felt foods could be made with craft foam if you don't sew, or need to make them quickly. Most kids will play for endless hours in … [Read more...] about Kids Play Kitchen
Playhouses for Kids
Kids love to crawl into and hide in dark places. Use playhouses for kids ideas to create a special place for your child. Make an elaborate cardboard or styrofoam house or castle, or just throw a sheet over a card table to make a cave. Whatever you make, a young child will enjoy playing in it. Look below for some creative playhouses for kids ideas for building a special … [Read more...] about Playhouses for Kids
Dress Up Clothes Box
A dress up clothes box is a great idea for stimulating a child's imagination. Fill the box with finery: frothy, lacy dresses, hats, gloves, shoes, neckties and furs or boas. Don't forget to add jewelry with lots of glitter. An old suitcase redecorated is a great storage place for a dress up clothes box. Here are more ideas for costumes to add to the box. Knight … [Read more...] about Dress Up Clothes Box
