Here’s a fun, easy gift idea that even toddlers can make. Mom, Dad, or Grandparents will love having something made by their little one. And it’s perfect for hot weather. Older kids can get in on the act, too, and create their own masterpiece. Materials Small Cutting Board with Handle (I found mine at Dollar Tree) Sticker Book or Sheet Full … [Read more...] about Beat the Heat with an Easy to Make Fan
4th of July
Patriotic Star Wreath
By Noreen Doll. This patriotic star wreath is easy for kids and cheap to make. The lunch bags required for the basic wreath can be found for about 30 for $1 at the Dollar Store. Or you can recycle 2 lunch bags. And crepe paper ribbon rolls can be found at the Dollar Store, too. This could easily be a group project, or a 4th of July craft. Materials. 2 … [Read more...] about Patriotic Star Wreath
Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath
By Noreen Doll. A really neat way to recycle brown paper grocery bags is to make them into a basic brown paper bag wreath. This basic wreath can then be used as a base for any wreath you want to make. You can either leave the brown paper showing for a rustic looking wreath, or wrap it with colorful wrapping to match a holiday decor. Or it can be spray painted … [Read more...] about Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath
Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers
By Noreen Doll. Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers are a fun patriotic craft for kids to make for Memorial Day or 4th of July. They can be made as decorations or as a 4th of July craft for kids. Supplies. Paper Plate Sparkly Pipe Cleaners Transparent Tape Packing Tape (optional) Red and Blue Markers Scissors Ruler Pencil How to Make Paper … [Read more...] about Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers
Star Soda Can Lights
By Noreen Doll. Create colorful star soda can lights for many occasions. They're perfect for patriotic occasions such as Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. You could also use them for Christmas, birthdays, or graduation in school colors. Save your soda cans to recycle into this fun project! Supplies. String of … [Read more...] about Star Soda Can Lights
Patriotic Mini Gift Box
By Noreen Doll. Make a fun and easy patriotic mini gift box for 4th of July favors. Fill it with Snaps for the kids, or small toys or candy. And it can be used for adult prizes, too. Since the boxes are so quick and easy, round up the family a day or two ahead and have a craft day to make them. Supplies. Paper, cut to 4x6 inches Narrow Ribbons: red, … [Read more...] about Patriotic Mini Gift Box
Aluminum Can Dimensional Star
By Noreen Doll. Create an aluminum can dimensional star to use with your decorations. Aluminum cans are bright and shiny, and come in so many colors that you can find one for any occasion. The red, white and blue cans are perfect for patriotic occasions, red and green are nice for Christmas, and the silver inside of the cans can be used to make silver … [Read more...] about Aluminum Can Dimensional Star
How to Make a Star Pattern
By Noreen Doll. A star pattern is easy to do if you just learn a few folds. After you've made a paper star, you can trace it onto cereal cardboard or a milk jug to make it more permanent. Use some scrap paper to make a few practice stars in various sizes. Supplies. Paper Scissors Ruler (optional) How to Make a Star Pattern. 1. Start with a … [Read more...] about How to Make a Star Pattern
Small Gift Box
By Noreen Doll. This small gift box could also be a favor box and you can make it in many sizes. Put your gift or favor in the center of the tissue paper and place it in the box for a lovely presentation. You can use it for any holiday or occasion simply by changing the color of the decorative paper on it. Think of using it at Easter with a handle, … [Read more...] about Small Gift Box
4th of July Fan from a Milk Jug
By Noreen Doll. Make an easy 4th of July fan from a milk jug. It makes a colorful patriotic favor, and is cheap and easy to create. And it really works to help your guests stay cool. It's a great project for kids to help with, as they can cover the fan with colorful designs. Or you could set up a table with markers and fan shapes pre-cut, and let all the guests … [Read more...] about 4th of July Fan from a Milk Jug
Milk Jug Garland
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun and crafty milk jug garland. This is so durable that you can hang it outside without fear of damage. I was studying a milk jug trying to decide how best to place a pattern on it when I happened to look at the bottom and noticed that it had 4 triangles on it. The first thing I thought of was the triangular shapes that you see on many … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Garland
Patriotic Busy Bag
by Noreen Doll. A patriotic busy bag is nice to have on hand for holidays such as Memorial Day, Flag Day, the 4th of July and Labor Day. It's easy and inexpensive to make and small to store. The contents can be used for more than making a U.S.A. flag. You can cut a large circle or bell shape, which can also be decorated with the red, white and blue … [Read more...] about Patriotic Busy Bag
