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
Kids Crafts
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
Shark Attack!
By Noreen Doll. Shark Attack! can be used in a swimming pool, bathtub, or a bubble tub. Shark Attack! is easy and fun to make and lots of fun to play with. Have a pool party and let everyone make their own Shark Attack! Materials. Black Craft Foam Pool Noodle Board or other flat foam board 2 Plastic Drinking Straws Black Duct … [Read more...] about Shark Attack!
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
Snowman Gift Package
By Noreen Doll. This quick and easy Snowman Gift Package is perfect for favors or small gifts. I needed a quick, cute idea to wrap some money for a gift. This snowman is made from a sock and a styrofoam cup. Because it is so light weight, I added some candy with the money to provide ballast. This idea is perfect for favors, money, a gift card, or any … [Read more...] about Snowman Gift Package
Beauty Shop Theme Party for Kids
By Noreen Doll. A beauty shop party would delight the hearts of little girls from 4 or 5 to about age 10. Teens might enjoy the makeup and nail polish aspects, too. It could be for a birthday party, slumber party, or just a summer fun party. Visit the Dollar Store for party supplies: nail polish, multi-colored packs of eye shadow and blush, and lip gloss or … [Read more...] about Beauty Shop Theme Party for Kids
Fun Zebra from a Garment Tag
By Noreen Doll. Craft a fun zebra from a garment tag. A garment I bought came with this tag on it. On the other side it looked like this. The minute it was seen by a little girl who was staying with me, all she could think of was that it was a zebra. And she had to make it into a zebra. So we put our heads together and came up with this totally … [Read more...] about Fun Zebra from a Garment Tag
Twinkle Egg Lights
By Noreen Doll. Create fun Twinkle Egg Lights quickly and easily. Inexpensive and fun for kids, you use plastic eggs and flameless tea lights to make them. You can find most of these items at the Dollar Store if you don't already have them. If you don't want to decorate the eggs, you can still use them plain. Supplies. Plastic … [Read more...] about Twinkle Egg Lights
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
Spooky Ghost Pencil Topper
By Noreen Doll. Recycle a plastic jug to make a spooky ghost pencil topper. This cute Halloween idea would make a great classroom project. They are so quick and easy to make, they could also be fun treat bag hand outs, as you can make a lot of them from just 1 milk jug. Other materials that could be used to create a ghost pencil topper are craft foam, … [Read more...] about Spooky Ghost Pencil Topper
Bone Appetit Napkin Ring
By Noreen Doll. This easy Bone Appetit Napkin Ring is so quick it could be made at the last minute for a party or dinner. Kids could be a great help with it, or they could make them for a school party. Materials. White Craft Foam Sheet Pencil Paper Scissors How to Make a Bone Appetit Napkin Ring. 1. Make a paper pattern of the … [Read more...] about Bone Appetit Napkin Ring
Vampire Bat Pencil Topper
By Noreen Doll. Bats are always popular with kids, so this vampire bat pencil topper will make a great project. Kids can create them, or you can make them as treats for a party or to hand out on Halloween. Because they are quick and easy, they would also be a great classroom project. Materials. Black Craft Foam Pencil Scissors Paper for … [Read more...] about Vampire Bat Pencil Topper
