By Noreen Doll. Create an easy Jack O Lantern finger puppet that is quick to make and fun to use. This is great for young kids to play with as it is very durable. Materials. Craft Foam - Orange, Green and Black Scrap Paper to make a pattern Scissors Foam Glue Sharpie How to Make a Jack O Lantern Finger Puppet. 1. Draw a pumpkin shape on … [Read more...] about Jack O Lantern Finger Puppet
Kids Crafts
Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun ghost finger puppet from a milk jug. You can recycle while making a fun Halloween craft. And you can make several ghosts with one milk jug. Materials. Milk Jug Black Sharpie Scissors Punch Scrap Paper for pattern Alcohol to remove Sharpie marks How to Make a Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug. 1. Make a … [Read more...] about Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug
Bat Finger Puppet
By Noreen Doll. Bats are always popular for Halloween, and this cute bat finger puppet is easy and fun. I recycled a black foam tray that previously held vegetables (never reuse one that has held raw meat), that I had washed. It was long and narrow and pretty much bat -shaped. Materials. Black Styrofoam Tray Scissors Pencil Scrap Paper to … [Read more...] about Bat Finger Puppet
Christmas Tree Candle
By Noreen Doll. A Christmas tree candle is a great kid craft. Use a bag of foam Christmas tree stickers or cut out your own Christmas trees. Or you could use felt or paper trees for this project. The flameless candles you can find in the Dollar Store are perfect for kids to use. Materials. Flameless Candle Christmas Tree Stickers or … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Candle
Hilda and Granny Smith
By Noreen Doll. A talented young lady of my acquaintance recently sent me a photo of some apple dolls she and her Mom made this summer. Meet Hilda and Granny Smith. Aren't they delightful? I love everything about them, from the aprons tied around their lace covered dresses, to the bonnet and scarf they are using to hold their hair in place. One of the fun … [Read more...] about Hilda and Granny Smith
Milk Jug Flag
By Noreen Doll. A milk jug flag is a fun and easy Patriotic craft for kids to make. And after they're finished, the kids can wave them in celebration. A craft table can be set up for kids, with milk jug panels for the kids to cut out, or with flags, flowers, and fans already cut out, waiting to be decorated. You can get 6 flags out of one milk jug if you experiment … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Flag
Milk Jug Dry Erase Board
By Noreen Doll. A milk jug dry erase board is really easy to make because all you have to do is cut out one side of a milk jug. Be sure to use the smoother side of the plastic, because the slightly pebbled side doesn't work as well. The fun thing about this board is that it's small and easy to carry, and great for travel or for keeping kids busy when you are at a … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Dry Erase Board
Milk Jug Bubble Wands
By Noreen Doll. Making bubble wands is a fun project for a lazy summer day. Recycle milk jugs to make them, and you can get several wands from one jug. Then the wands can be decorated with Sharpies, and can be as fancy or colorful as the creator wishes. Materials. Clean empty Milk Jug Scissors Pencil Paper Punch Sharpie Markers How to Make … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Bubble Wands
Make Plastic Lid Stamps
By Noreen Doll. Make plastic lid stamps using recycled lids and foam stickers. Foam stickers come in a huge variety of subjects. You can find animals, vehicles, flowers and shapes for kids. During the holidays you can find cats, bats, ghosts, spiders and more for Halloween. There are trees, bells, snowflakes, gingerbread men and snowmen for Christmas. … [Read more...] about Make Plastic Lid Stamps
DIY Foam Flyers
By Noreen Doll. Recycle your foam containers into these fun DIY foam flyers. These flyers are fun for kids of all ages, and what a great way to use your recyclables! You can use the top of a foam egg carton, the foam take-out containers, or the foam that fruits and veggies come packed on. Do not use any foam that has held meat - they cannot be cleaned well … [Read more...] about DIY Foam Flyers
Rockin’ Peeps
By Noreen Doll. Kids can enjoy making these rockin' peeps and then have fun playing with them. In fact, a whole flock of peeps is quick and easy. This would be a great Easter party activity, which even preschoolers can do. The fun thing about these peeps is that they rock! [Idea from Alicia: I think these are great. I see spring party place cards.] I … [Read more...] about Rockin’ Peeps
Shamrock Paper Chain
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun shamrock paper chain with a few folds and snips. Remember how much fun it was to make paper chains when you were a kid? Here's an easy idea for a fun shamrock paper chain. You can make a bunch, tape them together, and string them across a room. Get all the kids to help with the folding and cutting, and you will soon have … [Read more...] about Shamrock Paper Chain
