By Noreen Doll. It's nice to have kids craft ideas handy for those times when kids have run out of fun things to do. This easy craft can be made from recycled foam containers. Keeping a supply of craft materials on hand will make it easy for kids to create at a moments notice. Do be sure to keep recyclables on hand as well as regular craft supplies. And … [Read more...] about Kids Craft Ideas
Kids Crafts
Lasting Valentine Bouquet
By Noreen Doll. Here's a fun Valentine bouquet your kids can create. It would make a great gift for Grandma, or a friend or neighbor. I used a 7 ounce size diced chili can for this project, but you could use any size you like. I was going to paint the can silver, but decided that since it was already a nice shiny silver, I would just use it like it was. You could … [Read more...] about Lasting Valentine Bouquet
Stretchy Shrinky Bracelet
By Noreen Doll. Little girls will love making their own stretchy shrinky bracelet. They can use their own designs or trace a picture from a coloring book or story book. It would make a great birthday party activity, or a little girl could make them for her friends. Materials Shrink Plastic Sharpies or Colored Pencils Hair Elastics - large enough … [Read more...] about Stretchy Shrinky Bracelet
Easy Crafts for Kids
Easy crafts for kids is a great resource for unique craft ideas for kids to make. Kids love making things with their hands, and having a great project when they are done is very rewarding. Kids crafts are great for helping them practice using their small muscles. Gather all kinds of materials and supplies for them to create with. Include recyclables such as: … [Read more...] about Easy Crafts for Kids
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
Mothers Day Coloring Pages
By Noreen Doll. Using Mothers Day coloring pages is an additional way for kids to make something special for Mom - and something she will cherish. Print pages for kids to color for Mom, Grandma, and all the other great Moms who interact with your child. More great Mothers Day printables for kids. Mothers Day Coloring Pages There are lots of Mothers Day coloring … [Read more...] about Mothers Day Coloring Pages
Holly Jolly Notepads
By Noreen Doll. Holly jolly notepads are perfect as a small gift for a friend or co-worker, and because of their size would be wonderful stocking stuffers. Plan to make a bunch of them at once and they will go together quickly. Your kids may like to make some with you, so they can give some to their friends. Christmas notepads would also make great party favors … [Read more...] about Holly Jolly Notepads
Travel Tic Tac Toe
by Noreen Doll. Travel Tic Tac Toe games can be made out of almost anything. This one uses light weight craft foam which is easy to use and light to carry. This is a great game for kids to make for their siblings and friends. They are so quick to make that several games can be made in one afternoon. Visit the dollar store to find 10 packs of craft foam … [Read more...] about Travel Tic Tac Toe
Toddler Games – Dominoes
by Noreen Doll. Toddler games of dominoes are quick and easy to make and fun for toddlers to play. Because they are made from craft foam, they are durable and light weight, and would make a great travel game. Preschoolers can make their own dominoes game, or can make gifts for their friends and siblings. 10 pack sheets of craft foam can be found at the … [Read more...] about Toddler Games – Dominoes
Dinosaur Matching Game for Toddler
© by Noreen Doll. This easy cheap dinosaur matching game for toddler fun can be quickly put together. Kids can easily make it for younger siblings or friends. In addition to matching, toddlers can learn colors and begin learning some of the dinosaur names. Find craft foam sheet packs and 100 packs of foam stickers at the dollar store for $1. These would … [Read more...] about Dinosaur Matching Game for Toddler
Vehicle Busy Bag
by Noreen Doll. A vehicle busy bag will especially appeal to little boys. Kids can use this to learn to sequence, follow patterns, or to make their own patterns. It would be a good idea to buy at least 2 bags of vehicles (or other shapes of foam stickers) to ensure that you have enough of each color and/or shape. Since these shapes were only $1 a bag at the … [Read more...] about Vehicle Busy Bag
