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Snowflake Candle

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Snowflake Candle

By Noreen Doll. Because it's made with a flameless candle, a snowflake candle could be an easy project for kids or preschoolers. It would be a great craft for a kids class party, and a nice take home gift. Or it could be a fun project to make for a nursing home resident. Here is the candle I found in the Dollar Store. And I used these foam stickers, which … [Read more...] about Snowflake Candle

Turkey Finger Puppet

By Noreen 29 Comments

Turkey Finger Puppet

By Noreen Doll. Create a fun turkey finger puppet for kids. They can put their fingers through the holes for the turkey's legs and have fun making him dance around. Materials. Brown Craft Foam Silk Fall Leaves Wiggly Eyes Bit of Red and Orange Craft Foam Glue Pencil Scissors Paper for Pattern How to Make a Turkey Finger Puppet. 1. … [Read more...] about Turkey Finger Puppet

Turkey Trot

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Turkey Trot

By Noreen Doll. Turkey Trot is a fun decoration for Thanksgiving, and his bendable legs allow him to be posed in a few ways. Kids can have a great time creating their own turkeys, and making them can be an enjoyable family activity. Part of what makes this turkey so cute are the large eyes and beak. Smaller ones don't have the same … [Read more...] about Turkey Trot

Bat on a Stick

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Bat on a Stick

By Noreen Doll. Create a fun to fly bat on a stick. Recycle a black foam tray that once held vegetables (do not reuse one that has held raw meat) to make this easy bat. And, of course, kids with sticks need to be supervised. Supplies. Black Foam Tray 2 Red Buttons String - 15 to 20 inches long Small Branch - about 2 feet long Ice Pick or Sharp … [Read more...] about Bat on a Stick

Ghost on a Stick

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Ghost on a Stick

By Noreen Doll. A ghost on a stick is great fun for kids. A while back I made these very easy facial tissue ghosts with 2 little boys. After we finished making the ghosts, the younger one ran outside to get a small branch from the yard. He had me use a long string to tie his ghost to the end of the stick, and then he ran out to his play house (which was up in … [Read more...] about Ghost on a Stick

DIY Adhesive Magnets

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DIY Adhesive Magnets

By Noreen Doll. DIY adhesive magnets are quick and easy to make and fun for kids to use. You can use up scraps of paper with cute pictures. They are great party favors, or a great party craft for kids to make at a Halloween gathering. They are so quick and cheap to make, that they would be perfect "trick or treat" hand outs. And they would also be … [Read more...] about DIY Adhesive Magnets

Peek A Boo Frankie

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Peek A Boo Frankie

By Noreen Doll. Frankie is always a Halloween favorite, and a peek a boo Frankie is a fun idea for kids. He can be made with card stock or craft foam, but craft foam would be sturdier and take more of a beating. Materials. Paper for Pattern Craft Foam - Green, Black, and White White Oil Based Sharpie 3/4 Inch Brad Wiggly Eyes, optional Paper … [Read more...] about Peek A Boo Frankie

Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug

By Noreen 21 Comments

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 31 Comments

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

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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

Milk Jug Flag

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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

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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

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