By Noreen Doll. A paper plate pop up heart is a very festive Valentine decoration. It is so easy to create that even a very young child can do it with assistance. This heart requires only a few supplies, most of which you probably already have. Supplies. Paper Plate Red Tissue Paper White School Glue White Crepe Paper or … [Read more...] about Paper Plate Pop Up Heart
Toddler Crafts
Milk Jug Sewing Card
By Noreen Doll. Milk jug sewing card fun is perfect for toddlers. Because the sewing cards are cut out of milk jugs, they are very sturdy. So young children can easily use them. The cards can be left plain so they can be stitched randomly, or you can draw pictures on them and punch around them for a child to follow. Simple pictures work best for milk jug … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Sewing Card
TP Tube Shamrock Stamp
By Noreen Doll. A TP tube shamrock stamp is an easy fun craft tool for kids. Make it from a recycled paper tube and throw it away when you're done. Supplies. 1 Toilet Paper Tube Green Paint Scissors Ruler Pencil Brads Sharp Pointed Tool Plastic Lid or other holder for paint Paper Q tip or Paint Brush How to Make a TP Tube … [Read more...] about TP Tube Shamrock Stamp
Poseable Gingerbread Man
By Noreen Doll. Create this delightful poseable gingerbread man to entertain little ones. It's easy to make and fun to play with. It would be a perfect stocking stuffer or small gift at a party. Kids can even make them as a party activity. Supplies. Brown Craft Foam Buttons 4 Brads White Paint Pen (optional) Small piece of … [Read more...] about Poseable Gingerbread Man
Scrunched Paper Candy Cane
By Noreen Doll. A scrunched paper Candy Cane is so easy even toddlers can have fun making it. They'll love scrunching up the tissue paper squares to be glued on the cardboard. It's cheap and easy to make with recycled cereal cardboard and tissue paper. Older kids can cut out the tissue paper squares ahead of time so you'll have everything ready when it's … [Read more...] about Scrunched Paper Candy Cane
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
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
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
Toddler Crafts
Even very young children like to play with crafting materials. Toddler crafts will provide ideas for things they can create. Now that many Moms are homeschooling, they are looking for ideas for crafting to share with their children. One of the things young kids like to do most is to feel the textures and shapes with their hands and put them together in interesting … [Read more...] about Toddler Crafts
Easter Crafts for Toddlers
Easter crafts for toddlers are perfect for the little ones in the family who want to help get ready for the holiday. Prepare these projects a little ahead so your toddler won't get bored (and into mischief) waiting for you to be ready. Paper Plate Easter Wreath With tissue paper and a paper plate, toddlers can help create a fun paper plate Easter … [Read more...] about Easter Crafts for Toddlers
St. Patrick’s Day Preschool Crafts
Looking for some fun St. Patrick's Day preschool crafts? Help your preschoolers create these easy projects to decorate your home or classroom for St. Patrick's Day. TP Tube Shamrock Stamp Recycle paper tubes into easy TP Tube Shamrock Stamps for kids to use. Blarney Treasure Stones Blarney treasure stones will be great fun to make with used coffee … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Preschool Crafts