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
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Conversation Heart Magnet
By Noreen Doll. Craft an easy conversation heart magnet with foam hearts. This is a great idea for a classroom project or Valentine favors for kids to make at a party. The conversation heart stickers are 80 for $1 at Dollar Tree. And you can buy packs of larger foam hearts at Walmart or the craft store. I already had the larger hearts, but you could … [Read more...] about Conversation Heart Magnet
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
Conversation Heart Necklace
By Noreen Doll. A conversation heart necklace can be a nice accessory for Valentine's Day. It's easy to make with foam heart stickers and a leather cord or length of ribbon. It would be a good project for a young girl to make for herself and her friends. Materials. 26 inch or 27 inch Length of Leather Cord or Ribbon 2 Foam Conversation Hearts - the … [Read more...] about Conversation Heart Necklace
Mummified Can
By Noreen Doll. Craft a mummified can for Halloween. Find an old faded white or ecru T-shirt or an old sheet to make mummy bandages. If they are too white you can coffee dye or tea dye them to look ancient. I tried both coffee and tea dye, but I used a very light shade, and I used some of each on my mummified can. Materials Old or dyed T-shirt or … [Read more...] about Mummified Can
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
Mini Shrinky Ornaments
by Noreen Doll. Mini shrinky ornaments are perfect for Advent Calendars, as well as the tips of branches on a Christmas tree. And they would be perfect for little girl's jewelry, key chains, backpack or cell phone dangles, or zipper pulls. More ideas for using them are hair barrettes and package decoratiions. And these mini ornaments are something kids and … [Read more...] about Mini Shrinky Ornaments
Paper Plate Pop Up Turkey
By Noreen Doll. This paper plate pop up turkey is so easy even a toddler could make it with a little help. Of course, their coloring won't be perfect. It only requires one paper plate and a way to color it. You can use crayons, markers, paint, even colored stickers or torn pieces of colored tissue paper. It could be a fun craft for kids on Thanksgiving while … [Read more...] about Paper Plate Pop Up Turkey
Used Christmas Card Crafts
Used Christmas card crafts for kids are fun and easy. All you need are some old cards, scissors, tape, glue, a ruler, and some string or ribbon. Add some glitter, flowers, bells and pipe cleaners and kids will stay busy for a long time. It will give kids some great cutting practice, and they will delight in helping you make decorations for your home. Use cookie … [Read more...] about Used Christmas Card Crafts
Candy Cane Crafts for Kids
You can have fun making these candy cane crafts for kids, but keep an eye on your youngsters to be sure they don't eat them all before you finish crafting! Candy canes are so bright and colorful that they are perfect for making Christmas projects. I like to just hang them on the Christmas tree or put them in a fun spot for someone to find. Most of these crafts will … [Read more...] about Candy Cane Crafts for Kids
Flag Crafts for Kids
Kids enjoy all kinds of crafting and making flag crafts for kids encourages them to learn about Independence Day and what it means. After they've created their flag crafts, kids can use them in celebrating the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Flag Day. Most of these flag crafts are pretty simple, and older kids can create them without much adult help. Younger kids can … [Read more...] about Flag Crafts for Kids
Gifts Kids Can Make
by Noreen Doll. Kids like to give presents, too, and there are many gifts kids can make that those who love them enjoy receiving. Almost anything that can be painted is a good project for kids to make. And you can spray most things with a clear coat of acrylic after they are finished, to preserve them. Holly Jolly Notepads Adding glitter to a project is … [Read more...] about Gifts Kids Can Make
