By Noreen Doll. Little boys love cars! They seem to start finding cars fascinating before they can even walk. A Hot Wheels Necklace is very quick and easy, and would be loved by most little boys. It would be a fun stocking stuffer or a great party favor. Just be sure the kids who receive them are old enough to safely wear something around their … [Read more...] about Hot Wheels Necklace
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Dollar Bill Birthday Candles
By Noreen Doll. Dollar Bill Birthday Candles are a fun way to give money as a birthday gift. You can attach the candles to the front of a home made birthday card, or put them in a small box as I did. It will definitely make the recipient smile! Supplies. Crayons - Inexpensive Box from the Dollar Store 5 Dollar Bills, Crisp and New Small Decorated … [Read more...] about Dollar Bill Birthday Candles
Secret Heart Money Holder
By Noreen Doll. This Secret Heart Money Holder is a fun way to give a little cash for a birthday, Christmas, or Valentine's Day. Not only is the money hidden, you can't tell it's in a heart until you open it up. Supplies. Paper Pencil Pen Scissors Ruler Scoring Tool, optional How to Make a Secret Heart Money Holder. 1. You will need a … [Read more...] about Secret Heart Money Holder
Snowman Gift Package
By Noreen Doll. This quick and easy Snowman Gift Package is perfect for favors or small gifts. I needed a quick, cute idea to wrap some money for a gift. This snowman is made from a sock and a styrofoam cup. Because it is so light weight, I added some candy with the money to provide ballast. This idea is perfect for favors, money, a gift card, or any … [Read more...] about Snowman Gift Package
Turkey Money Hugs
By Noreen Doll. Turkey Money Hugs is a cute way to give a Thanksgiving gift to a grandchild, a hostess, or as favors. Your kids can make them for their friends and add a stick of chewing gum, or use them as classroom gifts or projects. The turkeys can be made of card stock or construction paper with a tail that is colored with crayons or markers. Or make turkeys … [Read more...] about Turkey Money Hugs
Pool Noodle Jack-O-Lantern
By Noreen Doll. If you are lucky enough to have an orange pool noodle left over from the summer, you can make several super easy Pool Noodle Jack-O-Lanterns. Preschoolers will have so much fun with this project, and even toddlers can scribble a face on their pool noodle pumpkin. And little ones can decorate and re-decorate the house with their Jack-O-Lanterns, … [Read more...] about Pool Noodle Jack-O-Lantern
Raven Wreath from a Brown Paper Bag
By Noreen Doll. This Raven Wreath from a brown paper bag is a quick Halloween wreath to make. It was found among Edgar Allan Poe's effects after he died. I thought about using orange burlap ribbon to wrap the wreath, but I couldn't find any, so I decided to use orange tissue paper instead. I think orange and black are very striking together, and I really … [Read more...] about Raven Wreath from a Brown Paper Bag
Beauty Shop Theme Party for Kids
By Noreen Doll. A beauty shop party would delight the hearts of little girls from 4 or 5 to about age 10. Teens might enjoy the makeup and nail polish aspects, too. It could be for a birthday party, slumber party, or just a summer fun party. Visit the Dollar Store for party supplies: nail polish, multi-colored packs of eye shadow and blush, and lip gloss or … [Read more...] about Beauty Shop Theme Party for Kids
Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers
By Noreen Doll. Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers are a fun patriotic craft for kids to make for Memorial Day or 4th of July. They can be made as decorations or as a 4th of July craft for kids. Supplies. Paper Plate Sparkly Pipe Cleaners Transparent Tape Packing Tape (optional) Red and Blue Markers Scissors Ruler Pencil How to Make Paper … [Read more...] about Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers
Fun Zebra from a Garment Tag
By Noreen Doll. Craft a fun zebra from a garment tag. A garment I bought came with this tag on it. On the other side it looked like this. The minute it was seen by a little girl who was staying with me, all she could think of was that it was a zebra. And she had to make it into a zebra. So we put our heads together and came up with this totally … [Read more...] about Fun Zebra from a Garment Tag
Hatching Chick
By Noreen Doll. Create a cute Hatching Chick to sit among the eggs on your table. This could be an easy project for kids to make at an Easter party. Adults need to supervise poking holes in the egg. Or make the holes ahead of time and eliminate that step when working with kids. Supplies. Plastic Egg Large Yellow Pom Pom 2 Small Wiggly … [Read more...] about Hatching Chick
Peep Pouch
By Noreen Doll. It's always fun to have creative favor ideas for holidays. This cute Peep Pouch can be used for kids' parties, as a classroom project, or just for kids to have fun making. It's very simple to do and uses paper plates, tissue paper, and other things you probably already have. Supplies. 2 Paper Plates Tissue Paper: Yellow and another … [Read more...] about Peep Pouch
