Munchkins and Mayhem

Munchkins & Mayhem

A Kids Crafts Blog

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Candy Egg Ornaments


Digu has a beautiful way to create Easter egg ornaments which house wrapped candy using embroidery floss, glue and a balloon.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.digu.com/pin/t2xpBkxntwyps

Jelly Bean Bracelet Kids Craft


My kids make has a yummy craft for Easter using jellybeans and elastic thread.  To make this more kid friendly have the holes already punched in the jellybeans and all they'll need to do is string them.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mykidsmake.com/2011/04/create/jelly-bean-bracelet/


Mom luck adds a ribbon to her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://momluck.com/jelly-bean-bracelet/ 


Artzy creations makes multi-row bracelets.

Get the instructions here:
http://artzycreations.com/easy-jelly-bean-bracelets/

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Pipe Cleaner Animals


Martha stewart has tuturials for how to make animals from pipe cleaners including tigers, squirrels, chamelon, money,deer and fawns.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/266158/pipe-cleaner-creatures


The aok corral makes faces by twisting the pipe cleaners into a circle and adding googly eyes.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.aokcorral.com/projects/how2apr2006.htm

Little Chick Easter Basket


All kids network shows how you can take a paper plate and turn it into a little chick Easter basket using yellow marker, construction paper cut outs, yarn and glue.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/animals/birds/baby-chick-basket.asp

Friday, March 29, 2013

Tissue Paper Easter Basket


Spanglish baby shows how to turn tissue paper into a cute Easter basket for jelly beans and other candy or trinkets.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spanglishbaby.com/finds/easter-kids-craft-easy-tissue-paper-basket/

Free Printable Disguise Kit


Design house digital shares a free mustache and glasses printable for kids to don a fun disguise.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.designhousedigital.com/content/blog/happy-april-fools-day/

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Magic Money Box


Lovezilla has a great idea for how to dress up a gift for kids who just want cash.  Take an empty kleenex box, and stuff in dollar bills that are each taped together end to end.  The kids will have lots of fun pulling out all of the money.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lovezilla.net/2012/03/15/dont-blow-it-all/

Free Ballerina Paper Chain


The crafty crow shares a ballerina paper chain template.  She recommends drawing a face and using crepe paper to add tutus.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the results here:
http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2011/06/a-book-a-craft-chasing-degas-and-paperdoll-ballerinas.html

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Bunny Paper Doll


Home and garden shares a vintage bunny paper doll printable.

Get the template here:
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/1009038745026681305QYycOaHglp

Elephant Toothpaste Experiment

Preschool powol packets posted instructions for how to make what she calls elephant toothpaste.  The experiment calls for hydrogen peroxide so you'll need to do the experiment for the kids, but it's still a great way to talk about chemical reactions and the scientific process.

Get the instructions here:
http://preschoolpowolpackets.blogspot.com/2012/01/science-experiment-elephant-toothpaste.html  


We made that has a version as well.

Get the instructions here:
http://we-made-that.com/elephant-toothpaste-experiment/


Navigating by joy has a three ingredient version with optional food coloring.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.navigatingbyjoy.com/2013/02/16/elephants-toothpaste-fun-with-catalysts/

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Colorophyll


Ms. laura shares a great photo of a lettuce leaf and food colored water to demonstrate how water travels through a plant.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mslaura/4023084459/


Paint cut paste has a similar experiment using white carnations.

Get the instructions here:
http://paintcutpaste.com/color-changing-carnations/ 


All for kids has a non nature version of this experiment using tissue paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://allforkids.tv/episode-guide/season-4/episode-37/absorbing-science/


Apple green cottage has the same experiment.

Get the instructions here:
http://applegreencottage.blogspot.com/2015/01/walking-water-experiment-with-colors.html

Fairy Tale Paper Dolls


Sharons sun lit memories has free downloadable templates of what she calls mother goose paper dolls.  Outfits include everything from farmer to international flair. 

Get the templates here:
http://sharonssunlitmemories.blogspot.com/2011/06/mother-goose-paper-dolls-no-4422.html

Monday, March 25, 2013

Free Printable Flower Gift Tags


Ellinee shares a fantastic template to make cute and colorful petal gift tags and cards.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the templates here:
http://www.ellinee.com/blog/petal-gift-cards-for-every-occasion/

Fabric Post Cards


Skip to my lou shares a great way to make your mail more exciting with her craft of fabric enhanced post cards.  All you need are scraps of fabric, glue and cardboard.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/06/28/homemade-postcards-craft-camp/

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Gum Ball Necklaces


One charming party has the most adorable tutorial for how to make a gumball necklace using colorful ribbon and matching gumballs.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://onecharmingparty.com/2011/01/19/valentine-gumball-necklaces/

DIY Frisbee


Crafts by amanda has a cute idea for a craft turned activity using paper plates and markers to make paper plate frisbees.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/06/paper-plate-frisbees.html


Willow day colors in plastic lids with markers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2014/09/recycled-kaleidoscope-frisbees.html

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Free Paper Chain Templates


Craft jr has a whole bunch of paper chain cut outs including people, animals, and other shapes.

God for ages 5 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.craftjr.com/paper-chain-people/

Pipecleaner Flower Pots


Make and takes has a tutorial for how to make miniature flower pots using foam cups, pipecleaners, green tissue paper and glue.

God for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.makeandtakes.com/miniature-flower-pots-for-spring

Friday, March 22, 2013

DIY Cardboard Guitar


Ikat bag has instructions for making a guitar out of cardboard, rubber bands and a paper tube.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ikatbag.com/2012/07/cardboard-guitar.html


Minieco has a box version using rubber bands and split pins.  There aren't any instructions though, just visuals.  There are some helpful tips in the comments though. 

See the images here:
http://www.minieco.co.uk/cardboard-instruments/


Makedo has a more elaborate cardboard guitar and it's shiny.

Get the instructions here:
http://makedo.com.au/inspiration-insight/how-to-make-cardboard-guitar.html


The frakers acres take cereal boxes, popsicle sticks, yarn and wrapping paper tubes for an easier approach 

Get the instructions here:
http://thefrakersacres.blogspot.com/2011/03/happy-its-march.html


Zakka life uses a matchbox and popsicle stick for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://zakkalife.blogspot.com/2011/06/kid-craft-matchbox-guitar.html


Lyndsxo glamour moms uses a small plastic container to make her cardboard version work.

Get the instructions here:
http://lyndsxo-glamourmoms.blogspot.com/2010/10/daily-play-cardboard-guitar.html


Martha Stewart paints hers orange.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/265694/making-music?xsc=eml_crd_2011_08_17&om_rid=NbR$fr&om_mid=_BOS651B8WNdJPT

Free Printable Bus


Il favoloso mondo di carta di toto has really beautiful free printables like the bus above. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://ilfavolosomondodicartaditoto.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/bus.html

Thursday, March 21, 2013

DIY Toy Car Garage


Disney's family fun has a cute idea for how to make a car garage using cereal boxes, toilet paper rolls and paint.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/crafts-by-material/recyclable-projects/park-and-play-garage-930980/ 

Origami Animals

Martha stewart shares a quick tutorial on how to make many origami animals including a dog, bear and buny with one technique and different folds for the ears. 

Good for ages 11 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/269662/origami-finger-puppet-and-flowers

Plastic T-Shirt Bracelets


Mad town macs has a unique idea for how to make a bracelet using markers, t-shirts, plastic bottles and glue.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://madtownmacs.blogspot.nl/2011/08/plastic-bottle-cuff-bracelets.html

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Paper Plate Sun Dial


Easy preschool crafts has an educational craft using a paper plate, straws and markers making a working sundial to help kids learn about time.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com/2012/03/easy-sundial-paper-plate-craft.html

Kids Airplane Craft


Parents.com shows how using popsicle sticks, a clothes pin, a little piece of foam, some paint and glue kids can make an airplane.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/fun/arts-crafts/kid/simple-wood-crafts/?page=4


Create craft love adds a propeller.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.createcraftlove.com/clothespin-airplanes-party-favors/



Crafts by amanda decorates the wings.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/clothespin-airplanes-snoopy-red-baron/

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Watercolor Prints


Red bird crafts has a simple and beautiful watercolor painting idea using watercolors and tape.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.redbirdcrafts.com/2012/06/rainy-day-watercoloring.html

Silhouette Suncatchers


Eighteen 25 has several free silhouettes to download that the kids can use to make sun catchers.  After cutting out the silhouette, kids glue colorful tissue paper to the silhouette and stick in a window.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the template here:
http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2012/07/arts-crafts-suncatchers.html

Monday, March 18, 2013

Newspaper Forts


Modern parent messy kids has a great way to upcycle newspaper by twisting it and taping it into fort structures.  After the structure is built you cover it with a blanket and have a great fort.  You could also probably use empty wrapping paper rolls too.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.modernparentsmessykids.com/2012/06/play.html

Scavenger Hunt Game

Kmc Kay designs has a free printable scavenger hunt game printable including a design to cover an altoid tin and store the game cards.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the template here:
http://kmckaydesigns.weebly.com/uploads/7/9/5/8/795850/scavenger_hunt_instruction_sheet_final_copy.pdf

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Green Ribbon Clover


Her simple a la mode shows how turn a green grosgrain ribbon into a shamrock ornament for St. Patrick's Day. 

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hersimplealamode.com/2012/02/ribbon-shamrock-with-many-possibilities.html?m=1

Friday, March 15, 2013

St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt


Kiwi crate shares a treasure hunt for St. Patrick's day hiding little trinkets in walnuts and painting them gold.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kiwicrate.com/projects/St.-Patricks-Day-Treasure-Hunt/1762


Gift of curiosity makes what she calls magic leprechaun rocks using a baking powder based dough.  Inside the dough she sticks a gold coin and when the kids find the rocks she has them drop them in vinegar to find the treasure.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.giftofcuriosity.com/2013/03/03/magic-leprechaun-rocks/


Pinterest shows gold painted rocks with green shamrock stamps to use for the treasure hunt.


Momtastic shares a limerick version.

Get the template here:
http://www.momtastic.com/diy/127977-diy-stpattys-day-treasure-hunt/ 


Oh happy day has the kids follow a yarn rainbow throughout the yard until they get to the treasure at the end.

Get the instructions here:
http://ohhappyday.com/2012/03/birthday-installation-yarn-trail/ 


Fun at home with kids shares a five day sensory hunt filled with shaving cream, explosions, digging and more.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.funathomewithkids.com/2013/02/help-leprechaun-find-his-gold-older.html 


Studio diy leaves teeny tiny leprechaun notes with treats next to them and has the kids look for clues with a magnifying glass.  She shares a free printable of all of the notes on her site.

Get the template here:
http://www.studiodiy.com/2013/03/11/free-printable-leprechaun-notes/


Wray sist3rs has the kids reconstruct a rainbow with clues on each color.

Get the instructions here:
http://wraysist3rs.blogspot.com/2012/02/st-patrick-day-scavenger-hunt.html 


A cupcake for the teacher uses paper printable rainbow clues. 

Get the instructions here:
http://acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com/2012/03/fun-friday-fotos.html
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