Bath Time Submarine Printable

Mr. printables has some really cute and colorful templates your kids can embellish to create their very own bathtub submarines. Each template has spaces to add animals and pictures. After they add their own touch to them simply place them within a clear plastic bottle for lots of bathtime fun.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.mrprintables.com/homemade-toys-bottle-submarine.html

Ballerina Paper Dolls

The vintage moth has shared a template of ballet paper dolls. There's even a male for all of them to dance with.

There's more added from the designer in the comments below.  Definitely a fascinating site to visit.

Get the template here:

http://thevintagemoth.blogspot.com/2011/09/vintage-paper-dolls-ballet-dancers.html

I should be mopping the floor has a ballerina paper doll as well with many different outfits to dress her in.

Get the template here:
http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/07/free-paperdoll-printables.html

Printable paper dolls has a few versions of a ballerina to play with.

Get the template here:
http://www.printablepaperdolls.net/category/ballerina

September Free Kids Craft Events

September 1st

Home Depot has a make a goal post project from 9 am - 12 pm.

Get more information here: 

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/ContentView?pn=HT_WS_KidsWorkshops

Swedish Paper Dolls

Lotta bruhn celebrated the royal wedding of Victoria and David by creating their very own paper dolls.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the temple here:
http://lottabruhn.typepad.com/lotta_bruhn_illustration/2010/06/paper_dolls.html

Free Printable Lacing Cards

Minico has a template to print out several different colorful lacing cards including a flower, sun and lion. They recommend printing the sewing cards on colored paper for the best effect.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.minieco.co.uk/printable-sewing-cards/

Mr. printables shares many with basic shapes such as circles, diamonds and squares.

Get the template here:
http://www.mrprintables.com/easy-sewing-patterns.html 

Whatever deedee wants shares a car lacing card.

Get the template here:
http://www.whateverdeedeewants.com/2014/01/diy-kids-sewing-card.html

August Free Kids Craft Events

August 19

At Michael's kids age 3 and up can make a lap desk from 1-3 pm.

August 25

Lowe's has a build a shrek onion carriage at 10 am.

August 26

At Michael's kids age 3 and up can make a clay pot from 1-3 pm.

Lowe's has a build a shrek onion carriage at 2 pm. 

International Paper Dolls

Education.com has free paper doll printables from several countries including this one from France. Each template includes information about the country so kids can learn about the local life.

Get the templates here:
http://www.education.com/slideshow/exploring-cultures-paper-dolls-world/paper-dolls-world-europe-VI/

Free July Kids Craft Events

Tuesday July 3

Michael's is having a passport to imagination event featuring a craft inspired by the United States from 1:00 to 4:00.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Thursday July 5

Michael's is having a passport to imagination event featuring a craft inspired by the Kenya from 1:00 to 4:00.

Saturday July 7

The Disney store is hosting a Spiderman cartoon drawing workshop at 10:30, 11:30 and 12:30 for kids age 3 and up. 

http://www.disneystore.com/in-store-special-events/mn/1001271/

The Home Depot is having a build a truck event from 9:00 to 12:00.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/ContentView?pn=HT_WS_KidsWorkshops

Michael's is having a passport to imagination event featuring a craft inspired by the North Pole from 1:00 to 4:00. 

Saturday July 14

Lowe's has a kit for kids to create a spinning kung fu panda at 10:00 a.m.  Kids need to be registered to partake in the event.

https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

Sunday July 15

Lowes is hosting the event again at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday July 28

Lowes has a kit for kids to create a staking kung fu panda game at 10:00.

https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

Sunday July 29

Lowes is hosting the event again at 2:00 p.m.

Free Military Vehicle Printable Toys

HP has print outs and folding instructions for three military 3D printables including a tank, jeep and helicopter.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the templates tere:
http://h30393.www3.hp.com/printing/app/us/en/tg_military_vehicle-landing.aspx

Papermau has several different trucks to make such as an Anti-Aircraft Truck, a Cargo Truck, a Personnel Carrier Truck and a Covered Truck.

Get the templates here:
http://papermau.blogspot.com/2013/02/easy-to-build-military-vehicles-by_19.html

Father's Day Kid's Interview Card

Capture the kids and their admiration of Dad in one of these kid interviews for Father's Day.

Creative home makers has a great way to make a Father's day card into an annual tradition. She has template that kids can fill out with questions about their dad. It even has space for a drawing and a personal letter.  It will be fun to see how the answers change over the year.  She also has a grandpa and papa card too. 

 Get the template here:
http://creativehomemakers.blogspot.com/2010/06/fathers-day-printable.html 

The crafty chicks has a colorful version for both dad and grandpa.

Get the template here:
http://thecraftingchicks.com/2012/05/fathers-day-questionaire-free-printable.html

Big d and me also has a version.

Get the template here:
http://www.bigdandme.com/2011/05/fathers-day-printable/

Simply montessori has one as well.

Get the template here:
http://simplymontessori.blogspot.com/2011/06/printable-fathers-day-interview-poster.html 

Kinzie creations version is for a younger child.

Pink pepper mint paper has a very cute tie and collar version. 

Free June Craft Events

Saturday June 2

Home Depot has a wooden craft project where kids can make an organizer for Father's day between 9 am and 12 pm.  The recommended ages are 5 to 12.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/ContentView?pn=HT_WS_KidsWorkshops

Tuesday June 5

Lego is hosting a make a lawn mower event at 5 p.m.

http://stores.lego.com/en-US/StoreEvents.aspx

Saturday June 9

Lowes has a build an airplane event sponsored by the movie Madagascar 3 at 10 am.  Kids need to register for the event.

https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

Sunday June 10

Michael's is hosting a make a Father's day key chain from 1 pm to 3 pm for ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Lowes has a build an airplane event sponsored by the movie Madagascar 3 at 2 pm.  Kids need to register for the event.

https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx 

Friday June 15

Michael's is hosting a make a Father's day duct tape wallet from 6 to 8 pm for ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Tuesday June 19

Michael's is hosting a passport to imagination event featuring a craft from Australia from 1 to 4 pm for ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Thursday June 21

Michael's is hosting a passport to imagination event featuring a craft from Mexico from 1 to 4 pm for ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Saturday June 23

Michael's is hosting a passport to imagination event featuring a craft from Mexico from 1 to 4 pm for ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Lowes has a build a truck event sponsored by the movie Madagascar 3 at 10 am.  Kids need to register for the event.

https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx 

Sunday June 24

Lowes has a build a truck event sponsored by the movie Madagascar 3 at 2 pm.  Kids need to register for the event.

https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx 

Tuesday June 26

Michael's is hosting a passport to imagination event featuring a craft from China from 1 to 4 pm for ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Thursday June 28

Michael's is hosting a passport to imagination event featuring a craft from Madagascar from 1 to 4 pm for ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Saturday June 30

Michael's is hosting a passport to imagination event featuring a craft from Canada from 1 to 4 pm for ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Paper Boxes

Don't eat the paste has a couple of free templates for celestial paper boxes including a sun and a moon option. One nice thing about the template is that it's black and white so then kids can color them in.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.donteatthepaste.com/2012/02/celestial-boxes-in-black-and-white.html

Make your own pinwheel

Oh happy day has a free pinwheel template. All you need is colorful paper, straws and a pin to hold it all together.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://ohhappyday.com/2012/01/pinwheel-party-favor-diy-free-printable/

Creative capital b makes a colorful one and adds a button and straw.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativecapitalb.com/2014/02/simple-circle-pinwheels-for-spring.html

 

 

 

Smart school house uses post it notes.

 

Get the instructions here:

http://www.smartschoolhouse.com/crafts-and-diy/post-it-pinwheels/2

Free May Kids Craft Events

Tuesday, May 1st

The Lego Store has a build a tulip event beginning at 5 p.m. until supplies last.  Event is open for kids age 6 through 14.

http://stores.lego.com/en-US/StoreEvents.aspx

Saturday May 5th

Home Depot has a build a planter project from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Kids will be able to add plants and paint the boxes.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/ContentView?pn=HT_WS_KidsWorkshops

Micheal's has card a make a butterfly card event from 1 to 3 p.m. for ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Saturday, May 12

Lowe's has a picture frame planter project beginning at 10 a.m.  You need to register in advance to participate.

Register here:
https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

Saturday, May 26th

Lowe's has a build an ice cream truck project beginning at 10 a.m.  You need to register in advance to participate.

Register here:
https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

Micheal's has a make a Mother's day button event from ages 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.for ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Free Easter Paper Dolls

Tip junkie has an adorable template for Easter paper dolls which includes dress outfits, hats, handbags, baskets, and even chocolate Easter bunnies.

Get the template here:

http://www.tipjunkie.com/easter-paper-doll/

Free Kids Craft Programs for April

The following are when and where there are free kids crafts programs during the month of April. Please post in the comments any additional nationwide programs you may know of.

April 7th

Home Depot

Kids can build a bird house / feeder from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/ContentView?pn=HT_WS_KidsWorkshops

Michaels

Kids can create a customizable egg from 1 to 3 p.m.

http://www.michaels.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Michaels-Site/default/StoreEvent-Show?event=se321

April 14th

Lowes

Kids can build a plink chip drop game like on The Price is Right. Program starts at 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required.

https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

April 22nd

Michaels

Kids can decorate a tote bag for Earth day from 1-3 p.m.

April 28th

Kids can build a terrarium and start their own garden for the spring. Program starts at 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required.

https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

Free March Craft Events

Saturday March 3

Home Depot

Kids can make a race car from 9 am to 12 pm. Kids will also receive a workshop apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get more information here:
http://www.homeimproverclub.com/kidsworkshops.aspx?month=mar&site=microsite-_-homeimproverclub-_-kids/mar

Saturday March 10

Lowes

Kids can make a basket ball game at 10 am. Kids will also receive a workshop apron, commemorative patch, safety goggles and certificate of achievement. Note: you must register online prior to the event.

Get more information here:
https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Home.aspx


Disney Store

Kids create their own festive party hat to help celebrate Disney Store's 25th anniversary from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Good for ages 3 and up.

Get more information here:
http://www.disneystore.com/in-store-special-events/mn/1001271/

Michael's
Kids can learn to make a yarn doll from 3:00 pm to 5 p.m.

Get more information here:
http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html