Colorful Spool of Thread Necklace

Wild olive has a really fun idea for making a necklace with the kids.  She uses empty spools has the kids tape on colorful thread and place on a beaded chain.

Good for ages 8 and up

Get the instructions here:
http://wildolive.blogspot.com/2011/10/make-mini-spool-necklace-with-kids.html

Tea rose home has a similar tutorial adding  beads in between the spools.

Get the instructions here:
http://tearosehome.blogspot.com/2013/01/tutorial-mini-spool-necklace.html

Mini Leaf Wreaths

Michele made me shares adorable miniature leaf wreaths using paper as their base.

Good for age 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.michelemademe.com/2012/10/little-paper-wreaths-au-natural.html

Leaf Napkin Rings

Maya made sews leather leaves together to make a bracelet.  For a more kid friendly version, glue paper leaves together into a chain and seal with a button.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mayamade.blogspot.com/2010/03/leather-leaf-cuff-how-to.html

Make it your own uses yellow and brown felt and adds a yarn pompom and beads.

Get the instructions here:
http://make-it-your-own.com/fall-fun-traced-leaves-napkin-ties/

Woven Paper Flower Card

The craft arty kid has a cute idea for how to make a card weaving paper behind a cutout.  All you need is come really pretty scrapbooking paper and cardstock.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thecraftartykid.blogspot.com/2011/04/paper-weaving-for-mothers-day.html

Toilet Paper Roll Bird Houses

Kifli es levendula has the cutest bird houses and has very simple, easy to follow visual instructions.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kiflieslevendula.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/baglyos-papirgurigas-mobil.html

Sew craftkids has pastel version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sew-craftykids.com/diy-toilet-paper-birdhouse/

Magnetic Silly Putty

Mikeasaurus posted an instructable for making magnetic silly putty.  Note that his instructions call for safety gloves and mask.

Good for ages 13 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/magnetic-silly-putty/

Tissue Paper Sun Catchers

Lifes a craft project shares how to make tissue paper stained glass sun catchers using black paper outlines, wax paper, tissue paper and glue.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lifesacraftproject.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/tissue-paper-stained-glass-craft/

Picklebums makes tissue paper mandalas, using contact paper to make it stick.

Get the instructions here:
http://picklebums.com/2014/05/20/contact-paper-mandalas/

Dream a little bigger makes flowers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.dreamalittlebigger.com/post/diy-paper-suncatchers.html