Paris Printables

Made by joel has fun paper printouts that allow your paper dolls to visit Paris.  Complete with an Eiffel Tower and even mini people.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the template here:
http://madebyjoel.com/2012/01/travel-size-paper-city-paris.html

Shrinky Dink Jewelry

Rust sunshine has a very clever way to create your own shrinky dinks and even make them into jewelery.  All you need are some markers and a plastic container.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://rustsunshine.blogspot.com/2012/04/shrinky-bracelet.html

Craft and creativity has a shrinky dink jewelery tutorial as well.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftandcreativity.com/blog/2012/10/26/shrinkplasticjewelry/

Let's explore shares a more kid centric version showing a bracelet with lots of shrinky dinks.

Get the instructions here:

http://lets-explore.net/blog/2008/05/were-hooked-on-shrinky-dinks/ 

Lark crafts offers a full ebook of shrinky dink jewelery projects.

Get the ebook here:

http://www.larkcrafts.com/jewelry-beading/cathe-holden/ 

Dollar store crafts shows how to make a shrinky dink pendant of your state.  They show Oregon as an example.

Get the instructions here:

http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2013/09/tutorial-painted-shrinky-necklace-oregon-style/ 

Silly pearl makes multicolored shrinky beads.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.sillypearl.com/2012/06/craft-tutorial-shrink-plastic-curly.html

 

 

C is for craft creates pendants.

 

Get the instructions here:

http://c-is-for-craft.blogspot.com/2011/08/diy-shrinky-dink-from-plastic-container.html

 

 

Hello wonderful makes horse pendants.

 

Get the instructions here:

http://www.hellowonderful.co/post/MAKE-COLORFUL-HORSE-NECKLACES

Tin Can Wind Chimes

Learn 2 grow suggests making wind chimes out of tin cans.  All you need is some paint, tin cans and string.  Kids can have fun painting the cans and hearing them as the wind blows.  Remember to tape the bottom of the cans for any sharp edges.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.learn2grow.com/projects/forchildren/outdoors/EasyKidsGardenProjects.aspx

Hands on as we grow has the same project.

http://handsonaswegrow.com/2011/06/outdoor-music-diy-windchimes/ 

Playdoh Shape Mats

Play at home mom 3 shares wonderful templates of animals, letters and numbers that kids can use as a guide to mold playdoh.  This is a great way to learn letters and numbers and work on fine motor skills.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the template here:
http://playathomemom3.blogspot.com/2012/03/diy-play-doh-mats.html

Free Print and Fold Paper Robot

Loulou and tummie has an assortment of colorful paper robots that you can print and fold and have fun. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the templates here:
http://loulouandtummie.com/?page_id=254

How to Make a Straw Pan Flute

Classic play has a really easy way to create a musical instrument using plastic straws and tape to create a diy pan flute.  The trick is cutting the straws to the sounds you want.  She recommends cutting each straw an inch apart.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.classic-play.com/straw-pan-flute/

Deceptively educational has a tutorial as well.

http://deceptivelyeducational.blogspot.com/2012/04/making-magic-drinking-straw-flute.html

Copper Wire Vases

Design sponge has a fantastic idea for how to make vases using copper coil, a test tube vial and glue.  Kids will have fun bending and twisting the wire to create a unique shape.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.designsponge.com/2012/04/diy-project-sculptural-copper-coil-vases.html

Beaded Napkin Rings

Crafts by amanda has a cute idea for napkin ring.  Her tutorial is a bit involved and includes making the beads out of clay and painting them and using wire and a hot glue gun to secure the ends, but this could be easily adapted to a kid's craft with ready made beads and some cord with a pretty knot to tie the ends.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/04/pretty-spring-napkin-rings.html

Upcycled Birdfeeder

Kaboose shares a very easy way to create an eco-conscience bird feeder out of a milk carton.  They just use a cut up carton, but kids could easily decorate it with paint to make it more of a craft project.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://crafts.kaboose.com/milk-jug-bird-feeders.html

Paper Doll Coloring Pages

Berudankrayonkami has cute paper dolls and outfits that also double as a coloring activity.  They have a great amount of detail so are great for older kids as well.

http://berusdankrayonkami.blogspot.com/2010/05/paper-doll.html

Weelife combines paper dolls and coloring pages by sharing a boy and girl paper doll with clothing that you can color in.

http://living.weelife.com/2008/10/paper-dolls-printables.html

On coloring shares dolls from all over the world, each with their own unique outfits.

http://www.oncoloring.com/dress-up-games-coloring-pages_2.html

Kids printable coloring pages has some historical dolls and even nicer to see healthy figures.  

http://kidsprintablescoloringpages.com/img-baby-paper-dolls-65-6391.htm

 Families online magazine share several Victorian dolls both in color and as coloring pages.

http://www.familiesonlinemagazine.com/kid_fun/paper-dolls.html#.UgMMDm3NmIk

Antique Book Jewelry Box

Sincerely kinsley has a very clever idea for how to make a secret jewelry box out of an old book. This could easily be made more kid friendly using a more colorful book and cute and fun objects for the cover, or could be a great gift for the kids to give.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://sincerelykinsey.blogspot.de/2012/03/jewelry-box-diy.html

Dreamcatcher Necklace

Rtr on campus shows you how to make a dream catcher necklace using a small metal ring, a ribbon, a bead, white thread, and a paper clip.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.rtroncampus.com/2012/01/20/diy-dreamcatcher-jewelry/

Panda hall adds charms to the bottom.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2250-wire-wrapped-jewelry-design-on-how-to-make-a-dreamcather-necklace-with-turquoise-step-by-step.html

Yarn Worm Book Marks

Impress your kids has a very cute yarn worm craft idea for how to make bookworm bookmarks using yarn and a popsicle stick. Unless you're a knitter you might want to try using a multicolored yarn to save money.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://impressyourkids.org/craft-sticks-yarn-book-worms/

Mini Stationary Set

Blue purple and scarlet has the most adorable mini stationary set template. The secret is to use scrapbooking material. She shows many different theme ideas that any little letter writer will love.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://bluepurpleandscarlett.com/2012/04/04/miniature-stationery-sets-with-template/

DIY Hex Nut Bracelet

Of cats and crafts has a unique idea of turning hardware into a fun bracelet using hex nuts and jewelry cord and a few really good knots.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://ofcatsandcrafts.blogspot.mx/2011/03/hex-nuts-part-2-bracelet.html

How to Make a Button Necklace

Craftwerk has a great way to make a button necklace. It's as simple as finding some adorable buttons and threading them onto a cord.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftwerk.ee/trash-to-treasure-tutorials/adjustable-button-necklace

Pulley Bugs

Almost unschoolers has a fun way to combine a pulley and a paper bug craft project. She suggests hanging them on a doorknob and then using the pulley to help them climb the string. The trick is placing two straws correctly to get the bugs to climb.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://almostunschoolers.blogspot.com/2010/06/climbing-bugs.html