Plastic Egg Tea Cups

Creativity in progress has the cutest idea for what to do with those plastic Easter eggs - make plastic tea cups for an adorable tea party. She glues on buttons to create a base and adds stickers to embellish the cups.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.creativityinprogress.com/blog/2011/04/plastic-easter-egg-tea-cups/

 Chica circle has a similar tutorial.  She cuts a foam bead in half to create a little handle.

Get the instructions here:
http://club.chicacircle.com/plastic-egg-teacups/

 

 

Morenas corner uses a paper clip for the handle.

 

 

Get the instructions here:

http://morenascorner.com/easter-egg-tea-cup-party-favor/

 

Stuffed Animal Hi Jinx April Fools

Pinterest has a very silly idea for kids on April fool's day.  Take their favorite stuffed animals and have them perform mischief throughout the house.  Depending on their age they may believe the stuffed animals are up to no good.

See pinterest post here:
http://pinterest.com/pin/273030796128941537/

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/

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

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/

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

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/

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

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/

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/