Flower Bracelets

Sweet roots has a really simple idea to get kids interacting and taking a closer look with nature.  She puts tape bracelets on their wrists and lets them choose the leaves, flowers, and other elements they want to stick to their bracelets.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://sweetroots.blogspot.com/2012/08/tape-equals-easy-wilderness-fun-for.html

Panda hall uses organza ribbon to make a flower and then tacks it onto jewelry wire to make a bracelet.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2442-how-to-make-wire-wrapped-flower-wristband-bracelets-at-home.html

Tissue Paper Colored Scarf

Rachel rabbit uses cutout shapes of colorful tissue to make a very pretty scarf. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instruction here:
http://rachaelrabbit.blogspot.com/2013/05/easy-silk-scarf-dying-with-tissue-paper.html

T Shirt Bracelets

This mama makes stuff has a bracelet making craft involving a t-shirt cut into strips and a simple bead. The t-shirt when cut in strips and pulled will naturally curl in upon itself making a loop perfect for a bracelet.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thismamamakesstuff.com/2012/02/making-stuff-valentines-bracelets-recycled-t-shirt-kids-craft/

Crafts by amanda makes a braided version.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/10/make-bracelets-from-recycled-t-shirts.html

Car Track T-Shirt

The blue basket turns a t-shirt into an activity by tracking a car track onto a white t-shirt using fabric markers.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thebluebasket.blogspot.jp/2011/09/tutorial-car-shirt.html

Photo Binder Clips

Plaid kids crafts has a cute idea to make a functional gift for Dad using mini photos and binder clips and glue.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/2012/05/21/MondayFunday3EasyGiftIdeasForDads.aspx

Beaded Glass Jar

Beccas craftroom blog glues glass marbles onto jars to make pretty colorful containers.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://beccascraftroom.blogspot.jp/2012/08/momdaughter-craft-day.html

Pipe Cleaner Flower

Pipe cleaners make easy flowers.  My mommy made it has a great tutorial. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mymommiemadeit.blogspot.com/2011/02/pipe-cleaner-flowers.html

Craft project ideas places her version in a decorated pot and gives each a button center.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftprojectideas.com/index.php/how-to/material-of-the-month/craft-buttons-april-2014/1688-button-flowers

Upcycled CD Coasters

Crafts by amanda re-purposes old CDs by decorating with pretty scrapbooking paper to make fun and colorful drink coasters. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/10/recycle-craft-cd-coasters.html

Tin Can Planter

We made that paints an empty tin can, adds soil and a strawberry plant to make a great hanging fruit planter.  This is especially great if you have critters eating the strawberries in the ground.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://wemadethat.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-strawberry-planter.html

The local honey uses scrapbooking paper and glue to accessorize her tin cans.  She also uses cans of different sizes like a tuna can.

Get the instructions here:
http://thelocalhoney.com/2010/06/05/tin-can-planters-modge-podge-fun/

 

 Project hope art makes robots using magnets for a fun interactive version she dubs Mr. Potato Head planters.

Get the instructions here:

http://projecthopeart.org/robot-tin-can-planters/

Nantucket bucket wraps her version in multicolored yarn.  

Get the instructions here:

http://www.nantucket-bucket.com/bucket-of-fun-2/

Upcycled Egg Carton Wind Chimes

Buttons by lou lou turns an egg carton into a wind chime using pipe cleaners and bells and hanging them all on a hanger.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://buttonsbyloulou.blogspot.com/2009/05/childrens-craft-egg-carton-wind-chimes.html

 

Dalle un colinho makes a stack of egg cartons tying knots in between each one to create a sound.

Get the instructions here: (in Spanish)

http://dalleuncolinho.blogspot.com/2010/05/musica-en-el-jardin.html

Newspaper RIngs

Nv craft envy takes a strip of newspaper and turns it into a unique ring using paint. 

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://nv-craftenvy.blogspot.jp/2010/02/newspaper-ring-very-cool.html

I Spy Coloring Pages

Docstoccdn hosts free I Spy coloring pages.  A free printable that is likely to take an afternoon to color.  

Get the printable here:
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Free Doctor Play Printables

Professor poppins shares some really cute printables for the kids when they play doctor and nurse.

Get the downloads here:
http://professorpoppins.blogspot.com/2013/03/doctor-pretend-play-kit.html 

Mama miss also has a free printable pretend play doctor kit complete with colorful band aids and a prescription pad.

Get the template here:
http://www.mamamiss.com/2013/08/01/learning-monkeys-pretend-play-doctor/

Spoonful shares a Doc McStuffins kit.

Get the template here:
http://spoonful.com/printables/doc-mcstuffins-doctor-kit 

Wooden Spoon Dolls

Kaboose shows how to turn a wooden spoon into a dolly sing felt, markers, ribbon and yarn.

Good for ages 9 and up.

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Skip to my lou makes these colorful wooden spoon dolls using cupcake liners to make the adorable skirts.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2013/07/11/fashion-wooden-spoon-dolls-by-craftberry-bush/

I heart crafty things makes Disney inspired dolls.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.iheartcraftythings.com/2015/02/merida-and-rapunzel-disney-princess.html

Clothespin Dolls

Mr. printables turns wooden clothes pins into dolls using paint and markers.  He even shows how to make cardboard animal vehicles for them to ride upon.

Good for ages 11 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mrprintables.com/homemade-toys-peg-dolls.html

Wooden Doll Bracelet

Willow day turns wooden beads into doll face bracelets using markers to draw on hair and eyes. 

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2012/05/mothers-day-presents-with-kids.html

 Petit on uses a pretty scarf for her version making the dolls more colorful.

Get the instructions here:

http://petit-on.com/pulsera-madera-dia-madre-manualidades-infantiles/

Tin Can Throwing Game

See jane blog makes a carnival inspired throwing game using tin cans, wood branches and balls of yarn in place of balls.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.seejaneblog.co/2012/06/28/homemade-fun/

Everyday dishes shares free printables to cut and glue onto the cans giving them color and point values.

Get the template here:
http://everydaydishes.com/creative-crafts/indoor-toss-game/

Willow day uses lots of different containers including a toilet paper tube, box and buckets.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2014/09/tossing-game.html