Paper Roll Lincoln Logs

Toilet paper and paper towel tubes make great building toys with some cutting and painting.  Kix cereal shows how to create this upcycled kids craft.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kixcereal.com/kix-cereal-diy-cardboard-building-logs/

Of course you'll need an arrow holder

A paper tube and some great fabric and ribbon create a nifty quill with creative capital b.  A fantastic pretend play toy.

Good for ages 11 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativecapitalb.com/2013/10/simple-upcycled-no-sew-kids-quiver.html

Sophie world makes arrows and quills for her hunger games party.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sophie-world.com/blog/hunger-games-party-action

Fizzy Surprise Rocks

Baking soda hides hidden objects which kids can uncover with water as they fizz and release whatever treasures you've hidden inside, thanks to growing a jeweled rose.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2013/01/magic-treasure-rocks.html

Water Proof Finger Puppets

Rubber gloves lend their fingers to fun play with kidspot.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kidspot.com.au/omofunzone/Create-Finger-puppets+138+568+sponsor-activity.htm

Scribbit's version moves away from people making monster looking creatures.

Get the instructions here:
http://scribbit.blogspot.com/2007/07/rubber-glove-finger-puppets.html

Kids craft weekly uses circle stickers and draws a face to make easily changing puppets and emotions.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kidscraftweekly.com/puppets_issue.html

Wrapping Paper Coloring Pages

Download these free black and white wrapping paper printables from pickle bums for kids to color in for the next time you need to wrap a present. 

Good for ages 1 and up.

Get the template here:
http://picklebums.com/2013/12/10/colour-your-own-wrapping-paper/

Jingle Bracelets

Colorful beads and jingle bells make cute bracelets or anklets with twodaloo. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.two-daloo.com/2013/12/11/jingle-bell-ankle-bracelets-with-dyed-wooden-beads/

Make A Paper Wallet

ASCAS from instructables shows how to make a wallet out of paper and it's waterproof no less.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Waterproof-Paper-Wallet/

Tiffany threadgould uses an empty cardboard cracker box.

Get the instructions here:
http://tiffanythreadgould.com/pages/diy/wallet.php

Squishy Paint Bags

Ziploc bags and paint turn into a perfect toddler craft and sensory play.

A day in the life of the kuesters uses two primary colors and lets the kids mix them together to learn about color creations.

Good for ages 1 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://adayinthelifeofthekuesters.blogspot.com/2012/10/toddler-activity-sensory-paint-bags.html

Learning at his feet uses several bags of just one color for sensory play.

Get the instructions here:
http://learningathisfeet.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-toddler-diaries-paint-bags.html

Cuties by zootys combines all of the colors into one bag and lets the kids discover the classic yucky brown.

Get the instructions here:
http://cutiesbyzootys.com.au/monday-make-it-squishy-paint-bag/

Sweet happy life put the bags in the window so the kids can see the sun shine through.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sweethappylife.com/2012/activities/toddler-games-activities/toddler-indoor-activities/sunny-window-paint-play/

Curly Paper Birds

Colorful strips of scrapbooking paper turn into a cute bird with ing things step by step tutorial.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://ing-things.blogspot.ca/2012/12/lets-make-someting-nice-234-or-so.html

Egg Carton Doll Furniture

Egg cartons transform into adorable doll furniture with my cup overflows.  She makes everything from bath tubs to lamps to dining tables with chairs and so much more. 

Good for ages 12 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mycupoverflows-johnson.blogspot.com/2011/09/kit-kittredge-american-girl.html

Hand Painted Clay Bowls

A really pretty idea from camille styles.  She shows you how to make the bowl itself and how to fine paint it with shiny gold paint using a cookie cutter to etch the clay.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://camillestyles.com/life-2/transformed-imprinted-clay-bowls/

Happy hour projects uses a stamp for her bowls.

Get the instructions here:
http://happyhourprojects.com/polymer-clay-bowl/ 

This heart of mine blog makes many bowls of increasing size and nests them into one another.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thisheartofmineblog.com/2015/01/16/nested-clay-bowls/

Studio diy makes hers with a sense of humor.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.studiodiy.com/2015/05/11/diy-trinket-dishes/

A moms take cuts hers into a flower shape using air dry clay.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.amomstake.com/2014/10/diy-flower-clay-jewelry-holder/

Beaded Zip Tie Bookmarks

Zip ties make the perfect bookmark with this clever tutorial from michlinla.  She takes zip ties, beads and string to make a hanging tassel.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.michlinla.com/2013/11/ornamental-bead-sticks-part-six-tassel.html

Polka Dot Tub Time

Bath tubs make the best sensory bins.  Play create explore uses foam circles and food coloring to create this fun experience.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.playcreateexplore.org/2013/01/polka-dot-bath.html

Beaded Hand Print Sun Catchers

Salt dough hand prints turn into colorful suncatchers with melted beads at home grown friends.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.homegrownfriends.com/1/post/2013/11/handprint-suncatchers.html

Monster Finger Puppet

Felt and fabric paint turn into silly monster puppets.  773 blog sews the felt together but glue could work well for an all kid made craft.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.733blog.com/2013/11/monster-finger-puppets.html

Bottle Cap Pendant

Bottle caps turn into really pretty pendants with this sweet tutorial from ink blots from trd.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com.es/2011/11/bottle-cap-necklace-tutorial-handmade.html

Jelly fish jelly uses plastic bottle tops. 

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Compulsive creative glues in pretty round disks of colorful cardstock.

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Dancing Paper Dolls

Paper dolls come alive with the ability to walk and move via little fingers.  Estefi machado shares this free printable.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.estefimachado.com.br/2012/05/se-ela-danca-eu-danco-dancarinos-de.html

Newspaper Rings

Layered newspapers in unique shapes turn into nifty rings with layers of glue and paint.  2nd funniest thing has the details.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://2ndfunniestthing.blogspot.com/2013/09/como-hacer-anillos-periodico.html

Boat in a Box

Cardboard boxes transform into playtime boats with paper tubes and large sheets of white paper.  El hada de papel brings these boats to life.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.elhadadepapel.com/2012/06/caja-02-box-02-kiste-02.html

How to Make a Mouse Pad

A sheet of foam is the main item you need for a do it yourself mouse pad.  You just need to glue on a pretty picture.  Design sponge shares all of the details for an artistic version.   

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.designsponge.com/2013/11/diy-project-fine-art-mousepad.html

Beaded Bottles

Teeny glitter beads, glue and a cute bottle make a simple craft project with this simple tutorial from good to know.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/family/538959/message-in-a-bottle

Toddler Good Attitude Certificates

Celebrate you child's good nature with this free printable from certificate street.

Get the free template here:
http://www.certificatestreet.com/education_4/good-attitude-certificate_207.html 

All kids network has a good behavior award.

Get the free template here:
http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/certificates/good-behavior-award.asp

Mr. printables has a puppy award for kids to be as proud as a puppy.

Get the free template here:
http://www.mrprintables.com/printable-certificates-for-kids-good-behavior.html

Creative certificates uses Curious George to help with their award.

Get the free template here:
http://www.creativecertificates.com/award-certificates-with-curious-george/

Bead Key Chains

Beads and leather rope make a simple and functional key chain.  Creature comforts blog has all of the instructions for how to make these including how to make the beads and use nail polish for painting them.

Good for ages 6 and up.  

Get the instructions here:
http://creaturecomfortsblog.com/home/2013/10/02/diy-key-fobs-bag-charms-a-darby-smart-challenge.html

Meri cherry paints wood beads for her version and then adds ribbons and bows.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mericherry.com/2014/08/02/bead-painting-feather-key-chains/

Dynamite Valentines

A mailing tube turns into a stick of dynamite for Valentine's Day.  Sugar and cloth fills them with lots of goodies to enjoy.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://sugarandcloth.com/2014/01/diy-youre-dynamite-valentines/

Valentine Crackers

Crackers make an appearance for Valentine's Day.  Lovely indeed fills them with confetti and other fun trinkets but candy will work well too.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lovelyindeed.com/diy-valentine-crackers/

Valentine Bead Bracelets

Red, white and pink beads on a sparkly pipe cleaner make these Valentine bracelets from scrumdilly do. 

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://scrumdillydo.blogspot.com/2013/02/make-beaded-valentine-bracelets.html

Ladybug Valentines

Paper hearts turn into ladybugs for Valentine's day with accordion folded legs and polka dots from craft jr.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftjr.com/heart-shaped-ladybug-craft/

Valentine's Day Jokes

 

Download these free Valentine's Day jokes for the kids' lunchbox for a Valentine's Day surprise from skip to my lou.

Get the template here:

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2013/02/13/free-printable-valentines-day-school-lunch-notes-by-chickabug/

Paper Card Vase

Turn a Valentine's Day card into a vase with this inventive idea from delia creates.  She also makes poppies to fill the vase using red tissue paper and green pipe cleaners.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.deliacreates.com/2011/04/handmade-mothers-day-card-and-belleza.html

Finishing his race's card uses a V for the vase and for Valentine's day.

Get the instructions here:
http://finishinghisrace.blogspot.com/2011/02/letters-h-v-valentines.html

Light House Valentine

One of the most unique classroom valentines, alpha mom shares a free printable and complete instructions for how to make these Hershey's kiss topped creations.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/class-valentines-for-kids-hersheys-kiss-lighthouse/

Hand Tree Valentine

A pencil drawn hand tree with foil heart leaves makes a cute Valentine's Day picture from julie adore dimanche.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://julieadoredimanche.blogspot.com/2010/02/arbre-damour.html

Valentine's Day Bubbles

Tiny bubble containers and pink pipe cleaners shaped into heart wands make an adorable class valentine from craftberry bush.  She also includes a printable that says blowing kisses your way to wrap around the bubbles.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftberrybush.com/2013/01/blowing-kisses-your-wayvalentines-favour.html