Munchkins and Mayhem

Munchkins & Mayhem

A Kids Crafts Blog

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Polymer Key Fob


Craft test dummies has a cute idea for Father's Day, making key fobs out of polymer. They even show how to stamp in initials.
Good for ages 9 and up.
Get the instructions here:

Friday, June 1, 2012

Free June Craft Events

Saturday June 2

Home Depot has a wooden craft project where kids can make an organizer for Father's day between 9 am and 12 pm.  The recommended ages are 5 to 12.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/ContentView?pn=HT_WS_KidsWorkshops

Tuesday June 5


Lego is hosting a make a lawn mower event at 5 p.m.

http://stores.lego.com/en-US/StoreEvents.aspx

Saturday June 9

Lowes has a build an airplane event sponsored by the movie Madagascar 3 at 10 am.  Kids need to register for the event.

https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

Sunday June 10


Michael's is hosting a make a Father's day key chain from 1 pm to 3 pm for ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Lowes has a build an airplane event sponsored by the movie Madagascar 3 at 2 pm.  Kids need to register for the event.

https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx 

Friday June 15

Michael's is hosting a make a Father's day duct tape wallet from 6 to 8 pm for ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Tuesday June 19

Michael's is hosting a passport to imagination event featuring a craft from Australia from 1 to 4 pm for ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Thursday June 21

Michael's is hosting a passport to imagination event featuring a craft from Mexico from 1 to 4 pm for ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Saturday June 23

Michael's is hosting a passport to imagination event featuring a craft from Mexico from 1 to 4 pm for ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html


Lowes has a build a truck event sponsored by the movie Madagascar 3 at 10 am.  Kids need to register for the event.

https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx 

Sunday June 24

Lowes has a build a truck event sponsored by the movie Madagascar 3 at 2 pm.  Kids need to register for the event.

https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx 

Tuesday June 26

Michael's is hosting a passport to imagination event featuring a craft from China from 1 to 4 pm for ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Thursday June 28

Michael's is hosting a passport to imagination event featuring a craft from Madagascar from 1 to 4 pm for ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Saturday June 30

Michael's is hosting a passport to imagination event featuring a craft from Canada from 1 to 4 pm for ages 3 and up.

http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Make Your Own Slime



It's gravy baby has a recipe for how to make slime as well as several variations including glitter slime or heart shaped slime. The main ingredient, like for many of the science projects is you guessed it our old friend Borax. The other ingredients are water, glue and food coloring.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://itsgravybaby.com/2012/02/how-to-make-slime-preschool-craft/


Learn play imagine adds glitter.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.learnplayimagine.com/2014/05/sparkly-slime-recipe.html



Everyday dishes makes hers blue.

Get the instructions here:
http://everydaydishes.com/creative-crafts/homemade-slime-recipe/

Babble dabble doo makes it neon.

Get the instructions here:
http://babbledabbledo.com/how-to-make-slime-neon-style/

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Paper Embellished Bobby Pins


My little fabric uses scrapbooking paper and glue to make really cute bobby pins. She uses triangle shapes however you could do many different patterns including rectangles and stars.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Note: the instructions are in French, however step by step visuals are provided:
http://www.mylittlefabric.com/rose-tendre-blanc-neige-or-news/

Button Bobby Pins


Christina homemaker shows how to take an ordinary bobby pin and attach a pretty button to make it something beautiful. She attaches the button using thread and super glue.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://christinahomemaker.blogspot.com/2010/08/button-bobby-pins.html


Craft and creativity shares her version this craft too.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftandcreativity.com/blog/2012/02/04/hairpins/

Button Cover Bobby Pins



Just call me chris has a really cute way to dress up ordinary bobby pins. She uses a covered button kit but you could easily just buy the buttons already made.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://justcallmechris.blogspot.com/2011/01/diy-bobby-pins.html

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Textile Paintbrushes


Pink and green mama shows how you can take objects such as yarn, felt, rubber bands and sponges and attach them to clothes pins for a cheap and unique paint brush.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com/2011/04/experimenting-with-texture-homemade.html
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