Card Board Box Car Creations

Declutter organize repurpose has several really creative ideas for how to take a cardboard box and make it into a toy including a gas pump, a car, a refrigerator, doll bed, castle and even a shape sorter for  toddlers. 

Get the instructions here:
http://declutterorganizerepurpose.wordpress.com/2011/02/28/repurpose-cardboard-boxes-into-kid-craftstoys/

Five little chefs shares a tutorial for how to make cardboard box cars too.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.fivelittlechefs.com/2013/05/cardboard-box-cars.html 

Not just a housewife decorates her car exterior too.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2012/07/cardboard-cars-for-a-homemade-drive-in-theater.html

Laugh paint create makes a wearable cardboard car by adding straps.

Get the instructions here:
http://laughpaintcreate.blogspot.com/2010/10/creative-cars.html

Mum bo jumbo has doily wheels.

Get the instructions here:
http://mum-bo-jumbo.com/cardboard-box-car/

The merry though makes a camper with duct tape.

Get the instructions here:
http://themerrythought.com/diy/diy-cardboard-camper-playhouse/

DIY Magazine Coil Coasters

Saved by love creations has a do it yourself coaster project using colorful magazine pages.  All you need are glossy magazines and glue.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://savedbylovecreations.com/2011/09/coiled-magazine-page-round-coasters.html

Tin Foil Toadstools

Filth wizardry takes aluminum foil and turns it into toadstools.  All you need is some foil and paint and imagination.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.filthwizardry.com/2010/03/aluminium-foil-fairy-circle.html

Free Military Vehicle Printable Toys

HP has print outs and folding instructions for three military 3D printables including a tank, jeep and helicopter.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the templates tere:
http://h30393.www3.hp.com/printing/app/us/en/tg_military_vehicle-landing.aspx

Papermau has several different trucks to make such as an Anti-Aircraft Truck, a Cargo Truck, a Personnel Carrier Truck and a Covered Truck.

Get the templates here:
http://papermau.blogspot.com/2013/02/easy-to-build-military-vehicles-by_19.html

How to Make a Terrarium

My calico skies shows step-by-step how to make a terrarium using a jar, rocks, plants, soil, and charcoal.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mycalicoskies.blogspot.com/2012/02/terrarium-diy.html

Disney's family also has a terrarium project. However theirs calls for active carbon which is sold in pet stores. It helps prevent the earthy odors.

Get the instructions here:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/terrific-terrarium-1024894/

The enchanted tree has a terrarium idea as well using moss, glass jars, soil, charcoal, gravel and cute decorative toadstools.

Get the instructions here:

http://theenchantedtree.blogspot.com/2011/02/moss-gardens-in-jar.html

Transient expression makes a dessert version.

Get the instructions here:
http://transientexpression.com/diy-desert-terrarium/ 

Art projects for kids uses grass seed inside a cd case.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/2014/03/worlds-skinniest-terrarium.html 

5 orange potatoes puts hers into a globe to hang.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.5orangepotatoes.com/blog/2009/09/25/shakespeare-for-kids-shakespeare-globe-terrariums/

Parents uses paper and plastic cups.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/fun/arts-crafts/kid/crafts-made-from-paper-plates-cups/?page=6#page=6

Our big earth adds moss and things that grow near moss.

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Engineer mommy grows clovers.

Get the instructions here:
http://engineermommy.com/2015/diy-easy-terrarium/

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

 

Take the kids outside for a fun walk and find and seek activity with one of these nature scavenger hunts.

The taylor house has a cute list for an outdoor scavenger hunt that all kids should be able to find.  Item includes objects such as a beautiful rock and two different type of leaves.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the list here:
http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/03/nature-scavenger-hunt-for-kids.html

Three ladybugs play adds adorable signs to their scavenger hunt helping the kids with clues along their way.

Get the instructions here:
http://threeladybugsplay.com/2013/09/30/imaginative-play-in-the-forest/ 

Chicca and jo share a free downloadable list with 15 items for the kids to find.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.chicaandjo.com/2010/07/12/nature-scavenger-hunt/ 

Nurture store writes her version on the ground with chalk.  The kids then collect each item and bring over to its circle.

Get the instructions here:
http://nurturestore.co.uk/kids-gardening-activities-chalk

Pure cotton grass  uses a journal and has kids write in their findings.

Get the instructions here:
http://purecottongrass.com/diy-nature-treasure-hunt

Clothes Pin Magnets

Momtastic teaches how to take clothes pins and turn them into magnets using fabric and magnet tape.  You could also use paint or markers or even stickers too.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momtastic.com/diy/172975-diy-clothespin-magnet