How to Make a Washer Necklace

 

Simple washers from the hardware store get dressed up in numerous ways.  Find a method that works for you with these easy diy tutorials.

Creations by kara has a unique idea for making a really simple, yet really cute necklace. All you need is a washer, scrap booking paper, glue, ribbon or cord, and a tiny bead.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creationsbykara.com/2011/07/washer-necklace-tutorial.html

Design mom uses embroidery thread, fastening it with a knot.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.designmom.com/2013/05/big-small-diy-wrapped-washer-necklaces/ 

Small for big uses nail polish to make bright colorful ones.

Get the instructions here:
http://smallforbig.com/2013/06/diy-washer-necklaces-2.html 

We made that colors them with stripes and polka dots.

Get the instructions here:
http://we-made-that.com/diy-washer-necklace/

Dream a little bigger makes a marbleized version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.dreamalittlebigger.com/post/marbled-washer-necklaces.html 

Parents uses nail polish too.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/fun/arts-crafts/kid/gifts-kids-can-make/#page=5 

House of joyful noise adds a nut to make a more masculine version.

Get the instructions here:
http://houseofjoyfulnoise.com/boys-hardware-accessories/

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