Make your own kazoo

That's what we said had a nifty way to turn an empty toilet paper roll into a kazoo. All you need is some waxed paper and a rubber band. Cut out a circle from wax paper, about 4″ in diameter and cover the top of the tube, securing it with a rubber band. You'll probably want some stickers or paint or crayons too to decorate the brown cardboard.  The site is no longer available.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Duck duck octopus had pretty much the same kazoo but with a different styling using a bow instead of a rubber band. The site is no longer available.

Craft club uses popsicle sticks for her version.

Get the instructions here:

http://craftclub.com/craft/craft-stick-kazoo

Leaf Print Paperweights

My plum pudding shows how to turn leaf prints into paper weights using clay and various leaf patterns.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://myplumpudding.blogspot.com/2008/03/nature-sculpture.html

Button Tree Branch

Meet the dubiens has a new button craft using buttons, glue and a real tree branch.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2011/09/fall-button-branch.html

Art by wiley creates a more winter themed version using pearled buttons and a drawn on branch.  She also creates several full button trees.

Get the instructions here:

http://artbywiley.blogspot.com/2012/03/button-tree-story.html

 

 

 

Craft by Amanda uses lots of colors.

 

Get the instructions here:

http://craftsbyamanda.com/vibrant-button-tree-on-canvas-a-giveaway/

 

Woven Fabric Bracelet

Vanessa Christenson has a homemade bracelet tutorial showing how to weave a bracelet out of strips of jersey knit cloth.

Good for ages 11 and up.

Ge the instructions here:
http://www.vanessachristenson.com/2011/03/v-and-co-how-to-jersey-knit-bracelet.html

Paper Jellyfish Kids Craft

A bunch of great jellyfish projects for all ages using lots of common everyday objects. 

First palette shares a jelly fish project using a paper bowl, crepe paper and paint.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.firstpalette.com/Craft_themes/Animals/paperbowljellyfish/paperbowljellyfish.html

Disney's family fun suggests using glittery scrap booking paper and shiny curling ribbon.

Get the instructions here:

http://family.go.com/crafts/craft-852442-jazzy-jellyfish-decorations-t/

Crafty crafted uses streamer ribbon, paper and green paint.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.crafty-crafted.com/animal-crafts/jelly-fish-craft/

Craft bits uses a dried out and flattened sponge and fluffy yarn.  

Get the instructions here:

http://www.craftbits.com/project/jellyfish-craft

Looleedo has an adorable hanging jelly fish that uses a clear plastic bowl and strips of bubble wrap.

The site is no longer available.

Naturally educational uses a bowl and curling ribbon.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.naturallyeducational.com/2011/06/jellyfish-craft/

Craft project ideas uses a coffee filter, pipe cleaners and ribbons for their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftprojectideas.com/index.php/how-to/material-of-the-month/coffee-filters-july-2014/1968-recycled-jellyfish 

Kix uses a plastic cup and googly eyes for their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kixcereal.com/kix-cereal-plastic-medicine-cup-jellyfish/ 

Carolyn's homework uses crepe paper and a coffee filter for a soft, textured look.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.carolynshomework.com/2012/09/little-crafts-crepe-paper-jellyfish.html 

Crafts by amanda uses a styrofoam ball and pipe cleaners.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/08/rainbow-jellyfish-craft.html 

She also has an egg carton version.

Eco-Friendly Cardboard Bird Feeder

The moffat girls has an easy tutorial for making a bird feeder out of a cardboard toilet paper roll, using just peanut butter and bird seed. The best part is the feeder is open ended so you can just slip it onto a tree branch.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://moffattgirls.blogspot.com/2011/02/toiletpaper-roll-bird-feeders.html

Wire Nest Necklace

Sarah Ortega has a really sweet diy necklace tutorial using egg shaped beads, jewelery wire and a store bought chain.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sarahortega.com/2011/05/diy-bird-nest-necklace.html