Munchkins and Mayhem

Munchkins & Mayhem

A Kids Crafts Blog

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Copper Wire Vases


Design sponge has a fantastic idea for how to make vases using copper coil, a test tube vial and glue.  Kids will have fun bending and twisting the wire to create a unique shape.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.designsponge.com/2012/04/diy-project-sculptural-copper-coil-vases.html

Beaded Napkin Rings


Crafts by amanda has a cute idea for napkin ring.  Her tutorial is a bit involved and includes making the beads out of clay and painting them and using wire and a hot glue gun to secure the ends, but this could be easily adapted to a kid's craft with ready made beads and some cord with a pretty knot to tie the ends.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/04/pretty-spring-napkin-rings.html

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Upcycled Birdfeeder



Kaboose shares a very easy way to create an eco-conscience bird feeder out of a milk carton.  They just use a cut up carton, but kids could easily decorate it with paint to make it more of a craft project.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://crafts.kaboose.com/milk-jug-bird-feeders.html

Paper Doll Coloring Pages


Berudankrayonkami has cute paper dolls and outfits that also double as a coloring activity.  They have a great amount of detail so are great for older kids as well.

http://berusdankrayonkami.blogspot.com/2010/05/paper-doll.html



Weelife combines paper dolls and coloring pages by sharing a boy and girl paper doll with clothing that you can color in.

http://living.weelife.com/2008/10/paper-dolls-printables.html



On coloring shares dolls from all over the world, each with their own unique outfits.



Kids printable coloring pages has some historical dolls and even nicer to see healthy figures.  



 Families online magazine share several Victorian dolls both in color and as coloring pages.

http://www.familiesonlinemagazine.com/kid_fun/paper-dolls.html#.UgMMDm3NmIk

Monday, January 14, 2013

Antique Book Jewelry Box



Sincerely kinsley has a very clever idea for how to make a secret jewelry box out of an old book. This could easily be made more kid friendly using a more colorful book and cute and fun objects for the cover, or could be a great gift for the kids to give.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://sincerelykinsey.blogspot.de/2012/03/jewelry-box-diy.html

Dreamcatcher Necklace



Rtr on campus shows you how to make a dream catcher necklace using a small metal ring, a ribbon, a bead, white thread, and a paper clip.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.rtroncampus.com/2012/01/20/diy-dreamcatcher-jewelry/


Panda hall adds charms to the bottom.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2250-wire-wrapped-jewelry-design-on-how-to-make-a-dreamcather-necklace-with-turquoise-step-by-step.html

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Yarn Worm Book Marks


Impress your kids has a very cute yarn worm craft idea for how to make bookworm bookmarks using yarn and a popsicle stick. Unless you're a knitter you might want to try using a multicolored yarn to save money.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://impressyourkids.org/craft-sticks-yarn-book-worms/
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