Munchkins and Mayhem
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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
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
Families online magazine share several Victorian dolls both in color and as coloring pages.
http://www.familiesonlinemagazine.com/kid_fun/paper-dolls.html#.UgMMDm3NmIk
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.
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
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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