Rice Rattle

El hada de papel has introduces what she calls a rice rattle using a toilet paper tube, tissue paper, rice, glue and rubber bands.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://elhadadepapel.blogspot.com/2011/05/maraca-de-arroz.html

Stain Glass Lanterns

Nothing but country has a cute tutorial for how to create a colorful lantern using a jar, tissue paper, glue and an electronic tea light.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.nothingbutcountry.com/2012/06/night-light-stain-glass-kids-project/

Ruffley Bag Pinatas

 

Infarrantly creative has a unique and simplified way to create a pinata without having to use any paper mache.   Instead she uses a paper bag and decorates it with crepe paper streamers.  She simply hangs it from a hanger and instant pinata.

Good for ages 7 and up.

The family crafts channel of about.com has a similar pinata using rainbow themed tissue paper.  

Get the instructions here:

http://familycrafts.about.com/od/paperbagcrafts/ss/PBpinata.htm

Terra Cotta Pot Decorating

A creative cookie has a very easy craft activity.  All you need is a terra cotta pot and some markers for the kids to draw designs.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://acreativecookie.blogspot.com/2012/05/color-pot-with-sharpie.html

Where imagination grows has a more toddler friendly version.

Get the instructions here:
http://whereimaginationgrows.com/2013/05/painting-terra-cotta-pots/

Ice Rainbows

5 orange potatoes has a science experiment freezing food colored water into plastic molds and then melting them in oil.  She calls it melting rainbows.  She also suggests melting them onto paper towels.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.5orangepotatoes.com/blog/2009/03/10/melting-rainbows/

Plastic Egg Tea Cups

Creativity in progress has the cutest idea for what to do with those plastic Easter eggs - make plastic tea cups for an adorable tea party. She glues on buttons to create a base and adds stickers to embellish the cups.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.creativityinprogress.com/blog/2011/04/plastic-easter-egg-tea-cups/

 Chica circle has a similar tutorial.  She cuts a foam bead in half to create a little handle.

Get the instructions here:
http://club.chicacircle.com/plastic-egg-teacups/

 

 

Morenas corner uses a paper clip for the handle.

 

 

Get the instructions here:

http://morenascorner.com/easter-egg-tea-cup-party-favor/

 

Stuffed Animal Hi Jinx April Fools

Pinterest has a very silly idea for kids on April fool's day.  Take their favorite stuffed animals and have them perform mischief throughout the house.  Depending on their age they may believe the stuffed animals are up to no good.

See pinterest post here:
http://pinterest.com/pin/273030796128941537/