DIY Kites

Rhythm of the home has a fun tutorial for how to make a kite that will really fly, using a grocery bag, sticks, string and markers.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://rhythmofthehome.com/archives/autumn-2010/homemade-kite/

Mums gather uses tissue paper and plastic straws for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://mumsgather.blogspot.com/2011/12/kids-craft-how-to-make-your-own-mini.html

 

Paper Plants

Hill city bride has instructions for how to combine paper and seeds to create plantable paper. The trick is to blend wet paper and flower or plant seeds. She suggests using cookie cutters to mold the paper into different shapes.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.hillcitybride.com/2010/11/diy-from-pulp-art-plantable-paper/

Alpha mom adds flower petals.

Get the instructions here:
http://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/plantable-paper-for-earth-day/

Three Dimensional Paper Dolls

Mr. printables has cone shaped paper dolls.  They're already dressed but the three dimension really makes them great to play with.

Get the template here:
http://www.mrprintables.com/paper-dolls-cone-girls.html

Check Box Scavenger Hunt

Today's mama created a check box scavenger hunt that's pretty open ended so it's great for little kids requesting items such as "something with a tail."

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the template here:
http://todaysmama.com/2012/06/printable-outdoor-scavenger-hunt-card/

Painted Leaf Prints

Kleas shows how to take a leaf, add splotches of paint, press down to on plain white paper and lift for a beautiful rainbow colored leaf print.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kleas.typepad.com/kleas/2010/10/leaf-printing.html

 

Jill dubien does the same project but uses a single color of paint and several different leaves.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2010/10/leaf-prints.html 

New city art uses white paint and then once dry has the kids color them in with autumnal colored pencils.

Get the instructions here:

http://newcityarts.blogspot.com/2010/11/first-grade-autumn-leaves.html 

Pink and green mama draws the leaves onto stryofoam trays with pencils making sure to cut into the trays.

Get the instructions here:

http://pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com/2011/10/fall-leaf-printmaking-with-styrofoam.html

That artist woman uses plaster and burlap to make them into pretty coasters.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.thatartistwoman.org/2011/10/plaster-leaf-prints.html

Creative jewish mom uses ink to make a stenciled version.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2010/03/printing-with-leaves-a-celebration-of-spring.html

Playdoh Layers of the Earth

Jill dubien has a very cute idea for earth day using red, orange, yellow, black, blue and green playdoh creating mini Earths accounting for all of the layers.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2011/04/playdoh-planet-earth-and-some-babbling.html

Curly Ribbon Lamb

Art projects for kids has a lamb with curling ribbon.  They make it for Father's Day but it's great as an Easter project too.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/2012/06/i-love-ewe-fathers-day-gift.html