Pom Pom Pens

Sew sara uses fabric scraps to cover pens and add pom pom toppers for a fun and functional gift.

Good for ages 12 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://sewsara.blogspot.com/search?q=fabric+pen

Doodle craft makes what she calls truffula trees in honor of Dr. Suess and The Lorax.

Get the instructions here:
http://doodlecraft.blogspot.com/2012/11/truffula-tree-pens.html

Jedi craft girl uses fabric as well.

Get the instructions here:

http://jedicraftgirl.blogspot.com/2012/05/3rd-grade-mothers-day-craft.html

How to Make a Ring out of Duct Tape

Craft snob turns duct tape into a simple braided ring by literally braiding three pieces of duct tape together.  You could also make a matching bracelet.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsnob.com/2011/04/duct-tape-ring/

 

Cut out and keep makes a cute bow ring in three easy steps.   

Get the instructions here:

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/how-to-make-a-duct-tape-ring

 

 

Living locurto uses fabric to make a flower on top.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.livinglocurto.com/2011/08/diy-rings-cardboard-craft/

Upcycled Rain Gauge

My lds projects turns a plastic bottle into a rain gauge using small pebbles.  She even includes observation templates. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://myldsprojects.blogspot.com/2011/05/bear-cub-scout-elective-2c-rain-gauge.html

Origami Kaleidoscope

Minieco turns multi-textured Japanese folding paper into a kaleidoscope type toy. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.minieco.co.uk/kaleidocycle-aka-folding-paper-toy/

Egg Carton Roses

Manuals anigo shows how to turn an egg carton into a rose using each section as a new petal.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://manualscanigo.blogspot.com/2009/04/les-roses-de-sant-jordi.html

Super Hero Ice Rescue Game

Green jello has a fun idea as part of her Batman birthday party.  She freezes superhero figures in large blocks of ice and gives each kid a water gun to set them free.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://greenjello.typepad.com/green_jello/2009/07/batman-birthday-party.html

Cardboard Play Houses

A beautiful mess turns large cardboard boxes into playhouses for the kids.  The big difference is the wrapping paper and paint she uses to decorate the homes.  She even adds shingles for the roofs.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/01/diy-playhouses.html

Kids activity blog uses pieces of cardboard and ties them together.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/64384/cardboard-playhouse

Tiny rotten peanuts makes mini cardboard houses painted in the primary colors.

Get the instructions here:
http://tinyrottenpeanuts.com/mini-houses-recycled-cardboard-art-project-for-kids/