Cardboard Play Castle

Mer mag shares a great template for making a cardboard play castle using interlocking pieces so it stands up on its own.  She suggests using duct tape to decorate the castle.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mermag.blogspot.com/2012/05/interlocking-cardboard-castle-diy.html

Little lady bird uses popsicle sticks and ribbed cardboard for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.littleladybird.com.au/2012/10/how-to-make-castle-out-of-nappy-box.html

Twitchetts makes a pretty pink one.

Get the instructions here:
http://twitchetts.com/2015/07/cardboard-play-castle-tutorial.html/

Thumb Wrestling Ring

Instructables takes thumb wrestling to a whole new level with this makeshift thumb wrestling ring, using cardboard, wooden skewers, string and paint.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Thumb-Wrestling-Ring/

How to make a purse out of a plastic glove

Handmade charolotte has the cutest, yet wackiest idea.  She turns a plastic dish glove into an adorable elephant purse.  It does seem though that if the project goes wrong it would really go wrong and require a lot of explaining of what it is supposed to be.

Good for ages 12 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.handmadecharlotte.com/diy-dish-glove-elephant-bag/

Leaf Stamp Stationary

Delighted momma pounds leaves onto white paper with a hammer and then lifts the leaves to reveal beautiful leaf silhouettes and pretty stationary.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.delightedmomma.com/2012/08/how-to-leaf-stamp-and-make-your-own.html 

Paper Alphabet Toys

Digit prop shares 26 different printable templates to make an alphabet character for every letter.  Characters range from people to animals to even fruit representations.

Good for age 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://digitprop.com/alphabet/

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/