Munchkins and Mayhem

Munchkins & Mayhem

A Kids Crafts Blog

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Tin Can Throwing Game


See jane blog makes a carnival inspired throwing game using tin cans, wood branches and balls of yarn in place of balls.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.seejaneblog.co/2012/06/28/homemade-fun/



Everyday dishes shares free printables to cut and glue onto the cans giving them color and point values.

Get the template here:
http://everydaydishes.com/creative-crafts/indoor-toss-game/



Willow day uses lots of different containers including a toilet paper tube, box and buckets.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2014/09/tossing-game.html

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Pool Noodle Flowers


No time for flash cards takes wavy pool noodles and chops them up to make foam flowers.  She then adds green pipe cleaners and paper leaves. 

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2010/05/mothers-day-craft.html

Tissue Paper Hyacinths


Aunt peaches turns colorful tissue paper and green straws into hyacinths for a pretty everlasting bouquet.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.auntpeaches.com/2012/03/friday-flower-paper-hyacinth.html 

Friday, May 24, 2013

Pressed Flower Coasters


Martha Stewart turns clear glass tiles into coasters by slipping in a few flattened flowers in the middle.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/271326/pressed-pansy-coasters?center=307033&gallery=275133&slide=271326


Homemade simple has a very similar tutorial.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.homemadesimple.com/en-US/Crafts/pages/pressed-flower-possibilities.aspx


Kendra has some more unique ideas for coasters making fuller flower patterns. 

Get the instructions here:
http://home.kendra.com/victorianrituals/Victor/flowercrafts.htm

Painted Bobby Pins


Henry happened takes ordinary bobby pins and paints them fun colors.  She the adds embelishments such as glitter, thread and sparkly stones.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.henryhappened.com/diy-bobby-pins-neon-glitter-sparkle.html


Everyday dishes adds jewel stickers.

Get the instructions here:
http://everydaydishes.com/creative-crafts/decorated-bobby-pins/

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Cut Paper Leaf Mosaic


Suzy sitcom takes colorful magazine pages and places a cut out leaf print on top for a very distinct and artful effect against the black paper.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://suzyssitcom.com/2012/06/feature-friday-cut-paper-art.html

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/
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