Car Track T-Shirt

The blue basket turns a t-shirt into an activity by tracking a car track onto a white t-shirt using fabric markers.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thebluebasket.blogspot.jp/2011/09/tutorial-car-shirt.html

Photo Binder Clips

Plaid kids crafts has a cute idea to make a functional gift for Dad using mini photos and binder clips and glue.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/2012/05/21/MondayFunday3EasyGiftIdeasForDads.aspx

Beaded Glass Jar

Beccas craftroom blog glues glass marbles onto jars to make pretty colorful containers.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://beccascraftroom.blogspot.jp/2012/08/momdaughter-craft-day.html

Pipe Cleaner Flower

Pipe cleaners make easy flowers.  My mommy made it has a great tutorial. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mymommiemadeit.blogspot.com/2011/02/pipe-cleaner-flowers.html

Craft project ideas places her version in a decorated pot and gives each a button center.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftprojectideas.com/index.php/how-to/material-of-the-month/craft-buttons-april-2014/1688-button-flowers

Upcycled CD Coasters

Crafts by amanda re-purposes old CDs by decorating with pretty scrapbooking paper to make fun and colorful drink coasters. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/10/recycle-craft-cd-coasters.html

Tin Can Planter

We made that paints an empty tin can, adds soil and a strawberry plant to make a great hanging fruit planter.  This is especially great if you have critters eating the strawberries in the ground.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://wemadethat.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-strawberry-planter.html

The local honey uses scrapbooking paper and glue to accessorize her tin cans.  She also uses cans of different sizes like a tuna can.

Get the instructions here:
http://thelocalhoney.com/2010/06/05/tin-can-planters-modge-podge-fun/

 

 Project hope art makes robots using magnets for a fun interactive version she dubs Mr. Potato Head planters.

Get the instructions here:

http://projecthopeart.org/robot-tin-can-planters/

Nantucket bucket wraps her version in multicolored yarn.  

Get the instructions here:

http://www.nantucket-bucket.com/bucket-of-fun-2/

Upcycled Egg Carton Wind Chimes

Buttons by lou lou turns an egg carton into a wind chime using pipe cleaners and bells and hanging them all on a hanger.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://buttonsbyloulou.blogspot.com/2009/05/childrens-craft-egg-carton-wind-chimes.html

 

Dalle un colinho makes a stack of egg cartons tying knots in between each one to create a sound.

Get the instructions here: (in Spanish)

http://dalleuncolinho.blogspot.com/2010/05/musica-en-el-jardin.html