Munchkins and Mayhem

Munchkins & Mayhem

A Kids Crafts Blog

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Origami Butterflies


Go origami has a beautiful origami tutorial for how to fold a delicate butterfly. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://goorigami.com/single-sheet-origami/origami-butterfly/3006


Emma owl uses paint splattered textured paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.emmaowl.com/origami-butterflies/

Paper Marche Moon Nightlite


Reading confetti posted a review of a craft kit that could be done very easily without the kit.  Simply paper marche a balloon and when it's dry pop out the balloon and insert an electronic tea light. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.readingconfetti.com/2012/12/diy-moon-nightlight-great-holiday-gift.html

Monday, July 15, 2013

Marshmallow Popper


Real simple gets creative with a paper cup and a balloon to create a marshmallow popper.  Simply cut the bottom of the cup out, cover with the bottom of a popped balloon and there you have it.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/family/kids-parenting/toys-you-can-make-00000000039117/page4.html


We made that uses clear plastic cups so kids can see the marshmallows.

Get the instructions here:
http://we-made-that.com/marshmallow-shooters/

Toilet Paper Tube Cars


Kifli es levendula shows how to take a toilet paper tube, paint it and glue on some wheels and cute embellishments to make a toy car. Although the site is not in English it has lots of detailed photos. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kiflieslevendula.blogspot.com/2011/07/kisautok.html


Mama jenn has a simpler model using bottle caps for wheels and straws to attach them to the tube.

Get the instructions here:
http://mamajenn.com/blog/2009/11/rollin-race-cars-tp-tube-style.html


Nerdy baby adds sails to their version and uses foam wheels with their toilet paper roll cars.

Get the instructions here:
http://nerdybaby.blogspot.com/2012/01/sail-cars-preschool-preview.html


Just be happy life adds cute little star stickers to their wheels.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.justbehappylife.com/2012/07/toilet-paper-tube-cars.html


Milenok makes a colorful version with large wheels.

Get the instructions here:
http://milenok.blogspot.com/2013/02/23.html 


Tpcraft uses plastic bottle caps and straws.

Get the instructions here:
http://tpcraft.blogspot.ca/2011/02/toilet-paper-roll-race-car.html

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Animal Finger Puppets

Magic belles shares a template for two cute finger puppets of a squirrel and bunny.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://magicbelles.tumblr.com/post/35559816033/make-a-bellevue-pet-finger-puppet-download-the

Make a rocketship from a toilet paper roll


No time for flash cards shares how to turn a toilet paper roll into a rocketship using aluminum foil and tissue paper.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2008/05/1-2-3-blast-off.html


One artsy mama adds a Mickey Mouse and stuffs a fun dice game with instructions inside making it a fun party favor.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.oneartsymama.com/2015/01/disney-rocket-party-favors.html

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Currency Critters

Spoonful has a really cute way of getting kids to count coins making bugs out of them.  All you ed to do is draw some legs and feet.  See how long your critters can get.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/family-fun/coin-critters

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