Paper Daffodils

Baby.co.uk shares a sweet way to make a paper flower using construction and tissue paper.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.baby.co.uk/life_and_home/20130216spring-craft-for-toddlers-daffodil-suncatchers/

Make Your Own Glitter Magnets

Microwave girl handmade shares a really fun and easy way to create magnets using clear vase pebbles, glue and glitter.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://microwavegirlhandmade.blogspot.ca/2012/03/how-to-glitter-magnets.html

Deloop deloop has a similar tutorial.

Get the instructions here:
http://deloop-deloop.blogspot.ca/2013/02/365-days-of-pinterest-day-15-dit.html

Kids Hand Drawing Activity

Fairies love has a great and very simple idea for keeping the kids entertained drawing a little stick figure and trampoline on their hands.  As they open and fold their hands the little guy jumps.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m912ylgByL1qzabkfo1_500.jpg

Plastic Bottle Eco-System

Scribbit tells you how to turn a plastic bottle into an eco system complete with plant and animal life.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://scribbit.blogspot.com/2010/05/kids-summer-crafts-build-ecosystem.html

 

Cranberry corner took inspiration from scribbit and developed her own take on the eco-systems. 

Get the instructions here:
 http://cranberrycorner.blogspot.com/2010/07/summer-fun-ecosystem-edition.html

Paper Flower Garland

Ziggity zoom shares a flower template for kids to cut out and make a garland.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ziggityzoom.com/activity/spring-flower-garland-craft-printable

Lego Bracelet

The centsible life shows how to take a flat lego and braided embroidery floss to make a friendship bracelet.  The legos need to be drilled beforehand.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thecentsiblelife.com/2013/02/lego-friendship-bracelets/

DIY Foam Telescope

Repeat crafter me finds another purpose for pool noodles and cuts them up and decorates with duct tape to make telescopes.

Good for ages 12 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2012/06/pool-noodle-telescope.html