Japanese Paper Lanterns

The crafty classroom shows how to take pretty origami paper and turn them into Japanese lanterns sans the lights.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thecraftyclassroom.com/CraftJapanLantern.html

Paper House Lanterns

Hello bee shares a beautiful template for creating a town of paper houses.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.hellobee.com/2012/12/20/diy-paper-houses/

B kids uses a milk carton for her version and lines them with scrapbooking paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://bkids.typepad.com/bookhoucraftprojects/2013/12/milk_light-house_cartonmilk_lafete.html

A piece of rainbow shares a cut and fold version.

Get the template here:
http://www.apieceofrainbow.com/diy-paper-house-luminaries/

Jumping Toilet Paper Roll Bugs

Handmade charlotte shares an interactive toy kids can make from toilet paper rolls, black marker and string.  She even includes a template to help make them.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.handmadecharlotte.com/diy-jumping-jack-bugs/

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