Ink Blotted Coasters

52 week projects has a cool and simple tile coaster project using ink and a dropper.  She said it's very hard to mess up, making it a perfect project for kids.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://52weeksproject.com/post/29302076841/guest-post-alcohol-ink-dyed-coasters

Artistic Coloring Pages

Color me online hosts several famous painting coloring pages.  This would be great to incorporate with a trip to a museum, especially if you're lucky enough to have one of these paintings nearby or even a virtual visit online to see the original work and to learn more about the artist.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.color-me-online.com/masterpiece/paintings/paintstarrynight.html

Fallen Seed Sculptures

Filth wizardry has a beautiful way to turn fallen seeds into pretty flowers or dragonflies using paint and glue. 

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.filthwizardry.com/2012/10/autumn-woodland-treasure-sculpture.html

DIY Indoor Golf Course

The craft train upcycles tin cans and turns them into a mini golf course.  She adds flags and includes a free printable template.  She even makes golf clubs out of paper towel tubes and duct tape. Make sure to tape the can to avoid sharp edges. 

Good for ages 8 and up. 

http://www.thecrafttrain.com/1/post/2013/05/tin-can-indoor-golf-fun-from-recycled-junk.html

Inner child fun uses carpet and cardboard.

Get the instructions here:
http://innerchildfun.com/2012/01/carpet-golf.html 

Repeat crafter me folds up a green towel.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2012/03/diy-putting-green.html

How to Make Sidewalk Chalk

Playful learning shares her recipe for sidewalk chalk using tempura paint, plaster of paris, and wrapping paper tubes for molds.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://playfullearning.net/make-your-own-sidewalk-chalk/

Willowday creates a hole in her chalk and strings a yarn through the center to make a very functional necklace.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2014/05/sidewalk-chalk-beads.html

Instructables uses molds to make fun shapes.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Sidewalk-Chalk/?ALLSTEPS

Fall Leave Bowl

Hello lucky makes a beautiful leaf bowl using fallen autumn leaves, a balloon and mod podge. 

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellolucky.com/wordpress/2012/10/25/diy-autumn-leaf-bowls/

Vivint shares a version of a diy leaf bowl as well.

Get the instructions here:
http://neighborhood.vivint.com/good-neighbor/diy-fall-decor-leaf-bowl/

Glow in the Dark Baseballs

How does she extends the outdoor play hours by looping glowstick bracelets through whiffle balls so kids can play baseball into the evening.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.howdoesshe.com/glow-in-the-dark-baseball-the-greatest-game-ever-played/