Munchkins and Mayhem

Munchkins & Mayhem

A Kids Crafts Blog

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Beaded Lizards


Sugar bee crafts turns pony beads into lizard pets by stringing the beads onto a patterned thread.  

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2013/06/pony-bead-lizard-tutorial.html

Flip Cards


Minieco share a few templates o make thaumatropes -- cards when flipped back and forth look like they're moving.  Simply add thread between the two and flip away to see the show. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the templates here:
http://www.minieco.co.uk/diy-thaumatropes/

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

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

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

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

Monday, September 23, 2013

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
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