Colored Pencils

Nail polish takes on a new life decorating those boring yellow #2 pencils.  Eighteen 25 paints them straight across but you could get even more creative with lines or polka dots or flowers or squiggles...

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2013/08/painted-pencils.html

Hello natural carves in inspirational words.

Get the instructions here:
http://hellonatural.co/painted-back-school-pencils/

Super Easy Charm Bracelets

Charm bracelets that kids can make.  Requires just thread and a pretty charm and the ability to tie a knot.  From marie lyvp.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://marielyvp.blogspot.com/2013/08/diy-thread-charm-bracelets.html

Paper Bag Whale Craft

 

Paper bags are so versatile and make an easy idea for a simple craft.  Brooks child care shares this simple paper bag whale, decorated with blue paint, and a cute spout. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.brookschildcare.com/2012/04/stuffed-paper-bag-whale-craft/

All kids network has a similar craft but cuts a mouth out for the whale, adds a pipe cleaner spout and uses crayons instead of paint.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/animals/ocean/paper-bag-whale.asp

Toilet Paper Roll Dragon

TP craft does it again this time turning the roll into a fire breathing dragon.  All you need is some green paint, pom poms, red tissue paper, two black beans and of course googly eyes.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://tpcraft.blogspot.com/2011/05/toilet-paper-roll-fire-breathing-dragon.html

Printable Bracelet Roundup

Hermes changed the world of paper jewelery when they shared their iconic Collier de Chien bracelet.  They no longer host it on their site but cut out and keep has saved a copy.

Get the template here:
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/hermes-collier-de-chien-paper-bracelet

Continuing the trend of designer paper bracelets Portuguese designer Gonçalo Campos created this disposable version dubbed the Oly in both a plain and striped version.

Get the template here:
http://www.simpledog.net/printable-paper-bracelet/

Leaving the world of high fashion and getting a lot younger mom recommended has three adorable Dora the Explorer paper bracelets all little girls will love.

Get the template here:
http://momrecommended.com/printable-downloads/dora-printables-craft-projects/

Rubber boots and elf shoes shares a simple geometric paper bracelet for boys and girls.  The free printable has two, one for them to color and one to make for a friend.

Get the template here:
http://rubberbootsandelfshoes.blogspot.com/2012/08/back-to-school-book-and-poem.html

Paper quill ideas makes an origami version folding the paper into zigzags.

Get the instructions here:
http://paperquillingideas.com/category/paper-origami-bracelets/

Pom Pom Shooters

Mini marshmallows and colorful pom poms make great fun thanks to come together kids and their creative shooter using just a plastic cup and a broken balloon.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cometogetherkids.com/2011/09/mini-marshmallow-shooters-or-pom-pom.html

Frogs and snails and puppy dog tail uses a pool noodle to make her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.frogsandsnailsandpuppydogtail.com/2013/08/diy-pool-noodle-pom-pom-shooter.html

Lindsay and andrew use a paper cup and make their own pompoms too out of yarn.

Get the instructions here:
http://lindsayandandrew.blogspot.com/2011/08/pom-poms-and-balloon-cup-shooters.html

Yarn Friendship Bracelets

A really cute use for some left over multicolored yarn is this yarn friendship bracelet from skip to my lou.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2010/06/11/friendship-bracelets-from-scrumdilly-do/

Lets do something crafty takes several strands of yarn and ties them together at short intervals. 

Get the instructions here:
http://letsdosomethingcrafty.com/yarn-jewellery/

Twitchetts twists three colors of yarn into what she calls a two minute bracelet.

Get the instructions here:

http://twitchetts.com/2015/05/2-minute-twisted-bracele.html/