Toilet Paper Roll Bird Puppets

Toilet paper rolls transform into cute bird marionettes with red ted art's tutorial using sticks, leaves, paint and yarn.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.redtedart.com/2010/07/21/fall-crafts-leaf-marionette-birds/

Star light star bright first star I read tonight

One super cute and fun way to practice sight words is to place them on the ceiling and then use a flashlight to find different words in the dark.  Thanks to first grade wow for this fantastic idea.  It's part of her camping unit.  You could even make up stories with the words you find.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.firstgradewow.blogspot.com/2012/03/camping-unit.html

Paper Bag Octopus

Turn a paper bag into a cute octopus with this super simple idea from all kids network. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/animals/ocean/paper-bag-octopus.asp

Star Wars Fighter Balloons

A fun interactive Star Wars craft, dana made it makes tie fighters using black construction paper, balloons, and pipe cleaners.  She then gives the kids light sabers and lets the Jedi magic begin.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.danamadeit.com/2013/08/tutorial-diy-balloon-tie-fighters.html

Tin Can Vase

Tin cans make great upcycled vases.  Make and takes uses cute textured washi tape to make their version.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.makeandtakes.com/earth-day-diy-with-consumercrafts-com-giveaway

Holiday crafts and creations uses felt, buttons and ribbon to dress up their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.holiday-crafts-and-creations.com/easy-easter-crafts-vase.html

She knows glues on bow tie pasta and spray paints.  

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/839215/grandparents-day-crafts-and-activities-for-kids/page:2

Watercolor Bookmarks

Watercolors are a nice way to introduce little ones to paining with a brush. Kristen tool has a cute idea for making a water color bookmark and glues a photo onto the top.  You could also glue a photo of the child to the top to make a really cute gift.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kristentool.wordpress.com/2012/05/26/make-your-own-watercolor-photo-bookmarks/

Grow creative makes leaf patterns on her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://growcreative.blogspot.com/2013/03/bright-flowers-bookmarks.html

Momtastic shares a very toddler friendly version having the kids paint on a larger paper and cutting the sheet into bookmark sized strips.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momtastic.com/diy/172817-diy-watercolor-bookmarks

It started out as a popsicle and turned into a bird feeder

Popsicle sticks get upcycled as a bird feeder thanks to rhythm of the home.  She also adds some rope to hang it in a nearby tree. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://rhythmofthehome.com/2013/05/popsicle-stick-birdfeeder/