Squishy Paint Bags

Ziploc bags and paint turn into a perfect toddler craft and sensory play.

A day in the life of the kuesters uses two primary colors and lets the kids mix them together to learn about color creations.

Good for ages 1 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://adayinthelifeofthekuesters.blogspot.com/2012/10/toddler-activity-sensory-paint-bags.html

Learning at his feet uses several bags of just one color for sensory play.

Get the instructions here:
http://learningathisfeet.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-toddler-diaries-paint-bags.html

Cuties by zootys combines all of the colors into one bag and lets the kids discover the classic yucky brown.

Get the instructions here:
http://cutiesbyzootys.com.au/monday-make-it-squishy-paint-bag/

Sweet happy life put the bags in the window so the kids can see the sun shine through.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sweethappylife.com/2012/activities/toddler-games-activities/toddler-indoor-activities/sunny-window-paint-play/

Curly Paper Birds

Colorful strips of scrapbooking paper turn into a cute bird with ing things step by step tutorial.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://ing-things.blogspot.ca/2012/12/lets-make-someting-nice-234-or-so.html

Egg Carton Doll Furniture

Egg cartons transform into adorable doll furniture with my cup overflows.  She makes everything from bath tubs to lamps to dining tables with chairs and so much more. 

Good for ages 12 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mycupoverflows-johnson.blogspot.com/2011/09/kit-kittredge-american-girl.html

Hand Painted Clay Bowls

A really pretty idea from camille styles.  She shows you how to make the bowl itself and how to fine paint it with shiny gold paint using a cookie cutter to etch the clay.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://camillestyles.com/life-2/transformed-imprinted-clay-bowls/

Happy hour projects uses a stamp for her bowls.

Get the instructions here:
http://happyhourprojects.com/polymer-clay-bowl/ 

This heart of mine blog makes many bowls of increasing size and nests them into one another.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thisheartofmineblog.com/2015/01/16/nested-clay-bowls/

Studio diy makes hers with a sense of humor.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.studiodiy.com/2015/05/11/diy-trinket-dishes/

A moms take cuts hers into a flower shape using air dry clay.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.amomstake.com/2014/10/diy-flower-clay-jewelry-holder/

Beaded Zip Tie Bookmarks

Zip ties make the perfect bookmark with this clever tutorial from michlinla.  She takes zip ties, beads and string to make a hanging tassel.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.michlinla.com/2013/11/ornamental-bead-sticks-part-six-tassel.html

Polka Dot Tub Time

Bath tubs make the best sensory bins.  Play create explore uses foam circles and food coloring to create this fun experience.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.playcreateexplore.org/2013/01/polka-dot-bath.html

Beaded Hand Print Sun Catchers

Salt dough hand prints turn into colorful suncatchers with melted beads at home grown friends.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.homegrownfriends.com/1/post/2013/11/handprint-suncatchers.html