Clothes Pin Food Tongs

Know a kid who doesn't like to use a fork?  Maybe these tongs would make a good substitute and at least get them in the habit of using a utensil.  Oh amanda makes these toast tongs out of wood clothespins and markers.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://ohamanda.com/2011/05/03/mothers-day-craft-diy-toast-tongs/

Pastel Feather and Willow Wreath

Colorful feathers and a pretty pussy willow spring bend into a wreath with willow day.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2014/04/feather-wreaths.html

There's nothing ruff about this snack - Grape Dog

Use grapes and tooth picks to make this cute dog that looks like a twisted balloon animal from kiddie foods.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kiddiefoodies.com/dessert/grape-balloon-dog

Mini Zen Sand Garden

A mini air plant adds a nice touch to the traditional zen garden.  Ruffled blog shares their favor version.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://ruffledblog.com/diy-mini-zen-garden-favor-kits/

 Curbly makes hers out of a picture frame using two different sized dowels for the rake.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.curbly.com/users/diy-maven/posts/4906-curbly-video-podcast-how-to-make-a-zen-garden-on-a-budget

Yarn Flowers

Yarn and glue transform into pretty hand made flowers with the help of cookie cutters, a green pipe cleaner and my kids make.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mykidsmake.com/2011/04/create/string-flowers/

Free stuff 4 kids makes the tops only out of rainbow colored yarn.

Get the instructions here:
http://freestuff4kids.net/fun-yarn-art-flowers/

Origami Dog Bookmarks

Paper is folded into a bull dog shape to make an origami bookmark.  Willow day then draws on its cute face to hold your place.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2014/03/make-bulldog-bookmarks.html

Decorated Paper Clips

Scrap booking paper and ribbon make paper clips beautiful from in design art and craft.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://indesignartandcraft.com/2012/12/kids-crafts-ideas/