Spray Painting

Give kids a new way to paint with spray bottles and paint.  Instructables puts the canvas in a plastic pool to make it a little less messy.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Outdoor-Kids-Activity-Spray-Bottle-Painting/

Tye Dye Painted Tray

A variety of colors of paint and a straw make a fun activity and a fun gift from dream a little bigger.  She drops a dab of each color on a clear acrylic tray and has the kids blow through a straw to get a fun pattern.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.dreamalittlebigger.com/post/diy-acrylic-tray.html

Wax Paper Resist Painting

Crumpled waxed paper creates flower like patterns that are enhanced even more when painted.  Housing a forest then paints with water colors to make the patterns show even more.

Good for ages 1 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.housingaforest.com/wax-paper-resist/

Pirate Swords

A cardboard tube and tin foil make a great pirate sword for some fun pretend play from ikatbag.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ikatbag.com/2010/11/we-have-weapons.html

Instructables uses pool noodles for their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Foam-covered-wooden-swords/ 



Mom endeavors uses duct tape for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momendeavors.com/2013/04/disney-inspired-kids-craft-diy-swords.html

Leaf Lacing Cards

Real leaves transform into lacing cards with help of a hole punch and glue.  Me and my little suggests gluing on to stock paper and trimming to fit the leaf's shape. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mylittle3andme.co.uk/autumn-crafts-toddlers-leaf-sewing/

Dolphin Bananas

Make a dolphin out of a banana.  Simply cut the stem to make a mouth and add an eye on either side.  From luzs unique creations.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
https://www.facebook.com/LuzsUniqueCreations/posts/10153934564800444?stream_ref=10

Picture Frame Ring Holder

Super simple and nifty way to store a ring, a thrifty mom takes a pretty photo frame, removes the glass, adds scrapbooking paper in the place of the photo, taps a push pin in the center, and places the ring on the push pin.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://athriftymom.com/diy-ring-holder-thrifty-mothers-day-gift-idea/ring-holder-great-mothers-day-gift-easydiy-thriftygifts-gifts-diy-diygifts-crafts-mothersdaycraft/