Spray those monsters away

Say goodbye to those pesky beasts hiding under the bed or in the closet.  Land of Nod shares their diy monster spray -- a free printable label that you can affix to a plastic water spray container.  And have everyone sleep much better at night.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the template here:
http://blog.landofnod.com/honest-to-nod/2011/09/monster-vanishing-spray.html

That's what che said uses stickers for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thatswhatchesaid.net/2012/bug-monster-spray/

Disney's Frozen Paper Dolls

Bring Olaf to life again with babalisme's free printable Frozen paper dolls based on the Disney movie. She also has Elsa and Anna too and outfits for them as well.  Kids can sing the songs, make pretend they're an ice princess and get struck by an ice curse, reenacting all of their favorite Frozen scenes.

Get the template here:
http://babalisme.blogspot.com/2014/05/free-paperdoll-frozen-inspired-anna.html

Do you want to build a snow palace?

It doesn't have to be a snow palace.  Nurture store freezes water with silver and gold glitter to use for making an ice palace reminiscent of Frozen. 

Good for ages 1 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://nurturestore.co.uk/frozen-activities-make-your-own-ice-palace

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