Car Sensory Box

Got lots of toy cars lying around?  Add them to a sensory box filled with sand, toilet paper and paper towel tubes for tunnels, and even hardware pieces to give kids a new way to play with them.

Ocean in a Jar

Learn about the layers of the ocean and liquid density at the same time with this ocean zone project from i can teach my child.  She uses lots of blue food coloring for the different layers.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.icanteachmychild.com/2014/05/make-ocean-zones-jar/

Cereal Bracelet

A pipe cleaner and any cereal with a hole in the middle make an easy toddler bracelet.  Great for fine motor skills and snacking.  From lessons learnt journal.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lessonslearntjournal.com/diy-bracelets-mothers-day-gifts/

Coffee Stirrer Keychain

Coffee stirrers, glue and sharpies make a really neat multicolor key fob and great gift.  Design mom shares the details.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.designmom.com/2013/01/the-perfect-gift-wooden-key-chain/

Phone Book Pencil Holder

Next time a phone book is delivered to your door instead of recycling it have the kids upcycle it to a pencil holder. 

Good for ages 11 and up.

Found on ella hoy:
http://www.ellahoy.es/ocio/fotos/dia-del-padre-2012-fotos-de-manualidades_2411_10.html

Popsicle Stick Fish

Popsicle sticks are painted and glittered and placed into a pattern, with a googly eye to make it a fish.  Our crafts n things shares all of the details.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://ourcraftsnthings.com/2013/07/bee-crafty-popsicle-stick-fish/

Puzzle Piece Picture Frame

A unique idea for enahancing a photo frame is to glue on puzzle pieces around the frame edge.  A great gift for any puzzle lover.  From do it yourself gifts.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.do-it-yourself-gifts.com/fathers-day-craft.html