3D Paper Dinosaur Toy

Make a three dimensional roaringly interactive paper dinosaur toy with instructables.  She shares a printable template for kids to cut and fold and put together to make this nifty moving dino.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Poseable-Paper-T-Rex/

Rolled Paper Picture Frame

Colorful rolls of paper dress up an ordinary picture frame with this tutorial from instructables.  She warns this took a long long time.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Rolled-Paper-Frame/

Lego Plastic Bag Parachute

A plastic zipper bag, yarn and a lego turn into a nifty parachute toy with 733 blog.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://733blog.com/2014/05/plastic-bag-parachute.html

Wire Metal Dragonfly Necklace

A template is the secret for how to make this really cool copper wire dragonfly from instructables.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Dragonfly-Pendant/

Nature Scented Texture Paint

Flowers, fruit rind and herbs are added to paint to give it a different texture and scent with the nature store.  Making finger paint even more fun for the toddler set. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://nurturestore.co.uk/how-to-make-scented-paint-summer

Beaded Jewelry Charms

Making a charm bracelet isn't as hard as it seems as happy hour projects breaks down step by step how to make these simple pretty bead charms.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://happyhourprojects.com/jewelry-charms/

Panda hall makes a wooden bead version.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2473-how-to-make-a-charm-chain-bracelet-for-kids-with-colorful-wooden-beads.html

Painted Gourd Birdhouse

Gourds and their great shapes and sizes make great homes for little birds.  Lowe's paints them to add even more color for these homes. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lowes.com/creative-ideas/lawn-and-garden/katies-krops-diy-birdhouse-gourds/article