Paper Plate Seabird

An ordinary white paper play becomes a cute seagull with flapping wings thanks to local fun with kids.  She adds colorful paper feet and beak and draws on nifty eyes.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.localfunforkids.com/home/preschool-summer-bird-craft-paper-plate-seagull.html

Paper Angels

Kids can make a paper angel with in design art and craft.  She doesn't give instructions or a template.

Good for ages 10 and up.

http://indesignartandcraft.com/2012/12/angel-craft-preschool/

Popsicle Stick Lizard

Popsicle sticks and a pipe cleaner turn into a cute lizard with easy preschool crafts.  She adds on spots with marker and googly eyes, but the eyes could be drawn on as well.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com/2012/09/popsicle-stick-lizard-craft.html

Paper Fish Bookmarks

A paper fish cut out and a paper clip makes a friendly bookmark for fun fish and other tales.  Fave crafts shares all of the details.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.favecrafts.com/Unexpected-Ideas/Floral-Fish-Bookmark

Monster Paper Purse

Paper is sewn into a purse, with a string cord and paper eyes and nose.  Find all of the details at simple form.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://simpleform.net/summer-crafts-for-kids-under-5-years-old/summer-crafts-for-kids-little-pouches/

Paper Flip Flops

Have kids make their own shoes this summer to try out on the lawn.  Macaroni kid shows how to make a cute pair of flip flops out of construction paper.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://deerfield.macaronikid.com/article/132179/preschool-craft-paper-flip-flops

Busy bee kids crafts makes a thong version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/Summer-Flip-Flops.html

Felt Pouches

Felt folds over to make a fun pouch.  Kids glue on felt items such as hearts, butterflies or ice cream cones.  Find all of the details on about.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://childparenting.about.com/od/Easter_Spring_Crafts_for_Kids/ss/Summer-Crafts-For-Kids-Felt-Pouches.htm