Blow Paint Creatures

Small puddles of paint take on a new form when kids expand them by blowing at them through a straw.  After the paint dries they can add eyes, a mouth or whatever other accessories and embellishments they wish.  Raising sparks shares all of the details.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://raisingsparks.com/craft-activities/blow-painting/

Duct Tape Flowers

Duct tape transforms into beautiful, timeless flowers with craft foxes ten-step tutorial.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftfoxes.com/how_tos/duck-tape-calla-lily

American Indian Stick Game

This is a really easy game with a creative and cultural component.  Cindy derosier shares the instructions and how kids can make the game their own by finding nice smooth pebbles and decorating the sticks.  Two easy components from nature to create a fun game.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2014/06/native-american-stick-game.html

Memorable Stepping Stones

Make handmade stepping stones even more special by adding objects the kids are currently interested in.  Hello wonderful adds small plastic trinkets such as dinosaurs to her version to give kids a time capsule for the garden.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellowonderful.co/post/DIY-STEPPING-STONES

Map Necklace Pendant

A state map is transformed into state pendants with cheryl style.  She even includes a great and free template for perfect state cut outs.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cherylstyle.com/showcase/how-to-make-a-map-necklace-diy-craft/

Felt Button Coasters

Buttons and glue turn a square piece of felt into a great and colorful coaster with buttons galore.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://buttonsgaloreandmore.net/felt-button-coaster-fun-aleenes-adhesives/

Flower Paints

Flowers, leaves and grass make natural finger paints for kids from the toddler set on up.  Give kids a white canvas (paper) and colorful leafy objects.  Then have them rub them on the white paper and see how the colors appear.  This is also a good activity for fine motor skills. Mini monets and mommies shares all of the details and more after photos. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://minimonetsandmommies.blogspot.com/2014/05/kids-nature-art-activity-painting-with.html