Washi Tape Jewelry

Washi tape dresses up an empty roll of tape to make an upcycled bracelet with delicate construction. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://delicateconstruction.com/2012/10/upcycled-washi-tape-bracelets-trash-to-treasure.html

Engineer mommy adds pompoms and ties ties the bracelets together with yarn.

Get the instructions here:
http://engineermommy.com/2015/diy-washi-tape-pom-pom-bracelets/

First Day of School Certificates

Welcome your child home with a cute award celebrating the first day of school.  Print stationary shares this free printable.

Get the template here:
http://printstationary.net/school/backtoschool/backtoschool_certificates1.php

Prek-8 has a cute certificate as well.

Get the template here:
http://prek-8.com/holiday/backtoschool/firstdayofschools2.php

Colored Salt Pendulum

Kids can make their own pendulum with a funnel and discover motion by placing colored salt through it to make nifty drawings as well.  Babble dabble doo shares all of the details.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://babbledabbledo.com/science-for-kids-salt-pendulum/

Plastic Bottle Water Sprinkler

A plastic bottle is poked full of holes and fitted to a hose to make this diy sprinkler from online web fun.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://onlinewebfun.com/2224/2-liter-sprinkler/

Crayon Candle

Crayons are melted down to make this diy candle from no time for flash cards.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2009/04/naptime-creation-recycle.html

Paper Animal Lanterns

Paper animals light up the night with this step-by-step lantern tutorial from bkids.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://bkids.typepad.com/bookhoucraftprojects/2014/07/project-162-diy-animal-laterns.html

Space Ships and UFOs

Aluminum foil is the star in this ufo kids craft from five little chefs.  She covers bowls in the foil and glues a CD in between to make these space ships.  She also creates a version with plastic eggs as well.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.fivelittlechefs.com/2013/04/space-craft.html