Clothespin Birds

Clothespins are painted and feathered with crafts by amanda in this bird kids craft activity.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2014/07/clothespin-crafts-birds-branch.html

Paper Bag Crowns

Paper bags are cut and glued into a crown shape, painted, and decorated with pompoms and ribbons and other bits and bobbles with artbar blog.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.artbarblog.com/recycled/paperbag-crowns/

Cardboard Shark Jewelry Holder

Cardboard is transformed into this super cool jewelery holder from dollar store crafts. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2013/02/tutorial-shark-jewelry-holder/

Water Balloons Watch Out

Want a messier version of a water balloon without getting wet?  Try flour bombs.  Just a bunch of flour wrapped up in a napkin.  Katherine maries has the full tutorial.  Or if you want more mess combine with water balloons for super messy fun. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://katherinemaries.com/blog/archives/14293

DIY Building Blocks

Cardboard food boxes are painted to look like brick building blocks with creative jewish mom. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2014/07/rebuilding-the-beit-hamikdash-recycling-craft-for-kids.html

Morenas corner uses stickers and scrapbooking paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://morenascorner.com/personalized-wood-blocks/

Contact Paper Dolls

Contact paper makes for the perfect interactive paper doll.  The connection we share starts with an outline of a person from the shoulders up and supplies yarn, pompoms and other bits and bobbles for kids to dress up and create their own portrait.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.theconnectionweshare.com/craft-activities-ideas-for-kids/sticky-face-contact-paper-crafts/

Wooden Bead Bracelets

Wood beads and nylon rope make a simple jewelry project for preschoolers to practice their fine motor skills.  Panda hall shares all of the details including the trick for how to keep all of the beads from falling off.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2041-tutorial-on-making-rainbow-wooden-bead-bracelet-with-simple-knots.html

Another version with other types of beads.

Another version with colorful beads.