Cardboard Zoo

The top of a cardboard box is turned into a nifty zoo with the quirky parent.  She divides the box up by taping down strips of cardboard to make fences for the habitats and then colors each habitat green for grass or blue for water.  She then adds plastic animals to each section and some tree branches too.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thequirkyparent.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/thinking-inside-box-make-cardboard-zoo.html

Comic Book Picture Frame

Comic book pages are cut out and glued onto a picture frame to give it a fun flare perfect for a Halloween or birthday party photo with crafts by amanda.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/comic-craft-decoupage-frame/

Fruity Earrings

Purple beads are given the spotlight in these hanging grape cluster earrings from panda hall.  She adds tiny green beads to make the stems.  The beads are hung using several wires to make the grape like shape.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2274-diy-fruit-crafts-how-to-make-beautiful-beaded-grape-earrings-at-home.html

Rainbow Hanging Lantern

Red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple squares of tissue paper are glued onto a large paper marche lantern with the swell designer.  A great way to light up any room.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.theswelldesigner.com/2011/03/make-rainbow-bright-paper-lantern.html

Bead Dolls

Beads are strung onto several pieces of cord and then tied together to make these nifty wobbly dolls and kid will love to play with.  Ukkonooa shares the details.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://ukkonooa.blogspot.com.es/2014/09/nuket-puuhelmista-diy-wobbly-bead-dolls.html

Toilet Paper Roll Fairy House

Now that spring is here one good kids craft is to make a home to welcome visiting fairies.  Itsy bitsy fun make her fairy houses out of a toilet paper roll and moss.  She even lights them up with an electric tea light.  She keeps hers indoors but they would be fun to place around the garden as well.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.itsybitsyfun.com/blog/natural-toilet-paper-roll-fairy-house

 

 

While wearing heels makes a little house for gnomes dressing it up with felt and a paper party hat.

 

Get the instructions here:

http://whilewearingheels.blogspot.com/2012/06/gnome-sweet-gnome.html

Suede and Chain Bracelet

A pretty chain bracelet is embellished with a suede cord.  Simply weave the cord through each of the chains.  You can make them in several colors too.  Panda hall shares the details.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2256-office-lady-jewelry-how-to-make-a-single-woven-chain-bracelet-with-suede-cords.html