Flower Necklace

Contact paper is stuck onto a construction paper circle cut out and filled with colorful flower petals for a unique, flower necklace.  I heart crafty things shares the details.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.iheartcraftythings.com/2015/02/flower-necklaces-with-artful-year.html



Wine Cork Trivet

Wine corks are painted and glued into a nifty geometrical shape to make an upcycled trivet with everyday dishes.

Good for the ages of 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://everydaydishes.com/creative-crafts/wine-cork-trivet/

Smal Tin Container Gardens

Small tins typically used for candy are transformed into little gardens by adding dirt and tiny plants and even a pebble or two with gomi style.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
https://gomistyle.wordpress.com/2009/08/10/altoids-tin-garden/

Bouncing Bubbles

Glycerin is the secret to making these pop proof bubbles from play at home mom llc.  She share the simple recipe.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.playathomemomllc.com/2011/09/bouncing-bubbles-2/

Styrofoam Koalas

A Styrofoam ball is painted grey, given felt ears, a pompom nose, pipe cleaner mouth and googly eyes to make cute little koala heads.  Cindy derosier shares the details.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2015/02/styrofoam-koalas.html

Finger Paint Picture Frames

Plain wood frames are painted with colorful finger paint for a gift or art project even the youngest of kids can do.  My life of travels and adventures shares the details.

Good for ages 1 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mylifeoftravelsandadventures.com/2013/09/finger-paint-frames.html

Plastic Container Wind Chimes

Jamie from frogs snails and puppy dog tails transforms a plastic container into a cute wind chime.  She removes the label, adds colorful foam stickers, and ties on ribbons knotted with beads at the end to make the wind chime sound.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://frogsandsnailsandpuppydogtail.com/wind-chime-for-kids-to-make/