Painted Vase

A clear vase is turned fun with gold paint and a polka dot pattern from coconut head survival guide.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://coconutheadsurvivalguide.com/kate-spade-rose-bowl/

Paper Animal Toys

Cut and fold a koala, kangaroo, windmill and clinic with small for big for fun Australian pretend play.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the template here:
https://childhoodwonder.wordpress.com/2015/03/26/easter-clay-decorations/

Clay Flower Ornament

Flower cookie cutters are used to shape baking clay with childhood wonder.  After it hardens, she paints it with bright pastel colors.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
https://childhoodwonder.wordpress.com/2015/03/26/easter-clay-decorations/

Cotton Ball Cat

A white paper cup is covered in cotton balls and turned into a cat with parents.  They next add golf tee legs, sequin eyes, white felt ears, a pink button nose and a paper collar. 

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/fun/arts-crafts/kid/crafts-made-from-paper-plates-cups/?page=9#page=9

Glow Stick Lanterns

Glow sticks are cut open and emptied into a jar for a super simple lantern with lil blue boo.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lilblueboo.com/2011/07/glow-stick-lanterns.html

Mouse Pinata

An empty box is wrapped up in tissue paper and dressed up to look like a little mouse with 4 crazy kings.  She adds long strips of curing ribbon to the bottom and has the kids pull open the piñata to release the fun toys and candy.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://4crazykings.blogspot.com/2011/07/mini-pull-string-pinata.html

Guitar Pick Pendant

 

 

Scrapbooking paper is cut into the shape of a guitar pick and strung onto nylon cord for a simple rocker inspired necklace with 733 blog.

 

Good for ages 8 and up.

 

Get the instructions here:



http://www.733blog.com/2011/09/custom-guitar-pick-necklace-tutorial/