Family Art Collage

Kids art combines into a cohesive form by cutting their art into circles and then gluing those to another piece of paper so even scribbles blend in.  This heart of mine blog shares the details.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thisheartofmineblog.com/2015/04/06/family-art-collage/

Dessert Diorama

Is the summer heat making the kids feel like they're in the desert?  Life over cs makes a desert in a box by filling up a clear plastic container with sand and then adding palm trees and camel cut outs.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lifeovercs.com/desert-in-a-box-biome-diorama/#.U8PaN7Gscus

Tin Foil Frame

Tin foil is folded over a regular frame and colored in with markers with aunt peaches.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.auntpeaches.com/2015/03/aluminum-picture-frames.html

Wooden Spoon Snail

A wood spoon makes the basis for this snail craft.  I heart crafty things then glues on a pipe cleaner antennae, googly eye, and beaded pipe cleaner shell.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.iheartcraftythings.com/2015/05/beaded-snail-kids-craft.html

Cork Owls

A wine cork is turned into a cute and cuddly owl with pastel felt wing cutouts, button eyes and an orange felt beak.  Happy hooligans shares the details.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://happyhooligans.ca/cork-owls/

Butterfly Feeder

A plastic lid makes the basis for a butterfly feeder.  Small holes are poked into the lid, with string or yarn tied to the rims and strung with colorful beads.  Reading confetti shares the details.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.readingconfetti.com/2013/07/easy-butterfly-feeder.html

Our big earth puts sugar water into a paper cup and hangs it from a hook.

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Origami Totem Poles

Print and fold and stack these geometric characters including an owl and lion to make a Native American totem pole and learn about geometry with minieco. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.minieco.co.uk/polyhedra-characters/