Yarn Ladybugs

Red and black yarn is dipped in glue and wrapped around two separate balloons to make the basis for this yarn ladybug from parents.  After the yarn dries the balloons are popped and removed.  They then add large googly eyes and a pipe cleaner antennae. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/fun/arts-crafts/kid/yarn-crafts-kids-can-make/?page=2#page=2

Shell Jars

 

 

Pretty shells are placed into clear glass jars for decorative memories of a trip to the beach with carolyns homework.

 

Good for ages 2 and up.

 

Get the instructions here:

http://www.carolynshomework.com/2012/08/etceteras-shell-souvenir-jars.html



Zip Tie Rain Chain

 

 

Zip ties are looped together to make a rain chain to help guide the rain away from the roof with dollar store crafts. 

 

Good for ages 5 and up.

 

Get the instructions here:



http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2012/08/tutorial-neon-zip-tie-rain-chain/

Leaf Jump Rope

Leaves are strung together to make these unique natural jump ropes with willowday.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2012/09/leaf-garland-and-leaf-jump-ropes.html

Citrus Playdoh

Make lemons and oranges with this diy play dough recipe from emma owl.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.emmaowl.com/oranges-and-lemons-no-cook-play-dough-smooth-as-silk/

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