Book Bag Zipper Pulls

Kids can decorate their backpack by adding colorful beads to the zipper with a key chain.  One artsy mama shares the details.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.oneartsymama.com/2015/08/personalized-zipper-pull.html

Wax Resist Leaves

Leaves are placed under a paper with white wax rubbed on top to create the base for a wax resist water painting with kids craft room.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidscraftroom.com/art-projects-for-kids-wax-resist-leaf-painting/

Fun at home with kids uses the wax to outline the leaves and fills them with watercolors.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.funathomewithkids.com/2014/09/fall-leaf-watercolor-resist-art.html

Autumn Pine Cone Trees

Yellow, orange, red and green tissue paper is squished into balls and glued onto a pine cone to make an autumn inspired tree with kids craft room.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidscraftroom.com/pine-cone-craft-autumn-trees/

After School Talking Game

Got kids who don't remember what happened at school?  This cute game is a great way to get them talking.  Simply roll the dice and take out the question number that matches to help spur the conversation.  One artsy mama shares the details.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.oneartsymama.com/2015/07/after-school-snack-chat.html

Pet Rock Owl

Rocks are painted brown, given glued on felt wings, beak and feet and googly eyes to complete the look with cindy derosier.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2014/12/owl-pet-rock.html

Magnet Bookmarks

Two opposite polar magnets are wrapped in fabric to make a nifty bookmark with lorelei jayne.  She even sticks a pen in the center.  Her version is sewn but glue would work too.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://loreleijayne.com/2014/09/magnetic-bookmark-and-pen-holder.html/

Felt Toilet Paper Roll Animals

Toilet paper rolls are covered in brown and grey felt to make bears, foxes and rabbits with salsa pie productions.  She adds button eyes and pompom noses.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.salsapieproductions.com/2014/12/diy-woodland-creature-ornaments.html