Pumpkin Mummies

Pumpkins are wrapped in bandage gauze and given googly eyes to make mummies with hands on as we grow.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://handsonaswegrow.com/halloween-craft-pumpkin-mummies/

Paper Plate Clocks

Paper plates are folded and crinkled to create the basis for a  Salvador Dali inspired clock.  Next colored numbers are glued on to represent an analog clock.

Good for ages 6 and up.

The website is no longer available.

Use your colored pencils uses clay.

Get the instructions here:
http://useyourcolouredpencils.blogspot.com/2011/10/dali-melting-clocks.html

Fabric Bookmarks

Fabric is cut into a rectangle, given fringe at one end and drawn on with markers to make a simple bookmark with threading my way.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.threadingmyway.com/2015/09/fabric-bookmark-with-stitched-flower.html

Pocket Watch

Cardboard is cut into the shape of a small clock to create a pretend pocket watch with almost unschoolers.  Next she cuts out a circle of white paper and writes on the numbers like an analog clock and adds cardboard minute and hour hands.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://almostunschoolers.blogspot.com/2012/05/alice-in-wonderland-pocket-watch-craft.html

Clay Maps

Painted clay puts a fun spin on map making with moms and crafters.  First she makes the clay and then cuts out the map, painting only the background.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momsandcrafters.com/diy-clay-maps/

Charcoal Leaf Prints

Charcoal sticks are used to create leaf prints by letting little ones rub them and trace them with kids craft room.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidscraftroom.com/charcoal-leaf-pictures/

Painted Pine Cones

Colorful paint is added to a pine cone for a fun autumn painting activity for the toddler set.  Kids craft room shares the details.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidscraftroom.com/painting-with-nature-process-art/