Munchkins and Mayhem

Munchkins & Mayhem

A Kids Crafts Blog

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Woven Fabric Bracelet


Vanessa Christenson has a homemade bracelet tutorial showing how to weave a bracelet out of strips of jersey knit cloth.

Good for ages 11 and up.

Ge the instructions here:
http://www.vanessachristenson.com/2011/03/v-and-co-how-to-jersey-knit-bracelet.html

Monday, July 23, 2012

Paper Jellyfish Kids Craft

A bunch of great jellyfish projects for all ages using lots of common everyday objects. 



First palette shares a jelly fish project using a paper bowl, crepe paper and paint.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.firstpalette.com/Craft_themes/Animals/paperbowljellyfish/paperbowljellyfish.html


Disney's family fun suggests using glittery scrap booking paper and shiny curling ribbon.

Get the instructions here:


Crafty crafted uses streamer ribbon, paper and green paint.

Get the instructions here:



Craft bits uses a dried out and flattened sponge and fluffy yarn.  

Get the instructions here:


Looleedo has an adorable hanging jelly fish that uses a clear plastic bowl and strips of bubble wrap.

The site is no longer available.


Naturally educational uses a bowl and curling ribbon.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.naturallyeducational.com/2011/06/jellyfish-craft/


Craft project ideas uses a coffee filter, pipe cleaners and ribbons for their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftprojectideas.com/index.php/how-to/material-of-the-month/coffee-filters-july-2014/1968-recycled-jellyfish 


Kix uses a plastic cup and googly eyes for their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kixcereal.com/kix-cereal-plastic-medicine-cup-jellyfish/ 


Carolyn's homework uses crepe paper and a coffee filter for a soft, textured look.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.carolynshomework.com/2012/09/little-crafts-crepe-paper-jellyfish.html 


Crafts by amanda uses a styrofoam ball and pipe cleaners.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/08/rainbow-jellyfish-craft.html 



She also has an egg carton version.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Eco-Friendly Cardboard Bird Feeder



The moffat girls has an easy tutorial for making a bird feeder out of a cardboard toilet paper roll, using just peanut butter and bird seed. The best part is the feeder is open ended so you can just slip it onto a tree branch.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://moffattgirls.blogspot.com/2011/02/toiletpaper-roll-bird-feeders.html

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Wire Nest Necklace



Sarah Ortega has a really sweet diy necklace tutorial using egg shaped beads, jewelery wire and a store bought chain.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sarahortega.com/2011/05/diy-bird-nest-necklace.html

Friday, July 20, 2012

Secret Origami Star Messages



Creative kismet adds a unique twist to an origami star craft by inserting a happy message within each one.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.creativekismet.com/2011/01/06/little-guiding-stars/

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Button Bouquet



Better homes and gardens has a sweet button flower bouquet using simply floral or jewelery wire and buttons.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bhg.com/crafts/kids/rainy-day/kids-crafts-buttons/#page=1


Everything etsy uses colorful felt for the petals on her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.everythingetsy.com/2010/05/button-flower-bouquet-tutorial/



Panda hall adds ribbons.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2375-how-to-diy-colorful-flower-button-bouquet-quickly.html

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Ice Sculptures


A little learning for two has an ice sculpture activity. Add water and the object you want frozen into a balloon. Freeze and then in a few hours just cut the balloon away you'll have what they call ice eggs.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://alittlelearningfortwo.blogspot.com/2011/09/ice-eggs.html
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