Munchkins and Mayhem
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A Kids Crafts Blog
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Leaf Print Paperweights
My plum pudding shows how to turn leaf prints into paper weights using clay and various leaf patterns.
Good for ages 6 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://myplumpudding.blogspot.com/2008/03/nature-sculpture.html
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Button Tree Branch
Meet the dubiens has a new button craft using buttons, glue and a real tree branch.
Good for ages 5 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2011/09/fall-button-branch.html
Art by wiley creates a more winter themed version using pearled buttons and a drawn on branch. She also creates several full button trees.
Get the instructions here:
Craft by Amanda uses lots of colors.
Get the instructions here:
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
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.
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
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/
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