Munchkins and Mayhem

Munchkins & Mayhem

A Kids Crafts Blog

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Grow Your Own Gummy Bears


Did you know gummy bears grow if you place them in water? A survival guide to middle school knows all about the science behind the water and gummy bear chemical reaction and has activity sheets and videos.  They show you how to grow gummy bears to double their size.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://asurvivalguidetomiddleschool.blogspot.com/2011/10/yummy-gummy-bears.html


We made that uses worms instead of bears.

Get the instructions here:
http://we-made-that.com/gummy-worm-experiment/

Monday, August 20, 2012

Decomposing Apple Science Experiment



Science sparks has a fun way for kids to learn about the decay process. Using apples, vinegar, lemon juice and salt water kids can compare how certain chemicals can affect food and speed up and slow down the process.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.science-sparks.com/2012/03/05/rotting-apples/

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Plastic Milk Container Bird Feeder



The National Wildlife Federation has a great way to upcycle a plastic milk jug, glue, leaves, twigs and stones. Not sure how well this would work as a kids craft since their version looks fantastic but it would be fun to try.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.nwf.org/Kids/Ranger-Rick/Activities/Crafts/Birds/Milk-Jug-Bird-Feeder.aspx

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Turn Kleenex box into a Ukulele



A cleverer version of myself shows how turn a kleenex box into a ukulele. Unfortunate the blog is closed to the public but you could contact the author Renee Laprise to see if she'll give you access http://www.blogger.com/profile/07549443356264490601

Good for ages 6 and up.

Friday, August 17, 2012

Free Origami Animal Templates



First palette has free printable folding templates to make a complete animal zoo. They even have a template for a zoo habitat where the animals can coexist.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the templates here:
http://www.firstpalette.com/Craft_themes/Animals/Folding_Instructions/Folding_Instructions.html

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Plastic Pull Tab Rings


Mama to 3 blessings has a very cleaver way to turn the plastic pull tabs you find on milk and juice cartons and turn them into rings using glue, glitter, and stickers.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mamato3blessings.blogspot.com/2011/08/dyi-carton-pull-rings-cute-fun-thrifty.html


No time for flash cards uses tiny colorful beads and glue for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2009/08/milk-carton-plug-ring.html

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Make your own magnetic frame



Artful adventures has a tutorial for how to make a picture frame to stick to the refrigerator using corrugated cardboard and paint. They can be decorated with stickers as well.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.artful-adventures.co.uk/2009/11/18/create-your-own-fridge-frames/
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