Munchkins and Mayhem

Munchkins & Mayhem

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Sunday, December 30, 2012

New Year's Eve Surprise Toys


Little wonders day has a cute idea for how to celebrate new year's eve by making surprise balls, which is a bunch of small toys wrapped in crate paper ribbon.  Kids can make them for each other and trade.  They'll have fun wrapping the toys and decorating with stickers as well as have fun unwrapping and discovering what they got.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://littlewondersdays.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-years-surprise-balls.html


Tip garden has a version using colorful yarn.

Get the instructions here:
http://tipgarden.blogspot.com/2012/05/surprise-filled-gift-balls.html

Saturday, December 29, 2012

New Year's Eve Party Poppers


Play with me has a great idea to make new year's eve noise makers using bubble wrap.  Simply color in some of the bubbles on a length of bubble wrap and you'll have a great, easy noise maker.

Good for ages 4 and up since the bubbles may be difficult to color.

Get instructions here:
http://playtimewithmommy.blogspot.com/2010/12/bubble-wrap-noise-maker.html

Friday, December 28, 2012

New Year's Eve Party Hats


Martha Stewart offers three new year's eve hat creations. The joker hat, the crown and an avant-garde version. All hat use 12 inch origami paper.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/265198/party-hats?xsc=eml_crd_2011_12_28&om_rid=NsjLHi&om_mid=_BO$xeEB8eAMRYq



Mer mag makes a ruffly version.

Get the instructions here:
http://mermag.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-years-hat-making-party.html

Thursday, December 27, 2012

New Year's Eve Party Blowers


Celebrate New Year's Eve by making one or more or all of these super cute party blowers.


Not as simple as the Disney noise makers but really a great craft idea for older kids from Martha Stewart.  They'll have fun selecting the vellum and straw color combinations for a sophisticated or just fun look.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/272935/party-blowers?xsc


Design mom also has a tutorial for party blowers using straws and scrapbook paper.  It's very similar to the Martha Stewart version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.designmom.com/2012/02/diy-you-blow-me-away-valentines/


Minted's version uses tissue paper and straw and adds a bit of fringe for fun.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.minted.com/julep/2013/07/31/diy-party-blowers/ 


Ruffles and stuff's version has feathers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2012/12/happy-new-year-diy-party-blowers.html


Gummy lump makes a working party horn with straws and construction paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.gummylump.com/2012/12/new-years-eve-noise-maker-kids-craft.html 


Meaningful mama bejewels straws for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.meaningfulmama.com/2013/12/diy-new-years-eve-party-noisemakers.html

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Make Your own New Year's Eve Noise Makers


Fun noisemaker craft ideas for kids of all age levels.   



Disney's Family Fun has a creative way to make noise makers for this year's New Year's Eve party, using an empty ribbon spool, some beans, paint and stickers.  It's a great craft and your kids will love using them.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://familyfun.go.com/new-years/new-years-crafts/noisemaker-shakers-829133/


Project nursery uses jingle bells, curling ribbon and popsicle sticks for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://projectnursery.com/2013/12/new-years-eve-noisemakers/


J man and miller bug decorates paper plates and uses dried pasta to make some noise.

Get the instructions here:
http://jmanandmillerbug.com/2012/12/diy-new-years-eve-noise-makers-craft.html


All women's talk uses a paper plate, jingle bells and a popsicle stick for their version.

Get the instructions here:


Naturally educated has a similar noise maker.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.naturallyeducational.com/2010/12/new-years-noisemaker-kids-craft/


Sweet little peanut uses plastic bottles and tissue paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://sweetlittlepeanut.com/kids-parties/new-years-eve-peanut-party/


Rock on mommies decorates their bottle with glitter.

Get the instructions here:
http://rockonmommies.com/rachael/tag/new-years-eve-crafts/


Alpha mom uses boxes on popsicle sticks to make a great looking shaker.

Get the instructions here:
http://alphamom.com/uncategorized/new-years-noisemakers/


Martha Stewart uses colorful cardstock disks and glues them onto a popsicle stick.  Next she punches holes into the cardstock and ties buttons on with thick thread.  Kids then twirl them back and forth for a fun sound.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/266794/noisemakers

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Rice Krispie Treat Cottages


Land o lakes shares a yummy spin on the traditional gingerbread houses that's sure to get actually eaten.  Using rice crispie treats as the base and melted white chocolate to adhere all of the candy kids will make a yummy house.

Good for ages 3 and up.   

Get the instructions here:
http://www.landolakes.com/recipe/1667/crispy-christmas-cottages

Monday, December 24, 2012

Pom Pom Pinecones


The woolen acorn has a beautiful and simple idea of embellishing pine cones with pompoms to make elegant Christmas trees.

Good forages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thewoolacorn.blogspot.com/2010/10/tutorial-for-my-pinecone-christmas.html


Christmas wow has a version with patterned pom poms.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.christmaswow.com/enjoy-your-christmas-with-simple-outdoor-christmas-crafts/
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