Gum Ball Necklaces

One charming party has the most adorable tutorial for how to make a gumball necklace using colorful ribbon and matching gumballs.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://onecharmingparty.com/2011/01/19/valentine-gumball-necklaces/

DIY Frisbee

Crafts by amanda has a cute idea for a craft turned activity using paper plates and markers to make paper plate frisbees.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/06/paper-plate-frisbees.html

Willow day colors in plastic lids with markers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2014/09/recycled-kaleidoscope-frisbees.html

Free Paper Chain Templates

Craft jr has a whole bunch of paper chain cut outs including people, animals, and other shapes.

God for ages 5 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.craftjr.com/paper-chain-people/

Pipecleaner Flower Pots

Make and takes has a tutorial for how to make miniature flower pots using foam cups, pipecleaners, green tissue paper and glue.

God for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.makeandtakes.com/miniature-flower-pots-for-spring

DIY Cardboard Guitar

Ikat bag has instructions for making a guitar out of cardboard, rubber bands and a paper tube.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ikatbag.com/2012/07/cardboard-guitar.html

Minieco has a box version using rubber bands and split pins.  There aren't any instructions though, just visuals.  There are some helpful tips in the comments though. 

See the images here:
http://www.minieco.co.uk/cardboard-instruments/

Makedo has a more elaborate cardboard guitar and it's shiny.

Get the instructions here:
http://makedo.com.au/inspiration-insight/how-to-make-cardboard-guitar.html

The frakers acres take cereal boxes, popsicle sticks, yarn and wrapping paper tubes for an easier approach 

Get the instructions here:
http://thefrakersacres.blogspot.com/2011/03/happy-its-march.html

Zakka life uses a matchbox and popsicle stick for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://zakkalife.blogspot.com/2011/06/kid-craft-matchbox-guitar.html

Lyndsxo glamour moms uses a small plastic container to make her cardboard version work.

Get the instructions here:
http://lyndsxo-glamourmoms.blogspot.com/2010/10/daily-play-cardboard-guitar.html

Martha Stewart paints hers orange.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/265694/making-music?xsc=eml_crd_2011_08_17&om_rid=NbR$fr&om_mid=_BOS651B8WNdJPT

Free Printable Bus

Il favoloso mondo di carta di toto has really beautiful free printables like the bus above. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://ilfavolosomondodicartaditoto.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/bus.html

DIY Toy Car Garage

Disney's family fun has a cute idea for how to make a car garage using cereal boxes, toilet paper rolls and paint.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/crafts-by-material/recyclable-projects/park-and-play-garage-930980/