Munchkins and Mayhem

Munchkins & Mayhem

A Kids Crafts Blog

Friday, May 17, 2013

Cardboard Play Houses


A beautiful mess turns large cardboard boxes into playhouses for the kids.  The big difference is the wrapping paper and paint she uses to decorate the homes.  She even adds shingles for the roofs.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/01/diy-playhouses.html



Kids activity blog uses pieces of cardboard and ties them together.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/64384/cardboard-playhouse


Tiny rotten peanuts makes mini cardboard houses painted in the primary colors.

Get the instructions here:
http://tinyrottenpeanuts.com/mini-houses-recycled-cardboard-art-project-for-kids/

Cardboard Doll Bed


Hello bee designed an adorable bed for a child's favorite doll or stuffed animal.  She shares how to turn rounded cardboard pieces into a doll's bed. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellobee.com/2012/10/09/diy-cardboard-bed/

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Pom Pom Scarf


Land of nod shows how to make an Anthropologie inspired pom pom scarf using yarn and cord.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.landofnod.com/honest-to-nod/2013/01/diy-anthropologie-pom-scarf.html

Volcano Gun Fights


No time for flash cards shares a new take on the exploding baking soda and vinegar experiment.  She fills a water gun with vinegar and food coloring.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2012/08/squirt-gun-volcanoes-science-experiment-for-kids.html

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Bottle Cap Magnets


Disney's family fun has a functional craft using bottle caps, colorful pictures and sequins to make magnets.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/crafts-by-material/recyclable-projects/keep-it-under-your-cap-858439/


The country chic makes cute little bugs.  She uses paint and googly eyes and flips the magnets the other way so the top of the bottle cap is the outside.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/2013/05/bug-magnet-kids-craft-with-bottle-caps.html 


Fiskars uses colorful and shiny beads to make their version.  

http://www2.fiskars.com/Kids-Activities-School/Projects/Kids-Crafts/Summer-Camp/Bottle-Cap-Magnets

Pebble Pets


Red ted art turns pebbles into pets by adding googly eyes a felt ears.  But even more unique she dresses up empty sliding match boxes with felt to give them a home.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.redtedart.com/2012/08/15/kids-crafts-matchbox-stone-pets/

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Park Picture Scavenger Hunt


Penny carnival has a scavenger hunt using drawings and words that even younger kids can participate in.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the template here:
http://pennycarnival.typepad.com/penny_carnival/2010/08/park-scavenger-hunt.html
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