Munchkins and Mayhem

Munchkins & Mayhem

A Kids Crafts Blog

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Leaf Bugs



Fun stuff to do has the cutest idea for taking leaves and cherry stems, glue and other items from nature and making different bugs.  She even has a cute idea for making a mask. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.fun-stuff-to-do.com/easy-crafts-for-kids-10.html 


Danielle's place has a similar project using browned leaves instead of green.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.daniellesplace.com/html/bugs.html


Rudy and the dodo paint leaves with stems to create their bugs.

Get the instructions here:
http://rudyandthedodo.com/2012/10/06/craft-express-leaf-art/

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Nail Polish Painted Marble Bowl


Paper n stitch blog uses nail polish and oven bake clay to create cute marbleized bowls.  All of those nail polish colors make really great combinations and it's a great way to use that nail polish you ended up not liking all that much.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://papernstitchblog.com/2013/04/23/make-this-mini-marbled-decorative-bowls-for-mothers-day/



Hello wonderful uses already made plastic bowls.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellowonderful.co/post/diy-kid-made-marble-painted-bowls

Flower Bracelets

Sweet roots has a really simple idea to get kids interacting and taking a closer look with nature.  She puts tape bracelets on their wrists and lets them choose the leaves, flowers, and other elements they want to stick to their bracelets.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://sweetroots.blogspot.com/2012/08/tape-equals-easy-wilderness-fun-for.html


Panda hall uses organza ribbon to make a flower and then tacks it onto jewelry wire to make a bracelet.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2442-how-to-make-wire-wrapped-flower-wristband-bracelets-at-home.html

Monday, June 3, 2013

Tissue Paper Colored Scarf


Rachel rabbit uses cutout shapes of colorful tissue to make a very pretty scarf. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instruction here:
http://rachaelrabbit.blogspot.com/2013/05/easy-silk-scarf-dying-with-tissue-paper.html

T Shirt Bracelets


This mama makes stuff has a bracelet making craft involving a t-shirt cut into strips and a simple bead. The t-shirt when cut in strips and pulled will naturally curl in upon itself making a loop perfect for a bracelet.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thismamamakesstuff.com/2012/02/making-stuff-valentines-bracelets-recycled-t-shirt-kids-craft/


Crafts by amanda makes a braided version.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/10/make-bracelets-from-recycled-t-shirts.html

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Car Track T-Shirt


The blue basket turns a t-shirt into an activity by tracking a car track onto a white t-shirt using fabric markers.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thebluebasket.blogspot.jp/2011/09/tutorial-car-shirt.html

Photo Binder Clips



Plaid kids crafts has a cute idea to make a functional gift for Dad using mini photos and binder clips and glue.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/2012/05/21/MondayFunday3EasyGiftIdeasForDads.aspx
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