Paper Bag Octopus

Turn a paper bag into a cute octopus with this super simple idea from all kids network. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/animals/ocean/paper-bag-octopus.asp

Star Wars Fighter Balloons

A fun interactive Star Wars craft, dana made it makes tie fighters using black construction paper, balloons, and pipe cleaners.  She then gives the kids light sabers and lets the Jedi magic begin.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.danamadeit.com/2013/08/tutorial-diy-balloon-tie-fighters.html

Tin Can Vase

Tin cans make great upcycled vases.  Make and takes uses cute textured washi tape to make their version.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.makeandtakes.com/earth-day-diy-with-consumercrafts-com-giveaway

Holiday crafts and creations uses felt, buttons and ribbon to dress up their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.holiday-crafts-and-creations.com/easy-easter-crafts-vase.html

She knows glues on bow tie pasta and spray paints.  

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/839215/grandparents-day-crafts-and-activities-for-kids/page:2

Watercolor Bookmarks

Watercolors are a nice way to introduce little ones to paining with a brush. Kristen tool has a cute idea for making a water color bookmark and glues a photo onto the top.  You could also glue a photo of the child to the top to make a really cute gift.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kristentool.wordpress.com/2012/05/26/make-your-own-watercolor-photo-bookmarks/

Grow creative makes leaf patterns on her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://growcreative.blogspot.com/2013/03/bright-flowers-bookmarks.html

Momtastic shares a very toddler friendly version having the kids paint on a larger paper and cutting the sheet into bookmark sized strips.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momtastic.com/diy/172817-diy-watercolor-bookmarks

It started out as a popsicle and turned into a bird feeder

Popsicle sticks get upcycled as a bird feeder thanks to rhythm of the home.  She also adds some rope to hang it in a nearby tree. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://rhythmofthehome.com/2013/05/popsicle-stick-birdfeeder/

This Rock Garden will bowl you over

Kids can make a beautiful Zen garden with a pretty shallow bowl, sand and tiny pebbles.  Free people has all of the details including how to make an adorable rake out of coffee stirrers. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.freepeople.com/2013/08/diy-zen-garden/

Bunny Beads Bookmarks

Multiple sized white beads transform into adorable bunny bookmarks thanks to small for big.  She draws on cute faces and adds colorful strings to give each its own personality.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://smallforbig.com/2013/03/diy-bead-bunny-bookmark-easter-wood-yarn-kids.html