Ladybug Mobile

Construction paper, black paint, googly eyes and string are all it takes to make these hanging lady bugs that can twirl and hang around.  Crafts by amanda shares all of the details.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/04/swirling-twirling-ladybugs.html

How to make a candle out of crayons

Broken crayons find a new use as a colorful candle thanks to chaos ensued.  Kids will love to see the crayons melt in the hot sun and learn about solar energy. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://chaosensued.blogspot.com/2009/06/crayon-candle.html

Stick em up and paint

Water guns turn creative with somewhat simple.  She fills them with paint and gives the kids a canvas to let them shoot.  She also places objects in front of the canvas to create solid pictures against the streaks of paint.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.somewhatsimple.com/fun-summer-art-project-water-gun-painting/

 123 home school 4 me puts the paint in the guns.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.123homeschool4me.com/2014/06/kids-activities-squirt-gun-painting.html

Fireflies and mudpies uses an easel for better aim.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/2014/06/29/squirt-gun-painting/

Kids play box creates a huge paper canvas complete with targets and tapes it to a fence.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kidsplaybox.com/art-activities-with-squirt-guns/

Toilet Paper Roll Crowns

Toilet paper rolls take on the ultimate transformation thanks to Lilla a design.  After cutting them into mini crowns the kids decorate with paint, stickers and glitter.  She even adds a string so they can be tied into place to stay put on the little heads.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lilla-a-design.blogspot.com/2010/08/liten-prinsess-krona.html

Seashell Garden Stones

Seashells are added to regular old cement (which can be found at Michaels by the way) to make these beach themed stepping stones from buzzmills.

Good for age 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://buzzmills.typepad.com/blog/2013/07/seashell-stepping-stones.html

Tape Resist Flowers

Tape is placed on paper to make a flower outline and then painted inside and out.  Once the paint is dry the tape is removed to make a really neat flower painting. Artchoo shares all of the details.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://artchoo.com/spring-art-projects-tape-resist-flower/

Pasta Paint Brushes

Spaghetti or any other long pasta turns into a silly, yet functional paint brush with blog me mom.  Also try painting without cooking the spaghetti and have kids experience the difference.

Good for age 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.blogmemom.com/paint-with-spaghetti-brooms/