Paper Butterfly Sanctuary

See how many paper butterflies the kids can create and then choose a location for them to congregate in the house.  Dana made it shares the details.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.danamadeit.com/2011/03/spring-is-here-paper-butterfly-sanctuary.html

The idea room places them behind a glass frame.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.theidearoom.net/2010/07/butterfly-wall-collage.html

Ice Cube Color Theory

Primary colored ice cubes are added to primary colored water of red, yellow and blue to make secondary colors.  The mother huddle shares the details.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.themotherhuddle.com/learning-about-primary-colors-rainbows-with-ice-cubes/

Wax Paper Butterfly

A black paper butterfly is made into a silhouette outline.  Wax paper wings are then colored in with crayons and glued onto the black paper to make a vivid contrast with free kids crafts.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.freekidscrafts.com/crayon-butterfly/

Yarn Ladybugs

Red and black yarn is dipped in glue and wrapped around two separate balloons to make the basis for this yarn ladybug from parents.  After the yarn dries the balloons are popped and removed.  They then add large googly eyes and a pipe cleaner antennae. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/fun/arts-crafts/kid/yarn-crafts-kids-can-make/?page=2#page=2

Shell Jars

 

 

Pretty shells are placed into clear glass jars for decorative memories of a trip to the beach with carolyns homework.

 

Good for ages 2 and up.

 

Get the instructions here:

http://www.carolynshomework.com/2012/08/etceteras-shell-souvenir-jars.html



Zip Tie Rain Chain

 

 

Zip ties are looped together to make a rain chain to help guide the rain away from the roof with dollar store crafts. 

 

Good for ages 5 and up.

 

Get the instructions here:



http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2012/08/tutorial-neon-zip-tie-rain-chain/

Leaf Jump Rope

Leaves are strung together to make these unique natural jump ropes with willowday.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2012/09/leaf-garland-and-leaf-jump-ropes.html