Munchkins and Mayhem

Munchkins & Mayhem

A Kids Crafts Blog

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Egg Carton Fire Starters


Every nothing wonderful turns egg carton containers into mini fire starters adding dryer lint, shredded paper and small twigs.  She holds everything in place with melted wax.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.everynothingwonderful.com/2011/06/firestarters-useful-reuse-for.html

Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Crakers

 

Inhabitots shares an easy way to turn a toilet paper roll into Christmas crackers.  All you need is some tissue paper, string, and hidden messages or toys to place inside.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.inhabitots.com/how-to-make-christmas-crackers-from-toilet-paper-rolls/2/

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Year End Teacher's Gift


Everything is pink has a fantastic idea for a year end teacher's gift.  She creates a pocket album and  has each child write notes to the teacher.  On one side of each page she puts the notes and on the other side dollar bills.

Get the instructions here:
http://everythingispink.blogspot.com/2007/05/teacher-gifts-but-with-end-of-year.html

Christmas Tree Lanterns


Crafts by amanda shows how to turn glassine paper and an electric tea light into a pretty Christmas tree lantern.

Good for ages 6 ad up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/12/5-minute-winter-tree-lanterns.html

Beaded Wreath


My girlish whims covers a styrofoam wreath white beads to create a winter wreath. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mygirlishwhims.com/2012/12/winter-pearl-wreath.html


The crafty mummy uses red, green and gold beads.

Get the instructions here:
http://thecraftymummy.com/2011/12/beaded-wreath-tutorial/ 


Naturally educational makes a denser version.

Get the instructions here:
(This site is very ad heavy)
http://www.naturallyeducational.com/2011/12/beaded-wreath-ornament/

Monday, December 1, 2014

Free December Kids Craft Activities


Find free kids events and activities for the month of December.


Tuesday, December 2nd
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Lego Stores

More info here:
http://shop.lego.com/en-US/MiniBuilds


Wednesday December 3rd
4:30 and 5:30 Pottery Barn Kids

Sing and dance to holiday songs.  Includes Rudolph giveaways.

More info here:




Saturday, December 6th
9:00 am to 12:00 pm Home Depot

Come learn how to build festive Holiday Yard Stakes.

Register here:
http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops


Saturday, December 15th
10:00 am Lowes

The holidays are right around the corner! Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build this festive Train Engine.

Register here:


Sunday, November 30, 2014

Xmas Bottle Cap Magnets


Bottle cap magnets take on Christmas themes with card maker magazine making candy cane, Xmas trees, and other winter and holiday ideas.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cardmakermagazine.com/blog/?p=8720

Reindeer Cups


Paper cups are covered in brown paper packaging and given eyes, ears and antlers to make a reindeer with the pink doormat.  She also make them Rudolphs by giving them a red nose.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thepinkdoormat.blogspot.com/2013/11/reindeer-christmas-cups.html

Confetti Advent Calendar


What's more fun than confetti?  A confetti popper advent calendar.  Using toilet paper tubes and cute wrapping paper you are my fave makes this awesome advent calendar to count down the days to Christmas.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.youaremyfave.com/2013/11/20/a-confetti-popper-advent-is-my-fave/

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Snowmen Garland


Foam balls are painted to look like snowmen with bhg.  They then add clay noses and thread them through a ribbon for hanging.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bhg.com/christmas/crafts/make-a-snowman-faces-garland/

Xmas Light Scavenger Hunt


There's so many great Christmas lights  nowadays that moms and munchkins made a scavenger hunt listing a bunch of different types kids can try to find.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momsandmunchkins.ca/2012/12/11/christmas-light-scavenger-hunt/ 

Paper Bag Animals


White paper bags are decorated to look like polar bears, penguins and snowman and given scarfs to make cute gift bags with fiskars.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www2.fiskars.com/Crafting/Projects/Holiday/Christmas/Animal-Holiday-Gift-Bags

Friday, November 28, 2014

Candy Cane Xmas Wreath


Candy canes are stuck together to make a snowflake pattern Christmas wreath with craft ideas.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftideas.com/projects/details/4654/candy-cane-christmas-wreath

3D Xmas Trees


White paper turns into a snow covered Christmas tree with buzzmills.  She even cuts them so they can be slipped together so that they stand up.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://buzzmills.typepad.com/blog/2013/12/preschool-project-3d-paper-trees.html

Hand Print Reindeer Frame


Two cut out hand prints, googly eyes, and a red pompom turn an ordinary picture frame into a reindeer with Michael's. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

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Thursday, November 27, 2014

Foot Print Cornucopia


A footprint and fruit stickers turn into a Thanksgiving kids craft for the toddling set with still playing school.

Good for ages 1 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.stillplayingschool.com/2013/11/foot-print-cornucopia-thanksgiving-craft.html

Egg Turkeys


Googly eyes, felt and feathers turn a brown egg into a baby turkey with growing a jeweled rose.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2013/11/growing-gobblers-thanksgiving-activity.html

Native American Costumes


A brown paper grocery bag is turned into a vest with mom it forward.  She also includes ideas for Native American symbols. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://momitforward.com/kids-native-american-vest-craft

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Fine Motor Skills Turkey Activity


Small candy or cereal decorate a printable and coloring page turkey's feathers with this print out from toddler approved.

Good for ages 1 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.toddlerapproved.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-activities-m-turkey.html

Rhyming Turkeys


Paper turkeys are given stem words and the kids then need to write words that match.  Younger kids can match prewritten words.  Mom to 2 posh lil divas shares the details.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momto2poshlildivas.com/2011/11/big-fat-turkey-learning-fun-for.html

Thanksgiving Friendship Bracelet


Letter beads and nylon string are tied together to make a thankful bracelet for Thanksgiving Day.  Panda hall shares the details.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2200-how-to-make-a-simple-friendship-bracelet-with-letters-step-by-step.html

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Thanksgiving Peg Dolls


Peg dolls are painted and dressed in felt for Thanksgiving to make pilgrims, Native American Indians and even turkeys with we bloom here.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://webloomhere.blogspot.com/2014/11/peg-doll-pilgrims-native-americans.html

Can Pilgrims


Pringle cans are dressed up in pilgrim garb made from felt for the hair, cloth for the bonnet and paper for the hat.  Minted share the details.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.minted.com/julep/2014/11/19/diy-pringle-can-pilgrims/

Turkey Hand Print Hot Pad


A paint hand print turns an ordinary hot pad into a Thanksgiving keepsake with rust and shine

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.rustandsunshine.com/2013/11/gobble-gobble.html

Monday, November 24, 2014

Hand Print Turkey Puppet


A turkey hand print becomes an easy puppet for Thanksgiving Day fun.  Love play and learn shares the details.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.loveplayandlearn.com/category/activities-for-kids/elementary-age-kid-activities/

Turkey Sandwich


Round and flower cookie cutters turn and ordinary cheese sandwich into a cute little turkey with cute food for kids.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cutefoodforkids.com/2010/11/turkey-sandwich-bento.html

Turkey Puzzle Game


Painted rocks and acorns are put together to make a turkey.  Kc adventures shares all of the details.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kcedventures.com/blog/handmade-turkey-puzzle-for-kids-on-thanksgiving

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Turkey Favor Bags


Brown accordion folders are turned into turkeys with paper from the paper source.  They then stuff goodies inside.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.papersource.com/how-to/how-to-thanksgiving-turkey-party-favors/

Thanksgiving Scrapbook


A rainbow rotini and construction paper turkey make the cover for a Thanksgiving scrapbook from craft kids. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftkids.asia/kindergarten-thanksgiving-crafts/

Thanksgiving Turkey Wreaths



Yellow, red, orange and brown paper loops make the basis and arms/wings for this Thanksgiving wreath.  A mommy's adventure next puts a paper turkey on the bottom with accordion folded legs.  A great way to greet Thanksgiving visitors at the door.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.amommysadventures.com/2010/11/paper-plate-turkey-wreath.html


Baby rabies uses tulle.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.babyrabies.com/2012/10/thom-the-turkey-tulle-wreath-tutorial/ 


My life of travel and adventures uses felt.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mylifeoftravelsandadventures.com/2013/11/an-oh-so-adorable-turkey-wreath.html

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Pilgrim Bank


A coffee can is painted black and turned into a pilgrims hat with construction paper.  Dltk next cuts a rectangular hole into the top to make a unique bank idea.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.dltk-holidays.com/thanksgiving/mcanpilgrimhat.htm

Candy Turkey Gloves



A clear plastic glove is stuffed with fun colorful candies with hoopla palooza.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://hooplapalooza.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-turkey-treats-in-glove.html 


Craft ideas uses real wool gloves.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftideas.com/projects/details/4504/turkey-glove-gobblers

Mayflower Crayon Holder


A milk carton is wrapped in brown paper packaging and drawn to look like a boat.  It's overflowing then adds straw sails and a paper brown mast.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-craft-mayflower-ship/

Friday, November 21, 2014

Pilgrim Hat Crayon Holders


A paper cup is cut open and glued to a paper disk to create a hollowed out pilgrim hat.  Fiskars then adds a buckle and colorful crayons for kids to use during Thanksgiving dinner.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www2.fiskars.com/Crafting/Projects/Holiday/Thanksgiving/Thanksgiving-Kids-Table

Thanksgiving Leaf Place Cards


Colorful fall leaves become place cards with a marker to announce whose place they belong to.  Get the details at make and takes.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.makeandtakes.com/thankful-leaf-place-settings

Thanksgiving Kids Meal


A muffin tin doubles as a plate for a kid's Thanksgiving day dinner from mom endeavors.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momendeavors.com/2010/11/thanksgiving-themed-muffin-tin-meal.html

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Turkey Headband


Brown construction paper and colored feathers turn into a unique turkey head band for Thanksgiving Day dress up.  Find the details on inventor spot.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://inventorspot.com/articles/10_diy_thanksgiving_crafts_kids_only_blind_mom_would_love

Toilet Paper Turkey



This turkey for Thanksgiving uses the whole toilet paper roll and not just the cardboard tube. Found on pinterest the roll is wrapped in brown tissue paper and then paper eyes, a beak, feet, feathers and wings are glued or taped on.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Cupcake Liner Turkeys


Cupcake liners are colored, cut into turkey parts and glued together to make a popsicle stick turkey puppet for thanksgiving from i heart crafty things.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.iheartcraftythings.com/2014/10/cupcake-liner-turkey-puppet.html

http://www.iheartcraftythings.com/2013/11/cupcake-liner-turkey-craft.html 


Raising little superheroes uses brown foam for the turkey body and horizontal striped cupcake liners for the feathers.

Get the instructions here:
http://raisinglittlesuperheroes.com/cupcake-liner-turkey-craft/

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Thanksgiving Gratitude Box


Layers of thankful thoughts are folded into a box for a thoughtful thanksgiving treasure.  Make easy crafts shares the step by step details.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.make-easy-crafts.com/Thanksgiving-Craft-Ideas.html
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