Tape Art Kids Craft

Artzy creations shares a modern art inspired kids craft using tape and paint.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://artzycreations.blogspot.com/2012/02/modern-tape-art-tutorial.html

Maria teorien's version is more colorful and precise.

Get the instructions here:
http://mariateorien.blogspot.dk/2012/06/tape-painting.html

Make a Flower Kids Craft

Kiboomu shows how you can turn an empty toilet paper roll, popsicle stick and construction paper into a flower. She covers the toilet paper roll with felt, but you could use paint as well.

Good for ages 5 and up.


Craft supplies:

• Paint
• Toilet paper rolls
• Popsicle sticks
• Glue
• Felt

Craft instructions:

Have the children paint 4 toilet paper rolls, 4 different colors (inside and out).

Also, have the children paint the Popsicle sticks.

Let dry.

Once dry, cut each toilet paper roll in 4 parts.

Have the children take 4 different color flower petals and glue them together.

Then, have the children insert a Popsicle stick and paste it to the bottom flower petals.

Lastly, have the children cut out 2 round circle from felt and glue them to the front and back of the flower.

Kiboomu no longer hosts this project.  

Paper Snake Craft

Paper snake kids craft ideas from finger puppets to coiled tubes.

Mess for less has shows how to take construction paper and yarn and make a paper snake to play with. She even has the kids use the colors to form a pattern.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.messforless.net/2012/02/paper-pattern-snakes.html

Kidspot uses folded paper and a string to create a paper snake pet.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kidspot.com.au/kids-activities-and-games/Craft%20activities+1/Paper-snake+11020.htm

Paper crafts for children has a similar craft but folds it into a paper snake puppet.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.papercraftsforchildren.com/2013/08/10/simple-folded-paper-puppet/

Mr. printables shares a free paper snake puppet.

Download the template here:
http://www.mrprintables.com/finger-puppets-snakes.html

 

Curly birds undoes a toilet paper roll to make her snakes and decorates with felt and tissue paper.

Get the instructions here:

http://curlybirds.blogspot.com/2010/07/zoo-exhibition.html

Cloud Wind Sock

Dltk kids has a very easy way to make a cloud wind puppet using streamers and white office paper.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/earth/mcloudwpuppet.htm

Make your own kazoo

That's what we said had a nifty way to turn an empty toilet paper roll into a kazoo. All you need is some waxed paper and a rubber band. Cut out a circle from wax paper, about 4″ in diameter and cover the top of the tube, securing it with a rubber band. You'll probably want some stickers or paint or crayons too to decorate the brown cardboard.  The site is no longer available.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Duck duck octopus had pretty much the same kazoo but with a different styling using a bow instead of a rubber band. The site is no longer available.

Craft club uses popsicle sticks for her version.

Get the instructions here:

http://craftclub.com/craft/craft-stick-kazoo

Leaf Print Paperweights

My plum pudding shows how to turn leaf prints into paper weights using clay and various leaf patterns.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://myplumpudding.blogspot.com/2008/03/nature-sculpture.html

Button Tree Branch

Meet the dubiens has a new button craft using buttons, glue and a real tree branch.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2011/09/fall-button-branch.html

Art by wiley creates a more winter themed version using pearled buttons and a drawn on branch.  She also creates several full button trees.

Get the instructions here:

http://artbywiley.blogspot.com/2012/03/button-tree-story.html

 

 

 

Craft by Amanda uses lots of colors.

 

Get the instructions here:

http://craftsbyamanda.com/vibrant-button-tree-on-canvas-a-giveaway/

 

Woven Fabric Bracelet

Vanessa Christenson has a homemade bracelet tutorial showing how to weave a bracelet out of strips of jersey knit cloth.

Good for ages 11 and up.

Ge the instructions here:
http://www.vanessachristenson.com/2011/03/v-and-co-how-to-jersey-knit-bracelet.html

Paper Jellyfish Kids Craft

A bunch of great jellyfish projects for all ages using lots of common everyday objects. 

First palette shares a jelly fish project using a paper bowl, crepe paper and paint.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.firstpalette.com/Craft_themes/Animals/paperbowljellyfish/paperbowljellyfish.html

Disney's family fun suggests using glittery scrap booking paper and shiny curling ribbon.

Get the instructions here:

http://family.go.com/crafts/craft-852442-jazzy-jellyfish-decorations-t/

Crafty crafted uses streamer ribbon, paper and green paint.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.crafty-crafted.com/animal-crafts/jelly-fish-craft/

Craft bits uses a dried out and flattened sponge and fluffy yarn.  

Get the instructions here:

http://www.craftbits.com/project/jellyfish-craft

Looleedo has an adorable hanging jelly fish that uses a clear plastic bowl and strips of bubble wrap.

The site is no longer available.

Naturally educational uses a bowl and curling ribbon.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.naturallyeducational.com/2011/06/jellyfish-craft/

Craft project ideas uses a coffee filter, pipe cleaners and ribbons for their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftprojectideas.com/index.php/how-to/material-of-the-month/coffee-filters-july-2014/1968-recycled-jellyfish 

Kix uses a plastic cup and googly eyes for their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kixcereal.com/kix-cereal-plastic-medicine-cup-jellyfish/ 

Carolyn's homework uses crepe paper and a coffee filter for a soft, textured look.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.carolynshomework.com/2012/09/little-crafts-crepe-paper-jellyfish.html 

Crafts by amanda uses a styrofoam ball and pipe cleaners.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/08/rainbow-jellyfish-craft.html 

She also has an egg carton version.

Eco-Friendly Cardboard Bird Feeder

The moffat girls has an easy tutorial for making a bird feeder out of a cardboard toilet paper roll, using just peanut butter and bird seed. The best part is the feeder is open ended so you can just slip it onto a tree branch.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://moffattgirls.blogspot.com/2011/02/toiletpaper-roll-bird-feeders.html

Wire Nest Necklace

Sarah Ortega has a really sweet diy necklace tutorial using egg shaped beads, jewelery wire and a store bought chain.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sarahortega.com/2011/05/diy-bird-nest-necklace.html

Secret Origami Star Messages

Creative kismet adds a unique twist to an origami star craft by inserting a happy message within each one.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.creativekismet.com/2011/01/06/little-guiding-stars/

Button Bouquet

Better homes and gardens has a sweet button flower bouquet using simply floral or jewelery wire and buttons.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bhg.com/crafts/kids/rainy-day/kids-crafts-buttons/#page=1

Everything etsy uses colorful felt for the petals on her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.everythingetsy.com/2010/05/button-flower-bouquet-tutorial/

Panda hall adds ribbons.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2375-how-to-diy-colorful-flower-button-bouquet-quickly.html

Ice Sculptures

A little learning for two has an ice sculpture activity. Add water and the object you want frozen into a balloon. Freeze and then in a few hours just cut the balloon away you'll have what they call ice eggs.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://alittlelearningfortwo.blogspot.com/2011/09/ice-eggs.html

Cat and Dog Paper Dolls

Make It:



Making friends has cute animal paper dolls amongst many others. All of the dolls appear to have the exact same outline so clothing options for one doll should be universal.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.makingfriends.com/friends/f_animcolsor.htm

Made by joel has a fancy cat paper doll collection. Including cat jewelry and backdrops and scene changes for them to play on.

http://madebyjoel.com/2011/09/introducing-the-dressy-cats.html

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Colored Bath Cubes

Mommysavers has a great idea for how to make a child's bath time fun. Simply add a drop of food coloring to regular water in an ice cube tray. Freeze. And then use in the bath.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mommysavers.wordpress.com/2010/09/12/frugal-bathtime-fun-for-baby/

How sweet it is makes larger blocks.

Get the instructions here:
http://howsweeteritis.blogspot.com/2011/07/rainbow-ice-tutorial.html

Paint from a Pendulum

One inch world has a fun twist on painting. By hanging paints upside down from a tree, kids can swing the paint and watch it make colorful designs on the paper.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://oneinchworld.com/blog/index.php/2011/08/pendulum-painting/

Growing a jeweled rose uses florescent paint and paints at night.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2013/06/paint-and-play-pendulum-painting.html

Ice Cube Paint

Ideas to keep cool and creative this summer by painting with frozen colored ice.  Ideas include fun shapes, glitter and more.

Factory direct craft has a cool spin on painting using food coloring, water and mini clothes pins to make easy for holding.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://factorydirectcraft.com/factorydirectcraft_blog/ice-painting/


Hands on as we grow has a similar idea but freezing real paint which will be a lot more messy.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.handsonaswegrow.com/2011/07/art-frozen-painting.html

Growing a jeweled rose uses shaving cream to make her frozen paint and adds sparkly blue glitter to make it even more special.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2014/05/frozen-paint-recipe.html 

Buzzmills combines them all in one big bin so kids can see the colors combine and change.

Get the instructions here:
http://buzzmills.typepad.com/blog/2013/08/ice-cube-painting.html 

 123 home school 4 me makes fun shapes of hearts, flowers and stars.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.123homeschool4me.com/2013/05/100-days-of-play-frozen-paint-sensory.html

Two daloo lets her ice just melt on the paper, placing the ice cubes far apart and letting the colors collide as they meet and melt.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.two-daloo.com/big-process-art-rainbow-ice-paint/

Share and remember paints fabric with colored ice and lets it melt into a tye die cloth.

Get the instructions here:
http://shareandremember.blogspot.com/2011/06/ice-cube-painting-rainbows.html 

Hello wonderful freezes tempura paint into popsicle molds.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellowonderful.co/post/make-freezer-paint-popsicles