Tin Foil Toadstools

Filth wizardry takes aluminum foil and turns it into toadstools.  All you need is some foil and paint and imagination.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.filthwizardry.com/2010/03/aluminium-foil-fairy-circle.html

Free Military Vehicle Printable Toys

HP has print outs and folding instructions for three military 3D printables including a tank, jeep and helicopter.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the templates tere:
http://h30393.www3.hp.com/printing/app/us/en/tg_military_vehicle-landing.aspx

Papermau has several different trucks to make such as an Anti-Aircraft Truck, a Cargo Truck, a Personnel Carrier Truck and a Covered Truck.

Get the templates here:
http://papermau.blogspot.com/2013/02/easy-to-build-military-vehicles-by_19.html

How to Make a Terrarium

My calico skies shows step-by-step how to make a terrarium using a jar, rocks, plants, soil, and charcoal.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mycalicoskies.blogspot.com/2012/02/terrarium-diy.html

Disney's family also has a terrarium project. However theirs calls for active carbon which is sold in pet stores. It helps prevent the earthy odors.

Get the instructions here:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/terrific-terrarium-1024894/

The enchanted tree has a terrarium idea as well using moss, glass jars, soil, charcoal, gravel and cute decorative toadstools.

Get the instructions here:

http://theenchantedtree.blogspot.com/2011/02/moss-gardens-in-jar.html

Transient expression makes a dessert version.

Get the instructions here:
http://transientexpression.com/diy-desert-terrarium/ 

Art projects for kids uses grass seed inside a cd case.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/2014/03/worlds-skinniest-terrarium.html 

5 orange potatoes puts hers into a globe to hang.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.5orangepotatoes.com/blog/2009/09/25/shakespeare-for-kids-shakespeare-globe-terrariums/

Parents uses paper and plastic cups.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/fun/arts-crafts/kid/crafts-made-from-paper-plates-cups/?page=6#page=6

Our big earth adds moss and things that grow near moss.

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Engineer mommy grows clovers.

Get the instructions here:
http://engineermommy.com/2015/diy-easy-terrarium/

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

 

Take the kids outside for a fun walk and find and seek activity with one of these nature scavenger hunts.

The taylor house has a cute list for an outdoor scavenger hunt that all kids should be able to find.  Item includes objects such as a beautiful rock and two different type of leaves.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the list here:
http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/03/nature-scavenger-hunt-for-kids.html

Three ladybugs play adds adorable signs to their scavenger hunt helping the kids with clues along their way.

Get the instructions here:
http://threeladybugsplay.com/2013/09/30/imaginative-play-in-the-forest/ 

Chicca and jo share a free downloadable list with 15 items for the kids to find.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.chicaandjo.com/2010/07/12/nature-scavenger-hunt/ 

Nurture store writes her version on the ground with chalk.  The kids then collect each item and bring over to its circle.

Get the instructions here:
http://nurturestore.co.uk/kids-gardening-activities-chalk

Pure cotton grass  uses a journal and has kids write in their findings.

Get the instructions here:
http://purecottongrass.com/diy-nature-treasure-hunt

Clothes Pin Magnets

Momtastic teaches how to take clothes pins and turn them into magnets using fabric and magnet tape.  You could also use paint or markers or even stickers too.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momtastic.com/diy/172975-diy-clothespin-magnet 

Toilet Paper Roll Gnomes

Apartment therapy shared an adorable way to make mini garden gnomes using toilet paper tubes, water cooler cone cups and paint.  There's something about gnomes that just make them so cute.  If you're going to keep them indoors you could also use glue and cotton balls to enhance the gnome beards.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-make-mini-garden-gnomes-170054

Father's Day Kid's Interview Card

Capture the kids and their admiration of Dad in one of these kid interviews for Father's Day.

Creative home makers has a great way to make a Father's day card into an annual tradition. She has template that kids can fill out with questions about their dad. It even has space for a drawing and a personal letter.  It will be fun to see how the answers change over the year.  She also has a grandpa and papa card too. 

 Get the template here:
http://creativehomemakers.blogspot.com/2010/06/fathers-day-printable.html 

The crafty chicks has a colorful version for both dad and grandpa.

Get the template here:
http://thecraftingchicks.com/2012/05/fathers-day-questionaire-free-printable.html

Big d and me also has a version.

Get the template here:
http://www.bigdandme.com/2011/05/fathers-day-printable/

Simply montessori has one as well.

Get the template here:
http://simplymontessori.blogspot.com/2011/06/printable-fathers-day-interview-poster.html 

Kinzie creations version is for a younger child.

Pink pepper mint paper has a very cute tie and collar version.