Paper Plate Lacing Cards

Joyful mamas place has an inventive way to create lacing cards for kids.  It involves a little set up though of cutting notches out of a paper plate and threading the plate with yard for the kids to sew through, but makes a great fine motor activity.  She suggests using a wooden needle but you could also just add some nailpolish to the yarn's end to make it more like a shoe string. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://joyfulmamasplace.blogspot.com/2011/07/first-steps-in-sewing-paper-plate.html

DIY Marbled Glass

Honestly wtf shares a cute way to make marbled glass vases using nail polish. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-marbled-glassware/

Beaded Wrap Bracelet

Make it and fake it has a cute tutorial that looks a lot harder than it is.  Basically you weave the beads around the cord for a really neat bracelet.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.makeitandfakeit.com/2012/04/diy-wrap-bracelet.html

DIY Night Lights

Think crafts has a functional kid's craft idea turning a cardboard box into a night light or lantern using a small box, cellophane, paint and a small led light.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thinkcrafts.com/blog/2012/03/14/nightlight-lanterns/

Button Magnets

Big box detox shares a very simple and cute magnet tutorial.  All you need are some cute buttons, magnet backings and glue.  Kids will have fun shopping for and picking out the fun and colorful buttons and then playing with them once they're made. 

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bigboxdetox.com/tutorial-tuesday-easy-button-magnets

Mail a Hug

Toddler toddler has one of the cutest and loving craft ideas I've ever seen -- sending a hug in the mail.  All you need is some toilet paper and flesh colored construction paper and glue to send your very own hug.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.toddlertoddler.com/send-a-hug-in-the-mail.htm

Tons of fun preschool activities shows an alternative hug using a handprint and curing ribbon.

Get the instructions here:
http://tonsoffunpreschoolactivities.blogspot.com/2011/02/long-distance-hug.html

Turn a doily into a beautiful envelope

We love laugh kiss shares a beautiful tutorial on how to make an envelope from a doily.  Any little girl will love making these to share with and send to family and friends. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://welovelaughkiss.wordpress.com/2009/09/02/she-says-do-it-myself-dim-lace-paper-envelope/