Shrinky Dink Rings

Planet june has a beautiful tutorial on how to make shrinky dink rings using rubber stamps and shrink plastic. 

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.planetjune.com/blog/shrink-plastic-ring-tutorial/

Lana red makes three separate rings that all work together.  They can be stacked to appear all as one or spread out to create a story on your finger.

Get the instructions here:
http://lanared.blogspot.com/2012/09/shrinky-dink-rings.html

About.com makes a colorful flower ring using pretty rubber stamps.

Get the instructions here:
http://rubberstamping.about.com/od/projects/ss/Shrink_Plastic_Charm_Rings.htm

Pow!  Glitter mint makes a super hero version.

Get the instructions here:
http://glitter-mint.blogspot.com/2014/01/pow-bam-shrink-plastic-stacked-rings.html

Bookmarks Made Out of Duct Tape

The duct tape brand shows how to use their tape to make a cute bookmark.  You'll also need cute stickers and some ribbon.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://diydoityourself1.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-to-make-duct-tape-bookmark.html

Cardboard Train Station

Celebrate every day with me has great way to repurpose a box into a tunnel for cars or trains using markers and tape.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.celebrateeverydaywithme.com/2012/03/diy-project-for-your-train-loving-car.html

Thrive 360 living adds trees and letters to her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thrive360living.com/2013/03/diy-kids-cardboard-box-train-car-tunnel.html

Beaded Bubble Wands

Catbird 365 share an idea for the most beautiful bubble wands using copper wire and glass beads.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://catbird365.wordpress.com/2012/03/04/day-113-bubble-wands-heavy-gauge-copper-wire-glass-beads/  

The artful parent uses beads on the bubble part of the wand instead of the stem, which seems more suitable to younger kids.

Get the instructions here:
 http://www.artfulparent.com/2012/05/diy-beaded-bubble-wands.html

Intimate weddings uses sea glass to make their version. 

Get the instructions here:
http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/diy-sea-glass-bubble-wands/

My very educated mother uses colored wire and pony beads.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.myveryeducatedmother.com/2015/06/diy-bubble-wands.html

Secret Service Activities

Be fickle has a fun way to get kids involved in helping others by setting up and assigning them "secret service activities."  Activities include smiling at others, baking cookies for neighbors, writing letters to soldiers.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the template here:
http://befickle.blogspot.com/2010/03/secret-service-activity-days-activity.html

Fine Motor Skill Activities

Sweet happy life has an easy idea for toddlers to work on their fine motor skills using pipe cleaners and a colander.  They can have fun weaving the pipe cleaners in and out.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sweethappylife.com/2011/toddler-games-activities/pipe-cleaners-colander-busy-toddler/

Box Puzzles

Meaningful mama has a nifty way to repurpose cardboard box flaps by cutting divots out of the sides so they can fit together to make puzzles or what she calls stackers.  All you need are cardboard boxes, spray paint and a scissors.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.meaningfulmama.com/2012/06/day-161-cardboard-stackers.html

Hello wonderful makes different geometric shapes.

Get the template here:
http://www.hellowonderful.co/post/GEOMETRIC-CARDBOARD-SHAPE-SCULPTURES--WITH-FREE-PRINTABLE-