Upcycled Egg Carton Wind Chimes

Buttons by lou lou turns an egg carton into a wind chime using pipe cleaners and bells and hanging them all on a hanger.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://buttonsbyloulou.blogspot.com/2009/05/childrens-craft-egg-carton-wind-chimes.html

 

Dalle un colinho makes a stack of egg cartons tying knots in between each one to create a sound.

Get the instructions here: (in Spanish)

http://dalleuncolinho.blogspot.com/2010/05/musica-en-el-jardin.html

Newspaper RIngs

Nv craft envy takes a strip of newspaper and turns it into a unique ring using paint. 

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://nv-craftenvy.blogspot.jp/2010/02/newspaper-ring-very-cool.html

I Spy Coloring Pages

Docstoccdn hosts free I Spy coloring pages.  A free printable that is likely to take an afternoon to color.  

Get the printable here:
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Free Doctor Play Printables

Professor poppins shares some really cute printables for the kids when they play doctor and nurse.

Get the downloads here:
http://professorpoppins.blogspot.com/2013/03/doctor-pretend-play-kit.html 

Mama miss also has a free printable pretend play doctor kit complete with colorful band aids and a prescription pad.

Get the template here:
http://www.mamamiss.com/2013/08/01/learning-monkeys-pretend-play-doctor/

Spoonful shares a Doc McStuffins kit.

Get the template here:
http://spoonful.com/printables/doc-mcstuffins-doctor-kit 

Wooden Spoon Dolls

Kaboose shows how to turn a wooden spoon into a dolly sing felt, markers, ribbon and yarn.

Good for ages 9 and up.

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Skip to my lou makes these colorful wooden spoon dolls using cupcake liners to make the adorable skirts.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2013/07/11/fashion-wooden-spoon-dolls-by-craftberry-bush/

I heart crafty things makes Disney inspired dolls.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.iheartcraftythings.com/2015/02/merida-and-rapunzel-disney-princess.html

Clothespin Dolls

Mr. printables turns wooden clothes pins into dolls using paint and markers.  He even shows how to make cardboard animal vehicles for them to ride upon.

Good for ages 11 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mrprintables.com/homemade-toys-peg-dolls.html

Wooden Doll Bracelet

Willow day turns wooden beads into doll face bracelets using markers to draw on hair and eyes. 

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2012/05/mothers-day-presents-with-kids.html

 Petit on uses a pretty scarf for her version making the dolls more colorful.

Get the instructions here:

http://petit-on.com/pulsera-madera-dia-madre-manualidades-infantiles/