Currency Critters

Spoonful has a really cute way of getting kids to count coins making bugs out of them.  All you ed to do is draw some legs and feet.  See how long your critters can get.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/family-fun/coin-critters

Mini Origami Stars

Minna may shares a cute way to make stars from long strips of paper.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.minnamayblog.com/2012/06/origami-stars-tutorial.html

Minieco makes her cut and fold paper stars colorful gift boxes and shares a free downloadable version.

Get the template here:
http://www.minieco.co.uk/cut-fold-paper-stars/

Mood kids uses muted colors.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.moodkids.nl/diy/2014/04/18/origami-sterren-vouwen

Recycled Paper Beads

A story book life shares an interesting way to create beads using newspaper, glue and paint.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.astorybooklife.com/how-to/paper-beads/

Suzys sitcom uses cereal boxes.  

Get the instructions here:
http://suzyssitcom.com/2014/07/making-paper-beads-with-kelloggs-cereal-boxes-goodnightsnack-cbias.html

Googily Eyed Dice

Leaf cutter sells a really cute pair of dice - two wooden square blocks with eyes for the dots.  This seems like it would be a pretty easy design to replicate.

Good for age 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.leafcutterdesigns.com/shop/wiggly.html

Paper Masks

Ordinary life magic shares a really easy way to make a paper mask covering half of a balloon with paper mache.  Once it dries kids just need to cut holes for the eyes and mouth and decorate.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ordinarylifemagic.com/2011/07/paper-mache-masks.html

Make a Magnetic Toy Travel Box

Land of nod shares a great idea for a travel box to carry magnets for playing games like tic tac toe or or magnet pretend toys like paper dolls. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.landofnod.com/honest-to-nod/2012/09/magnetic-case-diy.html

How to Make a Marble Maze

Hello bee shares a great way to create a marble maze game using a wooden tray, wooden pegs, and pretty marbles. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellobee.com/2012/07/25/diy-marble-maze/