How to make a spinning top that draws

Lexikaliker has a really clever idea.  She uses a washer and a pencil stub to create a spinning top.  Place it on paper and spin.  Kids will love trying this with colored pencils too.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lexikaliker.de/2010/07/drehmoment/

Mommy me the wonder years had a junior version using a circle cardboard cut out.  She has the kids draw pie shapes of color and when the spin it it's really pretty to watch. 

Get the instructions here:
http://mommyme-thewonderyears.blogspot.jp/2010/12/craft-spinning-tops.html

How to Make a Chair from a Box

Spoonful shows how to turn a few boxes into some neat furniture with just some glue and pretty scrapbooking paper.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/box-seats

Bird Nest Craft

Preschool playbook shows how to take a paper bag and some shredded raffia to create a birds nest.  She sticks birds made from colorful feathers and pompoms inside.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.preschoolplaybook.com/2012/03/adorable-spring-birds.html

Jenni can knit also makes little chicks out of pompoms, feathers, felt and glue and then gives them cute homes, making nests from shredded paper and a brown paper bag.

Get the instructions here:
http://jennicanknit.blogspot.com/2013/05/paper-sack-birds-nests.html

Niccola on tuesday uses yellow chicks for her version.

Get the instructions here:
 http://niccolaontuesday.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/paper-bag-nests.html

Eggshell Mosaic Necklace

Pink stripey socks has a really neat way to take painted crushed eggshells and a milk cap and create a really unique necklace.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.pinkstripeysocks.com/2013/03/make-eggshell-mosaic-pendant.html

How to Make Glitter Nail Polish

Love maegan takes clear coat nail polish and dresses it up with glitter. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lovemaegan.com/2013/04/how-to-make-glitter-nail-polish-DIY.html

Paper Plate Tambourine

Easy preschool crafts turns paper plates into a tambourine using markers, yarn, tissue paper and popcorn seeds to make the noise.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com/2012/06/paper-plate-tambourineshaker-music.html

 

All kids network adds jingle bells to their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/music/tambourine-craft.asp

Education.com uses yarn as well but makes longer ties.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.education.com/activity/article/Paper_Plate_Tambourines/

La maison de loulou uses cardboard and wood star beads for her mister emotional tamborin.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lamaisondeloulou.com/blog/2013/09/18/5-minutes-diy-mister-emotional-tambourin/

Bathtub Foam Pit

Bath activities for kids has a really fun way to re-purpose pool noodles.  She cut them up to make smaller pieces and stuffs them into the tub for a foam pit bath the kids will love.

Good for ages 1 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bathactivitiesforkids.com/2013/03/fun-math-activities.html