Stamped Clay Pendant

Sculpt clay into a pretty pendant using stamps with this sweet tutorial from then she made.  She also adds a pretty bead for extra embellishment.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thenshemade.com/2011/08/word-pendant-tutorial.html

Squirrel Coloring Pages

Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day.  To celebrate here are some squirrel coloring pages from around the web.

Kids n fun has several squirrel poses to color in.

Get the templates here:

http://www.kids-n-fun.com/Coloringpages/Squirrel

Treehut has some more simple squirrels.

Get the templates here:
http://treehut.in/squirrel-coloring-pages-1.aspx

Coloring pages 101 lets you scroll through squirrel coloring sheets one at a time.

Get the templates here:
http://www.coloringpages101.com/printable_page/43997/Others/Squirrel_Coloring_Page_001_3.aspx

Turtle track has a more lifelike squirrel coloring page.

Get the template here:
http://www.turtletrack.org/Issues02/Co11022002/CO_11022002_Squirrels_CB.htm

White Crayon Paintings

White crayons make a strong backdrop against watercolor paints.  Nuturestore shows how kids can use a white crayon to create a picture and watercolor paints to paint a colorful background.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://nurturestore.co.uk/wax-crayon-water-paint-frosty-pictures

Crayon Pebbles

Have a whole bunch of broken crayons?  Repurpose them by combining colors into nifty crayon stones with say yes to hoboken.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://sayyestohoboken.com/2013/12/diy-holiday-gift-crayon-rocks.html

Toilet Paper Roll Penguins

Toilet paper tubes transform into penguins for Penguin Awareness Day.

Cindy derosier paints the tube and sticks on foam wings, feet, beak and googly eyes.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2012/01/fun-with-penguins.html

Crafty crafted uses paper for her penguin features.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.crafty-crafted.com/animal-crafts/toilet-paper-roll-penguin/

Super nova mommy pastes on heads for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.supernovamommy.com/2012/12/27/penguin-preschool-craft/

Mamas like me has an orange open beak.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mamaslikeme.com/2012/02/toilet-paper-roll-penguins-penguin.html

Love to sew stuffs the paper around the toilet paper tube.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lovetosew.com/toiletpaperrollpenguincraft.htm

Cardboard Igloo

Cardboard pieces turn into a three dimensional igloo ornament with rust sunshine.

Good for ages 12 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://rustsunshine.blogspot.com/2011/12/12-days-of-christmas-ornaments-day-7.html

Rainbow Bubbles and Soap Sensory Bin

Shaving cream and food coloring make for a fun rainbow sensory bin with unicorn hat party.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://unicornhatparty.com/post/67006066210/diy-kids-sensory-rainbow-bubbles