How to Make a Mouse Pad

A sheet of foam is the main item you need for a do it yourself mouse pad.  You just need to glue on a pretty picture.  Design sponge shares all of the details for an artistic version.   

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.designsponge.com/2013/11/diy-project-fine-art-mousepad.html

Beaded Bottles

Teeny glitter beads, glue and a cute bottle make a simple craft project with this simple tutorial from good to know.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/family/538959/message-in-a-bottle

Toddler Good Attitude Certificates

Celebrate you child's good nature with this free printable from certificate street.

Get the free template here:
http://www.certificatestreet.com/education_4/good-attitude-certificate_207.html 

All kids network has a good behavior award.

Get the free template here:
http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/certificates/good-behavior-award.asp

Mr. printables has a puppy award for kids to be as proud as a puppy.

Get the free template here:
http://www.mrprintables.com/printable-certificates-for-kids-good-behavior.html

Creative certificates uses Curious George to help with their award.

Get the free template here:
http://www.creativecertificates.com/award-certificates-with-curious-george/

Bead Key Chains

Beads and leather rope make a simple and functional key chain.  Creature comforts blog has all of the instructions for how to make these including how to make the beads and use nail polish for painting them.

Good for ages 6 and up.  

Get the instructions here:
http://creaturecomfortsblog.com/home/2013/10/02/diy-key-fobs-bag-charms-a-darby-smart-challenge.html

Meri cherry paints wood beads for her version and then adds ribbons and bows.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mericherry.com/2014/08/02/bead-painting-feather-key-chains/

Dynamite Valentines

A mailing tube turns into a stick of dynamite for Valentine's Day.  Sugar and cloth fills them with lots of goodies to enjoy.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://sugarandcloth.com/2014/01/diy-youre-dynamite-valentines/

Valentine Crackers

Crackers make an appearance for Valentine's Day.  Lovely indeed fills them with confetti and other fun trinkets but candy will work well too.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lovelyindeed.com/diy-valentine-crackers/

Valentine Bead Bracelets

Red, white and pink beads on a sparkly pipe cleaner make these Valentine bracelets from scrumdilly do. 

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://scrumdillydo.blogspot.com/2013/02/make-beaded-valentine-bracelets.html