Post It Note Holder

Card stock, pretty scrap booking paper and ribbon turn ordinary post it notes into really pretty stationary with this tutorial from emily giovanni.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://emilygiovanni.com/?p=67

Lady Bug Jar

Kids can repurpose a glass jar with some paint, googly eye and pipe cleaner to collect ladybugs as they fly by.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativegreenliving.com/2013/04/how-to-make-recycled-ladybug-bug-jar.html

DIY Tooth Fairy Box

Kids will love having a special box to hold their teeth while waiting for a visit from the tooth fairy.  Spoonful creates this one out of an empty matchbox and felt.

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

Wild olive has a felt version too but makes a pouch instead of a box.

Get the instructions here:
http://wildolive.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/project-tooth-fairy-pouch.html

At one point oriental trading sold a paper box kit.  They no longer have it but the image shows how to make a similar one out of a cardboard box and paper cut outs.

Fairy coloring pages shares a free cut and fold version.

Get the template here:
http://fairycoloringpages.blogspot.com/2010/10/tooth-fairy-paper-craft-tooth-box.html

March hare cards also shares a free printable box cut and fold tooth fairy box.

Get the template here:
http://marchharecards.blogspot.com/2012/06/exploding-box-for-tooth-fairy.html

Life songs of a busy mom use an empty Altoids box and paints it with glitter paint adding stickers and a cute poem.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lifesongsofabusymom.com/2013/03/altoids-tooth-fairy-box.html

Busy moms helper uses an Altoids tin as well but glues on scrapbooking paper instead of painting the box.  She adds the message on the outside.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.busymomshelper.com/2014/02/tooth-fairy-box.html

Arty kat uses a matchbox as well and a stamp seal.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.artykat.com/artykat/?page_id=403

Bug Pots

Clay pots are painted and turned into a ladybug, bumble bee and butterfly with jewelry wire and paper and these details from heck fridays.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructns here:
http://heckfridays.blogspot.com/2011/03/makin-crafts-spring-bugs.html

Toilet Paper Roll Napkin Rings

The ultimate upcycled kids craft - a toilet paper tube turns into a napkin ring with one savvy mom, and pretty ribbon and glue.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.onesavvymom.net/2013/04/3-fun-upcycled-recycled-cardboard-paper.html

Tissue Paper Bowls

Balloons, glue and colorful tissue paper turn into a pretty and functional bowl kids can make and enjoy.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mericherry.wordpress.com/2011/11/22/tissue-paper-balloon-bowls/

Schaeresteipapier uses dried flower petals for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://schaeresteipapier.blogspot.ch/2014/05/schale-aus-papier-mit-blumen.html 

Art projects for kids uses larger pieces of tissue paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/2014/06/tissue-paper-bowls.html

Star Wars Stick Puppets

Felt and a green popsicle stick and googly eyes turn into a Yoda stick puppet with starwars.com.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://starwars.com/play/online-activities/crafts/yodastickpuppet/index.html

Serving pink lemonade takes an easier approach and uses paper cut outs of all of the Star Wars characters gluing them on to the popsicle sticks.  She also makes a card game. 

Get the instructions here:
http://www.serving-pink-lemonade.com/2011/12/homemade-gift-matching-game-stick.html

The images come from a free Star Wars download from home school creations:
http://homeschoolcreations.com/StarWarspreschoolpack.html

Vicky barone uses foam cut outs to make storm trooper and Darth Vader puppets.

Get the instructions here:
http://vickybarone.wordpress.com/2012/12/10/diy-star-wars-characters-popsicle-stick-ornaments/