Tissue Wrapped Pencils

Colored pencils take on a new life with tissue paper.  Carolyn's homework ties the top with colorful twine and fringes the top. 

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.carolynshomework.com/2014/02/etceteras-anthropologie-inspired-pencils.html

Pebble Stepping Stone

Colored glass gem stones and concrete mix turn into a stepping stone with she knows.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/990921/mothers-day-crafts-for-kids

We bloom here uses glass colored pebbles and tiles with cement.

Get the instructions here:
http://webloomhere.blogspot.com/2015/05/tutorial-garden-stepping-stones.html

Paper Bag Duck

A yellow paper bag and yellow and orange paper turn into a cute duck with holiday kids crafts.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.holiday-kids-crafts.com/Easter-Crafts-paperbagduck.html

Tin Foil Necklace

Tin foil is rolled into beads to make a necklace with madre creativa.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://madrecreativa.blogspot.it/2011/05/festa-della-mamma-collana-con.html

Paper Folded Hens

Colorful origami paper is folded into cute hens with krokotak.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://krokotak.com/2014/03/origami-hen/

Button Ribbon Bookmarks

3 abn turns a ribbon and button into a cute bookmark.  It's as simple as gluing the button to the ribbon.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://3abn.org/kids-crafts/kids-craft-ribbonbutton-bookmarks-2/

Cardboard Container Bird House

An empty oatmeal or cornmeal container makes a super base for this bird house from nick jr.  Decorate with colorful paper, paint and stickers and cut a hold for the birds to nest. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.nickjr.com/crafts/wonder-pets-birdhouse.jhtml

Tea wagon tales uses fabric, ribbon and flower accessories.

Get the instructions here:
http://teawagontales.blogspot.com/2011/04/making-messhaving-fun.html