Leaf Lacing Cards

Real leaves transform into lacing cards with help of a hole punch and glue.  Me and my little suggests gluing on to stock paper and trimming to fit the leaf's shape. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mylittle3andme.co.uk/autumn-crafts-toddlers-leaf-sewing/

Dolphin Bananas

Make a dolphin out of a banana.  Simply cut the stem to make a mouth and add an eye on either side.  From luzs unique creations.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
https://www.facebook.com/LuzsUniqueCreations/posts/10153934564800444?stream_ref=10

Picture Frame Ring Holder

Super simple and nifty way to store a ring, a thrifty mom takes a pretty photo frame, removes the glass, adds scrapbooking paper in the place of the photo, taps a push pin in the center, and places the ring on the push pin.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://athriftymom.com/diy-ring-holder-thrifty-mothers-day-gift-idea/ring-holder-great-mothers-day-gift-easydiy-thriftygifts-gifts-diy-diygifts-crafts-mothersdaycraft/

Clothes Pin Food Tongs

Know a kid who doesn't like to use a fork?  Maybe these tongs would make a good substitute and at least get them in the habit of using a utensil.  Oh amanda makes these toast tongs out of wood clothespins and markers.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://ohamanda.com/2011/05/03/mothers-day-craft-diy-toast-tongs/

Pastel Feather and Willow Wreath

Colorful feathers and a pretty pussy willow spring bend into a wreath with willow day.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2014/04/feather-wreaths.html

There's nothing ruff about this snack - Grape Dog

Use grapes and tooth picks to make this cute dog that looks like a twisted balloon animal from kiddie foods.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kiddiefoodies.com/dessert/grape-balloon-dog

Mini Zen Sand Garden

A mini air plant adds a nice touch to the traditional zen garden.  Ruffled blog shares their favor version.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://ruffledblog.com/diy-mini-zen-garden-favor-kits/

 Curbly makes hers out of a picture frame using two different sized dowels for the rake.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.curbly.com/users/diy-maven/posts/4906-curbly-video-podcast-how-to-make-a-zen-garden-on-a-budget