Castle Puzzle in a Box

An empty matchbox makes the perfect container for a miniature castle puzzle.  Kids get to cut the pieces and then put them together to make either the sample castle or a creation of their own.  Dada de l'enfant terrible shares a free printable to make the castle.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://dadaenfantterrible.blogspot.fr/2014/05/chateau-de-poche-kapesni-hrad.html

Melted Crayon Painting

Melted crayon painting takes on a new life with babble dabble do's idea to melt the crayons first in muffin tins and then use the melted wax as paint.  Kids will love the thicker texture when it dries.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://babbledabbledo.com/easy-art-kids-crayon-painting/

Floral Milk Vase

Bring back the past with flamingo toes diy floral milk vase using fabric or paper flowers. 

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.flamingotoes.com/2014/05/diy-vintage-style-floral-milk-vases/

Monogrammed Letters

Pretty scrapbooking paper dresses up monogram letters to add a fun touch to a child's room.  Crafts unleashed shares all of the details.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftsunleashed.com/decor-home/anthro-initial-wall-art/

Cindy derosier uses jewel stickers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2015/07/jeweled-monograms.html

Balls of Fun Felted Magnets

Felt wool into these fun magnets with evermine.  She says it's particularly fun stabbing the felt with a needle.

Good for ages 11 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.evermine.com/blog/diy-wool-felted-magnets/

3D Paper Dinosaur Toy

Make a three dimensional roaringly interactive paper dinosaur toy with instructables.  She shares a printable template for kids to cut and fold and put together to make this nifty moving dino.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Poseable-Paper-T-Rex/

Rolled Paper Picture Frame

Colorful rolls of paper dress up an ordinary picture frame with this tutorial from instructables.  She warns this took a long long time.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Rolled-Paper-Frame/