Squirrel Feeders

Got squirrels?  They'll do just about anything to get at a bird feeder.  Surprise them with this feeder that's just for them and it's super simple to make.  Just wrap a slinky through a pipe cleaner, stuff with their favorite peanuts, and hang from a tree.  They'll love it.  Find all of the details at kiwi crate.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kiwicrate.com/projects/Squirrel-Slinky-Feeder/2087

Star Sun Catchers

Tissue paper of multiple colors makes up this star sun catcher from brass tacks and basics.  She shows step by step how to fold and put together this multi-pointed star shape.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.brasstacksandbasics.com/2008/03/simple-window-stars-tutorial.html

The Eric Carle Museum shares their version using coffee stirrer sticks to make the outline of the stars.  They then hang them like a mobile.

Get the instructions here:
http://carlemuseum.org/blogs/making-art/wood-and-paper-stars

Breaking Down Colors Science Experiment

Did you know that with just water you can see the colors that make up another color?  We made that shows the science of chromatography doing just that.  She takes a coffee filter, draws on a black stripe, sits in a pool of water, and then when the water reaches the ink the colors start to show.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://we-made-that.com/chromatography-experiment/

Bird and little bird shows lots of different colors.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.birdandlittlebird.com/blog/2012/08/kitchen-table-science-simple-chromatography.html

DIY Shower Jellies

Kids can make shower jellies for a fractions of the cost with easy home made's tutorial.  She even gives options for adding glitter and super fun shapes like hearts and stars.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
 http://www.easy-home-made.com/shower-jelly.html

Paper Cup Snow Crabs

A paper cup, pipe cleaners and the ever favorite googly eyes come together with crafts by amanda to make our favorite crabby crustacean.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/07/styrofoam-cup-sea-crabs.html

Ribbon Wind Sock

Cake events blog makes a simple ribbon wind sock.  She find pretty ribbons and ties them to an embroidery loop and hangs to flow in the breeze. 

Ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cakeeventsblog.com/2011/08/one-to-grow-on-party-details.html

Mess Free Butterflies

A colorful sponge makes the wings for these pretty butterflies, while a pipe cleaner shapes them, adds the body and antennae.  The craft train then adds sparkly stickers and even magnets to beautify her refrigerator.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thecrafttrain.com/1/post/2013/05/butterfly-sponge-magnets-1-of-redecorating-our-ugly-fridge.html?_szp=485677