Foam Lacing Cards

Foam shapes such as butterflies, flowers, and geometric circles and squares are punched by crafts by amanda.  She adds holes around their borders to create lacing cards for little hands to practice their fine motor skills.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2013/01/craft-foam-sewing-cards.html

Washi Tape Clothespin Magnets

Washi tape transforms clothespins into cute and functional magnets.  The pink doormat shares all of the details.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thepinkdoormat.blogspot.com/2012/12/easy-diy-washi-wooden-pegs.html

Star Wars Light Saber Coloring Books

Coloring books are transformed into light sabers with construction paper and silver card stock.  Find all of the details at mad in crafts.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://madincrafts.com/homemade-star-wars-party-favors/

Balloon Lego Car

Legos and balloons work together to make an interactive car.  The crafty mummy shows how to build the car, power and blow it up and let it go.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://thecraftymummy.com/2013/03/balloon-powered-lego-car/

Make Your Own Bath Bombs

Kids will have fun making these fizzy bath bombs with wiki talks.  She has several tutorials for making different shapes, colors and scents.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://wikitalks.com/2013/02/how-to-make-geysers-bath-bombs-out-of-cornstarch/

The coterie blog makes a version for when the kids have a cold.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thecoterieblog.com/2012/03/homemade-bath-bombs-bath-fizzies-for-sick-kiddies.html

Earth Worm Habitat

Dirt, sand and a plastic container make the basics for an earthworm habitat from we made that.  Kids will have fun collecting the worms and then watching them in action as they move throughout the container.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://we-made-that.com/diy-earthworm-habitat/

Hillbilly jillies adds twigs and leaves.

Get the instructions here:
http://hillbillyjillies.blogspot.com/2009/06/wormery.html

Toilet Paper Roll Puzzle Blocks

Toilet paper tubes are painted and cut to connect together to make homemade stacking blocks with
carolinallinas.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.carolinallinas.com/2012/05/torres-con-rollos-de-papel-higienico.html