Paper Animal Lanterns

Paper animals light up the night with this step-by-step lantern tutorial from bkids.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://bkids.typepad.com/bookhoucraftprojects/2014/07/project-162-diy-animal-laterns.html

Space Ships and UFOs

Aluminum foil is the star in this ufo kids craft from five little chefs.  She covers bowls in the foil and glues a CD in between to make these space ships.  She also creates a version with plastic eggs as well.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.fivelittlechefs.com/2013/04/space-craft.html

Egg in a Bottle Air Pressure Experiment

Air pressure is altered in this science experiment with fire and an egg.  Kids will love seeing the egg get sucked in.  We made that shares all of the details.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://we-made-that.com/egg-in-a-bottle/

Flowering Trees

A painted brown paper towel roll and silk flowers turn into a flowering tree with creekside learning.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://creeksidelearning.com/spring-tree-crafts-part-2-flowering-cherry-trees/

Origami Dogs

Fold a piece of square paper into a cute dog with cindy derosier.  She shows how to make several versions including a dalmatian and boxer.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2013/02/origami-dog.html

Flower Pot Gum Ball Machine

A painted flower pot and a glass bowl turn into a cute candy machine with one artsy mama.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.oneartsymama.com/2013/02/gumball-machine-candy-holder.html

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