Munchkins and Mayhem

Munchkins & Mayhem

A Kids Crafts Blog

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Tissue Paper Leaf Wreath


Colorful tissue paper is cut into leaf shapes and glued into a wreath with inner child fun.  She uses a brown paper bag for the wreath backing.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://innerchildfun.com/2010/11/easy-leaf-wreath.html

Autumn Scavenger Hunt


Fall is a great time to get kids outdoors and explore nature.  U create with kids has this great autumn scavenger hunt having the kids look for the images on the bag.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ucreatewithkids.com/2012/11/brown-bag-fall-hunt-by-cami-at-tidbits.html


Fit family has a similar version.

Get the instructions here:
http://fitfamily.hubpages.com/hub/Get-Kids-Moving-with-a-Fall-Scavenger-Hunt 


Imagination soup includes some really creative ideas in her list including listening for bird sounds.  She also asks questions about what the kids find and how they're different and offers activities such as bringing them home for art and crafts. 

Get the instructions here:

http://imaginationsoup.net/2010/10/autumn-fall-scavenger-hunt-for-kids/

Friday, September 12, 2014

Reading List Bookworm


Kids can record the books they read on this bookworm.  Every fifth segment offers them a hidden surprise they can flip over and read.  Find all of the details at Martha Stewart.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/275175/after-school-crafts/@center/277005/back-school#203743

Strawberry Acorn Magnet


Acorns find a new purpose as they are painted to look like strawberries with crafts by amanda.  She then glues magnets onto the back.  Or you could leave them outside to fool some squirrels.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/08/strawberry-acorn-magnets.html

Nature Bracelets


Sticky side out tape turns into a colorful bracelet with i can teach my child's colorful autumn leaf hunt. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.icanteachmychild.com/2010/10/leaf-bracelet/

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Felt Monster Bookmarks


Monsters are made from felt with crafts by amanda. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2014/08/monster-bookmark-craft.html

Fall Animal Pipe Cleaner Finger Puppets


Pipe cleaners are twirled around to make the base for finger puppets of woodland creatures traditionally associated with fall.  Pompoms and googly eyes complete the faces. Craft jr shares all of the details.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftjr.com/fall-kids-crafts-finger-puppets/
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