Toilet Paper Roll Helicopter

A toilet paper roll is painted and given propellers and wings to turn it into a helicopter  Pink stripey socks even gives it a fun smiling face.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.pinkstripeysocks.com/2014/05/toilet-roll-helicopter-craft.html

Wire Bead Barrette

Jewelry wire is twisted into a U shape and beaded with colorful beads.  Panda hall then creates a pin to keep the barrette in place.

Good for ages 12 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2114-how-to-make-vintage-wire-wrapped-hair-accessories-with-wood-beads.html

Tin Can Owl

A tin can is painted and given paper marche wings, feet and a beak to make a really cute piece of folk art with art projects for kids.

Good for ages 11 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://artprojectsforkids.org/soup-can-mache-owl/

Ribbon House Ornament

Pieces of ribbon are cut and glued to a cardboard house cut out to make a cute ornament for a new homeowner with craft foxes.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftfoxes.com/how_tos/scrap-ribbon-house-sign-diy

Pony Bead Bracelet

Pony beads are given a pattern in this unique bracelet from panda hall using three different colors.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2130-how-to-make-a-pony-bead-cuff-bracelet-for-golden-autumn.html

Another version with rows of beads.

Rainbow Fish

Your preschoolers will love to have their very own rainbow fish to love and hug as you read the classic tale by Marcus Pfister.  One artsy mama actually sews stuffed fish from fabric having the kids add on glitter glue and jewel sticks, but you could also just use a paper cut out of a fish as well.  If you're unfamiliar with the story, it's about a beautiful, but vain, fish who learns sharing and having friends is better than being the prettiest fish in the sea.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.oneartsymama.com/2015/02/rainbow-fish-craft.html
http://www.oneartsymama.com/2014/08/rainbow-fish-craft-kids.html

Amazon listing for the book.  

Paper Plate Goat

A paper plate is bent into the shape of a goat's head, given ears and horns, googly eyes as wells as nostrils and a smile with creativity takes flight.  She even made up a goat song to the tune of Baa Baa Black Sheep.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativitytakesflight.com/goats/