Foam Locket Necklace

Foam sheets are cut into hearts, stars, circles and other fun shapes to make a unique, kid friendly locket.  Lets do something crafty punches holes in the top, ties them onto pretty, silky string, adds some colorful beads and puts a picture inside.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://letsdosomethingcrafty.com/jewellery-crafts-foam-lockets/

Fingerprint Fish

Jamie from frogs snails and puppy dog tails turns orange fingerprints into cute little fish with some marker enhancements giving them eyes, smiles, fins and fishy mouths.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://frogsandsnailsandpuppydogtail.com/fingerprint-fish-art-for-kids/

DIY Water Color Paint

Don't throw old markers away, instead revive them by placing them in a cup of water.  Any left over ink will be added to the water.  This is a great way to make your own water color paints.

Marble Painting

For a super easy and fun toddler craft get a cardboard box, a piece of paper, some marbles and paint.  Place drops of paint onto the paper and then let the toddlers roll the marbles back and forth around the box.  They'll be left with a nifty painting.

 

 

The art room plant glues on a black cut out to make a more dramatic effect. 

 

Get the instructions here:

http://theartroomplant.blogspot.com/2015/04/why-are-you-going-to-buy-20-cans-of.html

Foam Flower Wreaths

Foam flowers turn into an easy wreath.  Simply cut out the center of a paper plate and stick the flowers on the outside rim and hang on the door.

Flower Key Chains

Beads are turned into flowers with the power of macramé in this cute tutorial from panda hall.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2318-how-to-make-beautiful-flower-macrame-keychain-pattern-with-colorful-wood-beads.html

Bottle Cap Birds

Bottle caps make the bodies for these fun colorful birds.  Meet the dubiens then adds a colorful feather, draws on some legs, adds a googly eye and a foam beak to complete the birdies.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2010/09/bottlecap-birdies.html