Fabric Flowers

Fabric is wrapped and glued around small cardboard disks and added to metal jewelry wire to make pretty fabric flowers with flax and twine.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.flaxandtwine.com/2011/10/a-fabric-gift-bouquet-nammas-70th-birthday/

Adventures of a diy mom makes a flat flower with a button.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.adventuresofadiymom.com/2013/11/how-to-make-fabric-flowers.html 

Crafty stacy makes daffodils.

Get the instructions here:
https://craftystaci.com/2012/03/14/fabric-daffodils3-ways/

Glow in the Dark Jello

Did you know tonic water makes food glow blue?  It's true.  Our best bites shares the details for how to make glow in the dark jello stars.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://ourbestbites.com/2010/09/kids-in-the-kitchen-glow-in-the-dark-food-magic-colors-and-giant-bubbles/

Marvelously messy makes glowing water, but tonic water is bitter so make sure to add some sugar as well.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marvelouslymessy.com/2011/10/make-your-own-glow-water.html

Paper Bag Donkey

A paper grocery bag makes the perfect body for a donkey.  Simply cut out two portions of the sides to make legs and then glue on a donkey head printable from mess for less.  She then glues on googly eyes to complete the look.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.messforless.net/2011/11/paper-bag-donkeys.html

Chalk Dust Pictures

A picture is drawn with glue and chalk dust is used to color it in.  My kids make shares the details.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mykidsmake.com/2011/05/create/salt-and-art/

Stained Glass Sun Catchers

An empty glass picture frame turns into a vibrant sun catcher with the help of glass paint and chica circle.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://club.chicacircle.com/glass-stained-suncatchers-diy/

Sand Paper Art

Liquid chalk (cornstarch, water and food coloring) adds a vibrant texture when painted onto sand paper.  Kids play box shares the details.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kidsplaybox.com/art-activities-for-kids-sand-paper-art13169/

Honey Bear Vase

An empty honey bear is repurposed into a vase with a beautiful mess.  She paints on gold leaf, but for an easier version simply paint with regular paint.  It should still be just as cute, if even not more so since the kids will do it.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/08/gold-honey-bear-vase-diy-.html