Cardboard Play Houses

A beautiful mess turns large cardboard boxes into playhouses for the kids.  The big difference is the wrapping paper and paint she uses to decorate the homes.  She even adds shingles for the roofs.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/01/diy-playhouses.html

Kids activity blog uses pieces of cardboard and ties them together.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/64384/cardboard-playhouse

Tiny rotten peanuts makes mini cardboard houses painted in the primary colors.

Get the instructions here:
http://tinyrottenpeanuts.com/mini-houses-recycled-cardboard-art-project-for-kids/

Cardboard Doll Bed

Hello bee designed an adorable bed for a child's favorite doll or stuffed animal.  She shares how to turn rounded cardboard pieces into a doll's bed. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellobee.com/2012/10/09/diy-cardboard-bed/

Pom Pom Scarf

Land of nod shows how to make an Anthropologie inspired pom pom scarf using yarn and cord.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.landofnod.com/honest-to-nod/2013/01/diy-anthropologie-pom-scarf.html

Volcano Gun Fights

No time for flash cards shares a new take on the exploding baking soda and vinegar experiment.  She fills a water gun with vinegar and food coloring.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2012/08/squirt-gun-volcanoes-science-experiment-for-kids.html

Bottle Cap Magnets

Disney's family fun has a functional craft using bottle caps, colorful pictures and sequins to make magnets.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/crafts-by-material/recyclable-projects/keep-it-under-your-cap-858439/

The country chic makes cute little bugs.  She uses paint and googly eyes and flips the magnets the other way so the top of the bottle cap is the outside.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/2013/05/bug-magnet-kids-craft-with-bottle-caps.html 

Fiskars uses colorful and shiny beads to make their version.  

http://www2.fiskars.com/Kids-Activities-School/Projects/Kids-Crafts/Summer-Camp/Bottle-Cap-Magnets

Pebble Pets

Red ted art turns pebbles into pets by adding googly eyes a felt ears.  But even more unique she dresses up empty sliding match boxes with felt to give them a home.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.redtedart.com/2012/08/15/kids-crafts-matchbox-stone-pets/

Park Picture Scavenger Hunt

Penny carnival has a scavenger hunt using drawings and words that even younger kids can participate in.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the template here:
http://pennycarnival.typepad.com/penny_carnival/2010/08/park-scavenger-hunt.html