How to Make a Sunflower Full of Seeds

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Spring is literally right around the corner. And, I thought since Spring is almost here that we could make a beautiful sunflower full of seeds to hang up in your house to get you in the Spring spirit. If you are feeling a bit of the early spring blah’s, or simply want an easy craft to do with your children, then this is the perfect craft for you. The finished sunflower was made by a 4 year old so this is an excellent preschool craft. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get this fun Spring craft started.

Make Spring Handprints Lambs for Easter or Spring : Preschoolers and Kids Craft

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Since I am so in love with little handprints, I enjoy doing crafts where I can capture my children’s handprints once again for posterity reason. This craft, handprint lamb, is a great way to capture a handprint but it also adds a touch of spring to your crafts and gives your child a new way to use his hands.

Easter Bunny Rabbit Treat Cups Crafts Activity Ideas for Kids

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I would like to say a big thank you to his kindergarten teacher before I do start on the craft itself. I would also like to mention that this craft is great for children of all ages. At home, I did this craft with a 4 year old and an 8 year old and both were delighted with both the process and the end product. It is very easy to do and can make a beautiful little gift or grab bag for the Easter season.

How to Make Keepsake Boxes to Keep Little Treasures Craft Activity for Kids

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You can make the keepsake box as a present or keep it for your own treasures and you can personalize it in whatever way you want to.

Flowers for Mom: Easy to make Paper Flowers with only 4 Materials

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It is simply to make some pretty flowers with paper. Kids love this and what is even better is that they are so easy to make, a child of almost any age can make. You can also do a multitude of things such as mounting them on a Popsicle stick or use them to decorate pictures or cards. What is even better is the fact that these little flowers can be made with only a few items that can be found around the house.

Easy Pinwheel Pencil Craft for Kids for Independence Day on July 4th

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Today, I love making pinwheels with my kids because they get as much enjoyment out of it as I did. They are very easy to use and they only require a few supplies that most people have in their homes or home offices.

Painting with Sand – A Fun Kids Crafts Activity

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This craft, while it still relies on paint brushes, is a popular craft with children. It brings in both the creative and a sensory stimulation that is not always there in a painting craft. In addition, the finished pieces have a 3D-effect to them and it looks amazing under the glass of a frame. My personal favorite is to use blue, white and silver, since the children often create pictures that resemble beautiful ocean scenes.

Sculpting with Fimo: The Goldfish Crafts Project for Kids

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In this craft, I will teach you how to create a very basic fimo sculpture fish that most children will enjoy making again and again.

Homemade Easter Egg Dye: How to Make Easter Egg Dye from Things in your Cupboards

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One thing that I had never done, was make my own dyes so I finally decided that I would gather a few things together and create some homemade dyes. It does take a little more effort but the effect can be some truly beautiful eggs that are unique and truly yours. The best point about this craft is it brings your children’s crafts into the kitchen, and as any chef or baker knows, you can create some true masterpieces on a stove.

Keepsake Easter Eggs Decorating Craft for Kids

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On Easter, these Easter eggs made from the following Easter Egg decoration crafts project can be used for the egg hunt or they can be used to make beautiful decorations. One of the best things about blowing the eggs before you dye them is that you can use them for crafts, ornaments or you can simply pack them into an egg carton (with your child’s name and the year on each egg) and place them into your keepsake box.

The Origami Fox Box for the Beginner Paper Folder Child

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This is a very simple paper craft and is excellent for a beginner paper folder. It doesn’t require very much skill and only uses simple folding techniques. In addition, the Fox Box is quick to make and you can hide little treasures inside, which are perfect for grab bags.