I have an awesome fall craft for you today. In this post I’m going to show you how to make Gourd Rattles and Maracas. When you fill these gourds with pebbles they make the most playful sounds. It is a festive way to use these gourds this fall season. The kids will love playing with these noise makers…. Not to mention the great fun they will have making this craft. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
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How to Make a Double Edged Paper Airplane
Paper airplanes are a lot of fun to make and today’s paper airplane craft is no exception. Put a spin on the traditional paper airplane with this Double Edged Paper Airplane craft. This paper airplane can not only fly well, but it flies fast too. Today I will show you step-by-step how to make this plane and if you scroll down towards the end of the post I will even show you how to make this Double Edged Paper Airplane with a video. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
How to Make a Wearable Puppet Stage
Oh boy…. do I have a fun craft for you today!! In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Wearable Puppet Stage. Kids love putting on puppet shows. Well, why not wear a puppet stage? It just makes sense…. carry this puppet stage on your chest and you are all ready to put on a puppet show for your family and friends. Keep in mind you will need a bit of help from an adult with the cutting of the box. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
How to Make a Changing Story Board
Today I’m going to show you how to make a changing story board. You can bring your stories to life by using your creativity and a little bit of imagination. As the story evolves you can change your story board to depict the story you are trying to tell to your family and friends. You will actually have moveable figures and changeable backgrounds for your story…. what better way to actually tell your story than to have visuals. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
How to Make a Milk Carton Row Boat
Today I have a craft for you that is perfect for the nice warm summer season. In this post I will show you how to make a Milk Carton Row Boat. Made from a couple of milk cartons this row boat will actually float. What is nice about milk cartons is that their waxy surface makes them completely water proof…. perfect for the water. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
How to Make Crepe Paper Mache Rock Sculptures
HAVE you ever wished you could suggest a use for the interesting stones that children bring home? Here is an idea. By adding crepe-paper mache to these rocks, the children can produce interesting creatures of the imagination. These can be used for paperweight gifts, but the experience of making them has its own reward. With crepe-paper mache children can make rocks into birds, animals, vehicles, fruit, vegetables, holiday novelties. Sounds fun, right? Sure does. So, let’s get started.
How to Make a Folded Paper Windmill
Today I am going to show you how to make a Folded Paper Windmill. This windmill is so much fun to make and it is simply made from 4 sheets of paper. The majority of the craft supplies needed can be found in your home so you can get started with this craft right away. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
13 Cool Bubble Wrap Crafts for Kids
Bubble Wrap can have many uses. You can use bubble wrap to package items so they deliver safely…. you can use bubble wrap as a stress reliever…. you can even use bubble wrap as a noise maker. But, did you know that bubble wrap is an awesome material to use in crafts? It really is. This week I was scouring the internet looking for some cool bubble wrap crafts for kids…. and I found 13 of them. I couldn’t help but show these bubble wrap crafts to you as they are as much fun as they are creative. So, scroll through these 13 bubble wrap crafts… you are sure to find quite a few that you will enjoy making.
15 Cool Crafts Made with Altoid Tins
If you ever had an Altoid mint you know that the mints come in this wonderful little tin. But, who would have thought all the imaginative things you could do with this little tin. By scouring the internet I came across a bunch of Altoid crafts you can make. In this post I am listing 15 of the coolest crafts you can make with Altoid Tins. The crafts range in skill level between easy and more challenging. But, you can count on each of them being a lot of fun. So, scroll through the different Altoid Tin crafts and you are sure to find one that you will like. So, grab your Altoid Tin Containers and let’s get started on some fun crafts.
How to Make a Glove Bunny for Easter
Get ready for a fun and creative craft because I have just that for you today. In this post I am going to show you how to make a Glove Bunny for Easter. That’s right…. it’s an Easter bunny made out of a Glove. This is a great craft to do to actually use that glove that you no longer have the pair for. After stuffing the glove you have a nice, cuddly Easter Bunny that would be perfect as an Easter decoration or a nice cuddly friend. The choice is yours. So, let’s get started.
How to Make a Sock Baby Doll
I have a fun craft for you today. In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Sock Baby Doll. That’s right…. it’s a baby doll made out of a sock. This craft is a great way to put to use those socks that no longer have a match. Plus, you probably have all the materials needed for this craft in your house… so no need to buy any more materials. Give this sock baby doll to your best friend…. or better yet keep it for yourself. The choice is yours. So, let’s get started.
How to Make a Cork Bunny
I have a fun and creative craft for you in this post….. today I’m going to show you how to make a Cork Bunny. Made from a cork, toothpicks and a template this craft turns out really cute. It is a perfect craft for Easter. Make a few and decorate your house in time for Easter. You will need some help from an adult as there is a part in this craft that a knife is needed. An Adult should do this section of the craft. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
How to Make a Flying Bird Decoration
Today I’m going to show you how to make a flying bird decoration. When made correctly this bird will flap his wings with just a bit of movement of the string. Crafters of all ages will enjoy making this craft…. even the youngest. We provide many templates that you can choose from to make this flying bird. You can choose one of the colored templates or you can print off the black & white template and color the bird yourself. The choice is yours. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
How to Make a Paper Bag Bunny Puppet
I have a fun and creative craft for you today. I am going to show you how to take a paper bag and make it into a bunny puppet. Sounds like fun, right? It really is. And, the timing of it couldn’t be any more perfect. After all, Easter is in just a few weeks. Made with string or yarn the arms and legs of the puppet actually move. When you aren’t using it as a puppet hang the Paper Bag Bunny up as an Easter decoration. People are sure to love it when they see it. So, let’s get started.
How to Make a Plush Bunny for Easter
When you think of Easter what is one of the characters you think of? A bunny, of course. Well, today I’m going to show you how to make a Plush Bunny. This bunny is perfect for the upcoming Easter Holiday, but honestly can be made and enjoyed any time of the year. Made with felt and some cotton for stuffing this bunny is sure to be soft and cuddly. Make it as big or as small as you would like. We made our bunny pretty small. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
How to Make Easter Standup Animals
I have a fun and easy craft for you today. I’m going to show you how to make Easter Standup Animals. These Easter Standup Animals are a perfect decoration for inside your house this Easter. And, the youngest of crafters will enjoy making these as they are made from a template. You can choose to print off the colored templates or print off the black & white templates and color them yourself. The choice is yours. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.