Kids Crafts & Activities

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.

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Materials Needed

Sock

Scissors

Needle & Strong Thread

Stuffing

Black Marker (optional)

Step 1

Cut a sock where you see dashed lines… to look like this…

After cutting, the above pieces are what you should see.

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Step 2

Turn sock so top hole is in the front as in image B.

Sew front and back of each leg together as shown.

Step 3

Stuff the legs and sew hole closed.

Step 4

Turn doll around so that sewn up hole is in the back. Gather and draw in with strong thread the section shown in the image above.

Step 5

Draw or sew a face on.

Step 6

Fold each square in half.

Sew sides with dashed lines.

Fill with stuffing.

Sew shut.

Step 7

Sew on arms.

Awesome job…. you just finished making your Sock Baby Doll. How did your baby doll turn out? Let me know in the comments below. Also, take a picture of your sock baby doll and add that to your comment as well… I’d love to see it.

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How to Make a Bunny Rabbit with Food for Easter

I’m sure you have all heard of the edible Easter Bunnies you get for Easter…. they are usually milk chocolate bunnies or white chocolate bunnies. Well, today we are going to make an edible Easter Bunny, but it is going to be made with fruits and vegetables. That’s right…. I’m going to show you how to make a Bunny Rabbit with Food for Easter. When you are finished making the Easter Bunny you can display it proudly as an Easter decoration or eat it up… the choice is yours. So, let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

4 Toothpicks

Grapefruit

Orange

2 Lettuce Leaves

Black Marker

Marshmallow

Step 1

Stick toothpick on top of grapefruit.

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Step 2

Push orange on top of toothpick.

Step 3

Use a lettuce leaf for each ear. Secure with 2 toothpicks.

Step 4

Use a black marker to draw 2 eyes (ovals) and a nose (rounded triangle).

Step 5

Now draw a line and dots.

Step 6

Use a marshmallow for tail… secure with toothpick.

And, that’s it….. you just finished making your Bunny Rabbit with Food for Easter. Now display it proudly for all to see.

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How to Make Candy Filled Baby Chicks for Easter

Are you looking for a way to hand out the Easter Candy this year instead of using the normal Easter eggs? Well, then I have the craft for you today. In this post I will be showing you how to make Candy Filled Baby Chicks for Easter. Make a few and give them to your friends and loved ones this Easter. Or, if you are having guests over for Easter why not use these Candy Filled Baby Chicks for the Children’s table. They are sure to be a huge hit. So, let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Egg Carton

Scissors

Tape

Yellow Paint

Orange & Yellow Construction Paper

Glue

Black Marker

Step 1

Cut up an egg carton so you have 2 cups.

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Step 2

Tape 2 cups together to act as a hinge.

Step 3

Paint yellow.

Step 4

Cut out 2 yellow and 2 orange shapes (a triangle with a square under it).

Step 5

Attach 4 triangles to the carton cups with glue or tape. Notice orange ones are for beak and yellow ones are for wings.

Step 6

Draw on eyes.

Step 7

Cut feet for the chicks by a letter W with an extra hump.

Attach feet to chick with tape or glue.

Now fill with candy and give this Candy Filled Baby Chick to someone special this Easter. Or, if you are having Easter Dinner at your house set these Candy Filled Baby Chicks at the Children’s table…. they are sure to love them.

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How to Make Easter Bunny Straws

Today I’m going to show you how to make Easter Bunny Straws. This would be a great craft to present the kids that you are having over this Easter Holiday. Simply print off enough templates for the amount of Children you are having over… place them at the Children’s table and let them color and put the straws together. Not only will they be entertained by the craft, but also by drinking through the fun Easter straws. You can choose to print off the colored template or the black and white and let the children color them themselves. So, let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Printer & Paper

Scissors

Hole Punch

Straw

Crayons (optional)

Click on template image below to make larger and to print.

Black & White Template

Color Template

Step 1

Print out template.

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Step 2

Cut out bunny.

Step 3

Use a hole punch to punch 2 holes in bunny.

Step 4

Now stick straw thru the holes.

And, that’s it. You now have an Easter Bunny Straw. Now, make a few and use these Easter Bunny Straws at the Children’s Table this Easter. They kids are sure to love drinking from these straws.

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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.

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Materials Needed

Cork

Knife (for adults only)

Printer & Paper

Cardboard

Scissors

Glue

Cotton Ball or Pom Pom

2 Toothpicks

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Step 1

Ask parent to cut small slit in cork for head to fit.

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Step 2

Print out bunny head or draw a small head.

Step 3

Glue 1 head on to cardboard.

Cut out bunny on cardboard… turn over and paste other head on this.

Step 4

Push bunny head tab into cork slit.

To look like this.

Step 5

Glue on cotton ball or pom pom.

Step 6

Break 2 toothpicks in half… use each half for a leg.

Remember you can make a bunny with your own drawn head…. or use the template.

And, that’s it…. you just finished your Cork Bunny. Doesn’t he look cute?! Make a few and decorate your house for Easter. Let me know how your Cork Bunny turned out… take a picture of it and leave it with your comment in the comments section below.

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How to Make an Easter Bunny Chain

Have you ever made a people chain with paper? If so, I have an Easter craft that is very similar to that. Today I’m going to show you how to make an Easter Bunny Chain out of paper. This craft can be made by the youngest of crafters. And, it is so much fun. Once you are done cutting out the Easter Bunny Chain decorate it and hang it up as an Easter Decoration. People will love it!! So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Printer

2 Sheets of Paper

Pencil

Scissors

Marker

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Step 1

Fold piece of paper forward and backwards in accordion fold.

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Step 2

Use template to trace a bunny on the front fold… Make sure both arms and feet are along edges.

Step 3

Push folded pages together and cut bunny out. Don’t cut on red portions of bunny.

Step 4

Open up the folded bunny.

Step 5

Now draw bunny faces on all the bunnies.

Draw an oval for the eyes; A rounded triangle for the nose; A sideways #3 for the mouth.

And there you have it…. you have your Easter Bunny Chain. Now, go hang it up as an Easter Decoration…. viewers will love it!!

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.

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Materials Needed

Printer & Paper

Scissors

Glue or Tape

String

Crayons, Markers or Colored Pencils (optional)

Click on template images below to make larger and to print.

Black & White Template

Aqua template

Blue Template

Red template

Yellow template

Step 1

Print template.

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Step 2

If you printed the black & white template…. color in your bird and wings.

Step 3

Cut out wings and bird.

Step 4

Fold wings in middle.

Step 5

Glue or tape wings on bird’s body cut-out.

Step 6

Fasten string to bird. Raise string up and down and bird will flap wings.

And, that’s it… you just finished making your flying bird decoration. Isn’t it cool with just raising your string up and down you can make the bird appear as if he is flying. Enjoy playing with your flying bird.

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How to Make Yarn Bird Cages

I have a fun and creative craft for you today. I’m going to show you how to make Yarn Bird Cages. These Yarn Bird Cages are colorful decorations for all sorts of occasions, and can be made by children aged six and up. You will simply dip yarn in flour and water and wrap around a balloon…. it is so much fun. Kids will love dipping their yarn into the flour and water mixture. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Balloon

Flour

Water

Yarn

String

Shallow Bowl

Step 1

Blow up a balloon and tie a knot at the end.

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Step 2

Mix flour and water.

Step 3

Dip yarn into flour mixture.

Step 4

Start at top and criss-cross.

Step 5

Wrap more yarn around balloon and then you should pop the balloon.

Step 6

Tie string at the top to hang the bird cage.

And there you go…. you just finished your Yarn Bird Cage. How did your bird cage turn out? Let me know in the comments below. And, since every bird cage is different take a picture of your bird cage and post it with your comment below…. I’d love to see it.

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How to Make a Wire Hanger Book Holder

I have a great craft for you to make today. It’s not only easy and fun…. but it is so useful too. In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Wire Hanger Book Holder. Book Holders are perfect for people who want to do something with their hands and yet read a book at the same time. Like, for example, a cook book. You can read the recipe while your hands are cooking the meal. So, maybe you would like to make this craft to give as a gift…. or perhaps you want it for yourself. Either way…. let’s get on with the craft.

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Materials Needed

Wire Coat Hanger

Colorful Gummed Tape

Step 1

Squeeze the arms of the wire hanger together.

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Step 2

Bend ends up and forward.

Step 3

Fold hook down.

Step 4

Cover the hanger with the Gummed Tape.

That’s it…. you are finished. You now have a Wire Hanger Book Holder. Now, give it as a gift to someone who can really use it…. or enjoy it for yourself.

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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.

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Materials Needed

Paper Bag

Newspaper

String or Yarn

Several Sheets of Paper

Scissors

Glue

Pencil

Step 1

Wad up several sheets of newspaper and put in paper bag until 3/4 full.

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Step 2

Close the open end of bag with string or yarn.

Step 3

Cut 8 strips of paper each approximately 3/4 inch by 18 inches long.

Step 4

Glue ends of 2 strips of paper together at right angle (so it looks like a letter L).

Step 5

I colored each strip a different color to help you visualize how to fold these. 1) did #1 in last step. 2) fold blue strip over and crease. 3) fold red strip over and crease. 4) fold blue strip down and crease. Keep folding each strip over the other strip until entire strips are used. Glue last fold together.

Step 6

Now you have a springy arm or leg. You will need 4 all together.

Step 7

Draw and cut out bunny hands, feet, ears, eyes and mouth.

Step 8

On each side of the bag, glue on arms. Spread out extra edges of the top of the bag to form a skirt. Under skirt, glue legs. Glue on hands and feet to legs and arms.

Step 9

Glue string to hands and feet.

There you go….. you just finished your paper bag bunny puppet. Isn’t it adorable? Now move the strings and watch the the bunny dance. What else can you make him do?

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How to Make Stained Glass Easter Ornaments

For this craft you will learn how to turn normal paper into a fun, translucent stained glass decoration which you can hang on a window. It’s a definite eye-catcher. In this craft we will be making an Easter decoration that will look gorgeous hanging from any window. You can chose to print off the templates I have below or you can simply draw and color your own…. the choice is yours. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Sheet of paper

Printer, or a thick black marker

Crayons, colored pencils and/or markers

Safety scissors

Vegetable oil

Cotton ball

Paper towels

Newspaper

Step 1

Print out the design or draw your own with a thick black marker. You can print out these templates (one cross, one egg, or a sheet with one of each).

Click on template image below to make larger and to print.

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Step 2

Color the design however you see fit, make sure to use brighter colors so the light shines through when finished. Markers provide the most vibrant colors but be wary of purples and reds when only using them.

Step 3

Cut out the designs, leaving some of the black outline.

Step 4

Flip the designs around and put them face down on the newspaper. Apply oil over the entire back of each design using the cotton ball or paper towel.

Step 5

Lay the designs between two sheets of paper towel and blot and/or rub off the excess oil. Be sure to be gentle, this is only paper after all.

Step 6

Hang your new beautiful stain glass decoration outside or in a window so it can catch the sunlight.

Doesn’t this make for a beautiful Easter decoration? Any window will look beautiful with this hung up on it. Take a picture of your Stained Glass Easter Ornament and post it along with a comment in the comment section below. I would love to see how your ornament turned out.

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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.

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Materials Needed

– string and needles
– scissors
– felt / fabric
– paper
– pencil
– paint
– 1 toothpick
– wool / cotton – things to stuff (I used 2 cotton pads for that)

Step 1

Draw the pattern on the paper, like this.

Use the scissors to cut it out.

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Step 2

Fold the felt in half, place the bunny pattern on it and trace it there.

Step 3

Cut the bunny out of felt (remember, you folded the felt before that so you’ll have 2 bunnies of felt now).

Step 4

Sew the two bunnies starting at the bottom. Use a blanket stitch along the sides.

To make a blanket stitch, push the needle through the fabric then pull the needle through the loop.

Sew as far as you are comfortable before stuffing. The size of the opening will depend on the size of your doll.

Step 5

Prepare your stuffing material: I made little pieces of the cotton pads.

Place the stuffing material in the bunny, taking care to fill all available places.

It should look like that.

Step 6

Sew it shut.

Now the bunny looks like that.

Step 7

Using the toothpick and some paint add eyes and a mouth.

Look how cute he is !
You can continue to decorate it if you feel like it.

Awesome job!! You just finished your Plush Bunny. Isn’t it a cutie patootie? How did your bunny turn out? Let me know in the comments below. And, take a picture of it and add that to the comment too… I’d love to see it.

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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.

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Materials Needed

Printer & Paper

Scissors

Glue

Crayons

Click on template images below to make larger and to print.

Baby Chick Black & White

Baby Chick Color Template

Baby Chick 2 Black & White

Baby Chick 2 Color Template

Bunny Rabbit Black & White

Bunny Rabbit Color Template

Step 1

Print out template.

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Step 2

Cut the figures out.

Step 3

If you printed out the black and white template….. color them now.

Step 4

Paste and fold where images above tell you to. Spread paste near the top on the back of each figure, and paste them together. The bottom part should not be pasted, as it spreads apart. Fold the bases (bottoms) outwards, each side in an opposite direction.

Step 5

Then stand your figures up for Easter.

There you go…. you did it. You finished making your Easter Standup Animals. Now you are all set to begin decorating your house for Easter. Enjoy!!

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How to Make Easter Egg Cards

Easter is just around the corner. So, to get ready for the upcoming Easter Holiday I thought we would do a craft in honor of Easter. Today I will show you how to make beautiful Easter Egg Cards. These cards turn out really lovely. They will be perfect to hand out to your loved ones and friends…. so make quite a few. Each card can be written with a unique saying inside. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started with this craft.

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Materials Needed

Printer & Paper

White Paper

2 Pieces of Colorful Paper

Crepe Paper, Sequins, Glitter (Items to Decorate Eggs)

Marker

Hole Punch

Scissors

Ribbon

Click on template image below to make larger and to print.

Step 1

Print out template.

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Step 2

Use egg template to trace 2 eggs on colorful paper and 1 egg on white paper.

Step 3

Decorate the Easter egg with crepe paper, sequins, glitter or however you wish to.

Step 4

Write a message on the white egg.

Step 5

Punch 2 holes on wide part of eggs.

Step 6

Now push ribbon thru both holes (in all 3 eggs) and tie a bow above the top egg… as seen above.

And, there you have it….. you just finished making an Easter Egg Card. Now, make a few more and hand them out to loved ones or friends this Easter. The receiver will be sure to love them.

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How to Make Clay Birds

I have a fun clay activity for you. Today I’m going to show you how to make Clay Birds…. or really any Clay Animal you would like to make. The only material you will need for this craft is clay…. that’s it. The first sight of clay as it is taken from a crock or plastic bag is enough to get kids interested. Show them to roll, flatten, remove air bubbles, and what to do so the clay will not dry too fast and crack. This first clay project serves to give kids experience with the clay, and incidentally endears it to them. So, grab some clay and let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Clay

Step 1

Start with a ball or an egg-shaped lump of clay, modeling it with the palms of the hands – but not working over long on it.

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Step 2

Model in a solid mass with no detail.

Step 3

Begin shaping the clay into an animal.

Step 4

Give the animal some detail…. Shape head, wings, and tail if you are making a bird. If an animal, keep legs and ears close to the body.

How to Work with Clay

STORE natural and water-base clays in galvanized garbage buckets, earthenware crocks, jars with screw-top lids, or plastic bags. Avoid high temperatures, but do not let the clay freeze.

WHEN WORKING with clay, keep the excess covered with a damp cloth, or return it to the covered crock or can in which it is kept. Pieces will soften if soaked in water.

CLAY SHRINKS during the drying process, preventing the use of any type of permanent framework. Children can note shrinkage in drying and make things large enough to allow for this.

LIMIT the child to making compact, bulky figures without delicate appendages—unless there is plenty of time for him to experiment and find out these appendages fall off. Show him how to pull out head, arms, and legs for figures of people and animals.

COVER tables or desks with paper or cardboard when clay work is being done. For the surface of a permanent clay area, a piece of hall-runner linoleum looks well and is practical. Wooden boards are sometimes used for working surfaces.

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How to Make a Clay Pinch Pot

I have a fun and creative craft for you today. In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Clay Pinch Pot. Actually, in this post I don’t show you how to make this pot step-by-step…. instead I just direct you. This way you are using your own creative juices to make this clay pinch pot yourself. Use the image and instructions below to give direction on how to make your own Clay Pinch Pot. So, grab some clay and let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Clay

Sponge & a bit of Water

Paint (optional)

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How To:

The simplest clay dish to make is fashioned from a ball of clay into which the thumb is pressed as the clay is turned in the palm of one hand and guided with the other. From this thumb hole, the sides are slowly pressed out uniformly. This is called a pinch pot. Make sure that there is at least 1/4 inch thickness on the bottom of the pot. **Note** Turning the pinch pot continuously as you work will improve the contour and shape the pot quickly before the clay becomes too dry.

Pinch pots should be dried on a hard and clean surface. When the surface is hard, the children can sponge their pieces gently to remove irregularities. Caution them to use water, sparingly. Under glaze colors can be applied with a clean paintbrush. Dry the pinch pot until completely dry and then you can paint it.

Alternatively:

If you are with a teacher or an artist who has access to a kiln…then this adult can fire your pinch pot in a kiln. When the pieces are cold, they may be dipped or sprayed with transparent glaze and fired a second time in the kiln. This makes them glossy. Such pottery will hold water and can be used as vases.