Kids Crafts & Activities

How to Make Gesso Papier Mache Trays

Today we will show you how to make papier mache trays that are made with something called Gesso. Gesso is a compound that is normally used by painted to prime canvases…but it has plaster of paris in it and is actually quite amazing to use to make papier mache items. Find out how to make these trays that are finished with enamel paint. Find out how to make it below.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED

3 Paper plates (same size)

Gesso

Enamel paint

(optional) Magazine pages

Shellac

Scissors

How to Make the Papier Mache Tray

Step 1

Coat the three picnic plates on both sides with gesso, as in picture above.

Step 2

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Place plates, one into the other, and press together tightly. Allow to dry. When thoroughly dry, trim edge of tray with a scissor.

Step 3

Apply several more gesso coats until desired thickness is attained. When last gesso coat is dry smooth surface and edge with fine sandpaper as in the image above.

Step 4

Apply coat of glossy enamel paint. Allow to dry and sandpaper lightly. Apply three coats in all following same procedure, as in the illustration above.

Step 5

When last coat is thoroughly dry, decorate with a different shade of paint. When paint is dry, apply protective coat of clear shellac. Or glue magazine picture to tray and when dry apply shellac.

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Make Autographed Friends Necklaces or Bracelets on Last Day of School or Camp

School is going to be over soon and you’ll be parted from your friends until Autumn comes again. Wouldn’t be nice to keep them with you during the entire Summer? Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you how 🙂 You can get your friend’s autographs and wear them around your arm or neck all Summer along with a bracelet or necklace craft.

How to Make Autographed Friends Necklaces on Last Day of School or Camp

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– orange paper
– yellow paper
– scissors
– string and needles
– red crystals
– line
– colored pens

Step 1.

Trace 6 parallel lines on the papers at 1 cm.

Cut them out, so you’ll have 6 orange strips of paper and 6 yellow.

Step 2.

Take a strip of paper. Start at one end and make a hoop around the other end. Take care that one of the ends to be short.

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Slip through your short end into the hoop …

… and pull, but not too hard.

Turn it and fold the short end inside.

Turn it over again.

Now you must wrap around the pentagon…

… following the red arrow…

… like this.

And again, on the dotted line, following the red arrow,

And again…

… until is just a small piece left.

Now, you’re going to tuck that little left over tail into the body of the star.

If is too long – as in my case – you can cut it with your scissors.

That’s the star.

Step 3.

It’s time to puff it 😀

Using your nail or a sharp edge, press in, half-way between two points. Make sure you are totally perpendicular to the paper.

The first star is ready.

Make stars from the other paper strips too.

Step 4.

Take the string and make a knot at 10 cm from the end. This will let you tie the necklace when is ready.

Step 5.

Let’s start to assemble the necklace. Start with a crystal – use the needle to add it…

… then add an orange star…

… a crystal, an yellow star and so on.

Step 6.

It’s almost ready. Take care to finish with a crystal and make a knot near it.

Step 7.

Now it’s fun. Ask your friends to write their name on the stars.

That way you’ll have them with you all the summer 😉

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Make a Graduation Cap and Diploma Pin in 6 Easy Steps

Graduation day is very important and everyone wants to remember it. What are the symbols of this day? The graduation cap / hat and diploma … so, we will add those to our badge pin 🙂 Learn how to make the following decorative pin in easy step by step lesson below … great for the last day of school.

This step by step tutorial is offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade

How to Make Graduation Cap and Diploma Pin Badges

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– toothpick
– polymer clay : blue – or any other colour for the background – and black – for the hat
– cutter
– 1 badge base
– thread
– craft glue
– white paper
– baking paper
– baking tray

Step 1

Condition polymer clay by hand, simply mix it and squish it with your fingers. You may want to roll it into a log between your palms, fold it in half, and then roll again.

Fortunately, in the summer the clay is conditioning more easily.

So, condition the blue clay.

Let a small part and from the rest make a ball and flatten it on a piece of baking paper.

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Step 2

Place the badge base on it and press.

Use the small piece of blue clay to fix the base…

… like that.

Turn it with the face to you.

Step 3

Take a half of the black clay, condition it…

… and make a almost square form of it.

Place it to the blue background.

From the other half, make a triangle form and place it on top of the square.

Step 4

Place the on the baking tray, and bake it accordingly to the instructions on the polymer clay package (they depend on the brand you use: fimo, cernit, sculpey…, but usually is one half of hour at 230 F or 110 C)

Let it cool down.

Step 5

Take the white paper, make a roll with it…

…and tie it with the thread.

Step 6

Apply a layer of glue on it…

…and place it on the badge.

You can use paints to add the year or anything else you want.

Now you can wear it on your shirt or coat proudly. Congratulations!

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How To Make Hand Print Rainbows for St. Patrick’s Day Preschooler Activity

Rainbows bring smiles to faces everywhere and these hand print rainbow are very easy for children of all ages to make. This is a perfect activity for toddlers, preschoolers, and Kindergartners. They are fun to make and parents just love handprints from their children.

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How To Make Hand Print Rainbows for St. Patrick’s Day Preschooler Activity

Crafts Materials Needed

*Construction Paper in Rainbow Colors (Red, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet)

* Pencils or Markers

* Scissors

* Glue

Hand Print Rainbow Instructions

Step 1

Teach the kids about the rainbow and the spectrum of light and all that jazz. If they are very young….teach them the order of the colors in a rainbow by telling them about the name Roy G. Biv (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet)

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Step 2

Have the child trace his or her hand on each color of paper (or trace it for them if they are very young)

Step 3

Glue each hand together, in order (Red, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet) in a rainbow-like arc.

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How To Make Pot Of Gold Pins for Saint Patricks Day Arts and Crafts Project

Everyone wants their very own pot of gold decorative pins for St. Patrick’s Day and kids will love having their own to wear. Learn how to make this pot of gold and shamrock out of crafts foam.

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How To Make Pot Of Gold Pins for Saint Patrick’s Day Arts and Crafts Project

Pot Of Gold Pin Supplies

*Black craft foam

*Yellow or gold craft foam

*(optionol)Green craft foam

*Glue

*Latch pin, usually comes in bags from the craft stores

*Scissors

Pot Of Gold Instructions

Step 1

Cut the black craft foam into the shape of a pot by first cutting out a circle.

And then an oval

And then gluing them together to form a pot.

Step 2

Cut a smaller oval, in gold / yellow this time and glue it to the black oval…in the center.

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Step 3

Cut the yellow or gold craft foam into small circles for the coins. Glue them on the pot.

Step 4

We are going to cut out 4 small hearts to make a 4 leaf clover. To do this fold a green scap piece of paper in half length-wise…and draw half of a heart on the fold…then cut it out.

Step 5

Glue the 4 hearts on to the pot as pictured above.

Step 6

Cut out a letter ‘J’ to make the green stem.

Step 7

Take a pin and glue the pot and the gold onto the pin.

And you are done…now you have something festive and green to wear on St. Patrick’s Day.

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How To Make A Potato Face Leprechaun Preschool Crafts Activity for St. Patricks Day

St. Patrick’s Day must have Leprechauns and this one is sure to make everyone smile. This is a Mr. Potato Head Leprechaun craft for Saint Patrick’s Day. This one is great for younger kids such as Kindergartners, Preschoolers, and First Graders.

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How To Make A Potato Face Leprechaun Preschool Crafts Activity for St. Patricks Day

Potato Face Leprechaun Supplies

* Small paper bag
* Scissors
* Pencil
* Glue
* Green, red, purple, black and white construction paper

Potato Face Leprechaun Instructions

Step 1

Take the paper bag and cut into the shape of a potato.

Step 2

Use the white and black construction paper to cut our the eyes and the mouth and glue to the bag piece.

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Step 3

Glue a Red Circle to his face…for the nose.

Step 4

Make a hat by folding a green piece of paper in half lengthwise and then drawing a slanted capital Bubble Letter ‘L’ shape (like seen above), along the fold and the cut it out and open it up … it makes a hat.

Like this.

Glue this hat to the potato head.

Step 5

Cut out a black strip and glue it on the hat.

Step 6

Cut out a yellow square with the center cut out to the hat’s black strip.

Glue the gold buckle to the black paper strip.

Step 7

Cut out 2 big green circles and one small green circle and glue them together to look like a bow tie. Glue them to the bottom of the potato head.

Step 8

Take an orange piece of paper and cut strips of paper out. Glue them as a beard to the bottom of the face.

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How To Make A Blarney Stone Craft for Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations

Blarney Stones are for the luck of the Irish and this Blarney Stone is super simple to make too. St. Patrick’s Day is coming up in the middle of March so it is time to star thinking about the arts and crafts projects that you can make to celebrate the grand occasion. Have fun.

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How To Make A Blarney Stone Craft for Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations

Blarney Stone Crafts Materials and Supplies

* Smooth river rock or other smooth rock, medium sized
* Green paint
* Paint brush
* Glue
* Googly eyes
* Green glitter
* Sequins or jewels, small sized
* Black marker

Blarney Stone Instructions

Step 1.

Wipe the rock off to remove any debris that might be on it.

Step 2.

Paint the entire rock green with the green paint. While the paint is wet, sprinkle on a bit of the green glitter.

Let the rock dry completely.

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Step 3.

Once dry, glue on the googly eyes…or paint eyes.

Step 4.

Draw a letter ‘J’ for the nose.

Draw a smiley face by drawing a letter ‘u’ for the mouth….and draw a curved line on both sides of the ‘u’.

Step 5.

Paint an orange beard on it.

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How To Make A Cat In The Hat from Dr. Seuss Hat Arts and Crafts Project for Kids

What’s more fun than the Cat In The Hat? Making a Cat In The Hat Hat of course! These are very easy to make and a lot of fun to do too….do it to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday this year.

How To Make A Cat In The Hat from Dr. Seuss Hat Arts and Crafts Project for Kids

Crafts Materials Needed:

* Red and white construction paper
* Scissors
* Glue
* Pencil

Cat In The Hat Instructions

Step 1

Take a large piece of red construction paper and make sure that it will fit around your head.

Step 2

With the scissors, cut the white construction paper into 1 inch strips and glue them onto the red construction paper. Make sure to leave a space on the red construction paper, so that it is red and white.

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Step 3

Make a tube that will fit around the head and glue the edges together.

Step 4

Take a piece of white construction paper and trace the tube around it.

Step 5

Draw four tabs on the inside of the circle. Cut the circle out and the area in the circle avoiding the tabs that were drawn.

Step 6

Now cut out the outer rim…a bigger circle than what you traced and cut out.

Step 7

Glue the tabs to the inside of the red and white tube, so you can wear as a hat.

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Making a Velcro Bullseye Ball Tossing Game to Make for Children

Today we will show you how to make a game that is like darts, but safer. This is a Bulls-Eye Velcro Ball Tossing and Aiming game. All you need are a few things that are probably already in your house.

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Making a Velcro Bullseye Ball Tossing Game to Make Crafts Idea for Kids

Crafts Materials Needed

– Felt Pieces of Different Colors
– Scissors
– Glue
– Bowls and Cups to Trace Circles With
– Marker
– Small balls such as Ping Pong Balls or Plastic Golf Balls (found in bulk at Walmart)
– Cardboard
– Ribbon or Yarn or String or Cord
– Strong Tape

Step 1

Get a few small balls…at least 3. Glue the Velcro (the side that is scratchy) all over the ball…I used circle Velcro pieces that have adhesive on one side and Velcro on the other…this was easier than gluing for me.

Step 2

Get different sized round objects to trace perfect circles onto felt.

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Step 4

Cut out the felt circle

Step 4

Do this for all the different sizes and colors that you need. I did it with 4 different sizes and colors of felt. Glue them all together.

Step 5

Cut out a start and paste it in the center.

Step 6

Glue the game to a piece of cardboard. When it dries….cut out the circle along with the cardboard. This will keep the game strong.

Also cut out felt number and put them on the game board. If you don’t have the time, just use a sharpie marker.

Step 7

Turn the game board around. Duct Tape (or other type of strong tape) a piece of string, ribbon, yarn, cord, or whatever to the back of the game board, in a loop. This is how you will hang your bullseye board to play with it.

Step 8

We hung our Velcro Bulls-Eye Ball Game on a Light Switch in our Dining room. The kids love it and the cats have fun trying to attack the hanging balls.

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How to Make No-Sew Stuffed Puppy Dog Animal Toy with Socks & Rubber Bands

Today we will show you how to make stuffed puppy dogs out of socks and rubber bands. This craft will probably take less than 10 minutes for you…it is that easy. These are no-sew stuffed animals…that is right…no sewing necessary at all. If you like sock monkeys, but you were too lazy to make them, then this arts and crafts project is for you. Have fun.

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How to Make No-Sew Stuffed Puppy Dog Animal Toy with Socks & Rubber Bands

Crafts Materials Needed

– Stretchy Socks – I used Knee High Girls Socks
– Small Rubber Bands or Yarn
– Buttons or Sharpie Marker or Fabric Markers or Needle and Thread
– Stuffing
-Scissors

Step 1

Take out your sock….preferably socks that are stretchy and ones that have an interesting pattern or color.

Step 2

Put your stuffing in to your sock…put it all the way down to the tip of the sock.

Step 3

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Now on the side ‘A’ (pictured above), form a ball by making sure that some of the stuffing is at that corner and then just pushing down with your thumbs to form a ball.

Step 4

If this stuffed dog is being made for a younger child (under 3 or 4 of age) you should use yarn instead of a rubber band, just in case it comes off…you never know what a child will put in his or her mouth and chock on. If you use a rubber band just put the rubber band around the ball until it is tight. If you are using yarn, wrap it around that ball-shape and tie knots and wrap it around more and tie more knots…then cut it off.

Step 5

Now you should do the same thing for the other dog paw, side B.

Step 6

Now put stuffing above the paws for the puppy dog’s belly area.

Step 7

Now make 2 arms the same way that you made the paws.

Step 8

Tie the yarn or rubber band next for the neck.

Step 9

This is what the real thing looks like so far.

Step 10

Add stuffing to the sock for the puppy dog’s head and then again, tie off with rubber band or yarn.

Step 11

This is what the real puppy dog looks like so far.

Step 12

Now cut the remaining sock (the part above the head and rubber band) in the center….like you see above.

Step 13

Now on each side – there are 2 sides – cut in 3 slits. So basically you have 6 slits in all then.

Step 14

Now braid each side. If you don’t know how to braid…then visit the Wikipedia page on braiding.

Step 15

Now rubber band each side in a loop.

Step 16

Now rubber band both loops together in the center.

Step 17

Cut off the excess that was on the top of the 2 loops (you will be cutting off the rubber bands too from step #15)

Step 18

Now this is what your doggy will look like.

Step 19

If you want to…glue on button eyes and nose. If your parents are around, ask them to hot glue them on, otherwise use fabric glue. If you have a sharpie or paint, make the dog’s mouth too.

I hope that you had a lot of fun.

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Making Snow Globes with Toy Figures & Glass Jars with Easy Crafts Instructions for Kids

Do you want to make a really cool snow globe? Find a figurine that you don’t play with any more and use that to make a really cool snow globe. This is also a great way to keep a special toy figures on display. Find out how to make this super cool snow globe with a baby food jar (or any old jar).

Making Snow Globes with Toy Figures & Glass Jars with Easy Crafts Instructions for Kids

Crafts Materials Needed

– Baby Food Jar (or larger jars if you want a bigger snow globe)
– Toy Figurine
– Glitter
– Glue Gun (Parental Help Required)
– (Optional) Acrylic Paint and Paint brush to paint the outside of the jar.

Step 1

Firstly, wash the jar and cap and dry them both off. Then take your toy figurine and hot glue it to the baby jar’s lid (Let Mom or Dad Do This Part).

Step 2

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Now fill the jar with water and sprinkle in the glitter of your choice.

Step 3

(Let Mom or Dad do this part) Put glue onto the cap and then close the lid tightly on to the jar. Then Seal the jar by gluing all around the edge.

Step 4

This is what your Snow Globe should look like now.

You can then paint (optional) whatever you want to on this snow globe. Since my snow globe is a Super Mario Snow Globe, I put the Mario logo on the jar.

I hope that you had a great time and that your snow globe turned out fantastically.

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How to Make an Ant Farm Jar and Watch an Ant Colony Build Mazes

This is a great project for kids who are interested in nature and bugs. This is an easy project for kids of any age and you get to watch ants build an underground city…so it is pretty cool. This ant farm has no openings, so you don’t have to worry about the ants escaping. You can open the jar outside to feed the ants, and then close it back up and bring it inside to observe.

How to Make an Ant Farm Jar and Watch an Ant Colony Build Mazes Craft Activity for Kids

Crafts Materials Needed

– 2 Jars – One Big, One Smaller
– Loose, Sand-Like Soil
– Water
– Sugar

Step 1

Clean both jars out, and dry them out. Take the outside wrappers off so you will be able to see inside the ant jar.

Step 2

Put the smaller jar, without its lid, upside down, within the bigger jar. Try to center it. Poke a few tiny holes in the jar lid, small enough for ants to not escape.

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Step 3

Fill the outside area between both jars, with the sandy-soil. Make sure that the entire area is filled, but don’t pack it tightly or the ants will not be able to dig their way through it.

Step 4 : Finding and Trapping the Ants

Now you must find the ants for your ant farm jar. Go looking in your back yard or in the local park. If you still can not find any ants then you can build an ant trap. Ants love sugar, so what you should do is put some sugar, mixed with a tiny bit of water, into a jar or can. Put it on its side and keep an eye on it…when you have about 20 ants. Don’t get more than 20 ants…crowding too many ants in the jar will make them less active and less fun to watch. You can close the jar and put them in your ant farm jar (DO THIS OUTSIDE – NOT INSIDE YOUR HOUSE). Important : Make sure that these ants are from the same colony or they will land up fighting and killing each other.

Step 5 : Close That Jar Tight

Make sure to close that jar tight. Don’t worry about the ants getting enough air because you will be opening it to put food in there. Believe it or not, that is plenty of air for your ants.

Feeding Your Ants

Do the feeding of your ants outside to keep them from escaping into your house (or I will get a lot of nasty emails from your Moms). 🙂

Once a week (no more than this) feed the ants a few drops of sugar water. You can put it directly into the soil. You can also drop in there a few grains of bird or grass seed.

FEEDING ANTS TOO MUCH CAN KILL THEM!

Keep Your Ants Safe

– Keep your ant jar away from direct blow of air conditioners, radiators, and heaters…keep them at normal room temperature.

– Keep them out of the direct glare of sunlight.

The Fun Part is Watching Your Ants Build an Underground City

Now just watch and observe your ants build their own littler underground city. They can build them most amazing, intricate mazes. I hope you enjoyed this project.

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Making Alligator Clips Fridge Magnets With Clothespins Craft Idea for Kids

Do you want to learn how to make this adorable alligator / crocodile clip? When it is done, you can stick it on the refrigerator and post your memos in the alligator’s mouth. It is super easy to make, learn how to below…

Making Alligator or Crocodile Clips Fridge Magnets With Clothespins Craft Idea for Kids

Crafts Materials Needed

– Clothespin

– Green Paint or Green Sharpie Marker

– Googly Eye

– Magnet

– Glue

– White Paper or Paper Plate or Cup for Alligator’s Teeth

Step 1

Paint the Paper Clip Green and Let Dry. If you don’t have paint or you are not allowed to use paint, you can use a green marker, preferably a permanent marker, such as a Sharpie marker.

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Step 2 – Pick The Better Option

If you put the teeth and eye on the smaller end (the end that opens), you can use it as a clip that looks like the alligator is biting on your memos / notes.

However, putting the eyes and mouth on the larger end looks better (see below). So it is up to you.

Either way, cut out zig-zags for teeth and use them as teeth and glue them on the end you choose. And put a big googly eye on the top for the eye.

Step 3

Glue magnets on the opposite side of the clothespin so that you can stick it to the fridge.

End Result

This is what your finished Alligator / Crocodile Fridge Magnet clip looks like. I hope that you had fun.

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How to Make a Paper Airplane Glider in Easy Illustrated Steps Craft for Kids

Learn how to fold this amazing paper airplane glider that flies really, really far. All you need is a piece of paper and 2 paper clips.

How to Make a Paper Airplane Glider in Easy Illustrated Steps Craft for Kids

Crafts Materials Needed

– Piece of Paper
– 2 Paper Clips

Here is a very easy way to make an airplane glider.

Step 1

Fold a rectangular sheet of paper in half the long way as in Figure 1.

Step 2

Fold back the corner of one end of the paper. Then fold back the facing corner in just the same way. Notice how these corner folds match in Figure 2
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Step 3

Now fold down the entire length of both sides of the glider to make its wings as seen in Figure 3.

Step 4

Spread the wings of the glider. Use 2 paper clips to fasten the plane together as seen in Figure 3. The weight of the paper clips will make your plane glide smoothly through the air.

Flying Your Glider

Now fly that airplane glider and have a LOT of fun.

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Decorate Address, Schedule or Appointment Books with Felt Crafts Idea

Do you want to decorate your address books, appointment books, scrap books, or schedule books with felt. If you like to sew, then this is a great craft to get your sewing fix in. You will make your special book into a personalized keepsake. Have fun.

Decorate Address, Schedule or Appointment Books with Felt Crafts Idea

Crafts Materials Needed:

-6″x9″ appointment book from a stationary store or dollar store
– a piece of felt about 19″ x 9″
– Extra Felt for Decorations
– Thread to match the fabric
– Rubber cement, or other glue
– Scissors
– Tape Measure
– Needle
– Other Decorative Items such as Ribbons, Buttons, etc.

Step 1

(1) Cut the felt 19″ x 9″. With long and short blanket stitches edge all four sides.

If you don’t know how to blanket stitch, then please follow these directions. Make a knot at the end of your piece of thread. Put your needle in 1/4 inch from the edge of the fabric, put the thread under the point of the needle and then pull the needle with the rest of the thread through. Repeat until finished.

Step 2

(2) Spread glue evenly on the felt.

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Step 3

(3) Put the spine of the appointment book in the middle of the piece of felt and slowly raise the felt first on one side and then on the other for each cover of the appointment book. About 3″ of felt should be glued onto the inside covers of the appointment book.

Step 4

(4) Cut out your initials and any other patterns that you want and In the center of the cover, glue on these initials / patterns as a finishing touch for this useful gift for office or home.

Decorate your special books in any ways that you want to. I hope that you had fun.

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Making an Alphabet Letters Memory Game from Milk Jug Caps with Printables and Instructions for Kids

Today I will show you how to make a really cool Memory game that is great for any age child, but especially good for preschoolers and Kindergarteners who are still working on Alphabet Letters recognition. If you don’t have enough Milk Jug caps, you could also use coins, checkers, cardboard, or whatever else you have lying around the house.

DON’T USE WATER BOTTLE CAPS – USE LARGE MILK CAPS TO ENSURE THE CHILD WON’T BE ABLE TO SWALLOW THEM! EITHER WAY, WATCH THE CHILD TO MAKE SURE THEY DON’T INGEST THE CAPS!

Making a Memory Game from Bottle Caps with Printables and Instructions for Kids

Crafts Materials Needed

– 52 Milk Bottle Caps

– Glue

– Printer and Paper

– Scissors

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Step 1 : Print Out the Bottle Cap Letters

Pick the Letters that you want below (choose from color or black and white, as well as milk jug bottle caps or water bottle caps). Print out the templates twice as you are going to be playing a matching game in which you need 2 of every letter.

Black and White Water Bottle Caps Letters — Click on Above Image for BLACK AND WHITE WATER BOTTLE CAPS

Colorized Water Bottle Caps — Click on Above Image for COLORIZED WATER BOTTLE CAPS

Black and White Milk Bottles Caps Letters — Click on Above Image for BLACK AND WHITE MILK BOTTLE CAPS

Colorized Milk Bottle Caps Letters — Click on Above Image for COLORIZED MILK BOTTLE CAPS

Colorized Milk Bottles Caps Letters Part 2 — Click on Above Image for COLORIZED MILK BOTTLE CAPS Part 2

Step 2 : Attaching Letters to Bottle Caps

To attach the letters to the milk jug caps, either glue them to the top or simple insert them inside the cap (which depending on the size of the cap, might not even need glue. If you are using coins…simply tape the letters to the coins.

How to Play Alphabet Memory Game

(1) Make sure that all the caps are messed up so that they aren’t in order.

(2) Turn all of the caps over so you cannot see the letters anymore.

(3) Place them in neat rows.

(4) A player turns over 2 caps.

….. If there is a match, they put those caps in their own pile and then gets to take another turn.

….. If there is NOT a match, the player then turns the caps back over ( in the same spot that they found them) . The next player then gets to take a turn.

(5) The game is over when all of the matches are found. The player with the most caps wins the game.

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