How to Make Cool Stuff
Mother’s Day is coming up next month. That will be here before you know it. So, in honor of the upcoming Mother’s Day Holiday today I will show you how to make a 3D Carnation Mother’s Day Card. Any mom would love receiving a homemade card from their child. And, this card is no exception. Not only is this card made by you, but it is also 3D which makes it really cool. You will use crepe paper to give this card a 3D effect. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
Instead of using an Easter Basket to give out Easter treats to people, have you thought of using a Treat Bag? Today I’m going to show you how to make a Bunny Rabbit Treat Bag for Easter. These are great if you have a bunch of people to hand out candy to. Instead of buying an Easter Basket for everyone…. why not just make these cute Bunny Rabbit Treat Bags. They are super easy and a ton of fun…. plus they are super cute. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
I have a fun Easter Craft for you today….. In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Woven Paper Easter Basket. This Easter Basket is made out of sheets of construction paper and ribbon and when put together correctly it makes for an awesome Easter decoration. You can fill it with plastic Easter Eggs or Paper Easter Eggs you made yourself and display it proudly in your house for all to see. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get this craft started.
Today I have a fun and creative craft for you. In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Glued String Easter Basket perfect to fill with Easter eggs and candy. The Easter Basket turns out beautifully and it is simply made with a balloon, yarn, flour and water. Don’t use the same boring Easter Baskets that every child uses from the store…. make your very own Glued String Easter Basket. The Easter Bunny will love it. So, let’s get started.
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.
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.
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.
St. Patrick’s Day is just days away. And, when you think of St. Patrick’s Day what do you think of? I know what I think of…. Shamrocks!! So, in honor of Shamrocks and St. Patrick’s Day I’m going to show you how to make an Origami Shamrock. This Origami Shamrock will be perfect to hang up for St. Patrick’s Day or even use as a bookmark. So, grab some Origami Paper and some glue and let’s get started with this craft.
Today is 3/14….. do you know what that means? It’s Pi Day. π (or Pi) is a mathematical constant that is the ratio of any circle’s circumference to its diameter. π is approximately equal to 3.14. I know it sounds confusing, but in mathematics it is one of the most important mathematical constants. So, since today is March 14th or 3-14 it is considered Pi Day. With that being said we are going to work on a collage surrounding all the numbers in Pi. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
I have a fun craft for you today. And, the cool part is it is just made with some standard paper and a pair of scissors. I am going to show you how to make a Paper Spinner. When made correctly you simply throw it up in the air and watch it spin gracefully the whole way down. I don’t know what’s more fun….. the making of the craft or playing with the craft once it is finished. So, grab some paper and a pair of scissors and let’s get started.
Today I’m going to show you how to make Origami Boats. When made with waterproof paper like waxed paper or cellophane these Origami Boats will actually float. Use them in the bathtub or in a puddle outside. Not only is this craft fun to make, but it is equally fun to play with the Origami Boat once made. You can even add toothpicks to the boat to give the illusion that the boat has oars. So, grab the materials needed for this craft and let’s get started.
Today I have a fun craft for you. I’m going to show you how to make a Paper Sculpture Bird. When made correctly the birds are 3 dimensional and look so cool hanging from a ceiling. These Paper Sculpture Birds can be used to decorate a classroom or child’s bedroom. A great number of birds and animals can be made by using this technique…. so feel free to use your imagination, Grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
In this post I’m going to show you an easy way to fold a 5 pointed star. The stars in the blue field of the American flag are five-pointed. It was Betsy Ross who convinced General Washington that it was a simple matter to cut a five-pointed star from a folded sheet of paper or cloth. These 5 pointed stars are great to use to not only make a flag, but to decorate Christmas trees, packages, boxes, cards, toy crowns, and play costumes. So, grab some paper and a pair of scissors and let’s get started.
Today I have a super easy craft that is very useful. I’m going to show you how to make an Organizer out of Old Plastic Bottles or Jars. This craft is a great way to recycle those old plastic bottles and jars. And, the outcome is a beautiful organizer. You will need a little bit of adult help as you will need to use a cutter to cut the plastic bottles all different sizes. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get this craft started.
Spring and summer is coming up. And, one of the best parts of Spring and Summer is that the weather is usually beautiful enough to get outside and have adventures. Why not record your adventures so you are able to look back at them and relive your adventures for years to come. How do you do that? With a Journal, of course. A journal is like a diary…. it is a place to record your daily doings so that you can read them later and remember those times. Today I’m going to show you how to make a Personalized Journal. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
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.