Want to encourage the kids to be outdoors but are not sure what you can give them to occupy their time? A bag of pipe cleaners can go a long way when combined with the creativity of children. Purchase a …[Continue]
Bat FInger Puppets
Bat crafts make for a fun activity all year round but most people are drawn to the bat during the month of October. Undoubtedly, Halloween celebrations throw bats into the spotlight. You too can benefit from the diversity of bat …[Continue]
Colored Sand Bottles
If you can pour sand into a bottle, you can make colored sand vases. Start by finding, cleaning out and drying a clear glass or plastic bottle. Glass bottles are usually more visually appealing but with small children, plastic bottles …[Continue]
Pom Pom Bat Pin
If you have a small pom pom, some wiggly eyes and felt, you can make cute little bat figures that you can make into anything from lapel pins to fridge magnets. Use the pom pom as the body of the …[Continue]
Flying Bats
You may think of a certain super hero when you hear the term “bat mobile” but really a mobile is a fun way to incorporate the whimsy and fun of the Halloween holiday into your bat craft making. A mobile …[Continue]
Classic Pine Cone Birdfeeder
Recycling old things to make something new is not only environmentally responsible, but it also makes craft-making more affordable for you. Making pine cone birdfeeders is a great way to use something that is biodegradable. To make a pine cone …[Continue]
Heart-Shaped Stepping Stones
With the help of an adult, children can create functional stepping-stones for the yard. To make a heart shaped stepping-stone simply pour the concrete mix into an empty heart-shaped candy box. If you would like more decorative stepping-stones, you can …[Continue]
Kite
What better activity is there on a breezy spring day than to go fly a kite! While kites are often affordable enough to simply buy from the store, it is fun to make your own and to decorate it with …[Continue]
Puppets (Bag and Finger)
Paper bag puppets are probably the simplest type of puppet that you can make. To start, you will need a paper bag and some construction paper or crayons/markers. Cut out facial features and attach them to the face (the bottom …[Continue]
Windsock
One of the most common types of spring crafts that incorporate the use of a pattern is the windsock. Chances are that if you took a home economics class in the last couple of decades, you have had at least …[Continue]
Best Sites for Spring Crafts
Spring is in the air and you are probably wondering how you can make the most of the warmer weather and time outdoors. If you are a mother looking to entertain children or just someone who likes to be creative …[Continue]
Chimes
To make chimes you will need a ruler or stick, metal washers, nail polish, string and a mixing spoon. Hang the washers from the ruler or stick with pieces of string by wrapping the string around the ruler or stick …[Continue]
