easy and fun crafts for kids

Thursday, 11 August 2011

Pencil toppers

Spice up your pencils for back to school!

Felt dessert picks from here.

Also mustaches and lips from here.

Thursday, 4 August 2011

Summer crafts for kids!

I know summer is almost over but, it's not to late to try these crafts!

This rock craft is just too cute to pass up! The best part is you can make any kind of animal with a little bit of creativity and some paint.

Let your kids really show their creativity by letting them create their own picture frames with lots of stickers, ribbon, magazines, feathers, and anything else you can find in your craft drawer.

Does the summer reading list have your kids down? Make reading even more fun by creating a game out of it: http://www.marthastewart.com/265784/bookworm-game

These paper sailboats are easy to make and can be used as a toy in the tub or in the pool: http://www.marthastewart.com/265762/smooth-sailing

Make a musical instrument just like this matchbox guitar from household items. Make enough and you can start your own band. http://www.marthastewart.com/265694/making-music

This easy project lets kids create their very own customized stickers: http://www.marthastewart.com/266921/stickers-from-scratch

Puppet shows are even more fun to put on if you make the puppets too. http://www.marthastewart.com/264932/paper-bag-animal-puppets

With just some apples cut in half, some ink, and a bag, you can create a customized tote for summer. http://www.marthastewart.com/273692/apple-print-bag

It's a craft and a game that your kids can play the entire summer. Learn how to make the dominoes: http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/rock-crafts#slide_2

These sun prints are the perfect craft for summer since they require sunlight and some time to let the print set in: http://www.marthastewart.com/273715/sun-prints

With just some paper, some folding, and color pencils you can create a myriad of finger puppets with our easy how-to: http://www.marthastewart.com/269662/origami-finger-puppet-and-flowers

Who doesn't love a fun pencil? This craft is super easy, and is perfect if you're kids are taking summer classes or just because. http://www.marthastewart.com/265227/decorated-pencils

Create this simple and fun way to store collections. The collecting and putting together the treasure chest will keep your kids busy for hours. http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/kids-art-projects

On a really hot day this summer, this sponge ball is the perfect craft and activity for kids (and adults) of all ages: http://www.marthastewart.com/265636/sponge-ball

This skeleton art made out of pasta is clever, educational, and can provide lots of fun for your kids. http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/kids-art-projects#slide_4

Check them out at http://thefamilyroom.marthastewart.com/2011/06/14/summer-crafts-for-kids/

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