Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

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September 2008

Recycled Sweater Kid Pants

I fell in love with this idea as soon as I saw it on Green Kitchen several years ago! Recycle the arms of old wool sweaters into pants for little ones!

09/30/2008 in 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, Fall Crafts, Parent Made, Recycled Crafts, Textiles, Wearables, Winter Crafts | Permalink | Comments (7) | TrackBack (0)

Beginning Sewing Projects

Sewing School shares projects for kids just beginning to sew! This simple needlebook and sewing card are some of the first projects :)

09/30/2008 in 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Group, Needlework, Textiles | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Paper Patchwork Covered Notebook

I love this simple and creative idea from iHanna - personalize plain notebooks with patches of your favorite patterned papers! Cutie patootie!

09/30/2008 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bookmaking, Collage, Crafts, Gifts to Make, Mother's Day Crafts, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Everyone loves to have fun with their food and Little Nummies has lots of ideas to get you started. Take a look at these hot dog ideas: an octopus protecting his treasure and a little hot dog snail complete with snail slime - the kids will love it!

*thanks to Heather for the submission!

09/30/2008 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Animals & Bugs, Edibles, Family, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack (0)

Wool Felted Soap

The Little Travelers shares how they made these wool felted soaps: a bar of soap surrounded by felted wool! This is a great introduction to wool felting plus the soaps will add some excitement to bathtime for any reluctant bathers out there ;)

09/29/2008 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Body Care, Crafts, Experiential, Family, Father's Day Crafts, Gifts to Make, Mother's Day Crafts, Textiles | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Miss Molly Monkey: Free Tutorial

Molly Monkey from Mmmcrafts would make a wonderful handmade gift for that special child on your holiday list :) This great tutorial is available for free to download and includes color pictures, the pattern and detailed instructions!

09/29/2008 in Animals & Bugs, Gifts to Make, Parent Made, Textiles | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

Diffuser Paper Leaves

These beautiful leaves were made with watercolors and diffuser paper (same as coffee filter paper) and then grommets were added for easy hanging! All the details and a resource for the leaves at Mother Rising :)

09/29/2008 in 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Crafts, Experiential, Fall Crafts, Family, Group, Inside, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Paint, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Gourd House Tutorial

Remember this wonderful idea - dollhouses from gourds?! Well, Bitter Betty has been kind enough to write up a tutorial on how to make your own! These are definitely on my gift-making list; my youngest wants a house for his trolls so I think these will be perfect :)

09/29/2008 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Gifts to Make, Nature Crafts, Parent Made, Pretend Play | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Free Download: Vintage Sewing Cards and Paper Dolls

I had good luck thrifting the other day and found some wonderful old sewing cards and paper dolls! I've scanned and uploaded them to Lulu so they are available for you to download and enjoy. Go to my other blog, Bella Dia, to see all that's available and the link for downloading :)

09/26/2008 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Crafts, Needlework, Parent Made | Permalink | Comments (10) | TrackBack (0)