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Bird Feeders Kids Can Make at Home (They Really Work!)

by Oz Spies

Looking for a fun hands-on activity that keeps giving? Consider making a bird feeder or two. Not only are they easy for kids to make, but it’s a low-cost project that will keep them busy. Even better, adding a bird feeder to your backyard is a great way for kids to connect with nature and develop a new hobby to fill long summer days. Break out the binoculars, future bird watchers, and consider whether a classic pine cone feeder or a recycled version made with paper and plastic is the right fit for you. We’ve got bird feeder plans for them all.

Toilet Paper Tube Bird Feeder

Creative Jewish Mom

These DIY toilet paper tube bird feeders will add a bright, happy touch to any backyard. Rescue a few toilet paper tubes from the recycling bin, add crepe paper for a festive touch, and you'll be ready to make your own in no time. Fly over to Creative Jewish Mom for step-by-step instructions.

Sunflower Bird Feeder

Snugglebug University

Snugglebug University dreamed up this sunflower-inspired bird feeder for a kids' art group—and we think it's a perfect DIY project for long summer days. The centerpiece for this clever design is a paper plate holder. Just add birdseed, nut butter and a few other materials, and you'll be ready to make your own eye-catching bird feeder in no time. Find out how at Snugglebug University.

Pine Cone Feeder

Dana Willard via MADE Everyday

The crafty chickadee over at MADE Everyday took the lead making this delicious craft. All you’ll need is a few pinecones, peanut butter, birdseed, string and about five minutes. Check out the how-to here, and use the leftover peanut butter to make your hungry birds a tasty treat.

Bird Feeder Kit in a Box

Dirt and Dazzle

If you want to make a bird feeder with your kids but don't have the energy to put together another craft project, you can order a ready-made kit with all the supplies you'll need to make two bird feeders. Dirt and Dazzle offers ready-to-ship DIY bird feeder boxes ($15) with wooden ornaments, birdseed, craft sticks and peanut butter. Bonus: these boxes make a great gift for nature-loving kids and future Audubon Society members.

Milk Carton Bird House/Feeder

Art Bar Blog

The art teacher behind Art Bar Blog came up with this easy upcycle idea for transforming an empty milk carton into a vibrant birdhouse. Utilizing the carton’s house-like shape, she added a small hole and then had her students decorate using their favorite paint colors. You’ll find a list of materials and instructions here.

Wood Birdhouse Kit

DJA Woodworks

Keep budding woodworkers busy with this DIY wood birdhouse kit. Available from Etsy shop DJA Woodworks ($20), these sturdy wooden kits come ready to assemble. Your kid can paint the rainbow birdhouse of her dreams, then put it outside for her feathered friends. Add a few sunflower seeds, and hungry birds will move right in.

Recycled Tin Can

Handmade by Kelly

This recycled craft by Handmade by Kelly adds a pop of color to any backyard. The bird won’t be able to resist stopping for a snack at this vibrant feeder. Choose your favorite hues of duct tape and head over to Momtastic to learn how to make your own.

Popsicle Stick Bird Feeder

Tonya Staab

Be sure to save the sticks from your favorite frozen treats this summer, because this popsicle stick bird feeder is super simple to make, and lots of fun to decorate. Head over to Create-Celebrate-Explore for instructions.

 

Soda Bottle Bird Feeder

Artzy Creations

The vibrant colors of this recycled bird feeder really pop against the tree’s green leaves. Made using an empty soda bottle, and assorted hues of tissue paper, you’ll find a full list of materials and the step-by-step instructions over at Artzy Creations.

 

LEGO Bird Feeder

Gary Mueller via Project Feederwatch

Your budding builder will love tackling this fun outdoor craft. When it comes to making your own version of this LEGO feeder, the experts over at Project FeederWatch advise adding drain holes, cleaning regularly and storing in a sheltered location. Visit their site for help identifying and feeding the birds in your neck of the woods.

Cookie Cutter Shape Bird Feeder

Eighteen 25

These peck-worthy ornaments were created by the crafty duo behind Eighteen25. Choose your favorite cookie cutter shapes, and head over to the blog for a list of ingredients and the tutorial.

Buttoned-Up Bird House

Mod Podge Rocks

These decorative birdhouses from Sew Country Chick are cute as a button. A little paint and an assortment of buttons are all you’ll need to add a little flair to any ordinary wooden birdhouse. Fly over to Mod Podge Rocks for the how-to.

Citrus Feeder

Handmade by Kelly

Planning to make a pitcher of fresh-squeezed orange juice or refreshing lemonade? Then be sure to save the rinds for this colorful craft from Handmade by Kelly. These sweet bird feeders are easy to make using the rinds of your favorite citrus. Find the instructions over at Mother Nature Network.

Egg Carton Feeder

The Creative Cubby

This eco-friendly bird feeder is perfect for serving the flock of feathered friends visiting your backyard this season. Head over to The Creative Cubby to learn to make this easy, recycled craft.

—Oz Spies with Lauren Hill

 

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Easy Craft Projects with 5 Supplies or Less

by Melissa Heckscher

So you want to do a craft project with your kids but you don’t have the dozen or so things needed to make something amazing? Don’t be intimidated by a materials list! From edible necklaces to easy bird-feeders, here are our five-ingredient-or-fewer faves.

Cheerio Necklaces

Melissa Heckscher

Depending on how hungry she is, your little jewelry-maker will probably want to make a few of these necklaces that require only Cheerios (or any O-shaped cereal) and string to create. Just thread your string through the "O" until you're ready to tie it up and put it on. Hint: These are great projects to do at the table when kids are waiting for a meal.

Materials: "O"-shaped cereal, string.

Tic Tac Toe Rocks

Eighteen25

Sticks and stones may break your bones—but they make great craft materials! A little paint and a bit of nature's own ingredients and your kids can make a tic tac toe board worthy of your coffee table. Crafty moms Jodie and Jen of Eighteen25 will tell you how.

Materials: Rocks, four wood square dowels (or plain old sticks, if you want a more rustic look), paint, paintbrush.

Straw Rockets

Pink Stripey Socks

Note to self: Keep a few of these super-cool straw rockets in your purse for the next restaurant outing with the kids. Better yet, tote the simple four ingredients in your bag and let your kids put together (and launch) this craft while they’re waiting for their meals. The other diners will thank you… until a paper rocket lands in their wine glass. Get the instructions from Mama Leslie at Pink Stripey Socks.

Materials: Paper, markers, straw, tape.

DIY Harmonica

mayamade.blogspot.com

Why buy a cheap, plastic harmonica when your tiny tinkerers can make their own with a few easy steps and just four ingredients. Get the instructions from self-proclaimed "reinventor" Maya at mayamade.blogspot.com.

Materials: Rubber bands, popsicle sticks, paper, tape.

Paper Plate Frisbee

Melissa Heckscher

Would your kid rather play outside than do arts and crafts at the table? This easy paper craft will giver her a little of both. Get the simple instructions from blogging mother-of-four Amanda Formaro at Crafts By Amanda.

Materials: Paper plates, markers, tape, scissors.

Clothespin Dragonflies

Crafty Morning

Pipe cleaners and clothespins are the main ingredients for these colorful clip-on dragonflies. A few easy steps and your kids will be clipping these adorable winged creatures all over your house. Mama Michelle has the details on her blog, Crafty Morning.

Materials: Clothespins, pipe cleaners, googley eyes, paint, glue.

Bowtie Bookmark

Mod Podge Rocks

Want to make something that will inspire your child's reading and her creativity? Bowtie pasta has never looked cuter than in this easy DIY bookmark. Get the scoop from the Mod Podge gurus at Mod Podge Rocks.

Materials: Laminated cardstock, bowtie pasta, glitter, Mod Podge gloss, glue gun.

Egg Carton Bird Feeder

The Creative Cubby

Next time you're about to toss an empty egg carton into the trash or recycling bin, stop and read Creative Cubby's easy instructions on how to make an egg carton bird feeder. Your feathered friends will thank you and you'll teach your kids a good lesson on repurposing everyday items.

Want more bird-feeding ideas? Checkout our post on 12 Backyard Bird Feeders that Rock the Treetops.

Materials: Egg carton, string, glue, scissors, bird seed.

DIY Cork Boat

handmadecharlotte.com

Remember those mystifying ship-in-a-bottle creations? Handmade Charlotte gives our fascination a little twist with a cork sailboat project. Watch it become nifty house decor after you put the ship in a jar filled with water and pebbles, or let it travel the harsh waves of bathtime. Find out how to make your kids captain of this craft here.

Materials: Corks, thread, cardboard, toothpicks

Balloon Bracelets

Michelle Paige

Don't throw those popped balloon remains away! Artsy and creative mom Michelle has the secret to turning those frowns upside down with a balloon bracelet. Get ready to string popped or new balloons into wearable happiness. Note: With completely shattered balloons, snip and save the stems and necks for a different style.

Materials: Balloons, tape, elastic bands

“3D” Paper Neighborhoods

Mrs. Picasso's Art Room

Handsy tots will love watching their imaginative efforts “pop” into the third dimension. Snip magazine scraps and colored papers into houses, streets and skyscrapers. To see how to make this city come to life, head over to Mrs. Picasso’s Art Room!

Materials: Scissors, paper (from plain to magazine scraps), glue, stapler (optional)

Nature Printing

Emily Neuburger

Reprint nature with stamps from Mother Earth herself! Scavenge your backyard for tiny pine cones, ferns, and flowers (last two need to be dried for stiffness) and experiment with ink. Emily Neuburger encouraged her kids to roll, press and smudge their creativity out. The final product? Lovely wrapping paper, framed art or even gift cards.

Materials: Craft paint, ink pads, dried rose buds, pine cones (almost anything can be used as a stamp)

Toilet Roll Characters

Matsutake

Fold in the edges of paper rolls and what form do you see? Do those points make an the ear of a cat? Or maybe there's a wild rumpus ready to start! That’s exactly what Katie from Matsutake and her little assistant saw, and with some paint, they brought a Wild Thing to life. Check out her blog to see what other creatures she was inspired to create.

Materials: Paper rolls (toilet, wrapping paper, paper towels, etc.) paint, markers

— Christal Yuen & Melissa Heckscher

 

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Last-Minute Earth Day Crafts & Activities for LA Kids

by Shannan Rouss

Oh, hey, it’s Earth Day on Apr. 22. If the occasion somehow fell off your radar (same), not to worry. Celebrate all things nature, upcycled and repurposed with these fun and easy projects from our favorite LA museums and kids art studios.

Chalk Branches

Courtesy of Meri Cherry Art Studio in Encino, this craft project is ideal for little ones. "When they dip the chalk in water it becomes like paint and they can scrape it down to the nub on the branches. Super sensory, super satisfying," writes Meri Cherry (yep, that's the studio founder's real name, too) in her Instagram post.  

Hammered Flowers

LA's Craft Contemporary museum shared this fun project, ideal for all ages. Kids can collect petals and leaves on a nature walk and then use their toy toolbox hammers to make art. See the full Instagram tutorial here. 

Bubble Wrap Prints

Also from Craft Contemporary, here's a creative way to upcycle the bubble wrap in all those deliveries you've been receiving while stuck at home. Watch the video tutorial.

Upcycled Treasure Box

reDiscover Center via Youtube

Culver City's reDiscover Center specializes in making with sustainable, upcycled materials. In addition to offering virtual tinkering classes, they're also sharing ideas on Youtube, like how to make this nifty treasure box. 

Egg Carton Flowers

Also from Meri Cherry, these springtime buds are made from cardboard egg cartons. See the Instagram video tutorial here.

Mini Playground

What kid doesn't love miniature everything? With this project from Cr8 Art Studio in North Hollywood, little ones can craft their own pint-sized playground using cardboard boxes, a paper towel roll and more. 

Wall Tapestry with Repurposed Materials

The Broad via Youtube

Tune into The Broad's weekly family art projects for ideas like this one, inspired by the works of Nigeria-based artist El Anatsui, who creates oversized tapestries from re-purposed materials including bottle caps, packaging and copper wire.

Cardboard Birdhouse

Pasadena's Kisapace Children's Museum is sharing daily at-home projects, like this DIY birdhouse plus tips on what to serve birds if you're short on seed. 

–Shannan Rouss

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8 Simple, Fun & Crazy Hat Ideas

by writerredtri

Halloween isn’t the only day for dressing up. Tap into your creative side any time of year by making a hat. They make great additions to your costume box because they can serve as a full costume on their own—no snaps, zippers, buttons, tight leotards or confusing ties to figure out. With that in mind, we’ve dug up some simple, fun and totally crazy hat ideas that’ll make your day.

Cretaceous Crown

Cutting Tiny Bites

They're already obsessed with Jurassic World everything, so up your pretend play game with this adorable DIY paper dinosaur hat. It's easy to make, and you already have everything you need. Stomp over to Cutting Tiny Bites to learn how to cut, glue and assemble your way to your very own spiked dino hat.

Medieval Crown Craft

First Palette

This craft from First Palette is fit for the pint-sized royalty in your life. With construction paper, crepe paper, and as much sequin bling as you can find, you'll have a new addition to the dress-up bin. Head here for the full instructions.

A cool cowboy hat

Gabby Cullen

This cowboy hat is an easy craft you can make with your kids. Say giddy up and grab the tutorial by clicking here.

Bunny Hat

Alpha Mom

Your kids will be hoppin' around in no time with this super simple craft. Directions from our friend Alpha Mom call for scissors, one pink marker, and one paper plate. The site offers other great ideas for paper plate hats like decorative crowns and heart hats so check it out.

Rainbow Hat from Egg Carton

Having Fun at Home

Rainbow Queens? Rainbow Fishies? Flowers? Make these colorful egg carton crowns and see how they brighten up your kiddos' day. Having Fun at Home has the 411 on how to make this colorful hat—all you need is paint, an egg carton, and a ribbon for the tie.

Shark Attack Hat

Tippytoe Crafts

For the shark and sea monster enthusiast that wishes he could breathe underwater, this hat's for you. There is a lot of scissor work involved so be prepared to help a bit if your kid isn't an expert cutter. All you need is blue construction paper, markers, glue, and a stapler. Head over to Tippytoe Crafts for the tutorial.

Ladybug Hat

Crafts by Amanda

You need black and white paint for this ... oh, and a red baseball cap but the good news is that you can get one on Amazon for just $3.99! And why not ... it's so cute and it's durable! See the tutorial over at Crafts by Amanda.

Snowflake Hat

DLTK

There are simple templates for this winter crown and all you need is blue construction paper, two white pipe cleaners, a pencil, scissors, tape, white tissue paper, and white thread. Optional craft supplies are stickers, markers, glitter or gel pens to decorate! See the how-to over at DLTK. 

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Tiny House Nation: 4 Mini-Furniture Treasures Kids Can Build

by Allison Sutcliffe

When it comes to D-I-Y projects with your kidlet, you’re more like D-I-not-so-much. But with these super cute, teeny tiny crafts, you can build fabu furniture with the best of them. Whether you use these pieces to celebrate fancy mouse day, mix them in with your already existing dollhouse furniture, or use them to furnish Emmet’s swanky LEGO apartment, you and your crew will have a blast making each one. Read on to find out how.

photo: Little Irish House’s Facebook

1. Fabricate a posh bed using an empty Altoid tin and felt or fabric scraps to make it cozy. Simply glue a comfy lining to the bottom of the box to keep your critters warm to start. Then stuff a sweet hand-sewn pillow with cotton balls or batting. Finish it off with a fabric scrap turned blanket perfect for tucking in your tiny friend. The best part? Your mini me can close it up and take it anywhere his little heart desires for instant playtime.

photo: Allison Sutcliffe

2. Build a dresser that really stacks up. A package of matchboxes, a glue gun and your favorite patterned scrapbooking paper is all you need to make this pint-sized staple. Empty the boxes before gluing three on top of each other. When they’ve dried cover the whole shebang with stylish paper. Your sidekick will totally dig the working drawers that can be filled with petit treasures.

photo: Allison Sutcliffe 

3. Light up the room with this for-decoration only standing lamp. We turned the mini-est cupcake liners you can find upside down, and then balanced them on a toothpick, using a dab of play dough to hold everything in place. Fashion the bottom out of an egg carton or even mold a round base using clay. It’s almost too easy!

photo: Allison Sutcliffe

4. Make a seat for your fancy friend using three supplies you’re sure to have on hand: craft sticks, an egg carton and a bottle cap. Start by painting the egg carton and craft sticks to match your mouse’s house décor. Then glue them together once they’ve dried. Finish it off with a bottle cap turned cushion, so tiny friends know just where to make themselves at home.
 

Do you plan to make any of these tiny furniture ideas? Have you already? Share your experience in a comment below.

—Allison Sutcliffe

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Today Is Baby Chick Day

by rtstephen

 

Daily
Today Is Baby Chick Day
Hatch a plan.
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Where there are chicks, there are peeps. And where there are peeps,there is an epic battle. Watch it here.
2

These lemon macaroon chicks are totally clutch. Get the recipe
and find out for yourself.
3
Take an old egg carton and transform it into something chick-rific.

{ Today’s ideas brought to you by Roosters }

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Jump into Spring with 13 Simple Easter Crafts

by Susie Foresman

It’s official: spring has sprung! As the days get longer and Easter gets closer, chances are you’re looking for something fun and new to keep the little ones busy. Whether those springtime showers are keeping you inside or the kiddos are just in a creative mood, help them make one of these awesome Easter crafts. They’re super simple for kids and moms too–all in all, an afternoon well spent.

Easter Bunny Mask
There’s no need to splurge on fancy art supplies to create a fun seasonal craft with the little ones. Instead, just grab some paper plates and straws from the kitchen and you’ll have adorable bunny masks in no time. Hop over to My Little 3 and Me for the super simple instructions.

Easter Egg Garland
These impressive-looking eggs from Crafty Endeavor actually aren’t too hard to pull off, and the kids will love the paper maché technique. Just dunk embroidery thread in a mixture of liquid starch and flour, and wrap it around a mini balloon. Then pop the balloon once it’s dry, and you’ve got a one-of-a-kind Easter decoration!

Sock Bunnies
Help your kiddo make their own little Easter buddy with this great tutorial from Hotcakes. Just grab some socks, dried beans, and a few markers for decorating, and you’ll be on your way.

Easter Bunny Suckers
These little suckers from The Mother Huddle are the perfect treat for your kiddos to bring to their friends at school just in time for Easter. You’ll have to help out with the hot glue, but kids will love helping to paint and decorate the little guys.

Paper Plate Baby Chick
Here’s a bright idea from Simple As That–a happy baby chick made out of a paper plate and a few scraps of paper. Little ones can take the reins on this craft; with a few snips of the scissors and swipes of the glue stick, they’ll have created a masterpiece in no time.

Handprint Lambs
Perfect for even the littlest kiddos, this craft is festive and super fun. Thanks to this simple tutorial from Baby Savers, your little one’s handprint will become an adorable lamb in no time.

Melted Crayon Eggs
Dyed eggs are a thing of the past thanks to this awesome idea from Lessons Learnt Journal. Crayon shavings melt beautifully on top of a fresh hard boiled egg to make a unique look each time.

Cardboard Tube Lambs
The kiddos will love making these little guys–not only are they super adorable, but they’re also made out of supplies you’re bound to have laying around the house, like cardboard toilet paper tubes, cotton balls, and pipe cleaners. Check out Crafts by Amanda for the full tutorial, including a convenient YouTube instructional video.

Easter Chick Cards
Here’s a super simple craft from Red Ted Art’s Blog that would make the perfect card for your little one’s favorite friends and family. A plain yellow thumbprint becomes a cute little chick with the addition of a beak and some little feet.

Felt Carrot Garland
This garland may look a little complicated, but if you’ve got a sewing machine and a free afternoon, it won’t be too hard to pull off. The little ones can help fold the felt to make carrot shapes, and then you can easily stitch it up and hang it over the fireplace. Stop by Positively Splendid for step-by-step instructions and pictures.

Easter Egg Sidewalk Chalk
Here’s a fun craft from Hipster Hostess that the kids can enjoy even after they’ve finished making it. Easter egg molds make these brightly colored pieces of sidewalk super festive, although you can use any shape of mold you like.

Cardboard Tube Easter Bunnies
Here’s yet another adorable use for those cardboard toilet paper tubes from My Little Gems. With some strategic cutting and a fresh coat of paint, your little ones can each create their own unique Easter bunnies. Plus, they can go to town decorating the little guys with buttons, ribbons, or whatever else you have on hand.

Egg Carton Easter Bunnies and Chicks
We never would have guessed that these sleek little chicks were made out of an egg carton! Your kiddos will definitely be impressed by what they can craft by using just a bit of scrapbook paper and some creativity. Head over to Simple As That for instructions.

Tell us about how your crafts turn out in the comment section below. 

— Susie Foresman

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The Life Aquatic: Swimmingly Sweet (& Super Easy) Art Projects

by Gabby Cullen

The kids still can’t get enough of Dory, Marlin and the crew from Finding Nemo. The family is jonesing for a vacay in the sun, sand and tide.  Whatever the reason for the ocean obsession, it’s easy to make a splash with aquatic themed art. We cast our net and collected seriously awesome under-the-sea ideas; scroll down to discover easy projects perfect for exploring marine life (no scuba gear required!).

1. Paper Bag Jellyfish
These jellyfish won’t sting anyone, but they’ll get everyone’s attention. Clever blogger Allison of No Time For Flashcards puts a spotlight on the colorful bunch of sea-faring creatures. Paper lunch bags are a must, any paint colors will do (the brighter, the better!) and of course, googly eyes to give your jellies some attitude. Sail on over to No Time for Flashcards for the how-to.

photo: Allison McDonald via notimeforflashcards

2. Wrap-Up Foil Fish
You won’t be dining on these foil wrapped fish. Instead, your aquatic adventurers can create their very own school of swimmers. Little kids can use paint and older crafters may want to try oil pastels(if you’ve got em’) or go-to sharpie markers in bright colors. Want to know how to get your fish shaped up right and why project manager Cathy James suggest decorating both sides? Swim over to The Nurture Store for the whole story.

photo: Cathy James via thenurturestore

3. Carboard Octopus
Make a wiggly, six legged friend with recycled materials. Grab a toilet paper or paper towel roll, paint, googly eyes, scissors(supervision please!) and a giggly kid. Head over to Crafty-Crafted to check out the tutorial mama Merryn has provided for a swimmingly good time.

photo: via crafty-crafted

4. Ocean in an Egg Carton
We must be on the same wave-length as mama Anna over at The Imagination Tree when it comes to art projects because we know how awesome egg carton crafts can be. Grab blue paint, shells, jewels and gems, add in some coral-colored paper and the kids will be able to create their very own life-under-the-sea. Surf over to The Imagination Tree for a complete list of materials.

photo: Anna Ranson via theimaginationtree

5. Clothespin Mermaids
Your little Ariel adorers will flip their (imaginary) tails when you set up this adorable art project. Collect items like yarn, glitter and funky foam, then check out the how-to from Red Ted Art blogger Maggy Woodley. We’re thinking the mini-mermaids crafted out of clothespins are already pretty awesome but the imaginary play to follow? Priceless.

photo: Maggy Woodley via redtedart

6. Soda Bottle Fish
It’s paper mache the easy way with a colorful plastic bottle fish. Artistic mama Lindsey suggests it’s best to prep ahead by making enough forms for each kiddo(you’ll be handling the sharp tools!), cutting out plenty of colorful paper, adding some glue, then leaving the fishy business up to them. For the complete tutorial, head over to Filth Wizardy.

photo: via filthwizardy

7. Mini Aquarium
It’s like your own travel-sized fish tank. Mama and creative mind Tina Pearson of Kiwi Crate shared an awesome way to let the kids have a “pet” without the hassle. Not to mention–for parents with wee ones–a handy way to use up any empty baby food jars. Be sure to have other essential items on hand like glue, paint and of course, foam fishies. Jump over to Kiwi Crate for the dandy set of instructions.

photo: Tina Pearson via kiwicrate

8. Fork Puffer Fish
Use a fork to create a puffer fish with paint and paper rather than fuel that living-on-the-edge foodie streak. Kids will delight to watch the prickly creature come to life (gotta love the crazy eyes on this guy) with careful tine tapping! Simple materials include paint, paper and of course, a fork. Float on over to Crafty Morning for the low-down.

photo: via craftymorning

9. Sea Turtle Treat Tray
Not only will your seafaring folk enjoy crafting their very own sea turtle, but they’ll love that you can add a treat under his shell! You’ll have to have strong and sturdy paper plates for this project, as well as markers, gems (for glamming up that turtle shell) and of course, treats to hide (and then share!) Project creator Julie Williams offers up a great list of to-do instructions, over at Education.com.

photo: Julie Williams via education.com

10. Footprint Sharks
You won’t have to wait for Shark Week to roll around to enjoy creating fins. Little feet can be the template for these big fish, with tiny toes making the perfect “fin”. Craft blogger and mama Stacey suggests having LOTS of baby wipes on hand, and her tutorial explains how to get that perfect shade of gray. Swim over to Glued to my Crafts for more details.

photo: via gluedtomycraftsblog

Do your kiddos enjoy under the sea art? Share with us in the comments!

— Gabby Cullen

 

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10 Springtime Flower Crafts That Bloom All Year

by scott wardell

You’ve already seen how the crafty DIYers at Kiwi Crate can turn household items into fun toys, now watch them make a colorful bouquet of Springtime flowers using nothing more than the craft supplies you’ve got stockpiled around the house. These springtime flower crafts are easy, fun, and ready for the kids to display in no time. Best of all, they’ll bloom all year round!

Liquid Watercolor Flowers
We love simple crafts you can do with ingredients you already have. Just coffee filters and a little watercolor paint make an instant bouquet. You may even be able to sneak in a mini-science lesson about diffusion.

Simple Pipe Cleaner Flowers
Kids love pipe cleaners because they’re colorful and easy for their little hands to manipulate. And what could be simpler than a craft with just one item on the materials list? Shape pipe cleaners into colorful flowers with this easy tutorial.

Jar + Yarn = Vase
We can’t get enough of 2-ingredient crafts! Here’s yet another use for mason jars: kids can use yarn to turn them into rustic vases. This was great for using up odds and ends of yarn.

Clay Flower Pots
Molding clay is great for practicing fine-motor skills and unleashing creativity. This flowerpot is so cute, it doesn’t even need flowers — but feel free to add some to make it extra-special.

Flower Pin
Here’s a kids’ craft you’ll be proud to wear. We loved showing kids how fabric scraps we might otherwise have thrown away could be turned into pretty gifts.

Rose Print Napkin Set
Guess how we stamped these pretty cloth napkins? Here’s a hint: the answer’s probably in your vegetable crisper. (Kids’ eyes really light up when they figure out the secret!) Raid the fridge and make enough napkins for the whole family.

Paper and Button Flowers
How cute are these pretty paper blossoms? They’re perfect for using up paper scraps, while putting the flowers together gives fine-motor muscles a real workout. Your kids will make an armful in no time.

Spring Flower Bouquet
Now, your kids can finally put that white crayon to use with this pretty floral project. For maximum fun, we let the kids discover for themselves that the white crayon shows through the bright painted flowers.

Egg Carton Tulips
Paper egg cartons are great for small children to craft with, because they’re soft and easy to tear and hold. Literally turn trash into treasure by recycling egg cartons into a beautiful bouquet.

Daisy Bracelet
Help your child make presents for a classroom’s worth of friends with just beads and string. This colorful beaded project was a lot easier for our kid testers than braided friendship bracelets — and it might even be cuter.

Which of these flower crafts gets you in a Springtime mood? 
Kiwi Crate’s DIY Ideas site offers hundreds of hand-picked activities for kids from holiday crafts to fun recipes to science experiments. For more ideas for fun activities, visit Kiwi Crate by clicking here.  Or, make your life even easier with award-winning, curated craft crates that Kiwi Crate will send to your door each month.. For more information, visit www.kiwicrate.com.
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