Saturday, March 14, 2009

Easy Kids Crafts - Creative Fun for 0-3 Year Olds



Easy Kids Crafts - Creative Fun for 0-3 Year Olds

Little Kids are always on the go, looking for new things to occupy their active minds. It might seem impossible to get them to sit down and do crafts, but it's usually much easier than you might imagine. Easy Kids crafts that keep them engaged are great for their cognitive development and hand-eye coordination. Do not forget about those little motor skills either!

The key to success when crafting with toddlers is keeping it simple. They do not have the attention span to create things that require a great deal of time, and they will not understand long-winded instructions. Easy Kids crafts that can be completed in a few simple steps stand a better chance of holding their attention.

When choosing toddler crafts, keep in mind that all materials should be reasonably safe for young children. If sharp objects are required, you will need to do the part that requires their use. Very small objects such as seed beads should not be used because they could easily be swallowed without your knowledge. Anything the size of a large button or bigger should not pose a problem as long as you provide close supervision.

Here are some craft ideas that your toddler will love:

1. Macaroni jewelry

Put some straight macaroni in a jar with a few drops of food coloring. Shake the jar until all pieces are colored. Blot off excess food coloring with a paper towel, string the pasta onto a piece of yarn of the desired size and tie the ends together.

2. Paper plate fish

All you'll need for this craft is a paper plate, scissors and markers or crayons. Help your child cut a triangle out of the paper plate to make the fish's mouth. Glue the triangle directly across from the mouth for a fin. Decorate the fish with the markers or crayons. If you like, glue on a googly eye instead of drawing an eye.

3. Paper plate mask

Cut out eyeholes in a paper plate. Let your child use crayons, markers or paint to decorate the mask any way he wants. Punch a hole in each side of the finished mask and run a piece of elastic through, tying each end to secure.

4. Play Doh sculptures

Play Doh is fun to play with, but it can also be used to make figurines. Simply let your child model the dough just as one would model clay, until the desired shape is achieved. Help him add details with other colors or by carving, and leave the sculpture out to dry.

5. Collages

A collage makes a great project and a great decoration for your child's room. Just supply some poster board, magazines or copies of photos, safety scissors and a glue stick, and let your child create her own work of art. Younger children may need help cutting things out.

Crafting is a great way to ward off boredom, and it's great for young minds and hands. Simple crafts can be out of things you already have around the house, so you can get your little one started creating any time.

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Sunday, March 8, 2009

How To Make Kids Crafts - Fingerprint Flowers


How To Make Kids Crafts - Fingerprint Flowers


To make kids crafts always is a very special time with your kids. Crafts from kids tend to hold a special place in our hearts. Even the simplest projects make treasured keepsakes that we hold on to for years to come. And when those crafts capture a piece of childhood, they are especially meaningful.


This is why handprint plaque kits are so popular. Those tiny hands may never be that tiny again, but the finished project will always evoke memories of when they were.


There are a number of variations on the handprint theme. There is wall art that features handprints immortalized in finger paint, and there's the perennial Thanksgiving turkey that's made from a cardboard cutout traced around a hand. For spring, fingerprint flowers make an adorable keepsake. They're ideal for Mother's Day, Grandparents' Day or Easter, or to give "just because."


This is a great craft to make for kids, and it is suitable for children from preschool age up. Younger children can also do it with some help from a parent or older sibling.


The Supplies You Will Need:


  • Construction paper
  • Acrylic paint
  • Green chenille stems or drinking straws (if you don't have either of these things handy, painting some craft sticks green will work as well)
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Craft glue
  • Styrofoam cup
  • Buttons, pom poms and/or stick-on jewels (optional)
  • Floral foam

Instructions for This Crafts:


  1. Draw a small flower shape on a piece of construction paper. Make sure the petals are large enough for a child's fingerprint. Cut out.
  2. Trace the flower shape you've just cut out onto construction paper in various colors. Cut these flower shapes out.
  3. Dip the child's finger into paint. Remove excess paint, then press the finger onto each petal.
  4. Remove all paint from the finger, then dip it in a contrasting color. Press the finger into the center of the flower.
  5. Repeat for each flower, and let all flowers dry.
  6. Cut a green chenille stem in half. Glue the end to the back of the flower. Let glue dry.
  7. Paint the styrofoam cup in a bright color. Let dry. Decorate by painting designs on it or gluing on pom poms, buttons or stick-on jewels. Let paint and/or glue dry.
  8. Glue a piece of floral foam to the inside of the cup. Let dry.
  9. Poke holes into the floral foam and stick the flower stems into them. Secure with a small amount of glue. Let dry.

That's all there is to it! This is an ideal example of how to make kids crafts. This simple yet adorable craft is sure to be a hit with kids, and it makes a wonderful gift. It also makes a great decoration for spring parties. You could have your child make lots of flowers and put some floral foam into a larger container to make a whimsical centerpiece. Or kids could make several of them to add to place settings at a small gathering. The possibilities, to make kids crafts, are endless.


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Friday, March 6, 2009

Easter Crafts For Kids - The Ultimate Easter Craft Kit



Crafts are part of holiday celebrations in many households. Crafts are a great way to teach children about the holiday and keep them occupied as well. Here are some great ideas for putting together Easter themed crafts kits for the kids. Putting together an Easter themed craft kit will keep you prepared for those moments where something is needed to keep small hands busy.

Here are some items your craft kit should include:

  • Crayons or Markers
  • Easter stickers
  • Glue sticks
  • Cardstock and construction paper
  • Regular white paper
  • Craft scissors
  • Easter stencils
  • Easter stamps and ink
  • Foam shapes, small pompoms, googly eyes, etc.
  • Ribbon or yarn scraps

The craft kit is generally fairly easy to put together and can be done very affordably using times from your local dollar store and discount outlets. It helps to have a good idea of the age group that will be using the kit. Younger children will prefer crayons and stickers while older children may prefer glitter glue, markers and fancy edge scissors.


Older children will be able to come up with dozens of craft ideas from this selection of craft times, but here are a few ideas to get you started.


1. Easter Bookmarks


Cut cardstock into 6x2” strips and use a hole punch to put a hole at the top of each bookmark. Your child can decorate their bookmarks using items from the kit and a ribbon or yarn scrap can be added through the hole at the top to finish it off. Help your child pick an appropriate verse to include on their bookmark in keeping with the Easter theme. These bookmarks can be for their own use, or given as gifts to friends or grandparents.


2. Easter Cards


Cards are another simple craft idea that can also be used to create gifts for grandparents or other family members. Younger children may need help cutting and folding the cardstock which can then be decorated using the items in the kit. For an extra touch, try other shapes: egg shaped cards, cross shaped cards, etc.


If your child is going to be giving their cards to friends and family, envelopes offer additional craft options. You may want to provide basic envelopes for younger children to decorate, or print out templates for older children to make their own envelopes. You can find envelope templates from many online scrapbook and craft sites.


3. Easter Journals


An Easter journal is really a craft within a craft. Children will enjoy creating their journals, and can later use them for entertainment as well. To start off, create a cover using folded cardstock and inside pages using regular white paper. Help your child staples the pages together. Your child can then decorate the cover of their journal using the items in the kit.


These journals can be used as coloring pages to keep your child busy during family gatherings or on long drives between gatherings. They can also serve as a place for your child to write about their Easter celebrations, making a great keepsake to look back at in years to come. Older teens may want to use their journals as a special place to journal during their devotional time over the Easter holiday.


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Have a look at all the crafts included in “Fun Kids Crafts E-book:”

  • Easter Crafts
  • Valentines Crafts
  • Christmas Crafts
  • Crafts Without Glue
  • Easy Crafts
  • Egg Crafts
  • Fathers Day Crafts
  • Halloween Crafts
  • Holiday Crafts
  • Mothers Day Crafts
  • Preschool Crafts
  • Thanksgiving Crafts
  • Themed Crafts
  • Toilet Roll Crafts

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Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Book: The Little Hands Big Fun Craft Book: Creative Fun for 2-6 Year Olds (Williamson Little Hands Series)


The Little Hands Big Fun Craft Book: Creative Fun for 2- To 6-Year-Olds (Williamson Little Hands Series)

The Little Hands Big Fun Craft Book is designed for every family with toddler up to Grade 1 children. It is packed with age-appropriate craft activities and projects either for the home, the great outdoors or even special places. You and your children will get many hours of crafty fun and enjoyment from this book.


The book is divided into various categories:


* Animals and Trees

* School Days

* Big Fun Crafts

* Family Fun

* Friendship

* Around the World Celebration

* Neighborhood

* Outdoor Fun

* Big Fun in Special Places


In each category you will find lots of different and exciting craft projects. In the Animals and Tree section, you will find ideas for making an Earth Day Crown, a Saw Dust Bug, Four Season Trees and more. The Around the World Celebration section gives lots of ideas from other cultures, like an American Yankee Doodle Dandy Headband, an Oatmeal Box Drum from Nigeria, Swinging Lanterns from Vietnam and others.


The Big Fun in Special Places activities follow a trip to a special place like a museum or a zoo. The children can make a Seashell Paperweight after a visit to the beach or an Old McDonald Mural, after a trip to a farm. They will learn through craft about their surroundings and will take lots of pride in their finished product.


The Little Hands Big Fun Craft Book comes with very easy instructions and simple materials as well as advice on how to work safely with young children.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

How To Make Kids Crafts



How To Make Kids Crafts

So often we think about complicated crafts when we are wondering about "How To Make Kids Crafts" and there is no need! I have just done one of the oldest and simplest crafts with Anabel, my 5 year old granddaughter and realized again how they enjoy the simple things. She also found spreading melted chocolate onto Marie Biscuits surprisingly difficult and it was excellent exercise for those small motor skills

What you need for this craft:

  • A Packet of Marie Biscuits (any other undecorated biscuits will do)
  • One slab of melted white chocolate
  • Different cake sprinkles
  • Jelly tots

How to do this craft:


Spread the chocolate on the biscuits and decorate with the sprinkles and jelly tots.

As easy as that and a lot of fun for the little ones. I think licking of fingers is the best part! Believe me a lot of chocolate will land on the little one's fingers.


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Have a look at all the crafts included in “Fun Kids Crafts E-book:”

  • Easter Crafts
  • Valentines Crafts
  • Christmas Crafts
  • Crafts Without Glue
  • Easy Crafts
  • Egg Crafts
  • Fathers Day Crafts
  • Halloween Crafts
  • Holiday Crafts
  • Mothers Day Crafts
  • Preschool Crafts
  • Thanksgiving Crafts
  • Themed Crafts
  • Toilet Roll Crafts

This is only a few of the crafts in this e-book, there are many, many more. Have fun this year with lots of easy mother’s day crafts for kids and crafts for all the other holidays to come.

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  2. Practical
  3. And most of all - FUN!

All the projects are made from easy to find materials, using simple techniques that really do work. Even the little ones that still have undeveloped motor skills will be able to manage with easy. Even your little 3 year old will be able to do these easy crafts and make a mother’s day gift for mom

Have a look at all the benefits of this crafts e-book for making Easter Crafts, “Fun Kids Crafts E-Book.”

  1. You can spend some creative & quality time with your child
  2. Your gift will always be unique crafts
  3. These crafts have easy-to-follow instructions
  4. Pictures & Templates included
  5. You will save hundreds of $ making your own crafts and gifts

.

You will be able to have your kid make Valentine's day crafts as a gifts with very little expense to everyone’s delight.

To use this e-book to get easy Easter crafts for kids to make, will ensure that you do not have any problems with the crafts, just follow the easy instructions and your little ones with have a ball!

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Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Simple Kids Crafts


Simple Kids Crafts - Arranging Leaves!

I think sometimes we do not think of the simple things as crafts. We do not remember that the kids enjoy things we are used to. I experienced it again with my granddaughter when we were laying the table for dinner guests. I did not have any flowers so I send her into the garden to picks some branches with pretty leaves on them and put them in a vase. She love it and it turned out beautiful. So, next time when you do not know what to do with the kids, do some simple everyday stuff, you will be surprised at how much they will enjoy it!

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Monday, February 2, 2009

Toddler Crafts That Don't Require Any Scissors


Toddler Crafts That Don't Require Any Scissors


Crafts are good for kids. They can keep them productively occupied while you're doing work around the house, or give you something to do together. Crafting helps kids learn new skills and gives them a sense of accomplishment.


Crafting is especially good for small children. They can gain hand-eye coordination, learn about shapes and colors, and more. But most crafts require the use of scissors, which can be difficult for a toddler to use properly. Even the small, blunt children's scissors can be too much of a challenge.


However, there are some crafts that your toddler can create without scissors. Here are a few to choose from:


1. Pipe cleaner crafts


Making things out of pipe cleaners is lots of fun, and it doesn't require any scissors. And it's not messy, either. Pipe cleaners are the only supplies needed. Your child can make people, animals, flowers and more out of colorful pipe cleaners.


2. Finger painting


Finger painting can be very messy, but kids love it and it doesn't require scissors or anything else that could be dangerous. It also provides parents with some nice art for the wall or refrigerator. Just outfit your child with a smock, cover the area with newspapers, and let him create a masterpiece.


3. Stickers


Kids love stickers, so why not let them make their own? You can find stickers with outlines that your child can color in at discount stores, or you can buy blank ones and let your child decorate them as he wishes. In a pinch, you could even give your child blank printer labels to decorate for use as stickers. Washable markers and glitter glue will minimize the mess factor.


4. Sculpting


Sculpture is a wonderful art for kids. They can make figurines, paperweights and more using only their hands and some Play-Doh. There's no baking required, and Play-Doh is non-toxic.

5. Magnets


Refrigerator magnets are both fun to make and useful. There are all sorts of ways your child can make them without using scissors. Clothespin magnets are great for holding shopping lists and other important notes. To make them, simply let your child decorate clothespins with magic markers. Then attach a self-adhesive magnet to the back. Magnets can also be created with Play-Doh, clay, seashells, or inkjet business cards. Virtually anything that is not too heavy will work.


These are just a few of the crafts your toddler can create without the use of scissors. You can find even more ideas online and in kids' craft books. And if you cut the materials before giving them to your child, there are even more things he can create. So don't avoid crafting with your child just because he can't use scissors. There are plenty of things he can make without them.


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These Crafts Are Specifically designed to be:

  • Simple
  • Practical
  • And most of all - FUN!

All the projects are made from easy to find materials, using simple techniques that really do work. Even the little ones that still have undeveloped motor skills will be able to manage with easy. Even your little 3 year old will be able to do these easy crafts and make a mother’s day gift for mom


Have a look at all the benefits of this crafts e-book for making Valentines gifts, “Fun Kids Crafts E-Book.”

  • You can spend some creative & quality time with your child
  • Your gift will always be unique crafts
  • These crafts have easy-to-follow instructions
  • Pictures & Templates included
  • You will save hundreds of $ making your own crafts and gifts

.

You will be able to have your kid make Valentine's day crafts as a gifts with very little expense to everyone’s delight.


To use this e-book to get easy Valentines day crafts for kids to make, will ensure that you do not have any problems with the crafts, just follow the easy instructions and your little ones with have a ball!


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