Making crafts is a lot easier than some people think. While you may not have a lot of confidence in your ability to come up with original crafts, most people find that once you start making a craft, the creativity …[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]
Clay Critters
Clay is an inexpensive tool that can be used to make just about anything. For this craft all you need is some clay and your imagination. You can use the clay to create a game that goes along with your …[Continue]
Bat Chips
Times that surround a holiday provide unique opportunities to change up your regular routine and do something more creative. The time surrounding Halloween is no exception. In addition to the pumpkin carving and corn maze racing that you will do, …[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]
Three Instruments
• Cymbals – cymbals are simple to make. All you need are two pot lids and some string. Tie the string or yarn around the handles of the pot lids and strike them together to play. • Harmonica – to …[Continue]
Simple Horn
To make a horn, take an empty paper towel tube and either cut or color the holes of the instrument onto the roll. If you would like to take this craft to the next level, you can make a horn …[Continue]
Recycled Drum
Clean out an empty container that has a lid (an oatmeal container, old butter container or yogurt container are examples). Decorate the outside of the container with construction paper, crayons, stickers, or whatever! Place the lid back in the container …[Continue]
Tambourine
It is becoming more and more difficult to find activities that the whole family can do together. Often times the age gap between siblings makes it difficult to think of activities that all members of the family would enjoy doing. …[Continue]
Recycled Music Band
Of course there are many more musical crafts that involve more than just humming. With a simple paper towel tube you can create a flute, horn or even a handle for a guitar. The key to making a musical instrument …[Continue]
Harmonica
For children some of the best and most simple crafts to make are the ones that require a minimal amount of effort to play. Most young children are able to make the humming noise on their own. With this humming …[Continue]
The Best Types of Crafts if You Aren’t “Crafty”
There are many who believe that some are naturally gifted with the ability to do well at making crafts and there are others who simply are not. While crafting may come easier to some people than to others, it is …[Continue]
