Mother Goose crafts are probably some of the first crafts that we ever made, though few of us may remember them. Mother Goose and her rhymes are typically introduced to children while they are very young and maybe even just …[Continue]
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How to Make an Origami Crane
Introduction Origami, a hobby that almost anyone can do, is a fun and easy way to create new and exciting three-dimensional figures using square pieces of paper. As long as you can follow instructions and have the patience to learn …[Continue]
Springtime Game: File Folder Games For Spring and Easter
Spring and Easter time are exciting, especially if you are a child. Warmer weather means more time outside playing, the end of the school year is in sight and the Easter bunny never disappoints. What could be better! Help your …[Continue]
Musical Macaroni Drum
To make a macaroni drum, you need to start by making the drum itself. 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 …[Continue]
Musical Macaroni Shaker
In addition to being delicious with cheese, macaroni is also an excellent addition to many musical crafts. Macaroni makes for a good addition to a homemade musical instrument because it is small, hallow, and one of the less expensive of …[Continue]
Holiday Candy Tower
Holiday topiaries are made out of two of the most popular elements that define the holidays, food and decorations. No matter if you are celebrating Christmas, Easter or the 4th of July, chances are that you can think of a …[Continue]
Holiday Topiaries
Candy topiaries make for great conversation starters and colorful centerpieces for just about any occasion. A candy topiary instantly adds interest and color to your table. The great thing about them is that you can make them yourself and that …[Continue]
Bird Paper Plate Holder
This craft makes a great gift as you can fill it with treats, notes, or whatever else you would like. To begin this project you will need to cut the top 1/3 off of one large paper plate. Glue that …[Continue]
Marshmallow Penguins
A fast and easy way to make a penguin craft is to make the arctic bird out of a marshmallow. To do this you will need to use a permanent black marker to color the entire marshmallow except the penguin …[Continue]
Gourd Bird Feeder
Making bird crafts is simple as long as you have the imagination and creativity that it takes to see how something old can become something new. You most likely already have all of the materials that are needed to create …[Continue]
Pinecone Turkey
Pine cones are a crafter’s best friend, especially when it comes to making bird crafts. A pine cone, when laid on its side, makes a perfect bird body shape. To make this craft start by collecting a pine cone that …[Continue]
Musical Macaroni Rain Stick
A rain stick is a musical instrument that when “played” sounds like rainfall. To make this instrument you will need a long tube. Working with a paper tube may be simpler as there will need to be a way of …[Continue]