Below you will find many Ideas for Elastic Arts & Crafts Projects & Activities with Elastic for Children, Teens, and Preschoolers.
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Hand Puppets with Elastic Moving Mouths - This hand puppet is made with rolled oats (oatmeal) boxes or ice cream containers. These puppets turn out so well that people will think you bought them. Find out how to make them with the following instructions.
4th
of July Utensil Holder - -
A cross-stitch design celebrates USA in this fun, 4th of July craft
project. Embellish an inexpensive or recycled container with this
design and coordinating fabric for the perfect picnic or BBQ
addition.
A
Masked Vase - -
This vase is like nothing you've ever seen. It makes for a great New
Year's eve decoration. Your girlfriends would love to get something
like this from you.
Angled
photo frame - -
Kids can display their favorite photos or pictures in an unusual way
by crafting this quirky angled photo frame. A piece of craft wood and
some simple tools will yield a delightful result.
Animal
Attraction - -
There's nothing tame about these fun and funky jungle-print
wristbands.
Baby
- Bunny Baby Basket - -
This Bunny is the perfect.pngt for new mums or for taking to a baby
shower. You could also do this project with several cloth nappies in
place of the towels. This Bunny would make a lovely Easter basket
too.
Bat
Costume - -
The wings on this costume mean that younger kids particularly enjoy
wearing it! It is just a question of two measurements, some cutting
and a handful of safety pins or a few quick stitches..
Beaded
Bracelet and Earrings - -
Making your own Beaded Bracelet and Earrings has never been easier!
Just follow these simple steps for making polymer clay jewelry in
various colors.
Beaded
Neckerchief Slides - - Choose
blue and yellow for Cubs or khaki and red for Webelos and weave and
neckerchief slide to match your uniform.
Beaded
Sunglasses Holder - -
Start a fashion craze with your own Beaded Sunglasses Holder to wear
around your neck. A great craft for kids who are prone to losing
their sunglasses.
Bean
Bag Animal Native
American Outfit - Follow the instructions to make your own bean bag animal Native
American outfit for your stuff animal.
Beautiful
Beaded Rings - -
These glamorous rings look so good, the recipients might not even
guess they're homemade. Kids can customize them with their favorite
beads, and an elastic band means they'll fit any finger (or toe!).
They make great.pngts for aunts, grandmoms, and friends.
Birds
of a Feather - -
This trendy little feathered bird can hold your grocery list or a
personal note to someone special.
Bow
Bag Sewing Tutorial - -
You can never have enough bags right? Especially with a free sewing
pattern. Beccy from Wipster used scraps of upholstery fabric and an
old pair of jeans to make this cute Bow Bag. The top has a drawstring
so it can expand when you need it to, but draw it up for security
(and cuteness).
Bunny
Mask - -
Use a paper plate and some craft cupboard bits and pieces to make a
cute bunny mask - perfect for Easter!
Button
Baubles - -
Get glam with a few buttons and a bottle of glue.
Button
Bracelet - -
This sweet and simple craft features well-loved faces all in one
place and makes a great.pngt for Mom on her special day.
Button
Bracelet - -
This project is very easy to make for all ages and makes a funky
button bracelet.
Button
Bracelets - -
Decorate your wrist with some button bracelets. With confetti buttons
you can add some color and flavor to your arm. You'll be everyone's
envy.
Canadian
Sleep Mask - -
Make this uniquely Canadian sleep mask with just a few pieces of red
and white felt. Kids will sleep soundly after celebrating Canada Day.
Caribbean
Foot Jewelry - - Be
cool on hot days at the beach! This pretty foot jewelry is all the
rage.
Caribbean
Hand Jewelry - - Be
cool on hot days at the beach! This pretty hand jewelry is all the
rage.
Cat
Mask Craft - - Isn't
this cat mask gorgeous? Very straightforward to make, it involves
painting, cutting and sticking - so it will keep the kids busy for a
while and they will love every minute! Just make sure they don't put
the mask on before it is absolutely dry...
Chick
Mask - -
This chick mask combines painting, cutting out and sticking - and
offers play value too!
Christmas
Net Bags - - These
little bags can be co-ordinated to suit almost any Christmas colour
scheme and dressed up or down depending on how you and the children
are feeling! Use them to hang little presents on the Christmas tree,
as a little.pngt at everyone's place on the Christmas table, or to
enclose tiny presents for favourite little friends.
Circle
of Pins - -
Ever seen a safety pin look so elegant? Because this bracelet takes a
little longer to craft, it makes a great project for a rainy
afternoon or a sleep-over.
Colored
Safety Pin Bracelet - - No
one will guess this bracelet is made from colored safety pins!
Everyone from age six to age sixty loves this bracelet!
Craft
Foam Crown - -
Have fun making and wearing these cute craft foam crowns.
Crayon
Streamer Necklaces - -
For a real jewel of an activity, encourage your children make these
necklaces. Besides silver and gold, a box of Crayola® Crayons has
every color your kids need to create one-of-a-kind jewelry to match
any wardrobe.
Cute
Cover-Up - -
With a towel and a few trimmings, you and your kids can craft these
cool beach and pool cover-ups.
Dainty
Faceted Bead Bracelets - - Pretty
little bracelets that slip easily on and off. Make one to match for
every outfit.
DIY
Scrunchies and More - -
Sew up your own scrunchies, earrings, barrettes or combs in colorful
batik fabric with this technique. A hem stitched in metallic thread
is on the outside for a bit of sparkle throughout the accessory.
Dora's
Crystal Kingdom Butterfly Wings - -
Flights of imagination are easy with these pretty wings. Use our
template to create the wing shape, then strap them on with basic
sewing elastic.
Double
Heart Bracelet - - Make
this bracelet in pink and red for the perfect valentine jewelry. Make
it in your favorite colors to wear everyday.
Easter
Bunny Mask - -
Make an adorable Easter bunny mask to dress up for Easter fun! This
cute face mask is easy to make and can be dressed up however you
like.
Egg
Carton Bat - - Recycled those old
egg cartons into these Halloween Bats.
Fall
Napkin Rings - - Set a Thanksgiving
table with these beautiful beaded napkin rings.
Fancy
Girl Scout Bracelet - - These
bracelets are pretty enough to wear with your best outfit. Makes a
terrific bridging.pngt.
Fantastic
Mr Fox Mask - - Have
a go at this fantastic mask when you are enjoying the book of
Fantastic Mr Fox or celebrating Roald Dahl Day!
Fisherman
& Dogfish - - He may not be old enough to captain a ship,
but netting treats won't be a trick for this salty fisherman. Bright
and easy to assemble, this costume is practical for chilly October
nights. And if you've got an agreeable family pooch, he can wear our
easily detachable fin and play your child's prized catch.
Flower
Garland - - In
Hawaii they welcome visitors with a garland of fresh flowers, or a
lei. And in certain parts of India it is customary to wear a necklace
of fresh flowers at Diwali, the festival of lights. Why not try our
paper flower garland instead?
Flower
Hearted Bead Hair Elastic - -
Any girl would love to make a hair band just like this one.
Flower
Lei - -
A flower lei has become a symbol of welcome for visitors to Hawaii.
Different flowers and colors represent each island: Niihau - white;
Kauai - purple; Oahu - yellow; Maui - pink; Molokai - green; Lanai -
orange, Kahoolawe - grey; Big
Island of Hawaii - red. Great project for VBS.
Fun-in-the-Sun
Visors - -
You’ll be made in the shade when you wear a colorful sun visor!
Turn paper plates into cool, colorful hats to match your sport or
clothes.
Girls
Tiered Skirt - -
This is a must-have for every little girl. This free easy sewing
pattern uses beautiful fabrics and basic techniques to create a
fantastic tiered skirt that your little girl will love.
Green
Eye Bracelet - -
Need to give someone the green eye? then this bracelet is for you.
GS
Law Bracelet - - Make a pretty bracelet with colors to represent
the GS Law.
Hair
Scrunchies - -
Learn to make your own hair accessories.
Hair
Scrunchy - -
There's no such thing as too many hair accessories -- and this no-sew
craft makes creating a collection a cinch.
Halloween
Costume Horns - -
Get scary and spooky this Halloween with your horns. Guest
contributor Danielle sent us a step-by-step guide on how to make
these costume horns. Be something crazy this holiday.
Holiday
Paper Clay Bracelet - -
The holidays are filled with lovely papers—why not use some of
these papers to create a wonderful bracelet? The new Pearl Ex Varnish
will protect your most delicate papers.
How
to Make a Sleep Mask - -
Who says sleep masks have to be boring? You can make a sleep mask as
simple or as ornate as you wish with these easy to follow
instructions.
How
to Make a Yo-Yo Doll - -
Yo-yos are gathered, lightly stuffed circles of fabric that are used
to make ornaments, clothing decoration and many other craft projects.
This cute little doll is a great way to use up scrap sewing and
quilting fabrics.
Hula
Lei - - Leis or flower garlands are traditional tokens of welcome given to
visitors and friends in the Polynesian islands. They're also used to
accent a hula dancer's costume in the form of necklaces, headpieces,
bracelets and anklets.
"I
Love Girl Scouts" Bracelet - - Show
your love for your organization! This bracelet is even easy enough
for your littlest members.
Invisible
Ring - -
This project is almost too easy, but it does look great especially
with a lot of the bohemia styles coming in to fashion.
Jack-o-Lantern
Mask - - Turn
a paper plate and some scraps of paper into a spooky Jack-o-Lantern
mask this Halloween. The kids can have great fun making their own
ghastly or funny faces.
Jelly
Bean Dazzler - -
I would like to give you and your friends an art idea that I have
created. It's something to wear in your hair.
Jewel
Tone Bracelet Trio - -
Create these beaded jewel tone bracelets and stack them up or give
one to a friend.
Jolly
Jumper Puppet - -
It's time to high jump into fun with this creative frog puppet.
Koala
Mask - -
All children love koalas - and they will love making and dressing up
in this cute koala mask
!LEGO
Brick Costume - -
You can delight avid Lego fans with this LEGO brick costume. Any
craft that lets kids build a costume and dress up as their favorite
toy for Halloween is always a hit.
Letters
to Santa Card - -
Everyone knows if you want to make sure Santa knows what you want for
Christmas, you have to write him a letter. This is a fun card for
children to give to their friends during the holiday season (or
leave for Santa on Christmas Eve).
Lucky
Parade Hat - -
Top off St. Patrick's Day or any morning when your lads and lasses
feel lucky. These hats can be personalized for parades all year long!
Magazine
Bead Bracelet - -
Recycle old catalogs and magazines into stretchy, swanky bracelets
that cost next to nothing to make.
Make
An African Drum - -
Kwanzaa is often celebrated with traditional African music, with the
rhythm provided by African drums. Here is a craft idea for making
your own.
Make
Your Own Castanets - -
These castanets work really well and are easy to make from our
colossal buttons.
Ming-Ming
Costume - - Turn
your child into her favorite darling duckling! PJs, foam, and felt
will make this creative costume take flight!
Morocco
Bangle - -
This bracelet uses two treads to create an entwining design that
looks like a masterpiece. The best thing about this design is it's
use of assorted and odd beads.
Mother's
Day Sleep Mask - -
With this easy-to-follow tutorial, create a sleep mask for Mom to
wear on flights, or anywhere she likes. Use her favorite colors and
embellish for her personality. A pattern makes this sewing project a
breeze.
Natural
Rock Bracelet - -
These Natural Pebbles are very simple to make and look fantastic. You
can make the chocolate with white marbling or the white with
chocolate marbling.
Not-A-Kabala
Bracelet - -
A simple piece of elastic string and some wooden, glass, or metal
beads makes for a beautiful accessory. Boys and girls alike can
choose beads to match their school colors, favorite college teams, or
favorite outfit. This craft is a quickie and a great one for a team
or scout group to raise a little extra money. A few friends and these
low-cost supplies makes for a great fundraiser.
Ox
Mask - - Kids
can have fun making this Ox mask for Chinese New Year - it is simple,
effective and fun!
Paper
Plate Diplodocus - - Kids
can transform some basic craft supplies into this super paper plate
diplodocus. We had fun with the bubble wrap painting, too! Doesn't he
look great?
Paper
Plate Tambourine - -
Children can shake this tambourine or tap it against their hips. As
an easy variation, you can put a few dried beans between two plates
and staple it together.
Pink
Pebbles Bracelet - -
These Pebbles are very simple to make and look fantastic.
Pony
Bead Ponytail Holders - - Make
pretty ponytail holders from metallic pony beads and elastic cords.
Ponytail
Bobble - -
Make your own bobble for your hair.
Potholder
Frog Puppet - - This
cute idea comes from Linda of Alabama. You can adapt this project to
make all kinds of animal puppets.
Rat
Mask - - The
kids will have fun making - and wearing - this cheerful rat mask for
The Year of the Rat!
Recycled
Belt - -
Embossed Bird Bracelet - This recycled craft project shows you how to
make a masculine bracelet cuff using a recycled leather belt.
Rugrats
Charm Bracelet - – Make this charm bracelets out of pasta. Kraft
makes Macaroni & Cheese with letters, numbers, cartoon characters
and Superheroes logos.
Safety
Pin Bracelet - - This
come out really nice. Try designing your own, the possibilities are
endless!
Seasonal
Scrunchie - -
Children will be proud to show their festive spirit with this
homemade scrunchie craft.
Sequin
Punch Ribbon Angel - -
Sequin punch ribbon can be found at craft stores and some discount
stores. It is literally the stuff sequins are punched out of. Its
very decorative and is great for Christmas crafts.
Skeleton
Mobile - - Make
this gorgeous skeleton out of your old cardboard boxes - fun and
recycling all in one!
Sleepy
Time Eye Mask - -
Make your own sleeping mask by following these instructions.
Sparkle
Bracelets - -
Dazzle friends with bracelets that glitter with flowers and loops.
What could be more fun that making your own jewelry? Making bracelets
for.pngts!
Spider! - -
Spiders give me the creeps, but this one doesn't have to. A harmless
creature creates a great Halloween decoration. In four steps you can
save money and make your craft one you can use every year.
Stamped
Wristbands - -
Sport your team colors. Show your manly style with wristbands that
are punched with texture. Best of all, they’re fun to make.
Stretchy
Headband with Beads - - Use
adult-sized headbands to make these cute child-sized headbands.
Stylish
Stone Bracelets - -
Create your own fashion style with this easy rubber stamping
technique on resin tiles from Heidi Borchers of Inspired at Home. You
can even make these reversible – two looks in one!
Styracosaurus
Mask - - Make
this wonderful styracosaurus mask with paper plates and paints and
your child can be transformed into a fierce dinosaur!
Tiger
Mask - - Great
for the Year of the Tiger (2010) or an Indian theme - your child can
pretend to be a tiger when they are wearing this ferocious mask!
Toe
Ring and Matching Ankle Bracelet with Name - - Summer
feet look so pretty adorned with our toe ring and ankle bracelet. Add
your name for a special piece of jewelry.
TuTu
with Matching Head Band and Wand - - Christine Galli of
Warner Robins, Georgia, this week's contest winner, has put
together this complete costume to delight every little girl who
dreams of being the Sugar
Plum Fairy.
Vacation
Ted - - Don't
leave your favourite soft toy at home this year! The kids will enjoy
getting Ted ready for his vacation, too!
Vinyl
LP Record Headband - -
This recycled LP vinyl record project is a great recycled crafts
project. It is created by manipulating the melted/soft plastic of the
record after it has been heated in an oven. Records can be bought
from op shops, thrift stores or garage sales. If you don't want to
destroy the classics look for damaged or cracked albums.
Warty
Mask - - There
is no end to the creativity in this project! Just ask the kids to
bring in an egg carton and layout your scraps!
Wild
Whiskers - -
For instant silliness -- or a last-minute Halloween costume -- set up
your kids with these paper mustaches.
Wooden
Spoon Angel - - This
Wooden Spoon Angel Craft takes a wooden spoon, gold fabric and basic
craft supplies to produce a family heirloom that will be brought out
proudly year after year! We've left edges raw and unfinished, used
very simple stitching in places but also used glue and an elastic
band - and it all adds to the charm and makes this angel "doable"
by even young children.
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