Weaving Crafts

The woven mat, or mkeka (em-KAY-kah), is the mat on which the other Kwanzaa symbols rest. The mkeka is a symbol of tradition and history.

Materials

* Black, red, and green construction paper
* Child's blunt-tip safety scissors
* Glue or stapler

This Plastic Lace Key Ring Craft for Kids is a lot of fun and your children will love making it. These are so fun to make, you'll want to give one to all your friends.

Materials You need:

* 8' of Plastic Lace (4'each of two colors)
* Key Ring
* 12 Pony Beads
* Scissors

Fill this traditional Swedish heart basket with sweet Valentine treats. Makes a perfect Valentine's Day party favor for kids!


Materials
To make a woven Heart Basket, you will need:
Two pieces of paper, each a different color ( craft foam, fabric
or felt will also work)
pencil
scissors

Easter Basket 3D Paper Model Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Here are free printable easy to make Easter baskets! Print from the browser for the small basket (as pictured) or save the patterns and load into a paint program to scale pattern for the larger basket. Use them to decorate or home made gifts for family, fellow students or coworkers!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Paper
Computer/Printer
Glue

Stick Weaving Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 2 straight sticks equal in diameter and length
* Yarn—three or four different colors
* Scissors

Fabric Weaving Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1. Large fabric scraps or pieces
2. Scissors
3. Piece of cardboard or Styrofoam
4. Thumb tacks