Crafts with Plastic Silverware

Your little boys will love dressing up in their own Kings hat they made themselves.

Material:

Stiff construction paper
Stapler
Foam cutouts, glitter or other decorating utentsil.

Heart Shaped Butterfly craft that your children will love to create. Hang this butterfly from the ceiling when completed.

Material:

2-pieces of construction paper
Pom-poms
Pipe cleaners
Craft spoon

Halloween craft ideas for kids to make at a Halloween party, in the classroom and scout troops.

You'll Need:
black plastic spoons (sturdy plastic)
green Candy Melts (craft store) We use Wilton® brand
craft foam sheets or felt; black and green
black yarn, orange yarn optional
wax or parchment paper
clear cellophane wrap
plastic wiggle eyes
red permanent marker for her mouth
glue dots or craft glue stick

A Hanukkah craft kids of all ages can make and use during the eight day celebration of Hanukkah. this is a super craft for a classroom!

You'll Need
Wooden craft spoons
Acrylic paint
Paint Brush
Craft knife
12 plastic cups

Youur children will love celebrating Thanksgiving by creating these Spoonie Turkeys. A great craft for kids to create a cute turkey out of spoons, paint, glue, and magnets.

ARTS AND CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

Wooden Spoonies (craft section)
brown, red, yellow & white paint
googly eyes
glue
magnets (optional)

Learn how to make a fun Thanksgiving Turkey Spoon craft for kids. This arts and crafts project is for children to celebrate thanksgiving in a fun way - Gobble, gobble, this turkey is sure to spoon up lots of fun.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

* Pattern Required
* Wooden spoon, 12-inch
* Wiggle eyes, 10mm, 2
* Felt, stiffened, orange
* Felt, red
* Fun foam, orange
* Fun foam, green
* Fun foam, red
* Fun foam, yellow
* Ribbon, orange, 1/8-inch
* Acrylic paint, brown
* Scissors
* Marker, black

Learn how to make your very own toy with this Sea Turtle Marionette crafts activity for kids to make from materials around the house - Trash to Treasure. Learn how to make this cool toy turtle marionette with the San Diego Zoo's instructions on their site for this cool children's arts and crafts project.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

# 1 clear plastic deli container with a snap-on lid, like the ones that parmesan cheese comes in. This is the turtle's shell.
# 4 plastic spoons to make the flippers. Carefully break off the handles of the spoons, leaving only about one-half inch of the handle and the scoop part. An adult could also snip off the handles with wire cutters, but don't try that yourself.
# 1 plastic container from individual-size pudding cups. This is the turtle's head.
# 4 wine bottle corks for legs
# 4 buttons–2 for eyes, 2 for anchors for your marionette strings.
# 1 piece of sponge for the turtle's tail
# 5 twist ties
# 2 popsicle sticks for your marionette control
# 4 small screw eyes to connect the legs to the shell
# Thick white glue
# Nail
# Hole punch–the kind you hold in your hand
# Heavy thread
# Acrylic paints, if you'd like to paint your turtle

Flower Pot Recipe Holder Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - This is a really cool arts & crafts project idea for making a gift for your mother.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 3" Flower pot
* Moss
* Small flowers, 5-8 for each
* 1 Plastic fork for each
* Plaster of Paris

Make Your Own Trashasaurus Rex Sculpture Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Just as folk artists work with whatever they have on hand to make art, you can use found materials to create a sculpture like Trashasaurus Rex and express how you feel about the solid waste problem. Creating such a sculpture will help save landfill space, and displaying your work in a public place can make others aware of the solid waste problem.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Lumber
* Chicken wire
* Thin, flexible wire
* Newspapers
* Wallpaper paste
* *White glue or carpenter's glue
* Solid waste or trash
* Hammer and nails
* Wire cutters or pliers
* Bucket for mixing the paste
* Acrylic paints (optional)
* Brushes and paint pans (optional)

For a relief sculpture:

* Large piece of corrugated cardboard
* (such as a refrigerator carton)
* *White glue or carpenter's glue
* Solid waste or trash
* Markers, crayons, or other drawing tools
* Acrylic paints or leftover latex paint (optional)
* Brushes and paint pans (optional)
o *A glue gun can be used in addition to or instead of these, but only with adult supervision.

Thanks for Dessert Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make a faux ice cream sunday.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Paper or plastic bowl
* Gel paints
* 3 crumpled sheets of paper
* Plastic spoon
* Small red strip of const paper
* Glue

Paper Dove Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - You wont mind this critter invading your next picnic: a high-flying dove made from paper plates and plastic spoons.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Paper plate
Scissors
Tape
Two plastic spoons
Pebble
Rubber band
Markers

Papier-MâchéGlobe Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* A round balloon
* Lots of newspaper
* Flour and water glue (instructions below)
* A container for mixing the glue (old plastic containers work well)
* A spoon or stick to stir the glue
* A printer
* Pencil
* Blue and green tempera paint
* Paint brushes
* A dark marker

Mummy Spoon Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make a mummy out of a spoon.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
*Paint the back of the bowl of a white plastic spoon an icky green color. Spray with a clear acrylic sealer.
* Place a lollipop in the bowl of the spoon. Line up the lollipop stick with the spoon handle and scotch tape together.
*Tear muslin into about 1/2" to 3/4" strips, across the width of the fabric. Wrap fabric strips around spoon in mummy fashion, leaving a small rectangular at back of spoon for mummy "eyes". Keep wrapping entire spoon until the desired body size is obtained. (About three to four strips of 44" material are needed, depending on width of strips.)
*Leave the very tip loose so that it can be pulled to open, but secure right next to end with a tiny dab of glue. Pin until dry and then remove pin.
*Use a Sharpie marker pen to put black dots for eyes peeking out of the green opening.
*Print poem here. You can attach with a black ribbon tied around neck and in a bow. Or thread ribbon through a hole in poem tag and then safety pin to mummy.
* p.s. I thought it would be cute to add a black bow but my 6 year old grandson couldn't wait to open it. He thought it was the coolest and unwrapping it was even cooler!

Make Your Own Dancing Spoons Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutortial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Scrap yarn (any colors); 1 plastic spoon (buy a bag if using for group project); Markers; Cotton balls; tiny elastic bands; small amount of glue.

Love Bugs Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - This project is easy and can be used by 2 years and up. We give these to parents, teachers and grandparents -- they love them.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Plastic spoons
* Plaster of paris
* Wiggle eyes
* Paint (assorted colors, use non-toxic with children)
* Jewelry pin backings or magnets
* Cotton swabs or paint brushes
* Clear acrylic spray
* Newspaper
* Butter knife
* Silk flowers or small potted plant

Spoon Angel Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial- This is appropriate for ages 3+. Though younger children can decorate the triangle.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
a plastic spoon
a triangle of construction paper about the same height as the spoon
some markers, glitter glue, sparkles or sequins (we used glitter glue)
some scraps of wool
a piece of 8 1/2 x 11 white paper
tape
glue
OPTIONAL: small wiggly eyes

Apple Rosh Hashanah Card Arts & Crafts Activity Tutorial For Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

* Apple Cut in Half
* Plastic Fork
* Styrofoam tray or plates
* Paint
* Paper
* Glitter (optional)
* Markers or crayons

Mexican Talavera Tiles Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial For Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Gel Markers
* Model Magic®
* No-Run School Glue

household supplies

* rolling pin
* modeling tools
* plastic dinnerware

Easy Soap Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial For Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Microwave oven
* Microwavable cups or paper cups (these will get hot)
* Plastic spoons
* Knife
* Cookie or candy molds (optional)
* Transparent glycerin soap

Cling Wrap Painting Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* White paper
* Paint
* Spoons
* Plastic cling wrap

Blown Pictures Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial ~ This is a fun way for your child to learn about the power of an invisible force such as the wind.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Tempera paint
* Plastic spoons
* Light-colored construction or bond paper
* Plastic straws

Unmasking the Mask: Who Am I? Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Almost any materials can be used for this project. Use whatever is available to you, including egg cartons, shells, bottle caps, cans, twist-ties, brushes, rags, buttons, lids, dried flowers, empty milk cartons and soda bottles, old screening, nylons, rope, cardboard, paper plates, gauze, stamps, string, rubber bands, paper, beans, noodles, paint, crayons, pictures, pencils, glue, tape, flour, papier-mache or newspaper.

Plastic Spoon People Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Foster your child's creativity with this arts and crafts activity.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1. Plastic spoons
2. Cotton balls
3. Pipe cleaners
4. Felt pens
5. Construction and tissue paper
6. Scissors and glue

Sand Squiggles Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial ~ This simple project is very easy and yet creates a beautiful result. Add some glitter to the sand for a special effect.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Construction paper
* White craft glue
* 1/2 cup of sand
* 1 small spoon
* Glitter (optional)

Bright, Bold and Altered Halloween Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Tulip® One-Step Fashion Dyes™ - Purple
* Tulip® 3D Fashion Paint™ - Slick® Purple, Slick® White, Slick® Black, Glow® Natural, Glow® Yellow, Glow® Orange, Glow® Green
* Tulip® Fashion Art Resist™
* Aleene's® Crafting Adhesives
* FunCraft™ Foam Glue
* Instant Decoupage Sealer and Finish - Matte
* Fast Grab Tacky Glue®
* Glass fish bowl
* Small water bottles
* Scissors
* Tissue paper: orange, purple
* Chenille stems: neon green, neon yellow, purple, orange
* Wire cutters
* Craft foam, white
* Hole punch
* Plastic trash bags
* Plastic drinking cups
* Straws
* Plastic bugs
* Pencil
* White fabric, 1 yard all cotton
* Paintbrush, 1/2" wide flat
* Plastic utensils
* Candy, assorted Halloween
* Masking tape, low tack
* Cardboard
* Iron
* Spray water bottle

Disc Wall Art Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam: Discs, 1" thick: one 16"; two 12"; one 10"; five 6"
* Acrylic paints: brown; purple; olive green
* Pre-mixed stucco medium, 16 oz.; or lightweight spackling compound
* Pencil
* Ruler
* Wooden toothpicks
* 1" Firm paintbrush
* Disposable palette
* Three small disposable bowls
* Measuring cup and spoons
* Water basin
* Paper towels
* Scissors
* Fine-gauge craft wire
* Craft pins
* 1" Putty knife
* Small saw or craft snips
* Fine to medium sandpaper
* Low-temp glue gun and glue sticks
* Thick, white craft glue
* Small sawtooth hanger and nails

Snowflake Garland with a Bonus Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 1 – Tin Maya Road Fresh Chipboard Snowflake Set
* 2 – Yards Maya Road Red Double Stitched Velvet
* 2 – Yards Maya Road Green Double Stitched Velvet
* White Spray Paint
* Instant Decoupage
* Iridescent Glitter
* Butcher’s Paper
* Fabri Tac Adhesive by Beacon
* Scissors
* Plastic Spoon
* Medium Sized Plastic Bowl

Sand Art Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

For years kids have enjoyed making sand art - layering colored sand in bottles. However, the colored sand can be quite expensive. Learn the secret to color your own sand at a fraction of the cost.

Having a summer B-B-Q and need an activity to keep the kids busy? Why not color some sand ahead of time then let the kids do some sand art at the picnic table after dinner.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Sand - I bought a bag of play sand (this will make a LOT of colored sand) for under $3 at a local home improvement store. You can also purchase sand in toy stores and garden centers.
* Disposable cups, plates and spoons; one of each for each color of sand you wish to make
* Small amount of water
* Powdered Tempera paint *
* Funnel **
* Clear recycled containers such as empty water bottles.
* Optional: Cork that fits snuggly into the top of your container.

*I used red, yellow and blue paints and mixed them to make other colors such as orange, green and purple.

**If you do not have a funnel you can make one by either removing the cap from and cutting the top off of a clean empty water or soda bottle or by rolling a piece of paper into a cone shape and leaving a hole at the bottom for the sand to go through.

Dining Turkey Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Even turkeys deserve a Thanksgiving feast. Decide what your turkey wants to dine on when you make this decorative turkey. Kids will have fun crumbling and gluing on his brown feathers and adding his brightly colored feathers to his back.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Construction Paper - Brown & Orange
* Cardstock in 6 colors (you can use construction paper if you don't have card stock)
* Two 20mm Blue sequins - optional
* Two 20mm googly eyes
* 2 Orange pipe cleaners (chenille stems)
* Orange Fun Fur yarn by Lion Brand
* 4" Paper doily
* Plastic Fork & knife
* Crayons
* White glue
* Hot glue gun and glue sticks
* Brown crepe paper
* 1 artificial rose petal or red construction paper

Sassy Wood Bangle Bracelets Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Fashioned for any season, these one-of-a-kind wood bangle bracelets are decorated with your favorite scrapbook papers then protected with a glossy, durable finish.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Easycast Clear Casting Epoxy™, 8 Oz Kit OR Use Envirotex Lite Pour On High Gloss Coating™, 8 Oz. Kit
* Wood Bracelets Bangle or Segment Style
* Decorative Scrapbook Papers
* Acrylic Craft Paints That Compliment Decorative Paper
* White Craft Glue
* Stretch Magic Bead Cord (to Restring the Sectional Style Of Bracelet)
* Wire Wire Snips
* Plastic Sheeting or Plastic Trash Bag
* Measuring/Mixing Cups and Stir Sticks
* 16 ounce Soft Drink Bottles- 2-4
* Plastic Disposable Spoon
* Drinking Straw
* Sandpaper 600 Grit or Nail Emery Board

Toggle Charm Bracelet Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

An abundance of wonderful toggle clasps are now available and make fantastic frames for one-of-a-kind charm bracelets. Many shapes are available to fill with colored resin, beads, scrapbook paper or sparkly glitter.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Easycast Clear Casting Epoxy™- 8 Oz Kit
* Castin’ Craft Transparent Dyes™
* Decorative Scrapbook Paper
* 6-12 Toggle Clasps – Thicker Toggles Work Best
* Bracelet Chain
* Lobster Claw Style Clasp
* Masking Tape
* White Craft Glue and Brush
* Disposable Eye Droppers (Optional)
* Scissors
* Chain Nose Pliers
* Plastic Sheeting or Plastic Trash Bag
* Floor Tile or Other Flat Surface
* Masking Tape
* Disposable Drink Cups and Spoon
* Drinking Straw
* Measuring/Mixing Cups and Stir Sticks