http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog How to Make Cool Stuff Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:18:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/02/make-spring-handprints-lambs-for-easter-or-spring-preschoolers-and-kids-craft/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/02/make-spring-handprints-lambs-for-easter-or-spring-preschoolers-and-kids-craft/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:18:45 +0000 sirena http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=287 Since I am so in love with little handprints, I enjoy doing crafts where I can capture my children's handprints once again for posterity reason. This craft, handprint lamb, is a great way to capture a handprint but it also adds a touch of spring to your crafts and gives your child a new way to use his hands.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/02/make-spring-handprints-lambs-for-easter-or-spring-preschoolers-and-kids-craft/feed/ 3 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/02/easter-bunny-rabbit-treat-cups-crafts-activity-ideas-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/02/easter-bunny-rabbit-treat-cups-crafts-activity-ideas-for-kids/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:11:17 +0000 sirena http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=237 I would like to say a big thank you to his kindergarten teacher before I do start on the craft itself. I would also like to mention that this craft is great for children of all ages. At home, I did this craft with a 4 year old and an 8 year old and both were delighted with both the process and the end product. It is very easy to do and can make a beautiful little gift or grab bag for the Easter season.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/02/easter-bunny-rabbit-treat-cups-crafts-activity-ideas-for-kids/feed/ 4 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/drawing-and-making-cute-animals-out-of-hearts-for-valentines-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/drawing-and-making-cute-animals-out-of-hearts-for-valentines-day/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:42:11 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1910 It is a lot of fun to draw cute and cuddly creatures out of any shape, but since Valentine's Day is coming up, why not try to draw animals, bugs, and flowers from hearts. You can even cut shapes out of construction paper, crafts foam, and other crafts materials to make Valentine's Day Cards out of the following Heart-Animal Shapes.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/drawing-and-making-cute-animals-out-of-hearts-for-valentines-day/feed/ 15 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/peeping-groundhog-craft-activity-for-groundhog-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/peeping-groundhog-craft-activity-for-groundhog-day/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:57:52 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1894 Make this cute craft which shows the groundhog peeping out of his burrow as you celebrate ground hog day. The groundhog pops out of his burrow when you slide the Popsicle stick upwards, and it goes into hiding when you pull the stick down. The simple steps to make this craft follow.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/peeping-groundhog-craft-activity-for-groundhog-day/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/thanksgiving-turkey-pop-up-card-making-craft-turkeys-beak-opens-and-closes/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/thanksgiving-turkey-pop-up-card-making-craft-turkeys-beak-opens-and-closes/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:30:40 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1203 Have a free afternoon and want to do make cool Thanksgiving Turkey pop up cards for family and friends? This is a unique Turkey pop up card in that this one has an open and closing beak. My kids said that it is the coolest pop up card that they have ever seen, so I decided to share it with all of you nice kids and parents.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/thanksgiving-turkey-pop-up-card-making-craft-turkeys-beak-opens-and-closes/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/free-thanksgiving-turkey-paper-toys-model-make-printable-foldable-turkeys-paper-crafts-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/free-thanksgiving-turkey-paper-toys-model-make-printable-foldable-turkeys-paper-crafts-for-kids/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:51:43 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1032 Have a free afternoon and want to make the coolest craft you have ever made? All you need are a printer, paper, scissors, glue, and patience and you will have a fun Thanksgiving arts and crafts activity to keep you busy. This printable paper turkey would also be great as a Thanksgiving dinner table decoration craft. Find out more below.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/free-thanksgiving-turkey-paper-toys-model-make-printable-foldable-turkeys-paper-crafts-for-kids/feed/ 5 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/turkey-plant-poke-garden-thanksgiving-crafts-activity-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/turkey-plant-poke-garden-thanksgiving-crafts-activity-for-kids/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:12:00 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=926 Plant pokes are a great way to brighten up and decorate plants in your house and gardens in your backyard. Now that Thanksgiving is getting closer, how about we make a Thanksgiving Turkey Plant Poke to decorate your garden. This turkey plant poke is easy to make and lots of fun to look at. Easy directions for this crafts project follow below. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/turkey-plant-poke-garden-thanksgiving-crafts-activity-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/thanksgiving-turkey-pencil-topper-crafts-project-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/thanksgiving-turkey-pencil-topper-crafts-project-for-kids/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:03:32 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=915 Here's a great idea to celebrate thanksgiving at school- a turkey on the top of your pencil...a Turkey pencil topper craft for kids!! This craft is really easy to make and will surprise your teacher and your friends.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/thanksgiving-turkey-pencil-topper-crafts-project-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/04/sculpting-with-fimo-the-goldfish-crafts-project-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/04/sculpting-with-fimo-the-goldfish-crafts-project-for-kids/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:00:30 +0000 sirena http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=163 In this craft, I will teach you how to create a very basic fimo sculpture fish that most children will enjoy making again and again.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/04/sculpting-with-fimo-the-goldfish-crafts-project-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/04/easy-easter-basket-craft-for-kids-to-fill-with-treats/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/04/easy-easter-basket-craft-for-kids-to-fill-with-treats/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:29:32 +0000 andreathatcher http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=165 If you've had a new addition to the family, are having an unexpected guest, or just don't have enough Easter baskets around the house, here is a simple an inexpensive way to create your own Easter basket to fill with goodies and put on display.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/04/easy-easter-basket-craft-for-kids-to-fill-with-treats/feed/ 0