http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog How to Make Cool Stuff Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-decorated-pencils/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-decorated-pencils/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:00:30 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6080 In the last post I was talking about how 100 days of school will be arriving soon, and that got me thinking.... if you are almost at 100 days of school your pencils must be getting old and it is time for some new ones. Well, instead of just using the same old standard pencils for school... why not take it up a notch. Let's make our pencils fancy and fun with some decorations. Today I'm going to show you how to make decorated pencils. The craft will be so much fun.... almost as much fun as these pencils will be to use. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-decorated-pencils/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-cute-bookmarks/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-cute-bookmarks/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:00:36 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6110 Do you love to read? I love to read. My only issue is I seem to never have a bookmark when I need one. I don't know what happens to my bookmarks, but they seem to disappear. I land up just using a paper napkin.... or sometimes I even just fold down the corner of the book. I hate doing that though... I like nice crisp pages in my books. At any rate, I am getting to a point here.... Today I'm going to show you how to make cute bookmarks for your books. So, grab the supplies needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-cute-bookmarks/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-monster-bookmark/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-monster-bookmark/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:39:39 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6033 Monsters can be scary, but some of them can be quite cute too. There is nothing to be frightened of with the cute ones.... actually, they are very friendly. In this post I will show you how to make a Monster Bookmark perfect for protecting over your spot when you are done reading. And, this monster might look quite cute, but he is plenty tough to make sure your reading spot stays safe.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-monster-bookmark/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-nomnom-pencil-case/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-nomnom-pencil-case/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:12:13 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6177 School is back in session once again. And, with school brings tons and tons of school supplies. Instead of using the same old pencil box that everyone else is using why not make a funny case that is like no other. Check out this funny nom nom pencil case craft. Why nom nom? Because it looks like it is eating your pencils..... "Nom nom nom."]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-nomnom-pencil-case/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/08/decorating-spiral-notebooks-with-decorative-paper-for-back-to-school-craft/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/08/decorating-spiral-notebooks-with-decorative-paper-for-back-to-school-craft/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:48:25 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6001 Do you want to make your Plain Jane notebooks look awesome?! This is a great craft for teens (boys and girls - it doesn't have to be flowers) who want to have the coolest notebooks in school. Find out how to decorate your spiral notebooks here.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/08/decorating-spiral-notebooks-with-decorative-paper-for-back-to-school-craft/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/08/how-to-decorate-your-school-backpacks-with-beads-and-sequins/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/08/how-to-decorate-your-school-backpacks-with-beads-and-sequins/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:21:09 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5992 School is only days away for many kids so I thought that I would share a way to decorate your backpacks and messenger bags to make them unique and pretty cool to look at. Below, I will show you how to sew on beads so you can sew on cool designs or your initials. It is easy and a lot of fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/08/how-to-decorate-your-school-backpacks-with-beads-and-sequins/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/08/how-to-make-pencil-toppers-using-pipe-cleaners/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/08/how-to-make-pencil-toppers-using-pipe-cleaners/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:10:58 +0000 Celeste http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4698 A very simply craft that your kids can do. As easy as 1-2-3. You can do this to add a little fun to your kid's pens or pencils. Or this can also make a pretty present.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/08/how-to-make-pencil-toppers-using-pipe-cleaners/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-a-message-board-box-organizational-craft-idea-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-a-message-board-box-organizational-craft-idea-for-kids/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:49:33 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2717 If your family practically runs an answer-phone service for you when you're out, they'll appreciate this handy message taker box. You can use this as a phone call message organizational center for the rest of the family as well. The box opens up for paper, pens, and pencils. You have the choice to but a clock face on the top of the box or to put a chalkboard on the top of the box.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-a-message-board-box-organizational-craft-idea-for-kids/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-designer-notepad-stationary-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-designer-notepad-stationary-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:02:45 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2677 Mother's Day is coming up soon and it is time to think of a very special gift to make for your Mom. Here is an idea to make a designer notepad / or designer stationary present for your Mom. Moms have a lot of tasks and to-do lists to make, as well as notes to write. It seems that a designer notepad is the perfect gift to give to your special Mom.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-designer-notepad-stationary-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-bulletin-boards-to-organize-family-events/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-bulletin-boards-to-organize-family-events/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:59:31 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2310 It is so hard to get everything organized and de-cluttered when you have kids. If you have a lot of dates, appointments, grocery list items, messages, and other important facts straight, then why not make a family oriented family board. Making this family bulletin board can help you and your kids more organized and help you remember dates and other important information and appointments.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-bulletin-boards-to-organize-family-events/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/09/how-to-make-a-school-supply-box-craft-idea-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/09/how-to-make-a-school-supply-box-craft-idea-for-kids/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:20:49 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=586 Get your kids excited about going back to school with this cute and functional organizer. From crayons to calculators, this sturdy box will keep supplies handy for your busy youngsters. This is an affordable craft so it can be totally customized each year according to their current interests and ever-changing style.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/09/how-to-make-a-school-supply-box-craft-idea-for-kids/feed/ 4 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/09/how-to-make-a-school-book-cover-out-of-a-decorated-gift-bag/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/09/how-to-make-a-school-book-cover-out-of-a-decorated-gift-bag/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:05:15 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=570 How to cover your child's book with book cover made from a decorated gift bag. I will detail how I turned a gift bag into a homemade school textbook cover in the tutorial / article below.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/09/how-to-make-a-school-book-cover-out-of-a-decorated-gift-bag/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/09/how-to-make-a-comics-covered-school-book-cover-with-a-brown-grocery-bag/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/09/how-to-make-a-comics-covered-school-book-cover-with-a-brown-grocery-bag/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:00:30 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=542 As my kids get older and older, there seems to be more and more books that we need to cover. I have become a pro at turning brown grocery store bags into neat little school book covers. I decided to turn my son's Math book cover into a fun comic book cover. I covered the book cover with contact paper to protect the comics. I also put a word search on there, which can be done over and over again since the contact paper can be used as a wipe-able surface for washable markers.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/09/how-to-make-a-comics-covered-school-book-cover-with-a-brown-grocery-bag/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/08/homework-organizer-crafts-project-for-parents-and-kids-to-declutter-paperwork/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/08/homework-organizer-crafts-project-for-parents-and-kids-to-declutter-paperwork/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:37:09 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=520 With the new school year, also comes tons of school papers ... homework, tests, crafts, artwork, notifications, and so much more ... and all of these papers will pour into my house. I never know what to do with all the papers and the new paper clutter. I am afraid to throw things away for fear that either my children or me will need that paper soon. So I decided that I would create a school papers organizer. This school paperwork organization system is the craft that I will share with you today.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/08/homework-organizer-crafts-project-for-parents-and-kids-to-declutter-paperwork/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/08/how-to-personalize-your-school-bags-draw-on-and-paint-your-backpacks/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/08/how-to-personalize-your-school-bags-draw-on-and-paint-your-backpacks/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:58:17 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=494 You don't have to be a an artist to paint and or draw on your backpack, but if you or your child loves to draw, then this book bag painting craft will be even more fun for you or your child. Nobody else will have the same exact knapsack as you...it will be a great keepsake to keep for years to come. It would also be neat to make a different personalized backpack every year so that you can put all of your special projects from that year in your personalized book bag from that year.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/08/how-to-personalize-your-school-bags-draw-on-and-paint-your-backpacks/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/08/personalize-decorate-your-school-book-bags-backpacks-with-sharpie-markers/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/08/personalize-decorate-your-school-book-bags-backpacks-with-sharpie-markers/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:34:10 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=488 My daughter, Sarah, wanted to make her school backpack to look extra special this year. As a Mom who loves to draw, I figured that I would put my talents to use and brainstorm with her to find out what sort of pictures I should draw on her backpack.You don't have to be a an artist to put together a personalized backpack, but if you or your child loves to draw, then this book bag decoration craft will be even more fun for you or your child.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/08/personalize-decorate-your-school-book-bags-backpacks-with-sharpie-markers/feed/ 3