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/2012/02/how-to-make-an-owl-mailbox-for-valentines-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-owl-mailbox-for-valentines-day/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:00:19 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=12212 Valentines Day is coming up in less than a week. If you don't have a Mailbox to collect your Valentines Day Cards in then you are missing out. No worries.... in this post I'm going to show you how to make an Owl Mailbox for Valentines Day. This mailbox is perfect for collecting all your Valentines Day Cards. Don't be stuck holding a brown paper bag to collect your Valentines in.... that's just boring. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-owl-mailbox-for-valentines-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-candy-box-for-valentines-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-candy-box-for-valentines-day/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:00:39 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11966 Are you planning on giving your special someone something special for Valentines Day? Is that something special some candy? Well, instead of just giving your someone special an ordinary heart shaped box filled with candy.... why not give that person a handmade Candy Box this Valentines Day? Imagine their surprise when they see that you gave them something you made yourself. The craft is an easy one, but turns out really beautiful. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-candy-box-for-valentines-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-abe-lincoln-top-hat-for-presidents-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-abe-lincoln-top-hat-for-presidents-day/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:25 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=12096 Yesterday I showed you how to make a an Easy George Washington Hat for President's Day. Well, it wouldn't be right to make a hat and celebrate George Washington's special day if we don't do the same thing for Abraham Lincoln. So, today I will show you how to make an Abe Lincoln Top Hat for President's Day. After all, President's Day is about honoring both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. And, what better way to honor Abraham Lincoln than to make his top hat. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-abe-lincoln-top-hat-for-presidents-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-paper-doily-heart-valentine-box/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-paper-doily-heart-valentine-box/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:00:19 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11543 Valentines Day will be here in just a few weeks. And, with Valentines Day comes Valentines Cards from family and friends. What better way to store these loving and wonderful Valentines Cards than to store them in a beautifully festive Valentine Box. Today I'm going to show you how to make a Paper Doily Heart Valentine Box. This box is a perfect way to keep your Valentines Cards for years to come. A perfect way to keep your memories from this special Valentines Day. Imagine how fun it would be to look back on this Valentines Day years later and read all your Valentines Cards. It would be wonderful. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-paper-doily-heart-valentine-box/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-connecting-building-blocks/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-connecting-building-blocks/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:51:24 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7835 Today I'm going to show you how to make Connecting Building Blocks. These blocks are made from simple milk cartons or cream containers. This is a great way to teach young children how items can fit together. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-connecting-building-blocks/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-an-ant-farm-jar-and-watch-an-ant-colony-build-mazes/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-an-ant-farm-jar-and-watch-an-ant-colony-build-mazes/#comments Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:21:55 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4985 This is a great project for kids who are interested in nature and bugs. This is an easy project for kids of any age and you get to watch ants build an underground city...so it is pretty cool. This ant farm has no openings, so you don't have to worry about the ants escaping. You can open the jar outside to feed the ants, and then close it back up and bring it inside to observe.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-an-ant-farm-jar-and-watch-an-ant-colony-build-mazes/feed/ 7 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-super-mario-wooden-suitcase-from-clementines-boxes-crafts-idea/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-super-mario-wooden-suitcase-from-clementines-boxes-crafts-idea/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 03:17:35 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4830 Today we will show you how to make an old-fashioned looking wooden suitcase out of Clementines Boxes and Wooden Thread Spools. You can decorate the box with any cartoon characters that you want, but my son is obsessed with Nintendo and Super Mario Bros characters so I decided to make this for him. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-super-mario-wooden-suitcase-from-clementines-boxes-crafts-idea/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-magnetic-travel-board-games-set-with-altoids-tins-craft-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-magnetic-travel-board-games-set-with-altoids-tins-craft-for-kids/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:28:20 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4325 Today I will show you how to make a really cool travel board games kit out of magnets, paper and an altoids tin. This is a great travel game board system that you can stick in your pocket to bring to school with you to play on the bus, in the cafeteria, or what ever. You could even bring it in the car with you to play with your sisters and brothers with. Or you can just play solo since there are 2 different solitaire games to play. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-magnetic-travel-board-games-set-with-altoids-tins-craft-for-kids/feed/ 3 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-valentine-gift-box-with-a-bear-heart-brooch-pin-case-craft-part-2/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-valentine-gift-box-with-a-bear-heart-brooch-pin-case-craft-part-2/#comments Sun, 30 Jan 2011 03:31:03 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3952 This is Part 2 of a 2 Part Tutorial. First we made a Teddy Bear Heart Brooch Pin craft. Now we will make this jewelry case to hold this adorable Valentine's Day Bear Heart Brooch Pin. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-valentine-gift-box-with-a-bear-heart-brooch-pin-case-craft-part-2/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-and-weave-a-woven-heart-basket-for-valentines-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-and-weave-a-woven-heart-basket-for-valentines-day/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:58:02 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3700 If you want to make this beautiful paper or felt woven heart basket, then you are in luck. Below you will find the instructions. You can bring this into school to hold all of your classroom friends' Valentine's day cards or you can fill it with flowers or treats to give to somebody you love.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-and-weave-a-woven-heart-basket-for-valentines-day/feed/ 5 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-valentines-day-mailbox-with-movable-flag-crafts-project/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-valentines-day-mailbox-with-movable-flag-crafts-project/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:29:54 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3687 If you are in Elementary School, then you probably need to make a Valentine's Day Card Holder for your Classroom friends to place their cards into. Well, today we will show you how to make this US Mailbox with moving Flag to bring to school with you to share the love with your friends. You can use this later on to Store your special letters and cards in.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-valentines-day-mailbox-with-movable-flag-crafts-project/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-valentines-day-suitcase-mailbox-craft-idea-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-valentines-day-suitcase-mailbox-craft-idea-for-kids/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:00:47 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3670 Today we will show you how to make a cool Valentine's day Mailbox Suitcase to hold your classmate's Valentines Day Cards. There is a slot to place your friend's cards...and when you want to retrieve your cards, all you have to do is unbutton the suitcase straps and get them out. You can then use this suitcase as a treasure chest or storage container.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-valentines-day-suitcase-mailbox-craft-idea-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-valentines-day-hearts-gift-or-chocolates-box-craft/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-valentines-day-hearts-gift-or-chocolates-box-craft/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:54:20 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3585 Learn how to make this Valentine's day Hearts-covered Treat box. Put treats such as chocolates or candy hearts inside this box to give to somebody sweet. Just find the template that you want below. Then fold box together and paste. Then pull the heart fastening through slit in cover to close box. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-valentines-day-hearts-gift-or-chocolates-box-craft/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-oatmeal-containers-baby-doll-cradles-craft-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-oatmeal-containers-baby-doll-cradles-craft-for-kids/#comments Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:31:04 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3454 If you make a little cradle like this for your favorite doll, you can be sure she won't disturb you during the night with her crying. This oatmeal container / box cradle is very easy to make and it really turns out great.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-oatmeal-containers-baby-doll-cradles-craft-for-kids/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-miniature-desk-for-your-dolls-house-craft-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-miniature-desk-for-your-dolls-house-craft-for-kids/#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:14:34 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3382 Do you want to make a desk for your dollhouse so that the dolls can actually open up the drawers and put things int he desk? This is a great craft that actually turns out fantastic. I hope you enjoy this diy dollhouse furniture miniatures tutorial for kids.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-miniature-desk-for-your-dolls-house-craft-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-shoe-box-doll-house-arts-and-crafts-project-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-shoe-box-doll-house-arts-and-crafts-project-for-kids/#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:30:15 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3368 Today we will show you how to make a really great toy doll house out of shoe boxes and other materials. This little two-story doll house with its gabled roof can be made in less than a half hour by any handy boy or girl. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-shoe-box-doll-house-arts-and-crafts-project-for-kids/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-a-table-tennis-ping-pong-balls-holder-and-dispenser/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-a-table-tennis-ping-pong-balls-holder-and-dispenser/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:08:28 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2728 Table tennis / ping pong balls are always ready to ping pong into action when you store them in a convenient ejector-dispenser holder. This is a great de-cluttering crafts activity for those who have a ping pong table. All you need are a few items from your house and you are set to making this cool ping pong ball holder and dispenser.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-a-table-tennis-ping-pong-balls-holder-and-dispenser/feed/ 1 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-jewelry-storage-box-craft-for-mom-on-mothers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-jewelry-storage-box-craft-for-mom-on-mothers-day/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:52:36 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2664 Does your mom love jewelry? Well, Mother's Day is coming up and today we will teach you to how to make a very special jewelry box for your Mom. Make this nice keepsake box for her to store her favorite jewelry. It will be a great gift for mother's day. So find an old box and follow the instructions to make this gift.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-jewelry-storage-box-craft-for-mom-on-mothers-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-flower-holders-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-flower-holders-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:45:57 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2531 Flowers make a great gift for Moms on Mother's Day...they are beautiful, just like she is, inside and out. How about making a pretty flower holder vase for the flowers that you pick for her (or buy for her). This beautiful flower holder in which you can place real flowers would make an especially nice Easter gift for someone you love.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-flower-holders-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/feed/ 0