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-a-whistling-birdie-toy/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-whistling-birdie-toy/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:00:10 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5273 I have a fun craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make a Whistling Birdie Toy. This Whistling Birdie toy is a traditional toy from Romania. It is common to see the children of Romania playing with a Whistling Birdie toy like the one I'm going to show you how to make today. And, believe it or not.... it will actually whistle. And, if you add a little water to the whistling birdie it will sound like it is a real bird. Because you will be using polymer clay you will need a little help from an adult. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-whistling-birdie-toy/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-cute-fruit-pendants/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-cute-fruit-pendants/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:00:31 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5670 If you were looking for a super fun craft that turns out equally super cute.... then I have the craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make Cute Fruit Pendants. These pendants are made from Polymer Clay, so they turn out really durable.... another words, they will last. Add a little paint and a couple of eye pins and you have the materials needed to do this craft. Keep in mind that the polymer clay will need to be baked, so you will need an adult for this part. So, grab the materials needed and let's get this craft started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-cute-fruit-pendants/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-christmas-tree-earrings/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-christmas-tree-earrings/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:00:31 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=10302 I have a fun and festive craft for you today. I am going to show you how to make Christmas Tree Earrings. They are perfect for a gift... imagine how excited the receiver of this gift would be. They would absolutely love them. Or, they are so beautiful.... maybe you would like to keep them for yourself. Either way.... the craft turns out lovely and perfect for this Holiday Season.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-christmas-tree-earrings/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-turkey-brooch/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-turkey-brooch/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:00:59 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=8867 What is the most known symbol of Thanksgiving Day? The turkey, of course! Thanksgiving wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the Turkey. So, with that being said.... today I'm going to show you how to make a Turkey Brooch perfect for Thanksgiving. What better way to show your love for the Thanksgiving Holiday than to parade around town wearing a Turkey Brooch? So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-turkey-brooch/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-model-magic-yo-yo/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-model-magic-yo-yo/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:36:25 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=8426 Yo-yo's have been a popular toy since the 1920's. Kid's love them now just as much as they loved them then. When I was a kid I use to love playing with Yo-yo's. I actually got pretty good at it. Well, today I'm going to show you how to make your very own yo-yo. Made from Model Magic Clay and string you will be playing with your homemade Yo-yo in no time.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-model-magic-yo-yo/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-ghost-earrings/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-ghost-earrings/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:55:33 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6863 Do you love Halloween like I do? Do you love the dressing up and the scary Halloween characters? Well good, today I have the craft for you. Today I will show you how to make Ghost Earrings that you will surely enjoy wearing this Halloween..... and the future ones too.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-ghost-earrings/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-halloween-glasses/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-halloween-glasses/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:12:39 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6937 I love making a big deal about Halloween.... dressing up in festive Halloween clothing and wearing funky Halloween jewelry. But, have you ever thought of doing more? Something that will undoubtedly get everyone's attention? How about wearing blinged out Halloween Glasses? In this post I will show you how to transform everyday glasses into a fun pair of Halloween Glasses.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-halloween-glasses/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-cute-ghost-brooch/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-cute-ghost-brooch/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:22:14 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6906 My daughter loves breaking out the Halloween jewelry as soon as October hits. She will wear all of her Halloween jewelry at the same time... she just loves Halloween so much. One thing she didn't have.... until now.... is a cute Halloween brooch to wear on her Fall coat. This cute ghost brooch is perfect and she loves wearing it proudly for all to see.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-cute-ghost-brooch/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-fairy-crown/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-fairy-crown/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:35:06 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7009 When my daughter was little all she could talk about were fairies. She was fascinated with them and loved to dress up and imitate them. My daughter would have loved this craft had I known about it then. Today I will show you how to make a Fairy Crown. It would be perfect for Halloween or dress-up any other day of the year.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-fairy-crown/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/mask-making-fun-how-to-make-3-different-style-masks/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/mask-making-fun-how-to-make-3-different-style-masks/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:59:39 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6963 Everyone knows that Masks are a perfect craft for Halloween. But, if your kids are anything like my two littlest ones.... Masks are fun ANY time of year. My children LOVE masks... love them!! So, today I'm going to show you how to make three different style masks..... make your favorite or make all three. Plenty of mask making fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/mask-making-fun-how-to-make-3-different-style-masks/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/06/make-a-graduation-cap-and-diploma-pin-in-6-easy-steps/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/06/make-a-graduation-cap-and-diploma-pin-in-6-easy-steps/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:28:24 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5578 Graduation day is very important and everyone wants to remember it. What are the symbols of this day? The graduation cap / hat and diploma ... so, we will add those to our badge pin :) Learn how to make the following decorative pin in easy step by step lesson below ... great for the last day of school.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/06/make-a-graduation-cap-and-diploma-pin-in-6-easy-steps/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-pretty-earrings-or-ear-studs-hearts-for-valentines-day-craft/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-pretty-earrings-or-ear-studs-hearts-for-valentines-day-craft/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:07:57 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3950 Learn how to make these adorable polymer clay stud hearts (aka heart earrings). You can give these stud hearts to your Mom, Grandma, friends, etc to show them how much you care about them...especially for Valentine's Day, Mother's day, or a birthday. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-pretty-earrings-or-ear-studs-hearts-for-valentines-day-craft/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-polymer-clay-heart-keychain-crafts-idea-for-kids-on-valentines-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-polymer-clay-heart-keychain-crafts-idea-for-kids-on-valentines-day/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:52:52 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4234 We will show you how to make this cool polymer clay heart keychain...a perfect gift to give to somebody you love or a good friend on Valentine's day or to Mom on Mother's Day or for a birthday. This polymer clay key chain is a cute heart adorned with flowers ... perfect to decorate your phone, backpack, purse, etc.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-polymer-clay-heart-keychain-crafts-idea-for-kids-on-valentines-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-bowls-pottery-hot-plates-with-crepe-paper-streamers/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-bowls-pottery-hot-plates-with-crepe-paper-streamers/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:09:49 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2562 This is a really neat arts and crafts project to make a real, usable bowl, hot plates, or other type of pottery from normal crepe paper party streamers. You might even have these hanging around the house already. This would make a great crafts project to make a gift for Mom or Grandma on Mother's Day or for a present for them on their birthdays. Follow the easy directions on this page.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-bowls-pottery-hot-plates-with-crepe-paper-streamers/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/george-washingtons-camp-paper-folding-crafts-model-craft-for-kids-to-make-for-presidents-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/george-washingtons-camp-paper-folding-crafts-model-craft-for-kids-to-make-for-presidents-day/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:29:49 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1853 Presidents Day is coming up on February 15th this year (2010) and I am posting a great project for teachers to do with their classrooms full of students. This is a great group project to celebrate George Washington's birthday. This project includes paper folding and cutting and the use of clay. See below for the instructions to make George Washington's camp.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/george-washingtons-camp-paper-folding-crafts-model-craft-for-kids-to-make-for-presidents-day/feed/ 5 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