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-dried-flower-pendant/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-dried-flower-pendant/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:00:18 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5957 Today I'm going to show you how to make a Dried Flower Pendant. I know we are smack dab in the middle of Winter, but I thought this would be a great way to bring a bit of Spring back in our lives. Using a few dried flowers, or whatever materials you would rather use, you can make this super beautiful Pendant. Imagine all the comments you would get on this pendant when you wore it.... and your excitement telling them that you made it yourself. You would be so proud. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-dried-flower-pendant/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-miniature-garden-craft/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-miniature-garden-craft/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:00:55 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1992 We are right smack in the middle of Winter.... and if you are anything like me you are missing Spring pretty badly about now. Well, I have a way to bring a little bit of Spring into your house. Today I'm going to show you how to make a Miniature Garden for your house. We are going to build this miniature garden in an ice cube tray. So, ask your Mom or Dad if they have an extra ice cube tray for you to borrow. You can follow my miniature garden step-by-step or you can be creative and come up with your own variations. Either way..... let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-miniature-garden-craft/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-pressed-flower-card/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-pressed-flower-card/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:00:48 +0000 Celeste http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3295 Today I'm going to show you how to make a Pressed Flower Card. This card can be used for any occasion that comes around. Imagine the excitement of anyone who receives this greeting card. They are sure to love it. Made from flowers and construction paper your kids are sure to have a lot fun making this card. So grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-pressed-flower-card/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-paper-lantern-for-the-chinese-new-years-celebration/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-paper-lantern-for-the-chinese-new-years-celebration/#comments Sat, 15 Jan 2011 05:06:16 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3413 The Chinese New Year is coming up and this crafts project reminded me of a Chinese Paper Lantern. Today, we will show you how to make this easy-to-make arts and crafts project. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-paper-lantern-for-the-chinese-new-years-celebration/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-mom-a-mothers-day-flower-card-crafts-activity-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-mom-a-mothers-day-flower-card-crafts-activity-for-kids/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:30:46 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2458 Mother's Day is a special day for Moms and all Moms want to be treated special on that day (and all days actually). Make this beautiful card for mother's day with the following easy directions for the following arts and crafts activity for kids. Its something new, unique and different and I'm sure mom will love it!!]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-mom-a-mothers-day-flower-card-crafts-activity-for-kids/feed/ 6 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-flower-vases-with-recycled-plastic-bottles/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-flower-vases-with-recycled-plastic-bottles/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:23:00 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2448 This is a recycling and a Mother's Day Present Arts and Crafts Activity for Kids to Make. Recycling can be your way of taking care of the environment. Here's a great craft activity that makes it really fun to recycle. Make a flower vase out of an old plastic bottle and then put fresh flowers in it for Your Mom.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-flower-vases-with-recycled-plastic-bottles/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-a-bunch-of-flowers-as-a-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-a-bunch-of-flowers-as-a-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:10:00 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2480 Make this beautiful branch full of flowers picture for your Mom, Aunt, or Grandma this Mother's Day. This picture of a bunch of flowers looks much harder to make than it actually is. All you will need to make this beautiful piece of art is some colored paper, scissors and glue....oh, and lots of Love.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-a-bunch-of-flowers-as-a-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/feed/ 3 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 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-spring-princess-or-fairy-flowers-crown-craft-for-girls/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-spring-princess-or-fairy-flowers-crown-craft-for-girls/#comments Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:01:33 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1936 Want to pretend to be a Spring flower princess or fairy? Here are easy instructions to make yourself this beautiful crown that is made up of paper flowers. The simple steps to make this craft are given below.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-spring-princess-or-fairy-flowers-crown-craft-for-girls/feed/ 1 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