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/2011/10/clever-and-crafty-last-minute-costume-ideas/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/clever-and-crafty-last-minute-costume-ideas/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:55:20 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7526 Halloween is just days away. Soon all the kids in the neighborhood will be getting dressed up and going door to door trick or treating. It is such an exciting time. But, if you are like me and wait till the last minute it is very possible that you have no costumes ready at all. If so, that exciting time has now shifted to a very stressful time. Well, stop your worrying. I have compiled 11 Clever and Crafty Last Minute Costume Ideas. Surely, you will be able to find one that is perfect in there for you.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/clever-and-crafty-last-minute-costume-ideas/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-spooky-spider-glove-puppet/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-spooky-spider-glove-puppet/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:58:05 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7510 Today I have a fun craft for you. I am going to show you how to make a spooky Spider Glove Puppet. It's going to be so much fun. Plus, this spooky spider is so cute. I know a spooky spider shouldn't be cute. But, it just is. Something about seeing a spider as a puppet that makes it so cute. So, find an old glove and grab your kids because they are going to love this craft.... and for sure playing with the finished puppet.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-spooky-spider-glove-puppet/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-mini-pumpkins-from-oranges/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-mini-pumpkins-from-oranges/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:03:59 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7494 I have a cute little craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make Mini Pumpkins out of oranges. They come out looking adorable and they will be a great Halloween decoration. These Mini Pumpkins are a great craft for all ages.... even the youngest of kids. No knife needed.... just a simple sharpie. So, make a few and have fun decorating for Halloween.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-mini-pumpkins-from-oranges/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-mini-ghosts-with-sheets/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-mini-ghosts-with-sheets/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:50:53 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7477 Halloween is just about here and you know what Halloween brings? A night filled with tons and tons of ghosts. But, who says ghosts have to be just on the outside in the dark. Why couldn't the inside of your house be filled with ghosts? Well, you can. Today I'm going to show you how to make Mini Ghosts with sheets. Why not make a bunch and fill your house with Ghost decorations perfect for the Halloween season. SPOOKY!!]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-mini-ghosts-with-sheets/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-mummy-bowling-game-for-halloween/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-mummy-bowling-game-for-halloween/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:58:44 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7454 Today I'm going to show you How to Make a Mummy Bowling Game for Halloween. This is an awesome craft if you have a group of kids or better yet.... at a Halloween Party. Made with water bottles and toilet paper its a fun craft that doesn't end when the craft is finished. Once you finished making the Mummies it's time to play... Roll the ball and knock over those Mummies.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-mummy-bowling-game-for-halloween/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-ghost-phone-pouch/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-ghost-phone-pouch/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:49:10 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6761 Halloween is right around the corner and I bet you have your house decorated, costumes picked out and you have been wearing your Halloween jewelry for weeks... but what about your phone? Yes, I said your phone. Is it decorated for Halloween? How about carrying your phone in a Halloween decorated phone pouch. Today I will show you how to make an easy and wonderfully cute night glow ghost pouch for your phone. How cool is that?!]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-ghost-phone-pouch/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-a-cat-mask-out-of-leather/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-cat-mask-out-of-leather/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:04:54 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7222 Are you planning on being a cat for Halloween? Did you want something original that no other person will be wearing? Why not make it yourself? I have an awesome Cast Mask craft to show you that turns out outstanding. In this post I will show you how to make a cat mask out of leather.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-cat-mask-out-of-leather/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-cat-ears-out-of-lace/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-cat-ears-out-of-lace/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:48:48 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7172 Kitty cats can be cute and cuddly..... but on Halloween they can also be pretty spooky. Either way.... cute and cuddly or spooky.... I have a great costume for you. Today I will be showing you how to make Cat ears out of lace perfect for Halloween.... or to play dress-up any time of year. Keep an eye out... later today I will show you how to make a Cat mask to go with your ears.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-cat-ears-out-of-lace/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-fairy-wings/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-fairy-wings/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:43:04 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6803 Earlier today I showed you how to make a Fairy Crown. Well, what fairy could be complete without fairy wings. Now, I'm going to help your little fairy become a true fairy this Halloween with their very own Fairy Wings. They will match the Fairy Crown brilliantly and your little girl will be thrilled with how wonderful they look.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-fairy-wings/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/how-to-make-a-spider-web-magnet/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-spider-web-magnet/#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:00:18 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7091 What item in your kitchen is seen most often by family members and company? Your refrigerator, of course. So, why not decorate your refrigerator too for Halloween. Today I'm going to show you how to make a Spider Web magnet perfect for the Halloween season.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-spider-web-magnet/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-pretend-witch-legs-for-halloween/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-pretend-witch-legs-for-halloween/#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:38:46 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7291 One of my favorite movies as a young child was the Wizard of Oz. There was one part of the movie that I couldn't wait for each time I saw it... when Dorothy's house fell on top of the wicked witch and all that was showing was the witch's legs. Well, I'm going to show you how to do that too without actually having to drop your house on a witch. We are going to make pretend witch legs for Halloween. Set them outside your home as if your house fell on a witch.... Now, THAT'S an awesome Halloween Decoration.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-pretend-witch-legs-for-halloween/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-standing-ghosts-for-halloween/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-standing-ghosts-for-halloween/#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 13:36:36 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7280 I have a craft that kids will love to make. It's a Standing Ghosts craft and it is perfect for Halloween. The craft is easy enough that in no time you could have several of these ghosts made..... ideal for decorating the House for Halloween.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-standing-ghosts-for-halloween/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-squash-ghost-decoration-for-halloween/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-squash-ghost-decoration-for-halloween/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:40:05 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7217 If you are looking for a Halloween craft that is easy to do, doesn't need much materials and is a great decoration.... then I have the perfect Halloween craft for you. In this post I will show you how to make a Squash Ghost Decoration for Halloween. And, as promised it doesn't need many materials to make.... just a nice squash and some white and black paint. That's it!!]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-squash-ghost-decoration-for-halloween/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-q-tip-skeletons/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-q-tip-skeletons/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:36:31 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7177 I have a scary little craft for you today. I am going to show you how to make a Skeleton out of Q-Tips. This craft will be an awesome Halloween decoration this season and the kids will love to make it. It's not difficult, but comes out looking super creative and it's a lot of fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-q-tip-skeletons/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-standing-witches-for-halloween/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-standing-witches-for-halloween/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:55:23 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7154 Today we are going to be making Standing Witches for Halloween. You can choose to either use the printable template and cardstock to make this item. Or, if you want the craft to be a little more difficult you can such items as yarn, sticks, construction paper and straw to make the Standing Witch from scratch. The choice is your own.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-standing-witches-for-halloween/feed/ 0