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/2011/12/how-to-make-a-paper-strip-dreidel-with-dreidel-game-instructions/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-paper-strip-dreidel-with-dreidel-game-instructions/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:00:38 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9947 I have a cool craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make a Paper Strip Dreidel. This Dreidel craft actually produces a Dreidel that actually spins. Not just spins.... but spins amazingly well. So well in fact that I also am giving you the Dreidel game instructions so that you can use your Paper Strip Dreidel to play with your friends. So grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-paper-strip-dreidel-with-dreidel-game-instructions/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-flying-butterfly-toy-arts-and-crafts-project-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-flying-butterfly-toy-arts-and-crafts-project-for-kids/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:56:55 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4106 Kids love playing with this flying butterfly toy. This is an arts and crafts project to make a butterfly toy that will really fly up to 15 feet up in the air. This is for older kids as it is too difficult for younger kids to master...although they can with some supervised guidance from an adult.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-flying-butterfly-toy-arts-and-crafts-project-for-kids/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-a-valentines-day-pinwheel-sweet-candy-gift-box-craft-for-kids-%e2%80%93-part-2/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-a-valentines-day-pinwheel-sweet-candy-gift-box-craft-for-kids-%e2%80%93-part-2/#comments Sun, 30 Jan 2011 03:05:26 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4018 This is part 2, today we will make the upper part (the vane - pinwheel part). Laura will show you today how to make a complex looking, but very easy to do, Valentine's Day Candy Gift box with sweets or candies.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-a-valentines-day-pinwheel-sweet-candy-gift-box-craft-for-kids-%e2%80%93-part-2/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-a-valentines-day-pinwheel-sweet-candy-gift-box-craft-for-kids-%e2%80%93-part-1/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-a-valentines-day-pinwheel-sweet-candy-gift-box-craft-for-kids-%e2%80%93-part-1/#comments Sun, 30 Jan 2011 02:57:44 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3998 We will show you today how to make a complex looking, but very easy to do, Valentine's Day Candy Gift box with sweets or candies. This is a two part, step by step crafts tutorial for kids or someone of any age. In this part we will make the lower part of this candy box....(the one with candies).]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-a-valentines-day-pinwheel-sweet-candy-gift-box-craft-for-kids-%e2%80%93-part-1/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-color-wheel-spinning-toys-craft-idea-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-color-wheel-spinning-toys-craft-idea-for-kids/#comments Sat, 15 Jan 2011 03:23:30 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3392 This is a good arts and crafts activity to teach kids about colors (and it is a lot of fun to play with). Kids will be so surprised when they find out that when they spin the toys, the colorful rainbow of colors turns into a charcoal gray. You can teach kids a little bit of science and lit bit of art with the use of this crafts project. Have fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-color-wheel-spinning-toys-craft-idea-for-kids/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-paper-windmils-with-paper-modelling-craft-instructions/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-paper-windmils-with-paper-modelling-craft-instructions/#comments Sun, 02 Jan 2011 03:33:22 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3121 Today, we will show you how to make a cute paper windmill. Below you will find two printable paper models. All you will need to do is cut and fold the model into the proper shape. Have fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-paper-windmils-with-paper-modelling-craft-instructions/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/thanksgiving-activities-make-thanksgiving-games-with-3d-pilgrim-turkey-tic-tac-toe-game/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/thanksgiving-activities-make-thanksgiving-games-with-3d-pilgrim-turkey-tic-tac-toe-game/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:04:05 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1091 Have a free afternoon and want to make the coolest craft you have ever made? All you need are a box, chopsticks, printer, paper, scissors, glue, and patience and you will have a fun Thanksgiving arts and crafts activity to keep you busy. This Thanksgiving game was a big hit in my house and I think your kids will love it too. Find out more below. 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