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-i-dont-want-to-stay-down-doll/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-i-dont-want-to-stay-down-doll/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:00:22 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4680 Today I'm going to show you how to make a traditional Romanian Toy. It is called a "Hopa Mitica" Doll. But, we will call it an "I Don't Want to Stay Down" Doll because this doll will not stay down. When you try to lay it down it will pop right back up. It's a cute, funny toy that will be a ton of fun to make.... almost as much fun as it will be playing with the Doll. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started with the crafting fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-i-dont-want-to-stay-down-doll/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-kokeshi-doll/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-kokeshi-doll/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:23 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5411 Kokeshi are Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. One characteristic of kokeshi Dolls is their lack of arms or legs. So, with that being said.... today I'm going to show you how to make a Kokeshi Doll. It will be a lot of fun.... almost as much fun as it will be showing to people the Kokeshi Doll you made yourself. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-kokeshi-doll/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-pair-of-doll-earrings/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-pair-of-doll-earrings/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:00:41 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5819 I have a fun craft for the girls today. I'm going to show you how to make a Pair of Doll Earrings. These earrings turn out so cute.... they really are fun and playful. These earrings are simply made from a few pieces of ribbon, some crystals and a few other materials. They are simple, but trust me the craft is fun. The Doll Earrings turn out looking like little tiny rag dolls.... just adorable. So, grab the materials needed and meet me back here so we can get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-pair-of-doll-earrings/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-multicultural-kids-around-earth-craft-for-martin-luther-king-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-multicultural-kids-around-earth-craft-for-martin-luther-king-day/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:00:02 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11280 Martin Luther King Day is this Monday. The Martin Luther King Day Holiday represents what he taught us.... equality in all people.... no matter what color their skin is. That is an amazing thing. So, today we will be honoring Martin Luther King and all he taught us... by making a craft for this Holiday. So, in this post I will be showing you how to make a Multicultural Kids Around Earth craft for Martin Luther King Day. The craft is a lot of fun and has tons of meaning. So, let's get started, shall we...]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-multicultural-kids-around-earth-craft-for-martin-luther-king-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-paper-kids-holding-hands-craft-for-martin-luther-king-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-paper-kids-holding-hands-craft-for-martin-luther-king-day/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:15:36 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11142 I have a great craft to share with you today. I'm going to show you how to make a Paper Kids Holding Hands craft for Martin Luther King Day. Martin Luther King Day is about remembering Martin Luther King and what he was all about. This craft is a great way to honor Martin Luther King and to remind the children what the holiday is all about. Today's craft reminds us that no matter what we look like.... no matter the color of our skin we should all be created equal. So, in honor of that and Martin Luther King let's make today's craft together. So, gather up the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-paper-kids-holding-hands-craft-for-martin-luther-king-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-nativity-scene-for-christmas/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-nativity-scene-for-christmas/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:33:00 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9695 All week long I have been showing you how to make the characters for a Nativity Scene. Well, today you are going to set up your Nativity Scene complete with basket. You have been working hard and today you are going to get to see the results of all your hard work. If you need to still complete the Nativity character crafts.... not a problem. I have all the crafts for the Nativity characters below. So, let's complete the Nativity Scene for Christmas, shall we....]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-nativity-scene-for-christmas/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-weave-mary-and-joseph-for-a-nativity-scene/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-weave-mary-and-joseph-for-a-nativity-scene/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:53:54 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9610 For the past few days I have been showing you how to weave different characters for a Nativity Scene. First, I showed you how to Weave the 3 Wise Men. Next, I showed you how to Weave a Baby Jesus. Today I'm going to continue showing you how to weave a Nativity Scene by showing you how to Weave Mary and Joseph. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-weave-mary-and-joseph-for-a-nativity-scene/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-weave-a-baby-jesus-and-cradle-for-a-nativity-scene/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-weave-a-baby-jesus-and-cradle-for-a-nativity-scene/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:58:43 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9534 Yesterday I showed you how to Weave the 3 Wise Men for a Nativity Scene.... well, today I'm going to continue the weaving fun by showing you how to Weave a Baby Jesus and Cradle. Imagine how proud you will be to have made an entire Nativity Scene yourself... so proud!! So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-weave-a-baby-jesus-and-cradle-for-a-nativity-scene/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-weave-the-3-wise-men-for-a-nativity-scene/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-weave-the-3-wise-men-for-a-nativity-scene/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:18:33 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9457 Today I have a great craft perfect for the Christmas Holiday Season. I am going to show you how to Weave the 3 Wise Men for a Nativity Scene. There are a lot of steps to this craft, but I don't want you to be intimidated by that. The craft isn't too complicated.... there are just a lot of steps because I wanted to be detailed in my instructions for you. And, keep an eye out... I will be showing you how to Weave a Baby Jesus for this Nativity Scene in the next day or so too.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-weave-the-3-wise-men-for-a-nativity-scene/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-egg-head-christmas-people/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-egg-head-christmas-people/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:37:05 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1664 I have a fun craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make Egg Head Christmas People out of egg shells. You can even make an entire series of egg people...Use your creativity to make angels, shepherds, Mary and Joseph. These make great tabletop Christmas decorations.... so make a few. Let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-egg-head-christmas-people/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-an-indian-boy-out-of-paper/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-an-indian-boy-out-of-paper/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:48:05 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=8148 The Indians were an important part of the first Thanksgiving. After all, if it wasn't for the Indians the Pilgrims wouldn't have had such a wonderful Harvest back in 1621. And, if there was no harvest there would have been no Thanksgiving. The Indians taught the Pilgrims how, what and where to plant the food. So, today I'm going to show you how to make an Indian Boy out of Paper.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-an-indian-boy-out-of-paper/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-pilgrim-boy-out-of-paper/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-pilgrim-boy-out-of-paper/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:42:22 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=8135 I have a paper craft that is perfect for kids of all ages.... even the youngest of children. In this post I'm going to show you how to make a Pilgrim Boy out of Paper. Just use the included template, cut and paste... that's it. And, don't be fooled by the ease of this craft.... it is still a ton of fun Keep an eye out for other Thanksgiving paper crafts as I will be showing you how to make a Pilgrim girl, Indian boy and even an Indian girl.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-pilgrim-boy-out-of-paper/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-paper-sculptures-%e2%80%93-drawing-with-paper/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-paper-sculptures-%e2%80%93-drawing-with-paper/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:55:50 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7821 If children have not had much experience with 3-dimensional work, you can introduce them to paper sculpture through "drawing" with strips of paper. This method can be the basis for developing an understanding of sculpture, or form in space. Since children are familiar with line drawing, the transition to drawing in space would be logical. Strips of construction paper, cut to one inch widths on the paper cutter, can be made in advance. Demonstrate how a strip can be a straight line, a curved line, or by folding the strip it can be a zig-zag line. Everyone can try it and see how many different kinds of lines they can make. A line can enclose space so that basic geometric shapes —triangles, circles and squares—can be formed. These outline shapes can be combined with scotch tape, paste, or with a stapler. What can we make with these shapes?]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-paper-sculptures-%e2%80%93-drawing-with-paper/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 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-no-sew-stuffed-puppy-dog-animal-toy-with-socks-rubber-bands/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-no-sew-stuffed-puppy-dog-animal-toy-with-socks-rubber-bands/#comments Sun, 27 Feb 2011 04:49:40 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5004 Today we will show you how to make stuffed puppy dogs out of socks and rubber bands. This craft will probably take less than 10 minutes for you...it is that easy. These are no-sew stuffed animals...that is right...no sewing necessary at all. If you like sock monkeys, but you were too lazy to make them, then this arts and crafts project is for you. Have fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-no-sew-stuffed-puppy-dog-animal-toy-with-socks-rubber-bands/feed/ 4 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-twist-tie-doll-figures-with-moving-arms-and-legs-crafts-idea-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-twist-tie-doll-figures-with-moving-arms-and-legs-crafts-idea-for-kids/#comments Sat, 12 Feb 2011 22:50:34 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4632 If you want to make your very own play dolls out of recycled twist ties, then find out how to. They come out really cool, with hug-gable & twist-able arms and legs ... especially cool for Mom dolls that hug baby dolls. Find out how to make these from unused items around your house. Have fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-twist-tie-doll-figures-with-moving-arms-and-legs-crafts-idea-for-kids/feed/ 3 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-peace-dance/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-peace-dance/#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:17:20 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3147 Because Martin Luther King Day is approaching, I think we should remember that, even if we are looking different, we are equals and we wish for the same things in life. One of those things is PEACE. Today, Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will be showing you how to make a Peace Dance out of paper.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-peace-dance/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/sheep-or-lamb-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/sheep-or-lamb-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:46:30 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3056 Today, we will show you how to make some stand up paper-figure animals. This one is a standing lambs / sheep paper figure. You can choose a black and white version to color in, or you can choose the one that is already colorized. Either way ... have fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/sheep-or-lamb-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/wolf-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/wolf-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:41:05 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3051 Today, we will show you how to make some stand up paper-figure animals. This one is a standing wolf paper figure. You can choose a black and white version to color in, or you can choose the one that is already colorized. Either way ... have fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/wolf-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/moose-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/moose-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:32:54 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3042 Today, we will show you how to make some stand up paper-figure animals. This one is a standing moose paper figure. You can choose a black and white version to color in, or you can choose the one that is already colorized. Either way ... have fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/moose-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/feed/ 0