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-ways-to-organize-crafts-to-get-rid-of-the-mess/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/clever-ways-to-organize-crafts-to-get-rid-of-the-mess/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:34:29 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6464 Are you like me where you love the crafts, but hate the mess that storing crafts can make? It can be ridiculously hard to store crafts without creating a mess in the process. And, you know how hard it can be to find what you need for your crafts when you can't find anything!! Well, today I'm going to show you how you can clean up your mess and organize your crafts in super cute and clever ways.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/clever-ways-to-organize-crafts-to-get-rid-of-the-mess/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/ideas-for-displaying-your-kids-artwork-so-you-can-see-your-fridge-again/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/ideas-for-displaying-your-kids-artwork-so-you-can-see-your-fridge-again/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:50:27 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6299 As a parent, I love receiving beautiful artwork from my children. However, my fridge is completely covered. This got me thinking...what else can I do with the artwork? I would love to see my refrigerator again...what color is it...I want to know....maybe soon I can find out again. :)]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/ideas-for-displaying-your-kids-artwork-so-you-can-see-your-fridge-again/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-roll-up-bag-for-pencils-or-tools-crafts-idea-for-older-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-roll-up-bag-for-pencils-or-tools-crafts-idea-for-older-kids/#comments Sat, 22 Jan 2011 03:31:43 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3646 This is a tutorial well suited for older children. It is not a hard one and is very useful. I always needed a bag like this (for pencils or different tools) and never could find one so, I decided to make one. Today I will share it with you :)]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-roll-up-bag-for-pencils-or-tools-crafts-idea-for-older-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-boy-scouts-memo-holder-crafts-activity/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-boy-scouts-memo-holder-crafts-activity/#comments Sat, 22 Jan 2011 03:24:39 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3626 Today we will show you today how to make something simple and fun: a memo for Boy Scouts. Now the boys can have a special place where they can write important Scout related topics down .]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-boy-scouts-memo-holder-crafts-activity/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-valentines-day-suitcase-mailbox-craft-idea-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-valentines-day-suitcase-mailbox-craft-idea-for-kids/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:00:47 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3670 Today we will show you how to make a cool Valentine's day Mailbox Suitcase to hold your classmate's Valentines Day Cards. There is a slot to place your friend's cards...and when you want to retrieve your cards, all you have to do is unbutton the suitcase straps and get them out. You can then use this suitcase as a treasure chest or storage container.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-valentines-day-suitcase-mailbox-craft-idea-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/05/make-totem-pole-mail-notes-holder-gift-for-dads-office-on-fathers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/05/make-totem-pole-mail-notes-holder-gift-for-dads-office-on-fathers-day/#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 02:12:32 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2834 This is a really cute idea to make a totem pole to hold letters and special notes. This would probably look really great in your Dad's office...so why not make it for your Dad as a gift on Father's Day? It is a tall totem pole of VIP's handles letters, memos and notes. Find the instructions below.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/05/make-totem-pole-mail-notes-holder-gift-for-dads-office-on-fathers-day/feed/ 4 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/05/make-fish-pen-and-pencil-holder-for-dads-desk-on-fathers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/05/make-fish-pen-and-pencil-holder-for-dads-desk-on-fathers-day/#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 03:45:40 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2824 Father's Day is coming up in the middle of June already. Show Dad that he is the Big Fish in your world by making him this fish pencil holder as a gift. He can hold both pens and pencils in this fish. Of course, this can be made as a present for anyone, not just your dad...such as Mom for Mother's Day or for a birthday.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/05/make-fish-pen-and-pencil-holder-for-dads-desk-on-fathers-day/feed/ 17 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/05/make-newspaper-or-magazine-holder-rack-for-dad-on-fathers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/05/make-newspaper-or-magazine-holder-rack-for-dad-on-fathers-day/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 17:30:17 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2788 This is an arts and crafts project that uses a cork and a wire coat hanger to make a great rack to hold magazines and newspapers. If your Dad reads a lot of periodicals (newspapers and magazines), then this might be the perfect craft to make for your Dad.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/05/make-newspaper-or-magazine-holder-rack-for-dad-on-fathers-day/feed/ 7 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/shadow-boxing-how-to-make-shadow-boxes-from-cardboard-boxes/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/shadow-boxing-how-to-make-shadow-boxes-from-cardboard-boxes/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:47:59 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2735 This is a great crafts project idea for kids and teen who want to display their trophies, nick nacks, pottery, and ornaments in these modern shadow boxes. You can make them from corrugated boxes that you find around your house. If you want to decorate your room, and at the same time de-clutter your desk or shelves, then shadow boxing if the crafts activity for you.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/shadow-boxing-how-to-make-shadow-boxes-from-cardboard-boxes/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-a-table-tennis-ping-pong-balls-holder-and-dispenser/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-a-table-tennis-ping-pong-balls-holder-and-dispenser/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:08:28 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2728 Table tennis / ping pong balls are always ready to ping pong into action when you store them in a convenient ejector-dispenser holder. This is a great de-cluttering crafts activity for those who have a ping pong table. All you need are a few items from your house and you are set to making this cool ping pong ball holder and dispenser.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-a-table-tennis-ping-pong-balls-holder-and-dispenser/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-a-message-board-box-organizational-craft-idea-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-a-message-board-box-organizational-craft-idea-for-kids/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:49:33 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2717 If your family practically runs an answer-phone service for you when you're out, they'll appreciate this handy message taker box. You can use this as a phone call message organizational center for the rest of the family as well. The box opens up for paper, pens, and pencils. You have the choice to but a clock face on the top of the box or to put a chalkboard on the top of the box.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-a-message-board-box-organizational-craft-idea-for-kids/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-stationery-holder-crafts-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-stationery-holder-crafts-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:28:16 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2523 Need ideas for gifts to make for your Moms for Mother's Day? Every Mom I know has a box full of stationery for times when they need to write correspondence and other type of letters. This attractive and useful gift is made from a pressed paper package tray and cover from a super market.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-stationery-holder-crafts-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/feed/ 9 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-letter-holders-box-as-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-letter-holders-box-as-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:08:23 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2515 Make this cool letter holder as a gift for Mom on Mother's Day or Dad on Father's Day or for someone else you love. You can make this attractive and useful letter holder box gift in which to hold correspondence letters.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-letter-holders-box-as-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-bulletin-boards-to-organize-family-events/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-bulletin-boards-to-organize-family-events/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:59:31 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2310 It is so hard to get everything organized and de-cluttered when you have kids. If you have a lot of dates, appointments, grocery list items, messages, and other important facts straight, then why not make a family oriented family board. Making this family bulletin board can help you and your kids more organized and help you remember dates and other important information and appointments.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-bulletin-boards-to-organize-family-events/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-sewing-box-with-step-by-step-instructions-for-mothers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-sewing-box-with-step-by-step-instructions-for-mothers-day/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:12:02 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2278 If your Mother or Grandmother is a big sewer, embroiderer, etc and has a lot of thread, needles, and other sewing supplies, then why not make them a sewing box? Sewing boxes make great Mother's Day gifts as well as presents for birthdays and other special occasions. Below you will find easy step by step instructions for putting together a great sewing box.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-sewing-box-with-step-by-step-instructions-for-mothers-day/feed/ 53 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-recipe-books-for-recipes-for-mom-on-mothers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-recipe-books-for-recipes-for-mom-on-mothers-day/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:42:50 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2265 What Mom or Grandmother doesn't love getting a personalized recipe book? This one is so special too....It is completely filled with envelopes so your Mom or Grandma can put recipes that they find in magazines or books, and keep them all in one categorized place. Make this for Mother's Day, for a gift on a birthday, or any other reason you have to show love to your family and friends.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-recipe-books-for-recipes-for-mom-on-mothers-day/feed/ 45 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/09/how-to-make-a-school-supply-box-craft-idea-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/09/how-to-make-a-school-supply-box-craft-idea-for-kids/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:20:49 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=586 Get your kids excited about going back to school with this cute and functional organizer. From crayons to calculators, this sturdy box will keep supplies handy for your busy youngsters. This is an affordable craft so it can be totally customized each year according to their current interests and ever-changing style.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/09/how-to-make-a-school-supply-box-craft-idea-for-kids/feed/ 4 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/08/homework-organizer-crafts-project-for-parents-and-kids-to-declutter-paperwork/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/08/homework-organizer-crafts-project-for-parents-and-kids-to-declutter-paperwork/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:37:09 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=520 With the new school year, also comes tons of school papers ... homework, tests, crafts, artwork, notifications, and so much more ... and all of these papers will pour into my house. I never know what to do with all the papers and the new paper clutter. I am afraid to throw things away for fear that either my children or me will need that paper soon. So I decided that I would create a school papers organizer. This school paperwork organization system is the craft that I will share with you today.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/08/homework-organizer-crafts-project-for-parents-and-kids-to-declutter-paperwork/feed/ 2