http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog How to Make Cool Stuff Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:18:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/george-washingtons-camp-paper-folding-crafts-model-craft-for-kids-to-make-for-presidents-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/george-washingtons-camp-paper-folding-crafts-model-craft-for-kids-to-make-for-presidents-day/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:29:49 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1853 Presidents Day is coming up on February 15th this year (2010) and I am posting a great project for teachers to do with their classrooms full of students. This is a great group project to celebrate George Washington's birthday. This project includes paper folding and cutting and the use of clay. See below for the instructions to make George Washington's camp.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/george-washingtons-camp-paper-folding-crafts-model-craft-for-kids-to-make-for-presidents-day/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/thanksgiving-turkey-pop-up-card-making-craft-turkeys-beak-opens-and-closes/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/thanksgiving-turkey-pop-up-card-making-craft-turkeys-beak-opens-and-closes/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:30:40 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1203 Have a free afternoon and want to do make cool Thanksgiving Turkey pop up cards for family and friends? This is a unique Turkey pop up card in that this one has an open and closing beak. My kids said that it is the coolest pop up card that they have ever seen, so I decided to share it with all of you nice kids and parents.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/thanksgiving-turkey-pop-up-card-making-craft-turkeys-beak-opens-and-closes/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/free-thanksgiving-pigrim-girl-paper-toys-model-make-printable-foldable-pilgrims-paper-crafts-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/free-thanksgiving-pigrim-girl-paper-toys-model-make-printable-foldable-pilgrims-paper-crafts-for-kids/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:47:47 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1044 Have a free afternoon and want to make the coolest craft you have ever made? All you need are a printer, paper, scissors, glue, and patience and you will have a fun Thanksgiving arts and crafts activity to keep you busy. Find out more below.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/free-thanksgiving-pigrim-girl-paper-toys-model-make-printable-foldable-pilgrims-paper-crafts-for-kids/feed/ 4 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/07/flowers-for-mom-easy-to-make-paper-flowers-with-only-4-materials/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/07/flowers-for-mom-easy-to-make-paper-flowers-with-only-4-materials/#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:26:12 +0000 sirena http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=383 It is simply to make some pretty flowers with paper. Kids love this and what is even better is that they are so easy to make, a child of almost any age can make. You can also do a multitude of things such as mounting them on a Popsicle stick or use them to decorate pictures or cards. What is even better is the fact that these little flowers can be made with only a few items that can be found around the house.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/07/flowers-for-mom-easy-to-make-paper-flowers-with-only-4-materials/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/07/asy-pinwheel-pencil-craft-for-kids-for-independence-day-on-july-4th/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/07/asy-pinwheel-pencil-craft-for-kids-for-independence-day-on-july-4th/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:24:43 +0000 sirena http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=410 Today, I love making pinwheels with my kids because they get as much enjoyment out of it as I did. They are very easy to use and they only require a few supplies that most people have in their homes or home offices.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/07/asy-pinwheel-pencil-craft-for-kids-for-independence-day-on-july-4th/feed/ 7 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/04/easy-easter-basket-craft-for-kids-to-fill-with-treats/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/04/easy-easter-basket-craft-for-kids-to-fill-with-treats/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:29:32 +0000 andreathatcher http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=165 If you've had a new addition to the family, are having an unexpected guest, or just don't have enough Easter baskets around the house, here is a simple an inexpensive way to create your own Easter basket to fill with goodies and put on display.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/04/easy-easter-basket-craft-for-kids-to-fill-with-treats/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/04/easy-origami-heart-paper-folding-origami-craft-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/04/easy-origami-heart-paper-folding-origami-craft-for-kids/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:17:51 +0000 andreathatcher http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=299 This is an easy paperfolding craft to make with your kids before visiting a grandparent or loved-one who would surely love this *heartfelt* keepsake. It's also easy to include in a card or letter, since it's flat.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/04/easy-origami-heart-paper-folding-origami-craft-for-kids/feed/ 11 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/03/the-fox-box-for-the-beginner-paper-folder/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/03/the-fox-box-for-the-beginner-paper-folder/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:25:50 +0000 sirena http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=106 This is a very simple paper craft and is excellent for a beginner paper folder. It doesn't require very much skill and only uses simple folding techniques. In addition, the Fox Box is quick to make and you can hide little treasures inside, which are perfect for grab bags.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/03/the-fox-box-for-the-beginner-paper-folder/feed/ 15