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-origami-hearts/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-origami-hearts/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:00:21 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=12342 If you love Origami and other paper folding activities then you are going to love this post. I'm going to show you how to make Origami Hearts. I felt today's craft was fitting as Valentines Day is only a week away. You can use this Origami Heart for Valentines Day decorations, gift for someone special or perhaps use these Origami Hearts as the Valentines Day card itself. The only material you need for this craft is Origami paper.... that's it. So, grab some paper and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-origami-hearts/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-paper-jumping-frog/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-paper-jumping-frog/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:00:32 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5245 I have a super duper fun craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make a Paper Jumping Frog. That's right, a Jumping Frog simply made out of paper. Folded just the right way this Paper Frog will actually jump... and jump well. And, the cool part.... you only need paper for this craft. No other materials needed. So, grab a green piece of paper (or whatever color paper you would like) and let's get this fun craft started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-paper-jumping-frog/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/chinese-new-year-crafts-year-of-the-dragon/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/chinese-new-year-crafts-year-of-the-dragon/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:00:08 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11454 Chinese New Year falls on January 23rd this Year. And, in honor of Chinese New Year I put together a list of crafts just about the Chinese New Year. You will find that most of them are Dragon Crafts and you might wonder why..... well, I will tell you why. This year is the Year of the Dragon. So, to honor that fact the majority of the crafts I have listed here will be Dragon Crafts. Not all of them.... there are plenty of fun other crafts that have nothing to do with Dragons. So, check out the post and pick a few Chinese New Year Crafts to do with the kids..... they are sure to love them. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/chinese-new-year-crafts-year-of-the-dragon/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-an-origami-dove/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-an-origami-dove/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:00:57 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11360 Today I'm going to show you how to make an Origami Dove. I thought since today is Martin Luther King Day that today would be a perfect time to make a dove craft. After all a Dove represents Peace and Tranquility and bottom line..... isn't that what Martin Luther King wanted for everybody? Martin Luther King was a great man and today it is all about remembering how wonderful he was and what he represented..... equality for all. So, gather up the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-an-origami-dove/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-santa-claus/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-santa-claus/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:37:57 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9874 I have another Origami craft for you today. This time it is an Origami Santa Claus perfect for the Christmas Holiday. Origami and other paper folding crafts are challenging, but they are also a ton of fun. You don't need much in the way of materials.... Simply grab a piece of red origami paper and you are good to go. You will also need some crayons or colored pencils if you want to give your Santa a face.... but that is it. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-santa-claus/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-snowman/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-snowman/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:00:04 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9844 Next week it will be officially winter. So, today I felt it was appropriate to break out the Winter Crafts. So, with that being said (drum roll please).... I'm going to show you how to make an Origami Snowman..... perfect for the Winter season. The craft isn't a hard one, but it is sure to be a lot of fun. So, grab a sheet of origami paper and some crayons or colored pencils and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-snowman/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-magazine-christmas-tree/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-magazine-christmas-tree/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:00:37 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9827 I have a really unique Christmas Tree craft for you today. I say it is unique because the Christmas Tree is a unique one when you see the finished craft. This Magazine Christmas Tree will make for an awesome Christmas decoration this Holiday Season. You can decide to paint your tree if you wish to.... whether painted or left natural the Christmas Tree is sure to be a big hit. So, let's do it.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-magazine-christmas-tree/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-christmas-tree/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-christmas-tree/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:50:46 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9780 Oh boy.... do I have a fun craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make an Origami Christmas Tree. If you like paper folding then this is the craft for you.... it is perfect for the Holiday Season. You even have the option to paint Christmas ornaments on the tree. Use your creativity to make this Christmas Tree different than any other. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-christmas-tree/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-dreidel-for-hanukkah/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-dreidel-for-hanukkah/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:53:20 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9724 Today I'm going to show you how to make an Origami Dreidel for Hanukkah. A dreidel is a spinning top toy that is played during the Hanukkah season. Each side of the dreidel has a different Hebrew letter on it. The children will bet each other which letter will be on top of the dreidel when the dreidel lands. The winner usually wins chocolate candy called gelt. Fun stuff!! So, let's start today's craft.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-dreidel-for-hanukkah/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-paper-star-ornaments/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-paper-star-ornaments/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:00:50 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9380 Today I'm going to show you how to make a Paper Star Ornament for Christmas. This ornament is not any ordinary paper ornament.... the paper star ornament comes out looking crisp and beautiful. Make a few to decorate your Christmas tree this Christmas season. You can even use colored paper to make each ornament a different color. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-paper-star-ornaments/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-paper-darts-paper-airplanes/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-paper-darts-paper-airplanes/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:00:04 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9308 Have you ever wanted to know how to make a fast Paper Airplane? Well, today I'm going to show you how to make one.... it's fast enough that I even call them Paper Darts. The traditional Paper Airplanes are pretty slow.... boring. Make these Paper Darts and race them with your friends. You can even be creative and color them to give them an original look. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-paper-darts-paper-airplanes/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-your-own-envelopes-for-christmas/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-your-own-envelopes-for-christmas/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:30:59 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9259 Today I'm going to show you three different ways to make your own Envelopes for the Christmas Holiday. Everyone loves to receive homemade drawings and paper gifts for the Holidays. But, instead of just handing them the drawings.... how about make your own envelopes to place them in. You don't have to stick to the ordinary white paper envelopes either... Instead make many different envelopes out of different color paper.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-your-own-envelopes-for-christmas/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-paper-doll-chain/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-paper-doll-chain/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:17:30 +0000 Celeste http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3290 Have you ever wanted to know how to make a paper doll chain? Well, if so.... I am going to be showing you how to make that today. You can use old paper items like newspapers, paper bags or scrap paper. I used 8x11 used bond paper, with printed items on one side. But, feel free to use any kind of paper. This is a fun craft, so let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-paper-doll-chain/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-origami-butterfly-earrings/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-origami-butterfly-earrings/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:42:17 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5460 I have a treat for you today. I will be showing you how to make a pair of Origami Butterfly Earrings. They are really beautiful.... and they are made out of paper. You are sure to get lots of compliments on them. You can choose to wear them yourself or give them as a gift... after all the Holidays are just around the corner. That is if you can part with these earrings. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-origami-butterfly-earrings/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/2011/02/how-to-make-a-paper-airplane-glider-in-easy-illustrated-steps-craft-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-paper-airplane-glider-in-easy-illustrated-steps-craft-for-kids/#comments Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:17:50 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4966 Learn how to fold this amazing paper airplane glider that flies really, really far. All you need is a piece of paper and 2 paper clips. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-paper-airplane-glider-in-easy-illustrated-steps-craft-for-kids/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/making-rabbit-chinese-new-year-fan-arts-and-crafts-project-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/making-rabbit-chinese-new-year-fan-arts-and-crafts-project-for-kids/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:19:10 +0000 alyssa http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4201 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit, so today we will be making a Chinese-style fan with rabbits on it. Included is a template with 3 rabbit outlines, but you can also draw your own. Just make sure they aren't too big.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/making-rabbit-chinese-new-year-fan-arts-and-crafts-project-for-kids/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-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/making-winged-hearts-valentines-day-cards-with-paper-folding-and-cutting/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-winged-hearts-valentines-day-cards-with-paper-folding-and-cutting/#comments Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:36:57 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3890 I made this heart with wings accidentally today so I thought that I would share with you how I made it. You start out doing a bit of paper folding and origami and then you start cutting a bit....what you turn up with is a valentines day card heart with wings. You can give this to somebody that you love on Valentines day.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-winged-hearts-valentines-day-cards-with-paper-folding-and-cutting/feed/ 3