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/2012/01/how-to-make-a-handprints-t-shirt/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-handprints-t-shirt/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:00:24 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5628 I have a fun keepsake memory craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make a Handprints T-shirt. This Handprint T-shirt craft is perfect for the end of school, birthday party, summer camp or anything that you want to remember your friends from. All you need are a bunch of friends, a fresh T-shirt and some paint and you are good to go. So, grab a bunch of your best of friends and the rest of the materials needed and let's get this craft started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-handprints-t-shirt/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-potato-heart-stamp/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-potato-heart-stamp/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:00:06 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11567 I have a very unique craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make a Potato Heart Stamp for Valentine's Day. Yep, you read that right.... a stamp made from a potato. It is such a clever idea, isn't it? And yet.... so simple. You can make Valentines pictures and Valentines Cards with your Potato Stamp. You will need a little help from an adult for this craft as it does call for a sharp knife. An adult will use the knife to cut the top of the potato off. So, make sure not to start this craft without an adult present. So, with that being said grab an adult and the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-potato-heart-stamp/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-decorated-pencils/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-decorated-pencils/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:00:30 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6080 In the last post I was talking about how 100 days of school will be arriving soon, and that got me thinking.... if you are almost at 100 days of school your pencils must be getting old and it is time for some new ones. Well, instead of just using the same old standard pencils for school... why not take it up a notch. Let's make our pencils fancy and fun with some decorations. Today I'm going to show you how to make decorated pencils. The craft will be so much fun.... almost as much fun as these pencils will be to use. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-decorated-pencils/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-thread-painting-greeting-card/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-thread-painting-greeting-card/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:00:09 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1757 I am going to show you how to make a greeting card that is so unique from any other you have seen or made before. It uses a new technique called thread painting and it is so much fun. This greeting card is perfect for anytime of year and for any family or friend. They are sure to love it. So, let's get started on this thread painting craft. Not only will you enjoy doing it.... the result of this craft is always a surprise.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-thread-painting-greeting-card/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-christmas-gift-bowl/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-christmas-gift-bowl/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:00:06 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1606 Today I'm going to show you how to make a bowl perfect for a Christmas gift. This bowl would make a special gift for your Mom, Grandma or Aunt this Christmas. It will mean so much to them and they will surely treasure it for years to come. You will simply take a plain glass or plastic bowl and use acrylic paint to paint a Christmas design on the front of the bowl. This craft will be a lot of fun.... almost as fun as it will be to give it as a gift this Christmas. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-christmas-gift-bowl/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-handprint-hanukkah-menorah/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-handprint-hanukkah-menorah/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:00:59 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9917 I have a great Hanukkah craft for the youngest of craft fans. Today I'm going to show you how to make a Handprint Hanukkah Menorah. This is a great craft to do with your young children. It's an easy craft made from a little bit of paint and some paper. And, keep in the mind.... just because it is an easy craft shouldn't take away from the fact that this craft is a ton of fun. So, grab your young kids and some paint and make this craft with me.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-handprint-hanukkah-menorah/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-pet-rock/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-pet-rock/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:56:47 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5764 Pet Rocks became popular in the 1970's. It would be our equivalent of the virtual pet. It really doesn't do much. It sits and keeps you company. But, one thing is for sure.... they are always super cute. Today I'm going to show you how to make your very own Pet Rock. You don't have to follow the craft word-for-word if you don't want to.... feel free to use your own imagination to make your Pet Rock however you see fit.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-pet-rock/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-handprint-turkeys-%e2%80%93-4-methods/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-handprint-turkeys-%e2%80%93-4-methods/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:29:08 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=8110 One of the easiest and most effective ways to show children how to draw a Turkey is to have them trace their hand. That method was used when I was a child and they still do it now. Today I will show you 4 methods to make a Turkey.... all using the children's handprint. Try all 4 methods and see which handprint turkey you like best. I can't help myself.... I love them all.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-handprint-turkeys-%e2%80%93-4-methods/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-monster-bookmark/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-monster-bookmark/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:39:39 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6033 Monsters can be scary, but some of them can be quite cute too. There is nothing to be frightened of with the cute ones.... actually, they are very friendly. In this post I will show you how to make a Monster Bookmark perfect for protecting over your spot when you are done reading. And, this monster might look quite cute, but he is plenty tough to make sure your reading spot stays safe.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-monster-bookmark/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-squash-ghost-decoration-for-halloween/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-squash-ghost-decoration-for-halloween/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:40:05 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7217 If you are looking for a Halloween craft that is easy to do, doesn't need much materials and is a great decoration.... then I have the perfect Halloween craft for you. In this post I will show you how to make a Squash Ghost Decoration for Halloween. And, as promised it doesn't need many materials to make.... just a nice squash and some white and black paint. That's it!!]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-squash-ghost-decoration-for-halloween/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-skull-flashlight-cover/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-skull-flashlight-cover/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:29:27 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6847 Today I'm going to show you how to make a Skull Flashlight Cover. This Flashlight Cover is very spooky... perfect for carrying around this Halloween season. It's a simple craft made from a flashlight and paper bag. But, don't let its simplicity fool you.... the outcome is a flashlight cover worthy of being carried around during Trick or Treat for all to see.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-skull-flashlight-cover/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-scarecrow-flashlight-cover/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-scarecrow-flashlight-cover/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:40:04 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6785 I have yet another Flashlight Cover craft to show you how to make. It's a Scarecrow Flashlight Cover and it is a cute one!! This Scarecrow Flashlight will be perfect to carry around on Halloween while trick or treating so that cars will know you are there in the dark. No child should be walking around in the dark without some sort of lit item..... so this flashlight cover craft is perfect.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-scarecrow-flashlight-cover/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-pumpkin-flashlight-cover/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-pumpkin-flashlight-cover/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:56:42 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6737 Today I'm going to show you how to make a Pumpkin flashlight cover to carry on Halloween for trick or treating. Whether your costume is scary, cute or funny this is the perfect lighted object to carry on Halloween. And, then you can safely walk around the neighborhood on Halloween no matter how dark it gets.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-pumpkin-flashlight-cover/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-boo-ghost-flashlight-cover/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-boo-ghost-flashlight-cover/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:51:54 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6717 It's important for children to carry some sort of lighted object when trick or treating on Halloween. But, more often than not all the kids are wearing or carrying the same lighted object as everybody else. That's no fun. How about making one of your very own that no one else will be carrying. In this post I will show to how to make a "Boo" Ghost Flashlight Cover for an everyday flashlight that you have at home. Now, THAT'S creative!!]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-boo-ghost-flashlight-cover/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-frankenstein-flashlight-cover/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-frankenstein-flashlight-cover/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:14:07 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6689 Trick or Treat is right around the corner. The kids are super excited about it and just can't wait to get out at night and celebrate Halloween with tons of Trick or Treating. But, before the kids step out the door make sure they have a flashlight in hand to help them not only see, but be seen by cars. Today I will show you how to make your very own Frankenstein Flashlight Cover perfect for this Halloween.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-frankenstein-flashlight-cover/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-brown-bag-scarecrow-decoration/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-brown-bag-scarecrow-decoration/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:24:10 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6661 Scarecrows are a great fall character. You see them in fall all around corn fields to protect the corn from crows. Well, what fall holiday do the kids love more than any other??? Halloween, of course. Here I will show you how to make a brown bag Scarecrow decoration perfect to display this Halloween season.... and why not even the entire fall season!!]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-brown-bag-scarecrow-decoration/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-skull-trick-or-treat-basket/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-skull-trick-or-treat-basket/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:41:35 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6559 Today I will show you how to make a skull trick or treat basket. This Halloween basket will be perfect for any child who plans on wearing any scary costume. Imagine all the cool comments your child will get for this very creative and imaginative Halloween Basket. Your child will love telling anyone who asks that they made the basket themselves. How cool is that?!]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-skull-trick-or-treat-basket/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-mummy-trick-or-treat-basket/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-mummy-trick-or-treat-basket/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:37:51 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6532 You know how much thought goes into your child's costume!! But, sometimes the treat basket is an afterthought. I know.... I use to carry my Halloween candy in a pillow case. But, imagine how cute your child will look carrying this Mummy Trick or Treat Basket. And, chances are no one else will have the exact basket. Today I will show you how to make your very own Mummy trick or treat basket.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-mummy-trick-or-treat-basket/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-frankenstein-trick-or-treat-basket/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-frankenstein-trick-or-treat-basket/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:37:28 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6510 Halloween is coming up and what do the kids love about Halloween more than anything?! Trick or Treating, of course. Today we will be making a Frankenstein Trick or Treat Basket perfect for collecting candy. Made from a simple green bucket this Trick or Treat basket will be a huge hit this Halloween season.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-frankenstein-trick-or-treat-basket/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-blarney-stone-craft-for-saint-patricks-day-celebrations/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-blarney-stone-craft-for-saint-patricks-day-celebrations/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:23:45 +0000 crissy http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4742 Blarney Stones are for the luck of the Irish and this Blarney Stone is super simple to make too. St. Patrick's Day is coming up in the middle of March so it is time to star thinking about the arts and crafts projects that you can make to celebrate the grand occasion. Have fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-blarney-stone-craft-for-saint-patricks-day-celebrations/feed/ 0