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-magazine-folded-hearts-for-valentines-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-magazine-folded-hearts-for-valentines-day/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:15 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=12324 Valentines Day is just a week away. And, if you are still looking for ideas for Valentines Day decorations I have the craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make Magazine Folded Hearts for Valentines Day. These Magazine Folded Hearts are the perfect decoration for Valentines Day. You can hang them from the ceiling or from a door.... either way the craft turns out really cute. And, what's really cool.... it gives you something to do with all those extra magazines you have sitting around. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-magazine-folded-hearts-for-valentines-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-an-under-the-sea-decoration/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-an-under-the-sea-decoration/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5885 Do you like Under the Sea creatures? If you do then I have a craft for you today that you will truly enjoy. I'm going to show you how to make an Under the Sea Decoration that will look so wonderful hung up in your bedroom. Imagine how lovely it will look hung up on your ceiling as your stare at it below from your bed. Well, you don't have to imagine anymore... let's help it become a reality. Today I'm going to show you how to make this Under the Sea Decoration step-by-step. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-an-under-the-sea-decoration/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/all-colors-are-beautiful-martin-luther-king-craft/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/all-colors-are-beautiful-martin-luther-king-craft/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:00:51 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11238 I have a really special craft for you today. I am going to show you how to make an All Colors are Beautiful Martin Luther King Craft. This craft is meant to remind all of us how no matter the color of the skin that people are the same and should be treated equally. That is what Martin Luther King represented. In this craft you will draw a picture of yourself, copy it and color each picture with different colors. The craft turns out beautifully.... and should be hung up this Martin Luther King Day. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/all-colors-are-beautiful-martin-luther-king-craft/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-matchstick-picture/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-matchstick-picture/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:00:36 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2643 Here is a craft that is easiest enough that even the youngest of crafters are sure to enjoy. I am going to show you how to make a beautiful matchstick picture that your child will love to have hung on the wall. I am showing you just one idea.... Feel free to use your own creativity and create your own designs. Now, keep it mind that we are using matchsticks.... always supervise your child during this craft.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-matchstick-picture/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-new-years-resolution-reminders/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-new-years-resolution-reminders/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:05:02 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=10757 Today I'm going to show you how to make New Years Resolution Reminders. A New Years Resolution is something you want to change or do better in the new year. Such as conserve more water or save electricity, for example. You probably have different ones. Well, with today's craft you will have an easier time remembering your New Years Resolutions throughout the new year, so you can keep working on your New Years Resolutions. Do you know what your New Years Resolutions will be? Come up with a few and then let's get started on the craft.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-new-years-resolution-reminders/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-joy-christmas-decoration/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-joy-christmas-decoration/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:00:37 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1445 Believe it or not it is December already. Now is the time to get in the Christmas spirit. This craft will get you in the Christmas spirit for sure. Today I'm going to show you how to make a Joy Christmas Decoration. This Christmas decoration is perfect to hang on a door knob or even your Christmas tree. You can even make other words like, Peace, Hope and Love too. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-joy-christmas-decoration/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-bats-mobile-for-halloween/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-bats-mobile-for-halloween/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:02:40 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6891 Bats come out at night..... and Halloween is no exception. Why not totally spook out your house by adding this creative Bats Mobile decoration inside this Halloween. Or, better yet.... have your child make a few of these mobile crafts and they can fill their bedroom with these spooky Halloween creatures.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-bats-mobile-for-halloween/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-halloween-spider-on-his-web/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-halloween-spider-on-his-web/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:58:57 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6363 I don't know about you, but when I think of Halloween there are a few spooky characters I think of. I think of witches, ghosts, skulls an of course the spider. I just find spiders very scary. In this post you will learn how to make a Halloween spider on his web perfect for decorating and displaying with your other Halloween paraphernalia. On lookers will love it!!]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-halloween-spider-on-his-web/feed/ 0 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/2011/10/how-to-make-a-mosaic-pacman-pixelated-picture-from-tiles/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-mosaic-pacman-pixelated-picture-from-tiles/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:49:00 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=6231 Pacman was the hottest arcade game from the 1980's and it is still crazy popular today. I'm going to show you how to make a super cool pixelated Pacman picture that is very easy and fun to make.... just follow the easy-to-follow pattern and you are as good as gold.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/10/how-to-make-a-mosaic-pacman-pixelated-picture-from-tiles/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/making-a-greeting-card-display-wall-hanger-crafts-idea-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-a-greeting-card-display-wall-hanger-crafts-idea-for-kids/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:55:37 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3605 Since Valentine's Day is coming up soon, how about learning how to make this Greeting Cards Display Craft. You can hang it on a picture hook, or hang it from other high places. Then you can look at the love that people sent to you in Valentine's Day cards, Christmas cards, Birthday cards, or whatever.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-a-greeting-card-display-wall-hanger-crafts-idea-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-craft-a-chinese-dragon-fridge-magnet-craft-for-chinese-new-year/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-craft-a-chinese-dragon-fridge-magnet-craft-for-chinese-new-year/#comments Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:32:29 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3453 Dragons are an important part of many Chinese festivals, including Chinese New Year. Let’s celebrate it by crafting this fridge magnet with the mini version of the dragon used during holiday parades and festivities.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-craft-a-chinese-dragon-fridge-magnet-craft-for-chinese-new-year/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-paper-lantern-for-the-chinese-new-years-celebration/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-paper-lantern-for-the-chinese-new-years-celebration/#comments Sat, 15 Jan 2011 05:06:16 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3413 The Chinese New Year is coming up and this crafts project reminded me of a Chinese Paper Lantern. Today, we will show you how to make this easy-to-make arts and crafts project. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-paper-lantern-for-the-chinese-new-years-celebration/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/i-have-a-dream-wall-hanging-poster/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/i-have-a-dream-wall-hanging-poster/#comments Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:26:55 +0000 alyssa http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3331 For Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, why not make a poster or wall hanging full of your dreams? This craft can be done at home by one or two children on construction paper, as in the example, or as a class project, if you use poster board. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/i-have-a-dream-wall-hanging-poster/feed/ 0 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/how-to-make-hanukkah-decorations-star-ornaments-arts-crafts-project-for-jewish-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/how-to-make-hanukkah-decorations-star-ornaments-arts-crafts-project-for-jewish-kids/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:40:07 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1230 Hanukkah starts tonight so forgive me for not putting up some crafts earlier. Make this adorable Hanukkah star with some Popsicle sticks and glitter glue. They're so easy to make that you can make lots of them and hang them all over the house as you celebrate Hanukkah this year. Enjoy and have fun tonight and for the next week.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/how-to-make-hanukkah-decorations-star-ornaments-arts-crafts-project-for-jewish-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/how-to-make-tri-fold-picture-frame-present-for-dad-on-fathers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/05/how-to-make-tri-fold-picture-frame-present-for-dad-on-fathers-day/#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 02:09:47 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2800 Do you want to learn how to make a unique picture frame? Most picture frame crafts are for one photograph, but this one holds 3 photos. This would be perfect to make as a gift for Dad or Mom for family photos...and it would look great on their office desk. If you want to learn how to make a tri-fold picture frame, then look at the directions in this arts and crafts activity for children.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/05/how-to-make-tri-fold-picture-frame-present-for-dad-on-fathers-day/feed/ 3 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