http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog How to Make Cool Stuff Fri, 17 May 2013 19:33:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/05/number-one-dad-badge-fathers-day-or-mothers-day-gift-craft/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/05/number-one-dad-badge-fathers-day-or-mothers-day-gift-craft/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 19:33:43 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2865 Is your dad the best in the world? Here's a father's day gift that will help him remember that. The simple instructions to make this Number 1 Dad badge are given on the following tutorial.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/05/number-one-dad-badge-fathers-day-or-mothers-day-gift-craft/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/05/puppets-for-thumb-wrestling-fathers-day-gift/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/05/puppets-for-thumb-wrestling-fathers-day-gift/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 16:32:17 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2923 Here's a Father's day gift that guarantees hours of fun. Make a set of thumb puppets for your dad and yourself, and play thumb wrestling. The simple illustrated instructions to make the thumb puppets follow]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/05/puppets-for-thumb-wrestling-fathers-day-gift/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/04/how-to-make-tissue-paper-flower-bracelets-for-mom-on-mothers-day-or-easter/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/04/how-to-make-tissue-paper-flower-bracelets-for-mom-on-mothers-day-or-easter/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:02:35 +0000 alyssa http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5331 Find out how to make a tissue paper flower bracelet for Mom on Mother's Day. This would also be a great bracelet to wear in Spring or for Easter. Find out how to make it with this great crafts tutorial.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/04/how-to-make-tissue-paper-flower-bracelets-for-mom-on-mothers-day-or-easter/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/04/how-to-make-a-paper-bird-cage-craft-idea-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/04/how-to-make-a-paper-bird-cage-craft-idea-for-kids/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:26:46 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=18993 This is another fun paper craft that would be fun to make on a rainy day. These foldable paper bird cages turn out so beautifully, you can even give them away as gifts.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/04/how-to-make-a-paper-bird-cage-craft-idea-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/04/how-to-make-paper-flowers-make-a-daisy-for-mom-on-mothers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/04/how-to-make-paper-flowers-make-a-daisy-for-mom-on-mothers-day/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:46:03 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=18977 Oh no! Mother's Day is coming up and you didn't make your Mom a Mother's Day present!!! No worries...here is a fun and easy craft that will knock the socks off of your mother. This paper flower craft sort of looks like a daisy, but you can use any colors you want to make it look like any type of flower. Find out how to make this paper daisy below.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/04/how-to-make-paper-flowers-make-a-daisy-for-mom-on-mothers-day/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/04/make-a-turtle-paper-toy-model/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/04/make-a-turtle-paper-toy-model/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:16:23 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=18966 Here is a fun printable turtle papercraft that you can make. This is super easy to print, fold, and then play with. Find out how to make it below.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/04/make-a-turtle-paper-toy-model/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/how-to-make-a-simple-no-sew-sock-bunny-rabbit-for-easter-or-for-fun/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/how-to-make-a-simple-no-sew-sock-bunny-rabbit-for-easter-or-for-fun/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:15:12 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=18945 Today we will show you how to make a no-sew stuffed bunny rabbit for Easter....this craft is easy enough to make in twenty to thirty minutes. All you need are 2 socks, some rubber bands, and a few buttons. This is a great craft to make for Easter celebrations.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/how-to-make-a-simple-no-sew-sock-bunny-rabbit-for-easter-or-for-fun/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/moses-parting-the-sea-old-testament-bible-exodus-printable-paper-craft-for-passover/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/moses-parting-the-sea-old-testament-bible-exodus-printable-paper-craft-for-passover/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:34:52 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=18924 Today, I will share with you a printable paper craft for Passover. This craft is good for Jewish and Christian children as both study the old testament. In this craft, Moses is parting the sea while escaping the Egyptians. All of the Israelites are able to cross the sea, but then the Egyptians are all swallowed up by the sea when it closes back up. This is a perfect craft to celebrate Passover.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/moses-parting-the-sea-old-testament-bible-exodus-printable-paper-craft-for-passover/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/how-to-make-an-afikoman-bag-for-passover/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/how-to-make-an-afikoman-bag-for-passover/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 02:22:55 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=18905 Passover starts in about a week and I thought that some of our Jewish followers might want a Passover craft. Today I will show you how to make an Afikoman Bag, which can then be used to hide Matzah for the little kiddies to search for. Although I sewed this Afikoman Bag, you could use fabric glue to put your Afikoman bag together. Learn how to make it on the following page.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/how-to-make-an-afikoman-bag-for-passover/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/how-to-make-a-free-printable-paper-easter-bunny-candy-holder/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/how-to-make-a-free-printable-paper-easter-bunny-candy-holder/#comments Sun, 17 Mar 2013 23:21:00 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=18887 Here is a free printable template that you can use to make an adorable Easter Bunny that holds candy in his mouth. This could be used as an Easter decoration or to give candy to your friends. Either way, it is simple enough to make with a little effort. Find the free printable template below as well as the instructions for putting it together.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/how-to-make-a-free-printable-paper-easter-bunny-candy-holder/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/how-to-sew-a-lucky-cat-for-saint-patricks-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/how-to-sew-a-lucky-cat-for-saint-patricks-day/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:30:21 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=18834 Do you want to learn how to make and sew a stuffed animal named "Lucky Cat" for Saint Patrick's Day? This stuffed cat is covered in shamrocks and isn't too tough to make. Learn how to make this kitty cat in the following craft tutorial.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/how-to-sew-a-lucky-cat-for-saint-patricks-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/using-legos-to-learn-sight-words-and-how-to-read-and-sound-out-words/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/using-legos-to-learn-sight-words-and-how-to-read-and-sound-out-words/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:00:26 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=18378 Learn how to use Duplo and Lego Blocks to get your child to learn his or her sight words. Also learn how to use them to help your child learn to form and sound out words. This is a lot of fun!]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/using-legos-to-learn-sight-words-and-how-to-read-and-sound-out-words/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/pixelated-shamrock-with-paper-weaving-craft-for-saint-patricks-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/pixelated-shamrock-with-paper-weaving-craft-for-saint-patricks-day/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:56:48 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=18361 Here is a great craft for kids who love pixel art as well as Saint Patrick's Day. This is a paper weaving craft that's end result looks like a mosaic / pixelated art form of a four leaf clover (shamrock). Have fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/pixelated-shamrock-with-paper-weaving-craft-for-saint-patricks-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/how-to-make-lego-pinball-machines-with-step-by-step-instructions/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/how-to-make-lego-pinball-machines-with-step-by-step-instructions/#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2013 04:48:15 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=18339 Learn how to make your very own Lego pinball machine as my son walks you thru using your on-hand Legos to build your own simple machine. Have fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/03/how-to-make-lego-pinball-machines-with-step-by-step-instructions/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/02/how-to-make-a-woven-leprechaun-beard-with-a-cardboard-loom-for-st-patricks-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/02/how-to-make-a-woven-leprechaun-beard-with-a-cardboard-loom-for-st-patricks-day/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:27:26 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=18306 Today we are making a woven yarn Leprechaun beard and we are doing it with a simple cardboard loom. I have seen some crafts online for making crocheted or knitted bears and I figured I would show you a way that you, as a child, can make a fabric beard. This is something you can do, just by making a cardboard loom. This will be a great homemade Saint Patrick's Day craft that I know you will have fun making.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/02/how-to-make-a-woven-leprechaun-beard-with-a-cardboard-loom-for-st-patricks-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/02/turn-a-deck-of-cards-into-a-52-reasons-i-love-you-book-for-a-valentines-day-gift/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/02/turn-a-deck-of-cards-into-a-52-reasons-i-love-you-book-for-a-valentines-day-gift/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:14:51 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=18107 I am sure that you can think of way more than 52 reasons that you love someone. However, it will only take those 52 reasons to make your loved-one break down into tears of happiness. Take the time to tell your Mom / Dad / Sister / Brother / Grandparents etc how much you love them with this special project.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/02/turn-a-deck-of-cards-into-a-52-reasons-i-love-you-book-for-a-valentines-day-gift/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/02/how-to-make-valentines-day-cards-with-fist-holding-lollipops/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/02/how-to-make-valentines-day-cards-with-fist-holding-lollipops/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:31:36 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=18094 Today we will show you how to make a very unique Valentines Day Lollipop Card. This card looks like your child is handing his or her friend a lollipop and it is very cute and personalized to your own child. Find out how to make it.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/02/how-to-make-valentines-day-cards-with-fist-holding-lollipops/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/02/how-mommy-and-you-make-spaghetti-octopus-dogs/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/02/how-mommy-and-you-make-spaghetti-octopus-dogs/#comments Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:57:03 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=17853 Do you want a fun cooking craft to make with your kids? Here is a super easy and tasty edible craft to make. You can call these Octopus or Squid Dogs - Either way, they are super cool to look at and super yummy to eat. Find out how to make these]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/02/how-mommy-and-you-make-spaghetti-octopus-dogs/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/02/how-to-make-a-stand-up-dress-up-doll/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/02/how-to-make-a-stand-up-dress-up-doll/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:01:43 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=17815 When I was a little girl I would have so much fun dressing up paper dolls. You know.... the paper dolls you buy in a book at the store where you cut out the clothes to put on them? I loved them. I used to spend hours dressing up the paper dolls and changing their clothes over and over again. Well, today I'm going to show you how to make with your children a stand-up dress-up doll. You are going to make the doll out of cardboard... it is much stiffer and will hold up to many, many clothes changes. Also, in this craft you will find 4 different template sheets of different accessories for your dress-up doll. That means hours of fun for you and your children dressing up the doll. So, grab the few materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/02/how-to-make-a-stand-up-dress-up-doll/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/01/how-to-make-a-pen-holder-by-weaving-magazines-together/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/01/how-to-make-a-pen-holder-by-weaving-magazines-together/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:26:03 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=14869 Each of us have at home a lot of magazines that we do not need anymore, how about you recycle them by making something useful out of them. This is called upcycling. Here's a useful way to use them...this would make a great gift for Mom or Dad on Mother's Day or Father's Day. It would also be good for your desk when you are doing your homework]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2013/01/how-to-make-a-pen-holder-by-weaving-magazines-together/feed/ 2