http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog How to Make Cool Stuff Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:00:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-owl-mailbox-for-valentines-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-owl-mailbox-for-valentines-day/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:00:19 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=12212 Valentines Day is coming up in less than a week. If you don't have a Mailbox to collect your Valentines Day Cards in then you are missing out. No worries.... in this post I'm going to show you how to make an Owl Mailbox for Valentines Day. This mailbox is perfect for collecting all your Valentines Day Cards. Don't be stuck holding a brown paper bag to collect your Valentines in.... that's just boring. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-owl-mailbox-for-valentines-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-valentines-gift-for-her/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-valentines-gift-for-her/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00:50 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=12251 Today I'm going to show you how to make a Valentines Gift for Her. It is a lace choker and the end result is just simply beautiful. Any female would love to receive this as a gift. It is a perfect gift for your Mom, Aunt or even your someone special. We will even make a cardboard heart that the choker is placed on to make presenting this gift even more lovely. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-valentines-gift-for-her/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-daisy-book-pendant/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-daisy-book-pendant/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:51 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11984 I know Valentines Day is coming up in 6 days.... and you were probably expecting a Valentines Day craft. I took a break from showing you another Valentines Day craft to show you how to make this Daisy Book Pendant. I thought this Daisy Book Pendant would make for a wonderful Valentines Day Present to someone special. Anyone will surely love to wear it. I will even show you later in the craft how to put a special hidden message inside the pendant. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-daisy-book-pendant/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-valentines-critter/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-valentines-critter/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:00:50 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=12071 I have a fun craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make a Valentines Critter. This Valentines Critter is perfect to give your someone special as a gift this Valentines Day. The critter holds on to the sweetest lollipops that any receiver will be sure to love. Add a sweet and loving note and you have the perfect gift ready for giving to your someone special. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-valentines-critter/feed/ 0 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-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/2012/02/how-to-make-a-candy-box-for-valentines-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-candy-box-for-valentines-day/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:00:39 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11966 Are you planning on giving your special someone something special for Valentines Day? Is that something special some candy? Well, instead of just giving your someone special an ordinary heart shaped box filled with candy.... why not give that person a handmade Candy Box this Valentines Day? Imagine their surprise when they see that you gave them something you made yourself. The craft is an easy one, but turns out really beautiful. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-candy-box-for-valentines-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-valentines-bee-mailbox/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-valentines-bee-mailbox/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:00:08 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11907 Today I'm going to continue with the Valentines Craft fun by showing you how to make a Valentines Bee Mailbox. This Valentines Mailbox will be perfect for collecting all your Valentines Cards this Valentines Day. Don't just use a paper bag to collect your Valentines Cards.... that's just boring. Make something that you can be proud of.... imagine the comments all of your friends will have when they are adding their Valentines Cards to your Mailbox. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-valentines-bee-mailbox/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-valentines-key-chain/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-valentines-key-chain/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:10 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=12150 I have a fun craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make a Valentines Key Chain perfect for carrying your keys around this Valentines Day. Made out of Leather this key chain is extremely durable and will hold up for this Valentines Day and for many Valentines Days to come. Wouldn't you be proud to carry around your keys on a key chain you made yourself? So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-valentines-key-chain/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-cute-heart-friend-for-valentines-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-cute-heart-friend-for-valentines-day/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:00:47 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=12052 Valentines Day is in less than two weeks. If you are still looking for Valentines Day decorations that are fun to make then I have a craft for you. Today I'm going to show you how to make a Cute Heart Friend for Valentines Day. This Cute Heart Friend will sit perfectly on top of a desk or table top. If you would prefer.... this Cute Heart Friend can be given to your somebody special as a gift instead of a decoration. Imagine the reaction of the receiver who gets this gift.... they will love it!! So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-cute-heart-friend-for-valentines-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-george-washington-wig-for-presidents-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-george-washington-wig-for-presidents-day/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:23 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=12121 Lately I have been showing you some crafts to do for President's Day. Well, I'm going to continue with the President's Day crafting fun by showing you how to make a George Washington Wig. Made from cotton balls and a large paper shopping bag.... this craft turns out awesome. Plus, the craft is a lot of fun.... almost as much fun as the child will have running around wearing the George Washington Wig he/she just made. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started with this crafting fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-george-washington-wig-for-presidents-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-abe-lincoln-top-hat-for-presidents-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-abe-lincoln-top-hat-for-presidents-day/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:25 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=12096 Yesterday I showed you how to make a an Easy George Washington Hat for President's Day. Well, it wouldn't be right to make a hat and celebrate George Washington's special day if we don't do the same thing for Abraham Lincoln. So, today I will show you how to make an Abe Lincoln Top Hat for President's Day. After all, President's Day is about honoring both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. And, what better way to honor Abraham Lincoln than to make his top hat. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-abe-lincoln-top-hat-for-presidents-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-i-dont-want-to-stay-down-doll/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-i-dont-want-to-stay-down-doll/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:00:22 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4680 Today I'm going to show you how to make a traditional Romanian Toy. It is called a "Hopa Mitica" Doll. But, we will call it an "I Don't Want to Stay Down" Doll because this doll will not stay down. When you try to lay it down it will pop right back up. It's a cute, funny toy that will be a ton of fun to make.... almost as much fun as it will be playing with the Doll. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started with the crafting fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-i-dont-want-to-stay-down-doll/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-velcro-bullseye-game-rings/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-velcro-bullseye-game-rings/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:00:07 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11873 Oh boy..... do I have a fun craft for you today!! I'm going to show you how to make Velcro Bullseye Game Rings. The ring is made with felt and when you throw a small little Velcro ball at it the ball actually sticks. The craft is a fun one.... almost as much fun as it is to wear this adorable ring. This ring craft would be an awesome craft to make party favors for a birthday party. Imagine the excitement of the kids attending the party when they see they get Velcro Bullseye Game Rings to take home with them. They'd love it!!]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-velcro-bullseye-game-rings/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-easy-george-washington-hat/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-easy-george-washington-hat/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:24 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11858 President's Day is coming up later this month.... specifically on February 20th. On President's Day we celebrate George Washington's Birthday. So, in honor of our first President's birthday I'm going to show you how to make an easy George Washington Hat. Your youngest of crafters will love making this George Washington Hat.... almost as much as they love wearing it. You don't need many materials for this craft. As a matter of fact, you probably have most of the materials at home already. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-easy-george-washington-hat/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/2012/02/how-to-make-a-kokeshi-doll/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-kokeshi-doll/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:23 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5411 Kokeshi are Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. One characteristic of kokeshi Dolls is their lack of arms or legs. So, with that being said.... today I'm going to show you how to make a Kokeshi Doll. It will be a lot of fun.... almost as much fun as it will be showing to people the Kokeshi Doll you made yourself. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-kokeshi-doll/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-kawaii-hair-clip/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-kawaii-hair-clip/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:00:47 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5450 Kawaii means cuteness in Japanese culture (literally, adorable, precious, lovable, or innocent). So, in honor of that today we are going to make a Hair Clip that is totally Kawaii. The craft is an easy one, but the outcome is a hair clip that you will love to wear. Made from a piece of leather, a hair clip and a couple of other materials you'll have this craft put together in no time. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-kawaii-hair-clip/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-beautiful-places-key-chain/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-beautiful-places-key-chain/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:00:49 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5790 Do you have pictures you would love to remember? For example, do you have pictures of Summer Camp, or School Trips, or perhaps a Vacation with your parents? Aren't these memories just wonderful and you would love to remember them for always? Well, I have the craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make a "Beautiful Places" Key Chain.... perfect for holding your fondest memories close to your heart. Or perhaps you would like to make this "Beautiful Places" Key Chain for your friend or family member who would too love to keep these memories close to them. Either way... this key chain is sure to be loved. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-beautiful-places-key-chain/feed/ 0 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