http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog How to Make Cool Stuff Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:18:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/02/make-spring-handprints-lambs-for-easter-or-spring-preschoolers-and-kids-craft/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/02/make-spring-handprints-lambs-for-easter-or-spring-preschoolers-and-kids-craft/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:18:45 +0000 sirena http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=287 Since I am so in love with little handprints, I enjoy doing crafts where I can capture my children's handprints once again for posterity reason. This craft, handprint lamb, is a great way to capture a handprint but it also adds a touch of spring to your crafts and gives your child a new way to use his hands.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/02/make-spring-handprints-lambs-for-easter-or-spring-preschoolers-and-kids-craft/feed/ 3 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/02/easter-bunny-rabbit-treat-cups-crafts-activity-ideas-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/02/easter-bunny-rabbit-treat-cups-crafts-activity-ideas-for-kids/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:11:17 +0000 sirena http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=237 I would like to say a big thank you to his kindergarten teacher before I do start on the craft itself. I would also like to mention that this craft is great for children of all ages. At home, I did this craft with a 4 year old and an 8 year old and both were delighted with both the process and the end product. It is very easy to do and can make a beautiful little gift or grab bag for the Easter season.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/02/easter-bunny-rabbit-treat-cups-crafts-activity-ideas-for-kids/feed/ 4 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/02/easter-napkin-rings-crafts-table-decoration-ideas-for-boys-and-girls/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/02/easter-napkin-rings-crafts-table-decoration-ideas-for-boys-and-girls/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:19:45 +0000 andreathatcher http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=212 Children's art may not always have a place on your Easter table, but these simple felt napkin rings in pretty spring colors will complement your decor perfectly.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/02/easter-napkin-rings-crafts-table-decoration-ideas-for-boys-and-girls/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/drawing-and-making-cute-animals-out-of-hearts-for-valentines-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/drawing-and-making-cute-animals-out-of-hearts-for-valentines-day/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:42:11 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1910 It is a lot of fun to draw cute and cuddly creatures out of any shape, but since Valentine's Day is coming up, why not try to draw animals, bugs, and flowers from hearts. You can even cut shapes out of construction paper, crafts foam, and other crafts materials to make Valentine's Day Cards out of the following Heart-Animal Shapes.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/drawing-and-making-cute-animals-out-of-hearts-for-valentines-day/feed/ 15 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/peeping-groundhog-craft-activity-for-groundhog-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/peeping-groundhog-craft-activity-for-groundhog-day/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:57:52 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1894 Make this cute craft which shows the groundhog peeping out of his burrow as you celebrate ground hog day. The groundhog pops out of his burrow when you slide the Popsicle stick upwards, and it goes into hiding when you pull the stick down. The simple steps to make this craft follow.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/peeping-groundhog-craft-activity-for-groundhog-day/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/george-washingtons-camp-paper-folding-crafts-model-craft-for-kids-to-make-for-presidents-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/george-washingtons-camp-paper-folding-crafts-model-craft-for-kids-to-make-for-presidents-day/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:29:49 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1853 Presidents Day is coming up on February 15th this year (2010) and I am posting a great project for teachers to do with their classrooms full of students. This is a great group project to celebrate George Washington's birthday. This project includes paper folding and cutting and the use of clay. See below for the instructions to make George Washington's camp.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/george-washingtons-camp-paper-folding-crafts-model-craft-for-kids-to-make-for-presidents-day/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/valentines-day-peas-and-toothpick-heart-and-arrow-craft-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/valentines-day-peas-and-toothpick-heart-and-arrow-craft-for-kids/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:04:00 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1842 Instead of making the normal lace-paper valentine, with its hears and arrows and doves and cupids for Valentines Day...how about making a unique Valentine's Day craft with peas and toothpicks. It actually turns out quite pretty. Find the easy instructions below.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/valentines-day-peas-and-toothpick-heart-and-arrow-craft-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/make-embroidered-designs-on-card-stock-basics-part-2/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/make-embroidered-designs-on-card-stock-basics-part-2/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:11:00 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=638 Make a beautiful embroidered border on your handmade greeting cards with embroidery thread and some sewing skills and impress your family and friends.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/make-embroidered-designs-on-card-stock-basics-part-2/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/make-embroidered-cards-with-embroidery-thread-designs-on-card-stock-basics-part-1/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/make-embroidered-cards-with-embroidery-thread-designs-on-card-stock-basics-part-1/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:04:06 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=625 Do you like to sew? Here's a new way you can use your sewing skills. Make beautiful designs on card and use it to make cards, bookmarks etc.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/make-embroidered-cards-with-embroidery-thread-designs-on-card-stock-basics-part-1/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/martin-luther-king-day-decoration-making-craft-instructions-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/martin-luther-king-day-decoration-making-craft-instructions-for-kids/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:44:17 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1781 Here is a sweet decoration you can hang on your doorknob , or window to show everyone that you too believe in Martin Luther King's dream.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/01/martin-luther-king-day-decoration-making-craft-instructions-for-kids/feed/ 1