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/2012/01/how-to-make-a-chocolate-bar-box-for-valentines-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-chocolate-bar-box-for-valentines-day/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:00:56 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4288 Valentine's Day is right around the corner. It is on February 14th and it will be here before you know it. Are you prepared yet? Do you know what you are getting your friends and family for Valentine's Day? Or perhaps you have a special person you have been admiring from "a far". Either way I have the craft for you today. In this post I'm going to show you how to make a Chocolate Bar Box for Valentine's Day. You are simply going to start off with your receiver's favorite candy bar and go from there to construct the perfect chocolate bar box for this special occasion. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-chocolate-bar-box-for-valentines-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-an-indian-village-for-thanksgiving/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-an-indian-village-for-thanksgiving/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:45:27 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7956 I have a fun craft for you today. Today I'm going to show you how to make an Indian Village perfect for the Holiday season. Thanksgiving is coming quickly and with Thanksgiving comes decorating for the Holiday. This Indian Village would be a great Thanksgiving decoration. Let's do it.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-an-indian-village-for-thanksgiving/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-pretty-earrings-or-ear-studs-hearts-for-valentines-day-craft/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-pretty-earrings-or-ear-studs-hearts-for-valentines-day-craft/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:07:57 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3950 Learn how to make these adorable polymer clay stud hearts (aka heart earrings). You can give these stud hearts to your Mom, Grandma, friends, etc to show them how much you care about them...especially for Valentine's Day, Mother's day, or a birthday. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-pretty-earrings-or-ear-studs-hearts-for-valentines-day-craft/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-polymer-clay-heart-keychain-crafts-idea-for-kids-on-valentines-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-polymer-clay-heart-keychain-crafts-idea-for-kids-on-valentines-day/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:52:52 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4234 We will show you how to make this cool polymer clay heart keychain...a perfect gift to give to somebody you love or a good friend on Valentine's day or to Mom on Mother's Day or for a birthday. This polymer clay key chain is a cute heart adorned with flowers ... perfect to decorate your phone, backpack, purse, etc.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-polymer-clay-heart-keychain-crafts-idea-for-kids-on-valentines-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-flying-butterfly-toy-arts-and-crafts-project-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-flying-butterfly-toy-arts-and-crafts-project-for-kids/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:56:55 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4106 Kids love playing with this flying butterfly toy. This is an arts and crafts project to make a butterfly toy that will really fly up to 15 feet up in the air. This is for older kids as it is too difficult for younger kids to master...although they can with some supervised guidance from an adult.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-flying-butterfly-toy-arts-and-crafts-project-for-kids/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-valentine-gift-box-with-a-bear-heart-brooch-pin-case-craft-part-2/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-valentine-gift-box-with-a-bear-heart-brooch-pin-case-craft-part-2/#comments Sun, 30 Jan 2011 03:31:03 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3952 This is Part 2 of a 2 Part Tutorial. First we made a Teddy Bear Heart Brooch Pin craft. Now we will make this jewelry case to hold this adorable Valentine's Day Bear Heart Brooch Pin. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-valentine-gift-box-with-a-bear-heart-brooch-pin-case-craft-part-2/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-valentine-gift-box-with-a-bear-heart-brooch-pin-part-1/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-valentine-gift-box-with-a-bear-heart-brooch-pin-part-1/#comments Sun, 30 Jan 2011 03:20:49 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3853 This is a cute and easy to do, Valentine’s Day gift that kids can make for their parents, grandparents, or close friends. This arts and crafts lesson is in 2 parts. In this arts and crafts tutorial, we will show you how to make a Teddy Bear Heart Brooch Pin.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-valentine-gift-box-with-a-bear-heart-brooch-pin-part-1/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-a-valentines-day-pinwheel-sweet-candy-gift-box-craft-for-kids-%e2%80%93-part-2/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-a-valentines-day-pinwheel-sweet-candy-gift-box-craft-for-kids-%e2%80%93-part-2/#comments Sun, 30 Jan 2011 03:05:26 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4018 This is part 2, today we will make the upper part (the vane - pinwheel part). Laura will show you today how to make a complex looking, but very easy to do, Valentine's Day Candy Gift box with sweets or candies.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-a-valentines-day-pinwheel-sweet-candy-gift-box-craft-for-kids-%e2%80%93-part-2/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-a-valentines-day-pinwheel-sweet-candy-gift-box-craft-for-kids-%e2%80%93-part-1/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-a-valentines-day-pinwheel-sweet-candy-gift-box-craft-for-kids-%e2%80%93-part-1/#comments Sun, 30 Jan 2011 02:57:44 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3998 We will show you today how to make a complex looking, but very easy to do, Valentine's Day Candy Gift box with sweets or candies. This is a two part, step by step crafts tutorial for kids or someone of any age. In this part we will make the lower part of this candy box....(the one with candies).]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-a-valentines-day-pinwheel-sweet-candy-gift-box-craft-for-kids-%e2%80%93-part-1/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-paper-windmils-with-paper-modelling-craft-instructions/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-paper-windmils-with-paper-modelling-craft-instructions/#comments Sun, 02 Jan 2011 03:33:22 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3121 Today, we will show you how to make a cute paper windmill. Below you will find two printable paper models. All you will need to do is cut and fold the model into the proper shape. Have fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-paper-windmils-with-paper-modelling-craft-instructions/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/sheep-or-lamb-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/sheep-or-lamb-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:46:30 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3056 Today, we will show you how to make some stand up paper-figure animals. This one is a standing lambs / sheep paper figure. You can choose a black and white version to color in, or you can choose the one that is already colorized. Either way ... have fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/sheep-or-lamb-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/wolf-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/wolf-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:41:05 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3051 Today, we will show you how to make some stand up paper-figure animals. This one is a standing wolf paper figure. You can choose a black and white version to color in, or you can choose the one that is already colorized. Either way ... have fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/wolf-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/moose-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/moose-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:32:54 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3042 Today, we will show you how to make some stand up paper-figure animals. This one is a standing moose paper figure. You can choose a black and white version to color in, or you can choose the one that is already colorized. Either way ... have fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/moose-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/camel-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/camel-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:26:03 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3035 Today, we will show you how to make some stand up paper-figure animals. This one is a standing camel paper figure. You can choose a black and white version to color in, or you can choose the one that is already colorized. Either way ... have fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/camel-stand-up-paper-toy-model-to-print-out-craft-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/how-to-make-jesus-in-a-manger-for-nativity-scene-arts-and-crafts-project-for-christmas/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/how-to-make-jesus-in-a-manger-for-nativity-scene-arts-and-crafts-project-for-christmas/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:31:56 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1590 Christmas is coming up soon and this is the day that baby Jesus was born. How about making a tiny manger for the baby of Christmas, Jesus and a part of your Nativity Scene with a toilet paper roll. The step by step instructions are given on the following page]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/how-to-make-jesus-in-a-manger-for-nativity-scene-arts-and-crafts-project-for-christmas/feed/ 7 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/making-popsicle-stick-santa-clause-christmas-tree-ornaments-craft-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/making-popsicle-stick-santa-clause-christmas-tree-ornaments-craft-for-kids/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:05:15 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1560 Make your own Santa Clause Ornaments decoration for your Christmas trees. This is just a sample Christmas Tree Ornament, you can use your creativity to make kings, angels and other Christmas characters using the same technique. Have fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/12/making-popsicle-stick-santa-clause-christmas-tree-ornaments-craft-for-kids/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/08/halloween-spooky-ghostly-rattle-noise-maker-house-decoration-craft/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/08/halloween-spooky-ghostly-rattle-noise-maker-house-decoration-craft/#comments Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:27:52 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3002 This is a fun arts and crafts project to use to scare Trick-or-Treaters when they get to your house. Hide behind a bush or something and pull the string to make a spooky, ghostly chains type of rattle every time a new visitor comes to your house. This can also be used to announce a new guest arrival to a Halloween party or to a Haunted House Party.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/08/halloween-spooky-ghostly-rattle-noise-maker-house-decoration-craft/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/08/make-witchs-hat-for-your-halloween-witch-costume-with-this-crafts-idea/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/08/make-witchs-hat-for-your-halloween-witch-costume-with-this-crafts-idea/#comments Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:54:04 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2989 Halloween is coming up sooner than you think...before you know it, you will be wondering what you should be making for your Trick-or-Treat Halloween Costume. How about a witch? This witch’s hat will be fun to have for a Halloween party, to play dress-up, or just to go Trick-or-Treating. Add a mask and broomstick and you can scare your friends.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/08/make-witchs-hat-for-your-halloween-witch-costume-with-this-crafts-idea/feed/ 6 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/08/make-a-robot-costume-for-halloween-with-arts-and-crafts-idea/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/08/make-a-robot-costume-for-halloween-with-arts-and-crafts-idea/#comments Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:26:52 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2978 Any boy or girl can become a mechanical robot costume for Halloween and Trick-or-Treating with the aid of two packing cases and a little work. There is only one precaution, do your “scaring of friends and family” in a safe place if you can not see properly out of your mask. If you are going to use this costume for trick-or-treating, MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAN SEE PROPERLY.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/08/make-a-robot-costume-for-halloween-with-arts-and-crafts-idea/feed/ 5 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/08/how-to-make-native-american-indian-girl-moccasins-costume/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/08/how-to-make-native-american-indian-girl-moccasins-costume/#comments Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:50:54 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2960 This is a really cute idea to make a Native American Indian Girl Moccasins for a Costume or to just play dress up. This arts and crafts project is easy enough for kids to do, as long as they know how to sew as this project requires sewing pieces of felt together. This is a great arts and crafts project for girls and teens who want to make their own Halloween Costumes this year.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/08/how-to-make-native-american-indian-girl-moccasins-costume/feed/ 1