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-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/2012/01/how-to-make-a-unity-for-all-bracelet-for-martin-luther-king-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-unity-for-all-bracelet-for-martin-luther-king-day/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:00:29 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11314 Today is Martin Luther King Day. Martin Luther King is best know for his "I Had a Dream" speech where he basically said in his dream all men were created equal. He lived his entire life fighting for that fact. Today I'm going to show you how to make a "Unity for All" Bracelet for Martin Luther King Day. This bracelet represents Unity for all.... bringing us all together no matter the color of our skin. Isn't that what Martin Luther King would have wanted? So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-unity-for-all-bracelet-for-martin-luther-king-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-an-origami-dove/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-an-origami-dove/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:00:57 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11360 Today I'm going to show you how to make an Origami Dove. I thought since today is Martin Luther King Day that today would be a perfect time to make a dove craft. After all a Dove represents Peace and Tranquility and bottom line..... isn't that what Martin Luther King wanted for everybody? Martin Luther King was a great man and today it is all about remembering how wonderful he was and what he represented..... equality for all. So, gather up the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-an-origami-dove/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-an-i-have-a-dream-pendant-for-martin-luther-king-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-an-i-have-a-dream-pendant-for-martin-luther-king-day/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:40:17 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11344 Today is Martin Luther King Day. And, what better way to celebrate Martin Luther King's Life than to make a craft in is honor. Remember that Martin Luther King had a dream..... in his dream everyone was created equal. Martin Luther King was a great man and today we are going to honor the "I Have a Dream" speech he made by making an "I Have a Dream" pendant. You can wear this pendant to honor Martin Luther king today and everyday you want to remember what Martin Luther King was all about.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-an-i-have-a-dream-pendant-for-martin-luther-king-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-multicultural-kids-around-earth-craft-for-martin-luther-king-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-multicultural-kids-around-earth-craft-for-martin-luther-king-day/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:00:02 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11280 Martin Luther King Day is this Monday. The Martin Luther King Day Holiday represents what he taught us.... equality in all people.... no matter what color their skin is. That is an amazing thing. So, today we will be honoring Martin Luther King and all he taught us... by making a craft for this Holiday. So, in this post I will be showing you how to make a Multicultural Kids Around Earth craft for Martin Luther King Day. The craft is a lot of fun and has tons of meaning. So, let's get started, shall we...]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-multicultural-kids-around-earth-craft-for-martin-luther-king-day/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-paper-kids-holding-hands-craft-for-martin-luther-king-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-paper-kids-holding-hands-craft-for-martin-luther-king-day/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:15:36 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11142 I have a great craft to share with you today. I'm going to show you how to make a Paper Kids Holding Hands craft for Martin Luther King Day. Martin Luther King Day is about remembering Martin Luther King and what he was all about. This craft is a great way to honor Martin Luther King and to remind the children what the holiday is all about. Today's craft reminds us that no matter what we look like.... no matter the color of our skin we should all be created equal. So, in honor of that and Martin Luther King let's make today's craft together. So, gather up the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-paper-kids-holding-hands-craft-for-martin-luther-king-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-colored-hands-wreath-for-martin-luther-king-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-colored-hands-wreath-for-martin-luther-king-day/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:00:28 +0000 Celeste http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3325 Martin Luther King Day is just around the corner. Martin Luther King Day is always the 3rd Monday in January and it marks Martin Luther King's Birthday. Well, today's craft is in honor of Martin Luther King's Birthday. I'm going to show you how to make a colored hands wreath for Martin Luther King Day. This craft is just perfect for the occasion, in celebration of Martin Luther King's birthday. The colored hands represents children of different races joining hands in peace and unity. A few colored papers, a pair of scissors and a glue is what you need. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-colored-hands-wreath-for-martin-luther-king-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/unity-placemat/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/unity-placemat/#comments Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:18:25 +0000 alyssa http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3343 This is a great project to do while thinking about Martin Luther King Jr's famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Specifically the quote "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." This craft can help remind us that all colors, whether they be the colors on a piece of paper, or the colors of our skin, can work well together and create wonderful things.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/unity-placemat/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/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/2010/08/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 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/08/how-to-make-a-native-american-indian-headdress-headband-costume/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/08/how-to-make-a-native-american-indian-headdress-headband-costume/#comments Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:26:13 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2946 This is a really cute idea to make a Native American Indian Headdress for a Costume or to just play dress up. This is easy enough for kids 8 years and older to make themselves.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/08/how-to-make-a-native-american-indian-headdress-headband-costume/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-a-ring-toss-throwing-game-crafts-idea-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-a-ring-toss-throwing-game-crafts-idea-for-kids/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:11:50 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2745 Any handy boy or girl can make this game that can be played with one or more friends, either indoors or outside as well. All that you will need to make this game of skill is a few things from around the house. This is a great arts and crafts project for rainy days or for days that there doesn't seem to be anything else to do.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-a-ring-toss-throwing-game-crafts-idea-for-kids/feed/ 1