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-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-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-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/2012/01/how-to-make-a-whistling-birdie-toy/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-whistling-birdie-toy/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:00:10 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5273 I have a fun craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make a Whistling Birdie Toy. This Whistling Birdie toy is a traditional toy from Romania. It is common to see the children of Romania playing with a Whistling Birdie toy like the one I'm going to show you how to make today. And, believe it or not.... it will actually whistle. And, if you add a little water to the whistling birdie it will sound like it is a real bird. Because you will be using polymer clay you will need a little help from an adult. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-whistling-birdie-toy/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-cute-stuffed-owl/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-cute-stuffed-owl/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:00:19 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5549 If you love stuffed animals then you are going to love today's craft. I'm going to show you how to make a Cute Stuffed Owl. You can decide to keep in for yourself or give it to one of your best friends to love. Either way you can guarantee that people are going to love this stuffed owl... especially when they find out that you made it yourself. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-cute-stuffed-owl/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-coffee-can-drum/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-coffee-can-drum/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:00:19 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5747 I have a fun craft for the youngest of crafters. Today I'm going to show you how to make a coffee can drum. What child doesn't love playing drums? They all love playing the drums. This drum is made from a coffee can, denim and some other materials you probably have at home. Once you have made the drum simply grab a couple of pencils or any wooden sticks and your drums are good to go. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-coffee-can-drum/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-sailboat-candle-holder/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-sailboat-candle-holder/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:00:25 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5908 If you love candles then today's craft is going to make you very happy. I'm going to show you how to make a Sail Boat Candle Holder. Made from a piece of cardboard and transparent paper this candle turns out beautifully. The candle shimmers right through the transparent paper onto your wall. You'll gonna love it!! Just keep in mind you will need some help from an adult to light the candle. Never light it without adult supervision. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-sailboat-candle-holder/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-an-under-the-sea-decoration/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-an-under-the-sea-decoration/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:00:00 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5885 Do you like Under the Sea creatures? If you do then I have a craft for you today that you will truly enjoy. I'm going to show you how to make an Under the Sea Decoration that will look so wonderful hung up in your bedroom. Imagine how lovely it will look hung up on your ceiling as your stare at it below from your bed. Well, you don't have to imagine anymore... let's help it become a reality. Today I'm going to show you how to make this Under the Sea Decoration step-by-step. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-an-under-the-sea-decoration/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-sweet-flowers-candle-holder/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-sweet-flowers-candle-holder/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:00:15 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5838 I have a really fun craft for you today. I am going to show you how to make a Sweet Flowers Candle Holder. This craft turns out really magnificent. With the use of transparent paper around the outside of a candle the glow of the candle looks really lovely glowing through the transparent paper. Keep in mind, you will need adult supervision for this craft. Candles aren't something to play with, so make sure to have an adult around to light the candle as well as stay in the room once the candle is lit. With that being said.... let's start the craft.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-sweet-flowers-candle-holder/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-fantasy-style-valentines-day-card-dragon-valentine/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-fantasy-style-valentines-day-card-dragon-valentine/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:00:14 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3796 Do you have someone special that you would love to give a Valentine's Day Card too, but they aren't crazy about the traditional Valentine's Day Cards. Well, if so.... I have the perfect Valentine's Day Card Craft for you. Today I'm going to show you how to make a Fantasy Style Valentine's Day Card.... A Dragon Valentine to be specific. The craft is an easy one, but don't worry... it's fun too. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-fantasy-style-valentines-day-card-dragon-valentine/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-doily-basket-of-heart-flowers-for-valentines-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-doily-basket-of-heart-flowers-for-valentines-day/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:00:54 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11638 I have a fun and festive craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make a Doily Basket of Heart Flowers perfect for Valentine's Day. The craft is so much fun and turns out just absolutely lovely. This basket makes for a perfect decoration for Valentines Day or better yet.... a gift for your someone special. Either way.... the basket is sure to be enjoyed by any onlookers. Decoration or gift... the choice is yours. So, go off and get the materials needed and meet me back here for some Valentine's Day crafting fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-doily-basket-of-heart-flowers-for-valentines-day/feed/ 0