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-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-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-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-paper-carnations/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-paper-carnations/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:00:58 +0000 Celeste http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4682 Today I'm going to show you how to make Paper Carnations. Paper Carnations can be used for many things.... Valentine's Day, for example. Valentine's Day is coming up in just a couple of weeks. These carnations would be beautiful in a bouquet as a gift for your someone special. Or, for Mother's Day.... what mother wouldn't love receiving a bouquet of hand made paper carnations from their child? They would certainly love it. Or, just make these Paper Carnations any day of the week to give to someone special as a surprise. No one could resist them! So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-paper-carnations/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-lollipop-holder-gift-for-valentines-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-lollipop-holder-gift-for-valentines-day/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:00:42 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4260 Today I have a fun craft for you. I'm going to show you how to make a Lollipop Holder Gift for Valentine's Day. It is a perfect gift for a friend, family or even a secret admirer. Make several of these Lollipop Holder Gifts and give them to many people. Whatever you would like to do. The receiver is sure to love this gift. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-lollipop-holder-gift-for-valentines-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-potato-heart-stamp/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-potato-heart-stamp/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:00:06 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11567 I have a very unique craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make a Potato Heart Stamp for Valentine's Day. Yep, you read that right.... a stamp made from a potato. It is such a clever idea, isn't it? And yet.... so simple. You can make Valentines pictures and Valentines Cards with your Potato Stamp. You will need a little help from an adult for this craft as it does call for a sharp knife. An adult will use the knife to cut the top of the potato off. So, make sure not to start this craft without an adult present. So, with that being said grab an adult and the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-potato-heart-stamp/feed/ 0 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/2012/01/a-bowl-of-oranges-collage-craft-for-chinese-new-year/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/a-bowl-of-oranges-collage-craft-for-chinese-new-year/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:00:43 +0000 Celeste http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3539 Chinese New Year is just a few days away.... It falls on January 23, 2012. Chinese New Year is the most important of the traditional Chinese Holidays. In honor of Chinese New Year today we are going to make a Bowl of Oranges Collage. Oranges are passed out freely on Chinese New Year because they represent luck and wealth. So, I thought this craft would be a perfect craft for Chinese New Year. You only need a few materials for this craft, so grab them and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/a-bowl-of-oranges-collage-craft-for-chinese-new-year/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-heart-bookmark/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-heart-bookmark/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:00:23 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3974 Valentine's Day is coming up next month. And, with Valentine's Day what do you think of? Hearts, of course. Well, with that being said.... today I'm going to show you how to make a Heart Bookmark. This Heart Bookmark would be perfect to give to someone special this Valentine's Day. You can imagine that every time he or she looked at it they would be reminded of the fact that you made it especially for them. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-heart-bookmark/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-cute-valentines-card-for-valentines-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-cute-valentines-card-for-valentines-day/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:00:24 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3643 Valentine's Day is just around the corner. And, with Valentine's Day comes what? Valentines Cards, of course. Store bought Valentine's Day cards can be expensive..... plus, they can be extremely boring. How about making your own Valentine's Day Card. Imagine the surprise of the receiver to receive a handmade card from you. Plus this card is so cute.... no one can resist it. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-cute-valentines-card-for-valentines-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-cupid-valentines-day-cards/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-cupid-valentines-day-cards/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:00:21 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11177 Valentines Day is going to be here before you know it. And, with Valentines Day comes the Valentines Cards. We all love sending out Valentines Cards to our friends and loved ones, but we hate sending the same old cards we get every year from the store. Well, how about doing something different this Valentines Day.... make the Valentines Cards yourself. Today I'm going to show you how to make Cupid Valentines Day cards. You can choose to print off a colored template or print off the black and white version and color it yourself. Either way the receiver of this Cupid Valentines Day Card is sure to love it.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-cupid-valentines-day-cards/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-chinese-paper-lantern/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-chinese-paper-lantern/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:00:41 +0000 Celeste http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3564 Today I'm going to show you how to make a Chinese Paper Lantern. This craft is ideally for Chinese New Year. But, you can also have your kids do this if you have a Chinese-themed party, or maybe a Chinese activity in school.... or perhaps you would just like to teach your children about the Chinese tradition. What ever the reason may be your kids are sure to love making this craft. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-chinese-paper-lantern/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-charm-bracelet-with-wishes/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-charm-bracelet-with-wishes/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:00:08 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=10697 Here is a jewelry craft perfect for the New Year. I am going to show you how to make a Charm Bracelet.... but not just any charm bracelet. This charm bracelet is made up solely of wishes.... your wishes. How beautiful would that be to wear? So beautiful!! We all have wishes for the New Year.... and you can proudly wear your wishes around your wrist. So, come up with your wishes, grab the craft materials... and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-charm-bracelet-with-wishes/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-leather-star-brooch/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-leather-star-brooch/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:00:42 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=10471 Today I have a very special craft for you. I'm going to show you how to make a Leather Star Brooch perfect to be worn all Winter long. Made from two different shades of leather this craft is sure to turn out beautifully. Imagine how proud you will be to wear a brooch that you made yourself. Every compliment you will get will make you feel so good.... because you, in fact, made it yourself. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-leather-star-brooch/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-new-years-noisemaker/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-new-years-noisemaker/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:00:59 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=10739 What does every child love to do when the ball drops and we hit the New Year??? Make lots of noise. And, what's the best way to make lots of noise on New Years Eve?! With noisemakers, of course. Well, instead of buying the store bought Noisemakers.... why not make your own. The craft is a fun one and the Noisemaker turns out so much better than the store bought ones. Plus, you get to tell everyone at the New Years Party that you made them yourself. How cool is that?! So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-new-years-noisemaker/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-paper-box-perpetual-calendar/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-paper-box-perpetual-calendar/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00:49 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=10822 January is almost here. And, with January comes the need for a new calendar. But, what if you had a Perpetual Calendar.... or another words a "Forever Calendar"? If you did you wouldn't need to change your calendar every year. You would simply change the date everyday by rotating the numbers and the month. Well, with that being said.... today I'm going to show you how to make a Paper Box Perpetual Calendar. The craft is an easy one, but oh so useful. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-paper-box-perpetual-calendar/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-new-years-resolution-reminders/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-new-years-resolution-reminders/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:05:02 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=10757 Today I'm going to show you how to make New Years Resolution Reminders. A New Years Resolution is something you want to change or do better in the new year. Such as conserve more water or save electricity, for example. You probably have different ones. Well, with today's craft you will have an easier time remembering your New Years Resolutions throughout the new year, so you can keep working on your New Years Resolutions. Do you know what your New Years Resolutions will be? Come up with a few and then let's get started on the craft.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-new-years-resolution-reminders/feed/ 0