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/2011/02/making-a-velcro-bullseye-ball-tossing-game-to-make-for-children/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/making-a-velcro-bullseye-ball-tossing-game-to-make-for-children/#comments Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:48:10 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5034 Today we will show you how to make a game that is like darts, but safer. This is a Bulls-Eye Velcro Ball Tossing and Aiming game. All you need are a few things that are probably already in your house.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/making-a-velcro-bullseye-ball-tossing-game-to-make-for-children/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/making-an-alphabet-letters-memory-game-from-bottle-caps-with-printables-and-instructions-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/making-an-alphabet-letters-memory-game-from-bottle-caps-with-printables-and-instructions-for-kids/#comments Sat, 26 Feb 2011 03:45:00 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4941 Today I will show you how to make a really cool Memory game that is great for any age child, but especially good for preschoolers and Kindergarteners who are still working on Alphabet Letters recognition. If you don't have enough caps, you could also use coins, checkers, cardboard, or whatever else you have lying around the house.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/making-an-alphabet-letters-memory-game-from-bottle-caps-with-printables-and-instructions-for-kids/feed/ 3 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-pinball-machine-game-from-old-vcr-tapes-craft/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-pinball-machine-game-from-old-vcr-tapes-craft/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 04:17:20 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4879 Today we will show you how to make a pinball machine out of an old - recycled VHS / VCR tape. This is a fun craft for older kids and teens. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-pinball-machine-game-from-old-vcr-tapes-craft/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-mini-mikado-game-with-easy-crafts-activity-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-mini-mikado-game-with-easy-crafts-activity-for-kids/#comments Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:05:03 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4630 Mikado is a very old pick-up sticks game. It is also a very funny and captivating game that most kids will love. Today we will show you how to make a miniature Mikado Game Set with toothpicks and paint. This is easily transported so it would be great for playing in hotels while traveling. Have fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-mini-mikado-game-with-easy-crafts-activity-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-simple-pinball-machine-with-recycled-materials-crafts-project-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-simple-pinball-machine-with-recycled-materials-crafts-project-for-kids/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:57:44 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4405 This is a super cool crafts activity that we are going to do today. If you love playing pinball, then you will love making this simple machine...a pinball machine. Just recycle some old stuff from around your house ... such as a cardboard box, and let the fun roll in....literally.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-simple-pinball-machine-with-recycled-materials-crafts-project-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-cardboard-tabletop-billiards-pool-table-craft-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-cardboard-tabletop-billiards-pool-table-craft-for-kids/#comments Sun, 06 Feb 2011 03:46:36 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4388 So what if you can't afford a big expensive pool table to play billiards with. Today we will show you how to make a tabletop billiards game that you can make with a recycled cardboard box and some checkers (or bottle caps). If you can flick with your finger, than you will be able to play this game.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-cardboard-tabletop-billiards-pool-table-craft-for-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-magnetic-travel-board-games-set-with-altoids-tins-craft-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-magnetic-travel-board-games-set-with-altoids-tins-craft-for-kids/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:28:20 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4325 Today I will show you how to make a really cool travel board games kit out of magnets, paper and an altoids tin. This is a great travel game board system that you can stick in your pocket to bring to school with you to play on the bus, in the cafeteria, or what ever. You could even bring it in the car with you to play with your sisters and brothers with. Or you can just play solo since there are 2 different solitaire games to play. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/how-to-make-a-magnetic-travel-board-games-set-with-altoids-tins-craft-for-kids/feed/ 3 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/make-a-groundhogs-day-board-game-crafts-idea-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/make-a-groundhogs-day-board-game-crafts-idea-for-kids/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:32:42 +0000 alyssa http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4172 This activity starts as a coloring page, then a craft, and finally a board game to play with friends or family. We have provided you with two templates to print out: a game board and a sheet of six movers. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/make-a-groundhogs-day-board-game-crafts-idea-for-kids/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 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/thanksgiving-activities-make-thanksgiving-games-with-3d-pilgrim-turkey-tic-tac-toe-game/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/thanksgiving-activities-make-thanksgiving-games-with-3d-pilgrim-turkey-tic-tac-toe-game/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:04:05 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1091 Have a free afternoon and want to make the coolest craft you have ever made? All you need are a box, chopsticks, printer, paper, scissors, glue, and patience and you will have a fun Thanksgiving arts and crafts activity to keep you busy. This Thanksgiving game was a big hit in my house and I think your kids will love it too. Find out more below. (]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/11/thanksgiving-activities-make-thanksgiving-games-with-3d-pilgrim-turkey-tic-tac-toe-game/feed/ 1