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/2010/04/make-mom-jewelry-gift-necklaces-and-bracelets-by-making-paper-or-fabric-beads/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-mom-jewelry-gift-necklaces-and-bracelets-by-making-paper-or-fabric-beads/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:14:28 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2767 Did you know that you can make beads out of paper and / or fabric material? Well, you can. This is a great idea for kids to make jewelry, such as bracelets and necklaces for Mom, Grandma or an Aunt on Mother's Day or a birthday. Girls especially seem to love this arts and crafts project because many girls love to sew with needle and thread and they love making and wearing jewelry.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-mom-jewelry-gift-necklaces-and-bracelets-by-making-paper-or-fabric-beads/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-mom-jewelry-gift-necklaces-and-bracelets-for-mothers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-mom-jewelry-gift-necklaces-and-bracelets-for-mothers-day/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:54:58 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2759 This is a cute idea for kids to make jewelry, such as bracelets and necklaces for Mom, Grandma or an Aunt on Mother's Day or a birthday. Girls especially seem to love this arts and crafts project because many girls love to sew with needle and thread and they love making and wearing jewelry. Either way, this is a lot of fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-mom-jewelry-gift-necklaces-and-bracelets-for-mothers-day/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-keepsake-hand-print-poster-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day-craft/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-keepsake-hand-print-poster-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day-craft/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:39:45 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2127 Moms always love hand print crafts AND they are very easy to make. Here is a cute arts and crafts project for kids to make for Mom on Mother's Day. This is also great for toddlers and preschoolers. Make this beautiful hand print poster for your Mom this Mother's day. She'll treasure it forever.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-keepsake-hand-print-poster-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day-craft/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-mom-a-mothers-day-flower-card-crafts-activity-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-mom-a-mothers-day-flower-card-crafts-activity-for-kids/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:30:46 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2458 Mother's Day is a special day for Moms and all Moms want to be treated special on that day (and all days actually). Make this beautiful card for mother's day with the following easy directions for the following arts and crafts activity for kids. Its something new, unique and different and I'm sure mom will love it!!]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-mom-a-mothers-day-flower-card-crafts-activity-for-kids/feed/ 6 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-flower-vases-with-recycled-plastic-bottles/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-flower-vases-with-recycled-plastic-bottles/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:23:00 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2448 This is a recycling and a Mother's Day Present Arts and Crafts Activity for Kids to Make. Recycling can be your way of taking care of the environment. Here's a great craft activity that makes it really fun to recycle. Make a flower vase out of an old plastic bottle and then put fresh flowers in it for Your Mom.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-flower-vases-with-recycled-plastic-bottles/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-a-bunch-of-flowers-as-a-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-a-bunch-of-flowers-as-a-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:10:00 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2480 Make this beautiful branch full of flowers picture for your Mom, Aunt, or Grandma this Mother's Day. This picture of a bunch of flowers looks much harder to make than it actually is. All you will need to make this beautiful piece of art is some colored paper, scissors and glue....oh, and lots of Love.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-a-bunch-of-flowers-as-a-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/feed/ 3 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-designer-notepad-stationary-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-designer-notepad-stationary-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:02:45 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2677 Mother's Day is coming up soon and it is time to think of a very special gift to make for your Mom. Here is an idea to make a designer notepad / or designer stationary present for your Mom. Moms have a lot of tasks and to-do lists to make, as well as notes to write. It seems that a designer notepad is the perfect gift to give to your special Mom.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-designer-notepad-stationary-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-jewelry-storage-box-craft-for-mom-on-mothers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-jewelry-storage-box-craft-for-mom-on-mothers-day/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:52:36 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2664 Does your mom love jewelry? Well, Mother's Day is coming up and today we will teach you to how to make a very special jewelry box for your Mom. Make this nice keepsake box for her to store her favorite jewelry. It will be a great gift for mother's day. So find an old box and follow the instructions to make this gift.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/how-to-make-jewelry-storage-box-craft-for-mom-on-mothers-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-flower-holders-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-flower-holders-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:45:57 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2531 Flowers make a great gift for Moms on Mother's Day...they are beautiful, just like she is, inside and out. How about making a pretty flower holder vase for the flowers that you pick for her (or buy for her). This beautiful flower holder in which you can place real flowers would make an especially nice Easter gift for someone you love.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/make-flower-holders-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-sewing-box-with-step-by-step-instructions-for-mothers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-sewing-box-with-step-by-step-instructions-for-mothers-day/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:12:02 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2278 If your Mother or Grandmother is a big sewer, embroiderer, etc and has a lot of thread, needles, and other sewing supplies, then why not make them a sewing box? Sewing boxes make great Mother's Day gifts as well as presents for birthdays and other special occasions. Below you will find easy step by step instructions for putting together a great sewing box.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-sewing-box-with-step-by-step-instructions-for-mothers-day/feed/ 53 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-pot-holders-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-pot-holders-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:22:24 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2248 This is a great craft for older children, girls, and teens. This is a more complicated arts and crafts project than many of our other crafts ideas, so read over the following craft before deciding to do it. This pot holder craft would make a great gift for Mom or Grandma on Mother's Day.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-pot-holders-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-earrings-with-sea-shells-for-mom-on-mothers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-earrings-with-sea-shells-for-mom-on-mothers-day/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:23:21 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2229 Sea Shell earrings turn out beautifully and they are very simple to make. Below you can find easy instructions for putting together earrings that are made from sea shells and earring clips. These would make a great gift for Mom or your Grandmother on Mother's Day.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-earrings-with-sea-shells-for-mom-on-mothers-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-cosmetics-case-for-girls-or-as-a-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-cosmetics-case-for-girls-or-as-a-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:04:38 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2211 This is an easy sewing project with easy illustrated instructions to make a make-up / cosmetics case. Girls and Teens will love making this cosmetics bag / case / wallet - whatever you want to call it. It is also a great project to make for Mom or Grandma on Mother's Day...and it would also be a great group project for Summer Camp or Girl Scouts.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-cosmetics-case-for-girls-or-as-a-gift-for-mom-on-mothers-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-a-mothers-day-foam-chef-doll-gift-for-moms-who-like-to-cook/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-a-mothers-day-foam-chef-doll-gift-for-moms-who-like-to-cook/#comments Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:07:53 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2104 Does your Mom cook the best food? Does she love hanging out in the kitchen to cook you the best food? Don't you think that your Mom is the world's greatest chef? Show her what you think of her by making this chef doll out of foam for a Mother's Day present. The simple step by step instructions are given below.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-a-mothers-day-foam-chef-doll-gift-for-moms-who-like-to-cook/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/10/table-decoration-for-mom/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/10/table-decoration-for-mom/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:53:24 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=607 I know that you love your Mom. Do you want to make a thoughtful gift for her? This is a small easy- to-make present that Mom will love to show off to her guests. You can change the color of the ribbons and decorations to make them match with your Mom's tableware.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/10/table-decoration-for-mom/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/07/flowers-for-mom-easy-to-make-paper-flowers-with-only-4-materials/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/07/flowers-for-mom-easy-to-make-paper-flowers-with-only-4-materials/#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:26:12 +0000 sirena http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=383 It is simply to make some pretty flowers with paper. Kids love this and what is even better is that they are so easy to make, a child of almost any age can make. You can also do a multitude of things such as mounting them on a Popsicle stick or use them to decorate pictures or cards. What is even better is the fact that these little flowers can be made with only a few items that can be found around the house.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/07/flowers-for-mom-easy-to-make-paper-flowers-with-only-4-materials/feed/ 1