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-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/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-santa-claus/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-santa-claus/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:37:57 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9874 I have another Origami craft for you today. This time it is an Origami Santa Claus perfect for the Christmas Holiday. Origami and other paper folding crafts are challenging, but they are also a ton of fun. You don't need much in the way of materials.... Simply grab a piece of red origami paper and you are good to go. You will also need some crayons or colored pencils if you want to give your Santa a face.... but that is it. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-santa-claus/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-snowman/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-snowman/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:00:04 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9844 Next week it will be officially winter. So, today I felt it was appropriate to break out the Winter Crafts. So, with that being said (drum roll please).... I'm going to show you how to make an Origami Snowman..... perfect for the Winter season. The craft isn't a hard one, but it is sure to be a lot of fun. So, grab a sheet of origami paper and some crayons or colored pencils and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-snowman/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-christmas-tree/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-christmas-tree/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:50:46 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9780 Oh boy.... do I have a fun craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make an Origami Christmas Tree. If you like paper folding then this is the craft for you.... it is perfect for the Holiday Season. You even have the option to paint Christmas ornaments on the tree. Use your creativity to make this Christmas Tree different than any other. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-christmas-tree/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-dreidel-for-hanukkah/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-dreidel-for-hanukkah/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:53:20 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9724 Today I'm going to show you how to make an Origami Dreidel for Hanukkah. A dreidel is a spinning top toy that is played during the Hanukkah season. Each side of the dreidel has a different Hebrew letter on it. The children will bet each other which letter will be on top of the dreidel when the dreidel lands. The winner usually wins chocolate candy called gelt. Fun stuff!! So, let's start today's craft.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-an-origami-dreidel-for-hanukkah/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-origami-butterfly-earrings/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-origami-butterfly-earrings/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:42:17 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5460 I have a treat for you today. I will be showing you how to make a pair of Origami Butterfly Earrings. They are really beautiful.... and they are made out of paper. You are sure to get lots of compliments on them. You can choose to wear them yourself or give them as a gift... after all the Holidays are just around the corner. That is if you can part with these earrings. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-origami-butterfly-earrings/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-winged-hearts-valentines-day-cards-with-paper-folding-and-cutting/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-winged-hearts-valentines-day-cards-with-paper-folding-and-cutting/#comments Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:36:57 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3890 I made this heart with wings accidentally today so I thought that I would share with you how I made it. You start out doing a bit of paper folding and origami and then you start cutting a bit....what you turn up with is a valentines day card heart with wings. You can give this to somebody that you love on Valentines day.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/making-winged-hearts-valentines-day-cards-with-paper-folding-and-cutting/feed/ 3 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-origami-rabbits-heads-craft-for-chinese-new-year/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-origami-rabbits-heads-craft-for-chinese-new-year/#comments Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:49:01 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3292 On February 3rd is the Chinese New Year celebration. The year of the rabbit begins. Rabbit Years are fourth in the cycle, following Tiger Years, and recur every twelfth year. So, let’s celebrate that by making an origami rabbit head :)]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-origami-rabbits-heads-craft-for-chinese-new-year/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-fold-a-paper-jet-airplane-with-folding-pictures-and-directions/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-fold-a-paper-jet-airplane-with-folding-pictures-and-directions/#comments Sat, 15 Jan 2011 17:50:53 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3431 Today, we will show you how to fold a paper airplane jet. There are 7 illustrated steps, that are also lettered to make it as easy to follow as possible for kids and others. You might want to actually letter your paper to make it easier for you to follow. Ask for your parents help if you can't follow the pictures. Have fun.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-fold-a-paper-jet-airplane-with-folding-pictures-and-directions/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/origami-cups-how-to-fold-paper-cups-with-easy-instructions/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/origami-cups-how-to-fold-paper-cups-with-easy-instructions/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:54:30 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2504 Learn how to make and fold origami cups. If you practice making a lot of cups, you will become very good at working with your hands, folding paper and following the illustrations. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/04/origami-cups-how-to-fold-paper-cups-with-easy-instructions/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/04/easy-origami-heart-paper-folding-origami-craft-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/04/easy-origami-heart-paper-folding-origami-craft-for-kids/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:17:51 +0000 andreathatcher http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=299 This is an easy paperfolding craft to make with your kids before visiting a grandparent or loved-one who would surely love this *heartfelt* keepsake. It's also easy to include in a card or letter, since it's flat.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/04/easy-origami-heart-paper-folding-origami-craft-for-kids/feed/ 25 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/03/the-fox-box-for-the-beginner-paper-folder/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/03/the-fox-box-for-the-beginner-paper-folder/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:25:50 +0000 sirena http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=106 This is a very simple paper craft and is excellent for a beginner paper folder. It doesn't require very much skill and only uses simple folding techniques. In addition, the Fox Box is quick to make and you can hide little treasures inside, which are perfect for grab bags.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/03/the-fox-box-for-the-beginner-paper-folder/feed/ 26