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-abe-lincoln-top-hat-for-presidents-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-abe-lincoln-top-hat-for-presidents-day/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:25 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=12096 Yesterday I showed you how to make a an Easy George Washington Hat for President's Day. Well, it wouldn't be right to make a hat and celebrate George Washington's special day if we don't do the same thing for Abraham Lincoln. So, today I will show you how to make an Abe Lincoln Top Hat for President's Day. After all, President's Day is about honoring both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. And, what better way to honor Abraham Lincoln than to make his top hat. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-abe-lincoln-top-hat-for-presidents-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-easy-george-washington-hat/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-easy-george-washington-hat/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:24 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11858 President's Day is coming up later this month.... specifically on February 20th. On President's Day we celebrate George Washington's Birthday. So, in honor of our first President's birthday I'm going to show you how to make an easy George Washington Hat. Your youngest of crafters will love making this George Washington Hat.... almost as much as they love wearing it. You don't need many materials for this craft. As a matter of fact, you probably have most of the materials at home already. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-an-easy-george-washington-hat/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-paper-bead-bracelet/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-paper-bead-bracelet/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:00:10 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1747 If you love making jewelry I have a fun craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make a Paper Bead Bracelet. That's right.... it's a bracelet made out of paper. With paper you actually make the beads that make up this bracelet. Surprisingly enough..... by simply rolling paper and adding glue it creates a very strong and durable bead. Choose your favorite color paper to make the beads and the result is a beautiful bracelet you will be proud to wear with your favorite outfit. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-paper-bead-bracelet/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-paper-chains-for-the-100th-day-of-school/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-paper-chains-for-the-100th-day-of-school/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:26 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11499 It is hard to believe, but our children have been in school almost 100 days now. And, if your school is anything like mine they have a big party celebrating the 100th day of school. For the younger kids it is sometimes difficult for them to grasp just how long 100 days are. A great way to teach them how large 100 of something is..... is to actually show them 100 of something. That is what today's craft is all about. I'm going to show you how to make Paper Chains for the 100th Day of School. Ideally, this craft should be started on the first day of school and add a chain piece to each other each day of school until you reach 100. But, if you haven't started that already you can do this craft on the 100th day of school as well. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-paper-chains-for-the-100th-day-of-school/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-rocking-groundhog-for-groundhogs-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-rocking-groundhog-for-groundhogs-day/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:00:05 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11255 Groundhog's Day is coming up on February 2nd. According to folklore if the Groundhog sees his shadow on Groundhog's Day then winter will continue for another 6 weeks. If he doesn't see his shadow then winter will be ending soon. So, in honor of Groundhog's Day I'm going to show you how to make a Rocking Groundhog. Rock the Groundhog craft back and forth and see if he sees his shadow. It will be a lot of fun. So, grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-rocking-groundhog-for-groundhogs-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-paper-darts-paper-airplanes/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-paper-darts-paper-airplanes/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:00:04 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9308 Have you ever wanted to know how to make a fast Paper Airplane? Well, today I'm going to show you how to make one.... it's fast enough that I even call them Paper Darts. The traditional Paper Airplanes are pretty slow.... boring. Make these Paper Darts and race them with your friends. You can even be creative and color them to give them an original look. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-paper-darts-paper-airplanes/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-joy-christmas-decoration/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-joy-christmas-decoration/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:00:37 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1445 Believe it or not it is December already. Now is the time to get in the Christmas spirit. This craft will get you in the Christmas spirit for sure. Today I'm going to show you how to make a Joy Christmas Decoration. This Christmas decoration is perfect to hang on a door knob or even your Christmas tree. You can even make other words like, Peace, Hope and Love too. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-joy-christmas-decoration/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-standing-paper-christmas-tree/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-standing-paper-christmas-tree/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:19:36 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9279 Today is the first of December. Now is the time to start decorating for the Christmas Holiday. I have a fun and easy Christmas decoration craft for you..... a Standing Paper Christmas Tree. And, guess what???... Not only is it easy, but it doesn't need much in the way of materials. Sounds like the perfect Christmas decoration craft, doesn't it? Let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-standing-paper-christmas-tree/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-paper-bead-necklace/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-paper-bead-necklace/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:00:45 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9205 Today I'm going to show you how to make a Paper Bead Necklace. Believe it or not the beads are made out of magazines and glue, but you would never know that by looking at the finished craft. The finished Paper Bead Necklace turns out beautifully. Beautiful enough that you could give it as a gift this Holiday season. Or, keep it for yourself.... the choice is yours.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-paper-bead-necklace/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-stand-up-santa-claus-paper-craft/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-stand-up-santa-claus-paper-craft/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:08:38 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9157 Christmas will here before we know it. And, with Christmas comes the fun part of decorating. You can help your parents decorate for Christmas with this next craft. I am going to show you how to make a Stand-up Santa Claus Paper Craft perfect for decorating for the Christmas holiday. The cool thing is all you need is a printer, paper, scissors and a glue stick.... so let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-stand-up-santa-claus-paper-craft/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-paper-doll-chain/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-paper-doll-chain/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:17:30 +0000 Celeste http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3290 Have you ever wanted to know how to make a paper doll chain? Well, if so.... I am going to be showing you how to make that today. You can use old paper items like newspapers, paper bags or scrap paper. I used 8x11 used bond paper, with printed items on one side. But, feel free to use any kind of paper. This is a fun craft, so let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-paper-doll-chain/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-paper-house/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-paper-house/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:09:15 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=8517 I have a fun craft for you today. I am going to show you how to make a paper house. This is a craft for a child of any age.... young or old. For a sturdier house instead of using paper use Card Stock. If you don't have any Card Stock at home.... no biggie. Simply print the template on regular paper and glue it onto the back of a cereal box and cut it to the size of the paper. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-paper-house/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-woven-paper-bracelets/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-woven-paper-bracelets/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:13:29 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=8440 If you love making bracelets, but you are sick of making the same old bracelets all the time.... then I have the bracelet craft for you. I am going to show you how to make woven paper bracelets that you can make for yourself or share with friends. And, don't worry... they are stronger than you might think. These paper bracelets are woven with many, many different folds causing the bracelets to be quite strong. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-woven-paper-bracelets/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-springy-paper-bracelet/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-springy-paper-bracelet/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:04:02 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=8346 I have a fun bracelet craft for you.... and the only materials you need for it can be found in your home. I am going to show you how to make a springy paper bracelet made from colorful paper. And, don't think just because this bracelet is made out of paper that it is weak. On the contrary, it is very strong. The bracelet is made up of many, many folds in the paper making it very strong. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-springy-paper-bracelet/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-log-cabin-paper-sculpture/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-log-cabin-paper-sculpture/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:04:40 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=8216 For the past few days I have been showing you how to make different Thanksgiving crafts. Well, today I'm going to continue with the Thanksgiving fun by showing you how to make a Log Cabin Paper Sculpture. This is a fun craft and will show you how creative you can be. Made from magazines or newspaper this is a clever craft perfect for the Thanksgiving season. ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-log-cabin-paper-sculpture/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-paper-doll-house-table-chairs/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-paper-doll-house-table-chairs/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:45:13 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=8181 Today I'm going to show you how to make a Paper Doll House Table & Chairs perfect for any doll house. The craft is easy to make.... perfect for a child of any age. Simply print, cut and fold. You can choose to print off the color templates or if you would rather color your table and chairs yourself all you need to do is print off the black and white templates. The choice is yours. So, let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-paper-doll-house-table-chairs/feed/ 1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-indian-girl-out-of-paper/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-indian-girl-out-of-paper/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:26:52 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=8163 Well, earlier today we made an Indian boy out of paper. It would make sense that I would post an Indian girl next. If you thought that, you are absolutely right. Indians were a very important part of Thanksgiving happening at all. They taught the Pilgrims how to grow food.... before that the Pilgrims were starving to death. After the Indians taught the Pilgrims how to grow food we had an amazing harvest and that's how Thanksgiving came about. So, let's make our Indian Girl out of paper.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-indian-girl-out-of-paper/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-an-indian-boy-out-of-paper/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-an-indian-boy-out-of-paper/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:48:05 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=8148 The Indians were an important part of the first Thanksgiving. After all, if it wasn't for the Indians the Pilgrims wouldn't have had such a wonderful Harvest back in 1621. And, if there was no harvest there would have been no Thanksgiving. The Indians taught the Pilgrims how, what and where to plant the food. So, today I'm going to show you how to make an Indian Boy out of Paper.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-an-indian-boy-out-of-paper/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-pilgrim-boy-out-of-paper/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-pilgrim-boy-out-of-paper/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:42:22 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=8135 I have a paper craft that is perfect for kids of all ages.... even the youngest of children. In this post I'm going to show you how to make a Pilgrim Boy out of Paper. Just use the included template, cut and paste... that's it. And, don't be fooled by the ease of this craft.... it is still a ton of fun Keep an eye out for other Thanksgiving paper crafts as I will be showing you how to make a Pilgrim girl, Indian boy and even an Indian girl.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-a-pilgrim-boy-out-of-paper/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-paper-sculptures-%e2%80%93-drawing-with-paper/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-paper-sculptures-%e2%80%93-drawing-with-paper/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:55:50 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=7821 If children have not had much experience with 3-dimensional work, you can introduce them to paper sculpture through "drawing" with strips of paper. This method can be the basis for developing an understanding of sculpture, or form in space. Since children are familiar with line drawing, the transition to drawing in space would be logical. Strips of construction paper, cut to one inch widths on the paper cutter, can be made in advance. Demonstrate how a strip can be a straight line, a curved line, or by folding the strip it can be a zig-zag line. Everyone can try it and see how many different kinds of lines they can make. A line can enclose space so that basic geometric shapes —triangles, circles and squares—can be formed. These outline shapes can be combined with scotch tape, paste, or with a stapler. What can we make with these shapes?]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/how-to-make-paper-sculptures-%e2%80%93-drawing-with-paper/feed/ 0