http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog How to Make Cool Stuff Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:43 +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/2012/02/how-to-make-a-paper-jumping-frog/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-paper-jumping-frog/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:00:32 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=5245 I have a super duper fun craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make a Paper Jumping Frog. That's right, a Jumping Frog simply made out of paper. Folded just the right way this Paper Frog will actually jump... and jump well. And, the cool part.... you only need paper for this craft. No other materials needed. So, grab a green piece of paper (or whatever color paper you would like) and let's get this fun craft started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/02/how-to-make-a-paper-jumping-frog/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-an-origami-dove/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-an-origami-dove/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:00:57 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11360 Today I'm going to show you how to make an Origami Dove. I thought since today is Martin Luther King Day that today would be a perfect time to make a dove craft. After all a Dove represents Peace and Tranquility and bottom line..... isn't that what Martin Luther King wanted for everybody? Martin Luther King was a great man and today it is all about remembering how wonderful he was and what he represented..... equality for all. So, gather up the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-an-origami-dove/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/2011/12/how-to-make-a-3-d-christmas-tree-card/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-3-d-christmas-tree-card/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:05:38 +0000 Sharon David http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=1717 Christmas is just a few weeks away..... now is the time to send out Christmas cards so that your friends and family receive them well before Christmas. Well, today I'm going to show you how to make your very own 3-D Christmas cards. These are perfect for big families because there is plenty of room to write everyone's names. Not to mention, everyone will love receiving these cards ..... especially since you made them yourself.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-3-d-christmas-tree-card/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-your-own-envelopes-for-christmas/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-your-own-envelopes-for-christmas/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:30:59 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9259 Today I'm going to show you three different ways to make your own Envelopes for the Christmas Holiday. Everyone loves to receive homemade drawings and paper gifts for the Holidays. But, instead of just handing them the drawings.... how about make your own envelopes to place them in. You don't have to stick to the ordinary white paper envelopes either... Instead make many different envelopes out of different color paper.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-your-own-envelopes-for-christmas/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-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/2010/03/make-easter-baby-duck-paper-folding-craft-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-easter-baby-duck-paper-folding-craft-for-kids/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:51:16 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2398 Do you want a baby duck chick arts and crafts activity for Easter time? This is a great paper folding crafts activity for kids to make an Easter duck.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-easter-baby-duck-paper-folding-craft-for-kids/feed/ 3 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-easter-basket-with-flower-petals-paper-folding-craft/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-easter-basket-with-flower-petals-paper-folding-craft/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:32:59 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2389 This Easter basket is meant to look like it is made out of flower petals. We have provided a printable paper folding template that you can print out, and then fold up, paste, and make a handle to finish it up. It is pretty and can be used as a decorative table piece or to place flowers or candy in. This is a great craft for boys or girls to celebrate Easter, as well as the April and May season.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-easter-basket-with-flower-petals-paper-folding-craft/feed/ 18 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-a-paper-doll-house-rocking-chair-foldable-paper-crafts/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-a-paper-doll-house-rocking-chair-foldable-paper-crafts/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:13:55 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2377 Learn how to take a simple piece of paper and turn it into a doll house sized rocking chair. This is a paper folding arts and crafts project for kids (girls and boys) to make your very own toys.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-a-paper-doll-house-rocking-chair-foldable-paper-crafts/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-a-paper-doll-house-bed-foldable-paper-crafts-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-a-paper-doll-house-bed-foldable-paper-crafts-for-kids/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:48:49 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2361 Learn how to take a simple piece of paper and turn it into a doll house sized doll bed. This is a paper folding arts and crafts project for kids (girls and boys) to make your very own toys....instead of using your money to buy them.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/make-a-paper-doll-house-bed-foldable-paper-crafts-for-kids/feed/ 2 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