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/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/2012/01/how-to-make-a-multicultural-kids-around-earth-craft-for-martin-luther-king-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-multicultural-kids-around-earth-craft-for-martin-luther-king-day/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:00:02 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11280 Martin Luther King Day is this Monday. The Martin Luther King Day Holiday represents what he taught us.... equality in all people.... no matter what color their skin is. That is an amazing thing. So, today we will be honoring Martin Luther King and all he taught us... by making a craft for this Holiday. So, in this post I will be showing you how to make a Multicultural Kids Around Earth craft for Martin Luther King Day. The craft is a lot of fun and has tons of meaning. So, let's get started, shall we...]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-multicultural-kids-around-earth-craft-for-martin-luther-king-day/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-paper-kids-holding-hands-craft-for-martin-luther-king-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-paper-kids-holding-hands-craft-for-martin-luther-king-day/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:15:36 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=11142 I have a great craft to share with you today. I'm going to show you how to make a Paper Kids Holding Hands craft for Martin Luther King Day. Martin Luther King Day is about remembering Martin Luther King and what he was all about. This craft is a great way to honor Martin Luther King and to remind the children what the holiday is all about. Today's craft reminds us that no matter what we look like.... no matter the color of our skin we should all be created equal. So, in honor of that and Martin Luther King let's make today's craft together. So, gather up the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/01/how-to-make-a-paper-kids-holding-hands-craft-for-martin-luther-king-day/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-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-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-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/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/2011/01/unity-placemat/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/unity-placemat/#comments Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:18:25 +0000 alyssa http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3343 This is a great project to do while thinking about Martin Luther King Jr's famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Specifically the quote "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." This craft can help remind us that all colors, whether they be the colors on a piece of paper, or the colors of our skin, can work well together and create wonderful things.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/unity-placemat/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-peace-handprints-flower-craft-idea-for-martin-luther-king-day/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-peace-handprints-flower-craft-idea-for-martin-luther-king-day/#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2011 23:55:16 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3190 Think at Peace as a beautiful flower. How this flower will look like? You can make this to celebrate the great Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Day with your child's hand prints.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-peace-handprints-flower-craft-idea-for-martin-luther-king-day/feed/ 2 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-peace-dance/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-peace-dance/#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:17:20 +0000 Laura http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=3147 Because Martin Luther King Day is approaching, I think we should remember that, even if we are looking different, we are equals and we wish for the same things in life. One of those things is PEACE. Today, Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will be showing you how to make a Peace Dance out of paper.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/how-to-make-a-peace-dance/feed/ 1 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/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/how-to-fold-a-standing-paper-goose-and-duck-with-paper-arts-instructions/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/how-to-fold-a-standing-paper-goose-and-duck-with-paper-arts-instructions/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:12:14 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=2201 Spring is here so it is is a great time to make ducks and geese and other creatures and critters to celebrate the new season. Today I have provided you with 2 patterns, one for a stand-up paper duck, and one for a stand-up paper goose. Just print out the pattern, fold it in half, cut it out, and stand it up...it is as easy as that.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2010/03/how-to-fold-a-standing-paper-goose-and-duck-with-paper-arts-instructions/feed/ 0