Below you will find May Day Crafts for Kids. Here are Ideas for Cool May Day Arts and Crafts Projects with with the following crafts ideas, instructions, patterns, and printables for Children
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A-Peeling
Petals May Day Craft for Kids - -
Separate layers of corrugated cardboard to make an a-peeling floral
bouquet! Crayola® Gel Markers lend color and dimension to every
gorgeous petal.
Bee
Bouquets for Kids to Make for May Day - -
Create a buzz this May Day with easy-to-make flower baskets.
Beyond
Mud Pies: Mud Cupcakes - -
The classic mud pie needs no improving, but there may be days when
your kids want to get more creative with their dirty work. That's
when old kitchen supplies come in handy, for these decorative
cupcakes.
Bouquet
of Photo Flowers May Day Craft - -
Looking for a bouquet of flowers that will never wilt or die? Make
this precious keepsake for Mom or Grandma this Mother’s Day and
they will cherish it always.
Bug
Catchers Making Instructions - - An
inexpensive and easy to assemble bug catcher. Great for class
projects, scouts, or birthday party crafts.
Bunny
Gift Bags May Day Arts and Crafts Activity- -
Bunnies are so cute! Use this bunny gift bag as an Easter basket or
for May Day. Kids will be prepared when the Chinese Year of the
Rabbit hops around in 2011!
Charming
May Day Baskets Project - -
May baskets can be given to friends and family, as well as taken to
elderly neighbors or nursing homes. While fresh flowers and candy
treats are usually left in the baskets, you can put other things as
well. I think fresh flowers, a few tea bags and some little tea
cookies would be wonderful!
Coffee
Filter Flowers May Day Project - -
Make a beautiful flower bouquet. These flowers are quick, easy,
inexpensive and fun for all ages. Use your imagination to come up
with your own varieties!
Daisy
Garden Pot Project- - Decorate
a mini pot to start your flower garden.
Dressed-Up
Vase Children Craft - -
Decorate the vase by adding smaller felt shapes with glue.
Duck
Bouquet - -
Any recipient of this May Day flower basket will count themselves a
lucky duck.
Easy
Spring Flowers - -
These flowers are quick to make and the children enjoy making them.
Make sure you put newspaper or something protective under the coffee
filters as the markers will bleed through them.
Felt
Flower Pins - -
These colorful corsages bloom year-round. Want a few more rosy design
ideas? Leaf through a seed catalog or wildflower field guide for
inspiration.
Festive
Flowers - -
Brighten your day with a bouquet of these everlasting blooms.
Fingerpaint
Flower Garden - -
Use dots and swashes of no-mess Color Wonder™ Fingerpaint to
create a flower garden bursting with bright colors!
Fingerprint
Flower Vase - -
This lovely little vase is perfect for spring, Mother’s Day,
Grandparent’s Day or any occasion that involves the beauty of
flowers. This painted jar doubles as a keepsake as it's made with
your child’s fingerprints!
Flower
Baskets - -
Here is a fun craft you can do with your kids that's easy and cheap,
especially if you have a flower garden. So go ahead and craft.
Flower
Friends - -
Everyone knows that real fairies need to be free. But make one of
these fairy dolls, complete with your choice of sparkly or feathery
wings, and you'll have a fairy friend to keep forever.
Flower
Lamp - -
This design lets you trim a lamp to match the colors of your child's
room. For an even more personalized, changeable look, she can slip
photos or drawings under the ribbons.
Flower
Patch Bouquet - - To
create this paper craft, follow these steps.
Flower
Prints - -
Kids will be surprised at how real flowers share their colors when
you hammer them onto fabric or paper in this Flower Prints craft.
For
May Day - -
Follow the diagrams to make your own May Day basket.
Fresh
Flower Crown - -
This overgrown daisy chain adds the crowning touch to any spring day.
Fun-3-D
Flowers - -
When it comes to making someone smile, creating your own gifts always
works! Make this fun flower for a grandmother, teacher, child care
provider, friend, or for your Mom for Mother’s Day!
Glorious
Garlands - -
Guests at May Day festivities are often "wreathed" --
sometimes wearing crowns of green leaves. Here's how to make a
Glorious Garland.
Handprint
Lilies - -
Creating these paper lilies doesn't require a green thumb -- just the
outline of a hand.
Hawaiian
Grass Skirt - -
May 1 is Lei Day, a time to celebrate friendship and spring with hula
dancing. Say "aloha" to spring with this homemade grass
skirt.
How
to Make A May Day Basket - -
A May Day basket is fun to make and put on your neighbor's front door
on May Day. They are easy and inexpensive to make and your neighbors
and friends will be delighted with the surprise on their front door.
Here are a few suggestions for making May Day baskets.
How
to Make a May Day Basket With a Bristol Board - -
Bristol board is a thick, stiff paper that is frequently used to
create three-dimensional paper crafts, such as an May Day basket. It
is inexpensive, so it works great in a classroom. Easily create a
useful and decorative basket for May Day with Bristol board by
following the directions below. This simple craft is an excellent one
to do with children.
How
to Make a Paper Bag Basket with Bonus Napkin Ring Instructions - - Making a paper bag basket is easy with my tutorial. Bonus napkin
ring instructions are included!
Inchworm
Party Treat Box - -
Go buggy with these bright inchworm treat boxes for your next
celebration!
Make
A Hawaiian Lei Flower Necklace - -
It's easy and fun for kids to make a beautiful paper flower lei, the
traditional symbol of Hawaiian hospitality made from tropical
flowers.
Make
a May Day Cone Basket - -
In some rural societies, May Day flower baskets were a perfect way to
send a message to someone you cared for. In the Victorian era, it
became popular to send people messages told in the language of
flowers. There was a fairly standard list, so if you received a
bouquet of lemon blossoms, for example, you'd know that someone was
promising you fidelity and faithfulness in their love for you.
Making
the Pole - -
Once the maypole is set up, the children can dance to a waltz, a
polka, a jig, or any tune you choose. Our dancers kept track of their
braiding by chanting, "Go over it, then under it, and over it
and under it," to keep from getting tangled in their ribbons.
May
Basket - -
By the time I get this posted, May Day will be almost over... but
maybe you can make one next year? Or for a special mom or Grandma on
Mother's Day. These are simple little baskets I made with supplies
that most people have on hand. It literally took minutes to make--
but sure made little eyes widen and mouths smile at my house today.
Almost as much as mine did as I watched them sneak it onto a
neighbor's doorknob.
May
Basket with Doilies - -
Using a Paper Crimper adds dimension to your construction paper and
provides interest.
May
Day Basket - -
Make this cute basket for May Day and fill it with tasty treats. Set
it on a doorstep, ring the door bell, and run as fast as you can!
This surprise gift makes an adorable gesture this spring.
May Day Basket - - Your choice of blue or pink for the colour
printer or black & white.
May Day Basket - -
Do you remember hanging baskets on your neighbor's front door knobs
on May Day? You rang the bell and hid in the bushes. When they came
to the door, SURPRISE, your little basket of flowers was hanging on
the door knob full of spring cheer. This paper basket is perfect for
this activity.
May
Day Basket Crafts for Kids - -
Surprise your friends and neighbors by hanging a basket filled with
flowers on their doors early in the morning on May Day (May 1). Make
sure you are sneaky---if you get caught, ancient traditions suggest
you owe them a kiss. Basic household materials, such as paper plates,
construction paper or empty Play-Doh containers make fun yet
functional May Day baskets. Just make sure you punch a hole at the
top of your basket and string a piece of ribbon or yarn through it so
that you can hang them on door knobs.
May
Day Basket Idea - -
May Day is one of my family's favorite holidays. I love the idea of
showering friends with unexpected sweetness and my kids love the
"ding and dash"! It is such a fun family activity that we
look forward to each year. My kids take great pleasure in planning
out how they can secretly leave our baskets--- we have even borrowed
a different car on occasion!
May
Day Basket Paper Plate Handprint Craft - -
Make this fun paper handprint craft with your kids this May Day.
May
Day Baskets - - May
Day is May 1st. Make this basket of flowers to hang on your neighbors
door.
May
Baskets - -
Here are instructions on making different types of May Day baskets.
May
Day Baskets - - Fill
the basket with whatever you want (real grass, fresh picked spring
flowers, paper flowers scented with perfume, homemade cookies, mini
muffins or candy).
May
Day Baskets - - Let's Spread the Joy
& Fun of Spring. Here are a couple of easy-to-follow ideas for
making May Day baskets.
May
Day Baskets - -
This May Day consider making May Day baskets and giving them to
neighbors as gifts. Here's how to make a May Day basket for your
neighbor.
May
Day Baskets - - As
I contemplated the idea of May Baskets, I started thinking that maybe
a “basket” per se was a bit overdoing it. After
all, this is just a little “hello” to your neighbors with
a few tasty or pretty treats included. So, the idea of a simple
cone came to mind. I ran around the house looking through my
scraps of wrapping paper and ribbon and created a variety of
beautiful cones that will hold a few surprises and hang nicely on a
front door knob. Here’s how to make them.
May
Day Colorful Lei - -
Many people around the world create floral May Day crafts to
celebrate the holiday. In Hawaii, people celebrate May Day by
exchanging floral leis.
May
Day Cone Basket - -
Follow these directions and learn how to make a cone-shaped May Day
basket you can hang on a neighbor's door knob.
May
Day Flower Cone - -
May Day crafts are fun to make, but this one is also fun to give
away. These flower cones are traditionally left as a surprise on
someone's door as a springtime greeting. Here's how to make your own
May Day Flower Cone for that special someone.
May
Day Garland - -
Many May Day crafts include various floral arrangements. Celebrate
the blossoming of the spring season with a floral crown. Here is how
to make your own garland crown.
May
Day Hoops - -
In the past, children used to celebrate May Day by having hoop races
-- now you can, too. Read on to learn how to make May Day hoops, and
then invite your friends and family over to join the races.
May
Day (or Any Day) Tokens - - Tie
a bit of jute rope around the throat of a canning jar, using the excess to create a loop
for draping over doorknobs or hooks. Blue glass adds color, and jute
lends a rustic feel. The simple arrangement of purple Dutch irises
and white lily-of-the-valleys offers long-lasting fragrance and color
May
Day Pole - -
This is a cure small May Day pole kids will have fun making.
May
''Day-sy'' Frame - -
A fun May Day craft for kids to do is to make May "Day-sy"
frames. (Adult help is needed for this craft.) Here's how to make a
May "Day-sy" frame.
May
Day Tree Craft - -
In Germany, one tradition is for boys to secretly plant a May tree in
front of the window of the girl they love. Follow these directions
and you can make a May Day tree full of colorful flowers.
Mini
May Day Basket Craft - -
Instructions for making a tiny May Day basket out of a toilet tissue
roll.
M
is for May Day…and Mother’s Day! - -
We made these flowers on may day (though several kids said i should
bring these supplies out to make their mamas flowers next week!
Mix-Roll-Bloom
Easy Flowers - -
Children love to experiment with Model Magic®. Create a spray of
colorful marbled flowers.
Nine
Men's Morris - -
Nine Men's Morris was one of the most popular May Day games in
England. Now you can learn how to make and play this fun game.
Paper
Bouquet - -
These paper flowers are beautiful, quick to make, and unlike the real
things, guaranteed to last a long time.
Paper
Doily Victorian Tussie Mussie - -
These cones are not only very pretty, but really easy to make! Each
cone shown above consists of 2 heart shaped doilies. One red and one
white.
Paper
napkin flowers - -
Liven up the old homestead and keep the brood busy with with these
Paper napkin flowers. A great Easter craft that's also fun to make
and pleasing to look at all year round.
Paper
Petals - - Young
children delight in making these torn-paper petals. There's no mess
with Crayola® Color Wonder™ Markers and Paper.
Paper
plate flower basket - -
Roll up an ordinary paper plate, and you've got a flower basket craft
that's easy for kids to make and is just the thing for springtime
occasions like Easter and Mother's Day.
Paper
Plate May Basket - -
Let the children decide how to decorate the outside of the paper
plates. The children can make their own flowers from construction
paper to put inside. Any mother would love this, and so would a
grandmother!
Pencil
Decoration Flower Craft - - These flower pencil or pen decorations are made
from paper. This is a great way to spruce up an old pencil.
Petal
Portraits - -
No one has ever managed to photograph a fairy, but these flower-petal
prints are a clever way to capture our likeness. Put your prints in
tiny frames, or use them to decorate notecards or a bookmark.
Plastic
Bottle May Basket - -
Make this basket from a small pop bottle.
Recycled
May Basket - -
This is a cute way to use up empty Play-Doh containers. Fill with
short-stemmed flowers or with handmade flowers.
Robin
Hood Hats - -
May Day crafts are fun for kids to create, and these easy-to-make
Robin Hood hats set them off on a game of make-believe in the back
yard.
Spring
Bouquet - -
Celebrate May Day or any day with bright flowers that stay fresh.
Arrange them in a clever folded-paper basket to hang on a doorknob.
Spring
Flowers Mobile - -
This is a simple mobile made up of single and double spring flowers.
We usually create our mobiles by using two straws or sticks taped or
tied in a criss-cross or by using one paper towel or gift wrap roll
with all the pieces tied to it (this isn't as 3D a mobile, but is
good for recycling).
Tabletop
May Pole Craft - -
Follow these instructions for making a May Day pole out of an empty
paper towel roll.
Tissue
Paper Flowers and Juice Jar Vase - -
I've given directions for making the flowers and for making the
vase. You don't have to do them both... you can make some
flowers and put them in a store bought vase or you can make the vase
and put in some silk flowers.
Tissue
Paper Flowers for May - - Use these beautiful tissue paper flowers to add a touch of color to
your house this May. Tissue paper flowers are easy to make, and kids
will love trying this decorative craft project on their own.
Weave
a Crown of Daisies - - Funny How you can pack your summer full of exotic activities, and then your
kids will remember this one.
Wildflower
Crown - -
On any summer day in Russia, you can find children showing off their
fanciful flower headdresses. Called venki (Russian for wreaths), the
crowns can be made with just about any long-stemmed flowers that
happen to be in bloom, as long as the stem is flexible and hard to
break. Dandelions, daisies, Queen Anne's lace, poppies, and many
grasses work well. For one crown (a venok), you'll need to gather
about a dozen stems, each at least 8 inches long.
Wishing
Well Craft - -
Use these free instructions for making a miniature wishing well using
a tin can and craft sticks.
Wooden
Spoon Bouquet - -
While it may be a while before your real flower garden blooms into a
rainbow of spring colors, you can round up a bouquet of these
bright-hued wooden perennials to liven up a countertop or coffee
table in no time.
Works
for Me Wed (Mini May Day baskets) - - Have been trying to come up with creative ideas for toilet paper
tubes. We seem to have a nice collection seeing as how we go through
toilet paper like crazy! I have decided to make mini May Day baskets with a few of them.
A
Vase Basket - -
May Day basket may be of various kinds. Some are made of canes, some
of wires, some of china, and some of glass. Again there are some like
paper basket, or, cloth basket, that come real handy - easy to
prepare, yet ready to serve the purpose. Here's one such basket.
A
Flowery May Day Hat - -
A flowery May Day hat An elegant summer hat draped with fresh flower.
Isn't this a great idea to celebrate the May Day. The real green way!
Block
Printed Writing Paper - -
Though the craft is easy, it will take a little practice to make it
neatly. It may take a few tries to cut out a good block pattern and
pressure and print it nicely on the paper. Smaller kids should take
the help of adults to carve out a block and make sure never to use a
knife unsupervised. Read on to explore the method of making the block
printed writing paper. We assure you that this gift made by you will
certainly be admired by your parents and teachers.
Bracelet
with Gems - -
Believe it or not - women are never too young or too old to flaunt
their jewelry. Right from kindergarten kids to young girls and old
women, every female loves to adore herself with a piece of jewelry.
Bracelets are one of the top picked options for females. While
teenagers can make any kind of bracelets, for a kindergartner, the
craft should be one that is extremely easy to make.
Cow
Puppet Craft - -
Instructions for making a cow puppet using a paper lunch bag.
Growing
Mayday Baskets - -
Greet the May Day spirit with this 'growing green basket'. An ideal
green gift to surprise with!
Hawaiian
Lei Craft - -
Follow these directions and make a fun Hawaiian lei to wear.
Helping
Hand Craft for Mom - -
Are you looking for a perfect gift option for your mom for Mother's
Day? If yes, then you are at the right place. While anyone can get a
gift from the market, this time be little different and make
something special for your mom. Remember, moms never eye for
expensive or pricey gifts. Anything given by heart is surely going to
make it special for your mom. Just by investing some time and
exploring your creative skills, you can definitely make a wonderful
gift for your mommy dearest.
How
to Make a Tissue Paper May Basket - -
May baskets are a part of an ancient tradition that started with
early Celtic cultures. May Day was a celebration of the beginning of
May and the summer months. The festivities usually centered on a
Maypole. May baskets came along a bit later and were baskets that
were filled with branches and flowers. Nowadays, May baskets are
usually made by children and left on the doorknobs of friends,
family, or neighbors. They are filled with treats or flowers.
Make
Your Own May Pole - - You can make your own small tabletop version of the May Pole, this
apparently ancient pagan agricultural symbol around which much
festivity and dancing ensues. Most agricultural cultures seem to have
similar institutions. Remember to ask an adult who know what they are
doing to help you.
Making
Fabric Lunch Sack - -
Fabric lunch sack is a quite simple and easy to make craft, having
the added benefit of stylish looks and easily wash-ability. It can be
used by children, teens and as well as office-going people, for carry
their lunch. The lunch sack can make an excellent back to school
craft project and also serve as a good party favor for your teens. A
wonderful craft, it also presents the best way to recycle old jeans,
pants and trousers. Fabric lunch sack can even be gifted by kids to
their dad, on Father's Day, and if they have working moms, they can
make this as a Mother's Day gift too. Like other crafts, this one
also requires some patience and creativity.
Recycled
May Basket - -
May Day is celebrated on 1st of May as the International Worker's Day
worldwide. People celebrate this day by presenting interesting gifts
to each other. You can also make this day special by making May Day
crafts for your dad, working mom, friends, neighbors, maids, servants
and any service providers around you. There are many May Day craft
ideas which can be easily made by kids. Recycled May basket is one of
these easy crafts. It is an easy trash to treasure craft and makes
excellent surprise May Day gift for your friends and neighbors. It
can be made in very less time and is quite inexpensive. Given below
are methods of preparing this elegant and beautiful May Day Basket.
Safety
Pin Bracelet Jewelry - -
So, what are you waiting for? Just take out some safety pins, along
with a few beads, and start making the craft. The bracelet is very
simple and easy to make and looks like a real jeweled accessory. No
doubt it even makes a wonderful gift and party favors for young
girls. Young ladies can sport this sparkling bracelet on festive
occasions and kids can make it as a befitting gift for their mothers
and sisters. Let us know more about the bracelet.
Scallop
Punch Posies & May Day Basket Tutorial - -
The basket is so much easier than it looks once you make one.
Smiley
Stress Ball - -
Whether it’s your friend's birthday or Father’s Day, you
want to gift something really special to these special people in your
life. What about a smiley stress ball that can sit on their work
desk, reminding them of you whenever they see it? These smiley stress
balls are the perfect gift for every occasion. They can also be used
as the decoration piece for your own room. In fact, you can use them
as party favors on your birthday as well. The balls, with their cute
smile, will also serve as a great stress reliever. Smiley stress
balls are very easy to make and require little time. Making these
balls is a fun activity for children as well, which they will
certainly enjoy. Below, we are providing instructions to help you in
making smiley stress ball.
Spiky
Paper Flowers for the May basket - -
Use paper of a single color for each bloom, or make each layer from a
different shade. For instance, from pink through mauve and violet and
other shades of blue. This will give rise to a glowing, luminous
effect. Crepe paper makes suitably chunky leaves to contrast with the
delicate flowers.
Tabletop
May Pole - -
Tabletop May Pole that can be used for several purposes, like as a
pen holder or for storing small things (in order to clear up your
desk and keep it organized) or even as a vase (to decorate the work
desk with flowers). So, it makes an interesting gift idea for
Father's Day. The best part of this craft is that you can personalize
it easily and decorate it according to your needs and taste. So, be
sure that a decorative tabletop may pole will definitely make your
father feel special. Apart from making a wonderful Father's Day gift,
the craft can also form a wonderful class project for small kids.
Given below are the details regarding the tabletop may pole craft.
Trash
to Treasure Belt - -
Make a fashion statement with Venetian blinds weights. This rough and
tough heavy-duty belt goes well as an accessory with jeans or your
leather trousers. Tie it around your waist and show it off or gift it
to your fashionable and yet sporty friends and earn the appreciation
that you deserve. This unusual belt is very easy to make too and make
excellent gifts and party favors for teenage girl birthday parties.
