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Below you will find many popcorn crafts ideas and projects for kids. Find out how to make cool stuff with popcorn with the following arts and crafts decorations, instructions, patterns, and activities for children
Another
Thanksgiving Corn Craft : - - This craft is not only cute, it is yummy too. You can eat on the
extra popcorn while you craft. This really is a cute and easy craft
to do.
Apple
Tree Popcorn Art : - - Great for a Johnny Appleseed unit, or just to celebrate nature,
this apple tree project combines food with fun!
Autumn
Table Centerpiece : - - Who says unpopped corn kernels and elegance do not match? Create
this nice craft using corn kernel seeds and let the glow of the
candle mesmerize your guests.
Bean
Bags : - - Great beginner sewing project or just make some to use up those
left over scraps of fabric.
Bird
Feeder : - - Make a bird to feed your birds! Inspired by the wild parrots of
Telegraph Hill calling out in droves to wake me in the morning, I
made a parrot to feed them.
Bluebonnet
Flowers : - - Create pretty flowers using colored popcorns.
Bucket
of Popcorn : - - This is an easy Halloween costume which kids can make at home.
Candy-Speckled
Popcorn Cakes : - - Here's a fresh new take on the classic popcorn balls. Home Basics
brings you this easy recipe that can be served at sleepovers or
Halloween parties. If you don't have mini bundt pans, you can use a
large bundt or angel food pan or mini muffin tins. Or simply let the
kids form the popcorn balls themselves.
Christmas
Popcorn Wreath : - - This is made like popcorn balls only in a different shape. They're
delicious and colorful.
Colorful
Popcorn : - - This versatile food also serves as the base for many creative craft
projects, from wooly white lamps to delicate pink apple blossoms amid
the branches of a hand-painted tree. How you color the popcorn
depends on whether your goal is to create a colorful snack or use it
in crafts.
Corn
Collage : - - Fall means harvest time, and that means fresh corn on the cob!
Corn
Mosaic : - - It is easy to get an elegant picture with inexpensive materials
when making mosaic crafts for kids. It is fun to create mosaic art
with corn. You can make Gift s for just about anyone, as you can make
a million designs using your imagination and ideas from magazines or
photos.
Corn
Stalks : - - These colorful corn mosaics will add a bright touch to your house!
Corn
Wrapped Utensils : - - These adorable Corn-Wrapped Utensils are a colorful and creative
way to dress up your Thanksgiving table, your guests will love them!
Counting
on Corn : - - Children practice counting…as they create a delightful
autumn decoration!
Cranberry-popcorn Garland : - - Want to try to make your own? If so, make it an experience –
something the family can do together, that will make for fond
memories. Put on Christmas music, or one of your favorite movies.
Serve cocoa or hot cider and Christmas cookies.
Decorative
Bird Feeder : - - There are many craft ideas with anything from shapes to materials
when it comes to making birdfeeders. These craft ideas are common
family activities for any time of year even though birdfeeders are
most popular in colder months. A popcorn birdfeeder is easy and a fun
activity to provide food for the birds.
Dirty
Diaper Popped Corn : - - This is a simple, easy and fun baby shower tokens for giveaway to
guests.
Ear
of Corn Place Cards : - - Make festive place cards that picture an ear of corn. These
simple-to-make table decorations are great for any celebration.
Edible
Popcorn Flowers : - This is one poppin' bouquet!
Electric
Popcorn Craft : - - Glue unpopped popcorn onto a recycled light bulb for an interesting
conversation piece! Sit it in a candle holder or hang it for display
Five
Kernels : - - Put five kernels of corn or candy corn in cellophane and tie closed
with a fall-colored ribbon. Large field corn kernels look great, but
popcorn kernels can be used also. Kids love it with candy corn!
Ghoulish
Ghost Mix : - - This can be made to be given out as treats to trick or treaters.
Going-green
Popcorn : - - "No need to be green with envy. There’s enough popcorn
for everyone."
Halloween
Candy Popcorn Balls : - This quick and easy variation on popcorn balls is fun and really
attractive. Add a pyramid of them to the holiday table, or wrap
individually in plastic wrap and black and orange ribbons for take
home treats.
Halloween
Kit : - - Great for kids classmates or special kids that you see on
Halloween. This project is also great for craft shows, or even as a
great Halloween party loot bag.
Halloween
Witches Hand : - - These ghoulish witches hands are great for giving to trick or
treaters on Halloween night.
Handprint
Lamb Craft : - - Have fun making lambs out of handprints and popcorn.
Harvest
Necklace : - - Celebrate the Thanksgiving harvest the old fashioned way
using popcorn and seasonal dried fruit.
Homemade
Popcorn Ball Ornament : - - Older children who can safely handle a low-temperature glue gun
might like creating these homespun popcorn ball ornaments for the
Christmas tree.
Holly
Jolly Snowmen : - - Children can help make these tasty snowmen in your kitchen.
Homemade
Tambourine : - - Music is a great way to entertain children, and they love to make
noise. If you are looking for an easy craft your child can do, or you
need a project for a music or Sunday school class, consider making a
homemade tambourine.
Humpty
Dumpty Beanbags : - - Like their fairy tale counterpart, these egg-faced beanbags, are
destined for great falls. Once kids put together a few, they can line
them up and knock them down.
Indoor
Sandbox : - - Looking for a cute but inexpensive Gift ? We all need to save money
on Gift giving and by getting creative we can do just that! The ideas
presented here are just a starting point. Let your imagination be
your guide!
Indian
Corn Jewelry : - - Indian corn jewelry is pretty and has the look of polished stone
pieces. You can make this jewelry as a family project with your kids.
Follow these steps to create your own Indian corn jewelry.
Jello
Popcorn Balls : - - I don't cook very many things, but my mom always made these for us
as kids and so here goes my big cooking debut! The portions can be
adjusted depending on your tastes.
Kernels
of Love : - - 'Tis the season for corny sentiments, so do like the Woodard girls
of Alvarado, Texas, and tell your teacher (or a friend) she's tops
with a card that doubles as a snack.
Maize : - - Share in the harvest with your kids this year by making this cute
and festive corn collage to display.
Maracas : - - Musical Instruments that you bang, scrape or shape are called
percussion instruments. Some examples of percussion instruments are
drums, rainsticks, xylophones and maracas.
Maracas : - - A maraca is a Latin American and Tupi rattle. The original Maracas
were originally made from the dried shells of gourds with beads or
beans inside that rattled around and made lots of
shuck-a-shuck-a-shuck-a noises.
Mexican
Bird Rattle Craft - - In Mexico, paper mache rattles are popular during New Year's
celebrations. The rattles are shaken to welcome the generous
spirits of the New Year and to drive away the unhappy spirits of past
years.
Movie Treat Popcorn Gift - - Looking for a cute but inexpensive Gift ? We all need to save money
on Gift giving and by getting creative we can do just that! The ideas
presented here are just a starting point. Let your imagination be
your guide!
Napkin
Ring Kwanzaa Craft - - This is simple and inexpensive Kwanzaa craft for kids.
New
Year's Noisemakers : Crafts to Make with Popcorn - 0 This New Year's, make a few items that create a festive mood
without deafening the adults.
Noisemaker
Craft : - This noisemaker craft is a children's project they can put together
themselves, and use for New Year's Eve! They are made from
plastic glass tumblers, and be filled with anything to make noise.
Nut
Turkey Craft : - - Celebrate Thanksgiving with this crafty little turkey.
Off-to-the-Circus
Magnets : - - Step right up to make circus-inspired refrigerator magnets. Keep
the big-top magic alive!
Paper
Plate Maracas Craft - - You can make simple maracas from one or two paper plates stapled
together, containing dried beans or popcorn. These are fun to make at
a party for preschoolers - you can then make a lot of noise!
Pasta
Angel : - - This is an ornament that the kids can help make. This is a nice
addition to the tree. My version is rather unique since I use a tree
branch for the body, a bead from an old car seat for the head, and
popcorn for the hair.
Pine
Cone Birdfeeder with Popcorns - - Birds will love these unpopped popcorn feeders.
Popcorn
Art : - - Inspired by Harry Kalenberg's popcorn sculptures combined with
"cloud gazing" with your imagination, my popcorn art
project will give your brain a creative starchy workout!
Popcorn
Ball Ornaments : - - Like decorations stolen from Willy Wonka's Christmas party, these
ornaments are meant to be eaten. For a fun party activity, have
children decorate their own.
Popcorn
Balls for Birds : - - When the long, cold days of winter set in, remember that your
feathered friends will appreciate a satisfying snack, too. Hang a
popcorn ball for birds outside of your window, and watch the birds as
they enjoy their nourishing treat
Popcorn
Ball Turkey - - Make these fun turkeys for Thanksgiving and watch family and
friends gobble them up! Kids will have a blast putting these goodie
gobblers together.
Popcorn
Box - - Remember when you used to go to the movies and popcorn came in a
tapered cardboard box? It brings back a bit of nostalgia for some of
us! Share that nostalgia anytime you want by making your own popcorn
box with these easy instructions and a little creativity!
Popcorn
Box : - – There’s nothing else that will look good and pair with
a popcorn craft project perfectly other than a popcorn box. If you
have doubts, then try making this easy project anywhere and find out.
Popcorn
Box Costume : - - Become a popcorn box this Halloween with this easy to make costume
idea.
Popcorn
Cake : - - Kids will enjoy baking their own cake made out of their favorite
foods!
Popcorn
Christmas Balls - - Decorate your tree, mantel or any place of your choice with this
beautiful Christmas Tree Ball.
Popcorn
Christmas Tree Ball - - This year, when you get out the popcorn and cranberries to string
Christmas garlands, be sure to pop enough to make some matching
Christmas tree balls as well. These clever ornaments will not just
coordinate with your garland and movie night fodder, but they are
simple to make even for very young children, who will only need a
little help with the gluing.
Popcorn
Collage : - - Doing crafts together is a great way to spend quality time with
your children. Popcorn, both popped and un-popped, is a
versatile craft material for designing fun, creative collages. With a
little glue and some imagination, the creative possibilities are
endless
Popcorn
Cones : - - A movie night just isn't complete without popcorn. Single-serving
paper cones and a popcorn seasonings bar allow viewers to customize
their snacks.
Popcorn
Dragon : - – If you have heard of Puff the Magic Dragon, then we daresay
that this craft project is a fitting tribute to that loveable
mythical beast. Try it for yourself!
Popcorn Egg Decor : - - What better way to end our "kool" ideas for Easter week
than with our all-time favorite snack...popcorn!
Popcorn
Flowers : - –Have you ever seen a flower bud? Of course you have! Now
recreate the wonder of Nature with this easy to follow craft project.
Popcorn
Garland : - - This old-fashioned garland can be strung in a flash - and the
results look good enough to eat.
Popcorn
Garland : - - This is a very simple craft, though not all countries are familiar
with this type of decoration.
Popcorn
Garland - Christmas Tree - - Creating popcorn garland has become a Christmas tradition for many
families. Even children can make their own, if parents help them with
the needle.
Popcorn
Ghosts : - - This will be a smash for any young child Halloween party in school!
Popcorn
Gift Jar : - - Looking for a cute but inexpensive Gift ? We all need to save money
on Gift giving and by getting creative we can do just that! The ideas
presented here are just a starting point. Let your imagination be
your guide!
Popcorn
Kernel Frame : - – Nothing else looks cool than a frame lined up with popcorn
craft!
Popcorn
Kernel Vase - Looking for a cute but inexpensive Gift ? We all need to save money on
Gift giving and by getting creative we can do just that! The ideas
presented here are just a starting point. Let your imagination be
your guide!
Popcorn
Lamb : Arts and Crafts Projects with Popcorn - - Pop into the Easter season with this Popcorn Lamb that is easy
for even the little crafters (if you can keep them from eating the
supplies)!
Popcorn
Marshmallow Balls - Easy to make and a fun family project.
Popcorn
Necklace : Arts and Crafts Projects with Popcorn- Give your kids a bowl of popcorn and let them make some popcorn
necklaces. It's a simple but fun craft that can keep hungry kids
occupied while you're fixing dinner, or keep bored kids busy on a
rainy day. It's also a great craft to do with your family while you
listen to music, watch TV, or catch up on daily events.
Popcorn
Party Bowl : - - It's a serving dish and it's a snack in one!
Popcorn
Pumpkins : - - "Have the whole family pitch in and grow a pumpkin patch of
popcorn."
Popcorn
Rain Stick - - Many countries and ethnic groups use to believe that if they shook
sticks with seeds in them it would encourage the rain Gods to bring
rain to their parched lands. The children will love making
their very own rain sticks, and popcorn is just the ticket for making
the "rain noise".
Popcorn
Santa : - - This delightful Santa decoration makes the perfect holiday treat.
Popcorn
Snowmen : - - It's tons of fun and a perfect indoor activity that kids can munch
on once they're done!
Popcorn
Snowman : - - Preschooler age children love to make winter crafts. In January or
February when it is still cold outside and there is little to do,
this popcorn snowman is a great craft that is easy enough for a
preschooler to make without making a huge mess.
Popcorn
Squares : - - Popcorn and granola add a healthy crunch to these peanut-buttery
treats.
Popcorn
Strings : - – Trust us when we tell you that making this craft project is
as easy as 1-2-3!
Popcorn
Trees in Bloom : - - Many blooming trees really do look like they are covered in
popcorn, so try to point that out to your child before this activity
so they can relate to what they are creating.
Popcorn
Witch : - - Popcorn witches are a clever food craft for the Halloween
holidays and they are also a delicious way to get your entire family
involved in the baking process. Holiday foods don't always have to be
traditional and popcorn witches are a great treat for Halloween
parties or can be given out in lieu of candy to neighborhood trick or
treaters.
Popcorn
Wreath : - - This wreath is simple to make, delightful to look at and will match
your other popcorn decor to a "T." You can make these to
give as Gift s to friends and neighbors, and it will be clear that you
put a lot of thought and effort into the project.
Popcorn
Wreath : - - This is a great Valentine's Day Craftproject to create with
children.
Poppin'
Popcorn Brittle - - One bite of this crunchy sweet-salty treat and you won't be able to
stop! It combines the delicious taste of Orville Redenbacher's®
Gourmet® Popping Corn, M&M’S® Brand Milk Chocolate
Candies and peanuts coated with caramel.
Pumpkin
Pal - - Make funny pumpkin faces inspired by autumn's natural bounty.
Rainstick - - According to South American legend, rainsticks are played to
serenade the gods as a reminder that rain is welcomed. Rainsticks are
traditionally made from hollow cactus wood, thorns and pebbles. Our
version is made from a cardboard tube, tinfoil and popcorn kernels.
Rainstick - - Rainsticks are ceremonial musical instruments used to invoke the
rain spirits. They are made by people who live in the deserts of
northern Chile. In Chile, rainsticks are traditionally made from dead
cactus tubes with hundreds of cactus spines hammered into the tube.
Tiny lava pebbles cascade gently through the tube, sounding much like
rain.
Real
Candle Thanksgiving Craft - - Here is a Thanksgiving craft that older children will surely love.
Seed
Topiary - - Gather seeds and beans to create a wonderful geometric design in a
clay pot. Learn how to divide and measure a round object the easy
way, using rubber bands.
Sunny
The Sunflower - - This is a fun and simple cut and paste sunflower craft that's
perfect for preschool and kindergarten children.
Trail
mix - - Kids can help make these quick, little snack packets. Then take
them along in the car, to school, or anywhere.
Turkey
Planter - - A more charismatic flowerpot we never did see - and he doubles as a
handsome Thanksgiving centerpiece.
Valentines
for the birds - This one is for a popcorn heart wreath, a valentine Gift for the
birds.
Varnished
Popcorn - Popcorn is unique in that it is both a delicious snack and also a
holiday decoration. One solution to this popcorn problem is to
varnish the strands after creating them. Not only will this make the
popcorn durable and inedible, it will also make the popcorn strands
last for years to come.
Yogurt-cup
Shakers - - Shake, rattle, and roll with a set of these music makers.
Yummy
Mummy Treat Cups - For less than $5.00 you can make enough of these cute little mummy
cups for entire Halloween party! Fill these cuties with candy, gummy
worms, popcorn, or whatever else you may have on the menu!
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