Learn how to make this adorable Christmas tree with the following simple-to-follow, step by step instructions by Laura from  Dacian Moon Handmade. She will show you how to make this cute Xmas tree, step by step. Have fun!

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How to make a Christmas Tree with Thread : Fun and Easy Craft for Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– thick thread
– craft glue
– string of beads
– scissors
– paper

Step 1.

Make a cone of paper…

… like this.

Stick the corner to keep it in place.

Make the base flat.

Now it can stand.

Step 2.

Fix one end of thread on top of the cone…

… and start to cover it by wrapping the thread…

… like this.

The tree is ready. Now is time to decorate it.

Step 3.

Apply a bit of glue on top of it…

… and fix a bead .

Roll the string of beads around the tree…

… and glue the last one on the base.

Your Christmas tree is ready 😀

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Here is a funny decoration idea for Halloween time. This is really easy to do and it glows in the in the dark, which is always fun! This craft tutorial was by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you, step by step, how to do it .

How to make Glowing Bottles for Halloween Craft for Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– two mini bottles
– black permanent marker
– orange glow in the dark acrylic paint
– white glow in the dark acrylic paint
– water

Step 1.

First we decorate bottles, using the black marker.

Draw 5 lines starting at the bottle base, as in the picture…

… then we will connect them with curves.

Add two more rows of curves to finish the spider web.

Step 2.

We will decorate the second one with a bat. Draw a large curve – this will be the upper part.

Starting from one end of the curve, draw a bat wing, like this.

Draw another one on the other side, joining them.

Add a „M”-like head in the middle of the curve.

Color the bat with black, leaving two holes for the eyes.

Step 3.

Put some orange glow paint in the spider web bottle (about 1/3 of it)

Like this.

Fill it with water.

Put the cap and mix well

Step 4.

We will do the same for the bat bottle.

Add white glow paint (about 1/3 of the bottle)

Fill with water.

Put the cap and mix well.

These are our bottles.

And if the lights go out … 😀

I hope that you enjoyed this craft. Come back soon for more crafts ideas that are great for children.

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Learn how to make a cute little brooch to wear during Fall or you can even wear it on Thanksgiving day 🙂 You can even make one for all of your guests. 🙂 This step by step tutorial is offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade

How to Make an Autumn Brooch or Pin to Wear to Celebrate the Fall Season

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– a piece of baking paper
– orange  / red beads
– green beads
– scissors
– a small piece of wire
– brooch base

Step 1.

Put wire through the paper at about 0.8 cm from one end…

… like this.

Step 2.

Put beads on the wire…

… making a pattern, like this.

Step 3.

Insert the other end of the wire through the paper so that the beaded part sits right.

Like this.

Cut the paper around the beads, like this.

Step 4.

Bend ends of wire to fit through the holes of the brooch base.

Tie them and cut the extra wire…

Like this.

Step 5.

Bend up the paper, besides beads…

… then twist one end…

… and the other. Your brooch is done 🙂

I hope that you enjoyed this Autumn craft and that it turned out as beautiful as you hoped it would. Come back soon for more crafts.

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Learn how to make a great leather / vinyl wallet for your dad’s gift for Father’s Day. This wallet makes a perfect gift for Father’s Day: it is great to hold his phone and business cards. This step by step tutorial is by by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade

How to make a Phone and Cards Pouch for Your Dad on Fathers Day

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– leather or vinyl
– needle and thread
– scissors
– pen
– phone to be sure it fits

Step 1.

Measure and cut the piece of skin to be 1 cm wider than the phone and 3 times longer.  Should be so long because we must cover one end of the phone, like this…

… make another fold on the other end for the cards, like this…

… and the two parts must fit one over the other, like this.

Step 2.

To easily remove the phone will cut a little the cover. First draw the desired shape…

… then we cut it out.

It will look like this.

Step 3.

Starting at the fold…

sew the two sides, like this…

… and the phone fits perfectly.

Step 4.

We will use a piece of leather to make the bottom of the phone holder. Place it under the phone, like this…

… and sew the bottom, to fix it in place.

Also continue to sew the edges.

Now the phone holder is ready.

Step 5.

Measure the available part to make the card holder…

… and sew the edges.

The card holder is also ready 🙂

Close it and it will look like this : cute and practical.

I hope that your wallet / case turned out well and that your dad likes it!

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Here are some cute instructions for making felt four leaf clovers Saint Patrick’s Day. Laura from  Dacian Moon Handmade will show you today, how to make a clover out of felt…perfect for Saint Patty’s Day. You can use it to make decorations, or to tie it to a headband or… actually you can make a lot of beautiful things with it.

How to Make a Clover with Felt for Saint Patricks Day for Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– a piece of green felt
– scissors
– needle and thread

Step 1.

Cut the felt in 4 equal pieces.

Make a “v” on the middle of top edge of one…

… then round the corners beside it.

Do the same for all 4 pieces.

Step 2.

Start sewing them like in the picture.

Add the other pieces.

Bring the two ends together…

… pull and make a knot. Like this. Make another knot just to be sure.

Open the “flower” and the clover is ready 😀

And there you have it, a realistic looking felt clover (or shamrock) to wear on St. Patrick’s Day. I hope that you had fun!

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Are you allowed to stay up until midnight on New Years Eve and want to look all dressed up and spiffy? Here is a cute craft for kids to make a bow tie to wear an outfit with a classic style, perfect for any New Year party. Here is the step by step tutorial offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade

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How to Make a Bow Tie for New Year Eve Party

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– material or canvas (a rectangle of  about 8 cm x 5 cm)
– metallic button
– scissors
– ribbon
– needle and thread

Step 1.

Fold the canvas in two lengthwise.

Sew the two sides together…

Like this.

Step 2.

Bend so that the cloth will be sewn on center.

Sew the new edge…

… like this.

Sew the other edge too.

Step 3.

Turn it back in front.

Make a seam in the middle, parallel to the edges.

Pull the thread…

… like this.

Step 4.

Put the button on the needle…

… and sew it over the middle seam.

Step 5.

Cut the ribbon in half…

… and sew it on the back of your bow…

… like this.

Your chic bow tie is ready.

And there you have it, a cute little bow tie to wean on New Years Eve to celebrate the New Year in style! I hope that you had fun!

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Here is a fun craft for younger kids who can’t stay up to 12:00 yet. You can make a countdown to 12  and have a pre-party with your young children, counting down to 12. This way your children don’t feel like they missed out on any of the New Year celebrations. Step by step tutorial offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade

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How to Make a New Year Countdown to 12 Clock Craft for Preschoolers and Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– 2 sheets of blue paper
– paper glue
– white paper
– scissors
– pencil
– eye pin (or a brass fastener)
– crystal (optional)
– 1 auto-adhesive star
– 2 pieces of chenille stem (pipe cleaners)

Step 1.

Cut the sheets of blue paper in half, lengthwise. You will have 4 rectangles.

Step 2.

Accordion fold them.

Like this.

Step 3.

Apply a layer of glue on the last fold and stick it to the first on the next paper accordion.

Repeat until you complete the circle.

Like this.

NOTE: if the space in the middle is too big, put a small piece of tape on the back. It will keep it in place.

Step 4.

Remove the protective foil of the star and place it on the middle. Like this.

Cut 4 small rectangles of white paper and write on them „12”, „9”, „6”, „3”.

Apply a layer of glue on one of them (on the back, of course) …

… and place it on the clock, in its place.

Do the same for the other ones.

Step 5.

If you want to put a crystal or a bead on the eye pin, you can do that now. (Don’t use small beads or crystals with very young children). Put the crystal on the eye pin…

… then wrap a piece of chenille around the pin, like this.

Add the second piece of chenille. It will look like this.

Put the pin through star, fix the chenille steams to point almost at 12, and the clock is ready !

And there you have it. Use this cool clock to have an early countdown to 12:00 New Year Party! Have Fun!

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You can make a cute little paperclip angel to hang on your Christmas tree or to just decorate your bedroom or house. These are super easy to make and all of the materials are probably sitting around your house somewhere. Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you today how to make this simple decoration, step by step.

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How to Make Paperclip Christmas Angels Easy Kids Craft Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– butterfly paperclip
– bead
– ribbon
– sewing pin

Step 1.

Fold the ribbon in two and put it through the bead.

You can help it with the pin.

It will look like this.

Step 2.

Put the ribbon through the paperclip, like this…

…and make a knot over the bead.

Step 3.

Bring the bead near the paperclip…

… and now it looks like an angel 😀

Tie both ends together and your decoration is ready.

And there you have it, a beautiful Christmas Angel. It is so adorable, isn’t it? You can make these as a gift or use it as a Christmas ornament. Merry Christmas!

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Learn how to use green construction paper and a pin to form a beautiful Christmas tree that really stands. Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade   will show you how to make a paper Xmas tree, step by step.

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How to Make a Paper Christmas Tree Craft for Children Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– green paper
– scissors
– pencil
– sewing pin

Step 1.

Draw 4 circles on the green paper.

Cut them out.

Step 2.

Take one and fold it in half.

Unfold.

Fold it again in half, on the other side.

Unfold.

Step 3.

Unite two adjacent corners…

… like this.

Repeat for all sides.

Do the same for all discs.

Step 4.

Take the pin…

… and put it through the middle of the littlest one.

Put discs one on top of each other, in increasing order, and the tree is ready.

And there you have it…a stand-up, paper Christmas Tree. You can put it on a table, on a ledge, on a bookshelf, or anywhere else where people can see. Merry Christmas!

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You can make this Autumn themed doll or figurine to celebrate fall, using an acorn cap for the hat and making a leaf out of felt for the “wings” of this little Autumn Fairy. This is a great Autumn-time craft that you will enjoy. Step by step tutorial offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade

How to Make Autumn Dolls or Figurines in Easy Craft Idea for Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– yellow and red felt
– pens (or permanent markers) – for eyes and mouth
– wooden bead
– scissors
– cork
– toothpick
– acorn cap
– toothpick
– brown ribbon
– craft glue

Step 1.

Glue the wooden bead on toothpick.

Step 2.

Stick toothpick in cork…

… until there are about 0.5 cm left.

Step 3.

Draw a circle and a rectangle on yellow felt. The circle must be a little bigger than the wooden bead and width of the rectangle must be from the bottom of the cork to the wooden ball.

Also draw a shape like this on red felt.

Step 4.

Cut them out.

Step 5.

Apply a layer of glue on the yellow circle…

… and place it on the wooden bead, like this.

Let it dry.

Next, put a bit of glue inside the acorn cap and on the edges…

… then fix it over the yellow circle.

You have now the head with yellow hair and acorn hat.

Step 6.

Adjust the upper part of the cork…

… like this.

Step 7.

Apply a layer of glue on the rectangle…

… like this…

And cover the cork with it.

Let it dry well.

Wrap the ribbon around the neck, over the yellow rectangle but take care to let the hair free.

Make a knot to keep it in place. You can cut the ribbon ends if they are too long.

Step 8.

Apply a stripe of glue on the lower part of red shape…

… and fix it over the ribbon, like this. Let it dry well.

Now use your pens / markers to add eyes and mouth and your cute doll is ready 😉

I hope your Autumn Fairy Doll turned out great. This would be a great decoration for the Thanksgiving table or any dinner in Autumn. I hope that you had fun. Come back soon for more crafts.

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Here is a pen and pencil holder craft that is easy to make and a great craft for kids during the Autumn / Fall season. This pencil holder is made with a recycled cardboard tube from a toilet paper roll or a paper towel roll. Use seeds and paint or markers to decorate the cardboard tube. Find the crafts instructions below. Your kids will love this one. Below the Step by step tutorial is offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade

How to Make an Autumn Pencil Holder with Colorful Seeds and a Recycled Toilet Paper Roll

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– empty paper towel or toilet paper roll
– lid
– pumpkin seeds
– craft glue
– scissors
– paints (silver, gold, black)
– paintbrush

Step 1.

Take the roll…

… and make some cuts on one end, like this.

Bend them outward…

… like this.

Step 2.

Put glue on the folded part …

… and set it on the lid.

Step 3.

Take a seed and apply a layer of glue on one side of it…

… then place it on the roll.

Cover the roll with seeds…

… like this.

Step 4.

You can let it like this or can use metallic paints to add some style to it…or
you can use any colors that you like. If your parents don’t want you to paint,
you can use markers instead.

Like this 🙂

I hope that your pencil / pen holder looks fantastic. Keep it on your desk or give it to some one that you care about.

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School is about to start yet again and we thought you would love this craft to make a hand-sewn notebook cover. It is a super cute notebook cover that includes a stuffed bunny rabbit at the top. You love to write on it!  Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you, step by step, how make it.

How to Make a Sewn Notebook Cover with Cute Bunny on Top for Girls

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– light colored fabric
– pink felt
– pen
– notebook
– scissors
– pink ribbon
– pink bead for the nose
– instant glue
– filling material
– black paint marker

Step 1

Fold the felt in half and place the notebook over it.

Let about 0.5 cm on both parts (left and right) and cut the extra felt.

Step 2.

Sew the two parts together until you reach about 3/4 of it.

Measure with the notebook if the height is OK. You should have about 2.5 cm to the notebook spire.

Step 3.

Put the ribbon here …

… and sew it in place.

Like this.

Step 4.

Continue sewing for another 3 cm then fold the felt backward…

And sew the parts together. This way, the upper part will be stronger.

Do the same on the other part.

The Cover will look like this.

Now separate the default covers of the notebook and put them between the ribbon and felt.

Like this.

This is our notebook 😉 Do you think we can make it cuter?

Step 5.

Of course! Let’s make a bunny! Draw a head with 2 long ears and two small paws on fabric.

Cut them out.

Place it again on fabric and draw the outline. Cut the second bunny out.

Like this.

Step 6.

Start sewing the two parts together. Let’s start with an ear.

When you arrive in this point…

… prepare the filling material…

… and fill the ear.

Then continue to sew until you finish the ear. It is important to sew only a little bit over half, then fill it because if you sew first and then fill, you can’t reach all the corners.

This is the ear finished.

Continue with the other ear…

… the paws, and close the head. Don’t forget to fill it when you sew.

The bunny head looks like this.

Step 7.

Choose a point where you want the nose to be…

… and sew the bead there.

Like this. (If you prefer, you can glue the bead there)

We will put the bunny in the corner.

Sew it in place.

Like this.

Add the notebook and you are almost ready.

Use the paint marker to draw 2 eyes and a mouth for the bunny 😉

And there you have it…the finished notebook cover…the  bunny will keep you company as you write in it…whether is a journal or a school notebook. I hope that you had a lot of fun!

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This is an adorable craft idea for little girls and teenage girls on the Fourth of July. By using mailing labels, you can make very patriotic nail art that can be taken off easily after the celebrations have finished. Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you, step by step, how to have a beautiful 4^th July themed manicure.

How to Make Removable Nail Art for 4th of July  : Fun Craft Idea for Independence Day

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– white labels
– pencil
– red marker
– blue marker
– scissors

Step 1.

Place a finger over one label…

And draws approximately the contour of the nail.

Do the same for all the fingers.

 Step 2.

Now is time to decorate them. Draw a little heart on each of them.

Like this.

Delineates the left corner of the heart , like this.

Step 3.

Let’s add some colors. Make the upper left corner of the heart blue (using the blue marker).

Like this.

Then, using the red marker, draw the lines on the rest of the heart.

Like this.

Repeat for all fingers.

Step 4.

If you have space, you can write on top of the heart “4 July”.

Like this.

Step 5.

Cut them out.

Now our nail art looks like this.

Remove the protection foil of the label…

And place it on your nail.

This is your cute 4th July themed manicure. It can be easily removed by detaching it from your nails.

Now you will look amazing at the Fourth of July Parade and cookouts and parties. I hope that you have an amazing Independence Day!

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Nature is beautiful so why not take advantage of that natural beauty to create a fun craft. Find either a sea shell or a snail’s shell on the beach (or wherever). Then get the paints out and get creative! Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you, step by step, how to make this fun project for summer.

How to Make a Painted Snail or Sea Shell Crafts Ideas for Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– snail shell or sea shell
– paints
– paintbrush
– toothpick

Step 1. 

We start with a base color. I choose white.

Cover the shell entirely (using the paintbrush, of course)

Add as many layers as necessary, until it looks as you wish. Let it dry.

Step 2.

Now is time to decorate it. For decoration we will use the toothpick or a very thin paintbrush.

I made a flower with red paint…

.. two lines around it…

and some triangles on the shell lines.

Then I use golden paint to highlight the design.

Like this.

You now have a beautiful painted shell that you can keep on your knick knack shelf forever. Or even better, give the painted shell to someone you love or care about. I hope that you had a lot of fun!

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This is a fun and easy project for Summer-time and it is very inexpensive to make. This craft is to make a beautiful, homemade lava lamp. You most likely have all the crafts materials already in your house and kitchen. Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you, step by step, how to make a mini – lava lamp. You can even make it bigger so that the cool effects will be easier to see.

How to Make Lava Lamps with a Mini Empty Jar or Bottle Craft Idea for Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– mini – bottle
– food coloring
– vegetable oil
– Alka Seltzer
– water

Step 1.

Fill the bottle a little more than half with oil.

like this.

Add water until almost full…

… like this.

Step 2.

Add some drops of food coloring.

Step 3.

Take a quarter of  an Alka Seltzer, make it small pieces and add one at a time to the bottle. (If you want to make a bigger lamp, and use a 1 liter bottle, you should add a full pill of Alka Seltzer)

Wait until the first piece stops bubbling before you drop in the next.  If you add too much Alka Seltzer, the solution gets all cloudy.

Let it calm down.

… then watch the bubbles start going up, again and again.

I think if you would add a bit of very fine glitter the effect would be even nicer.

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It is February which means that it is time for Presidents Day again. How about celebrating this great holiday with an Abe Lincoln Finger Puppet? Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you today how to make a Lincoln puppet out of pipe cleaners.

How to Make Abe Lincoln Finger Puppets for Presidents Day

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– black pipe cleaner
– wooden bead (~1 cm diameter)
– instant glue
– scissors
– 2 toothpicks
– black and red paints

Step 1.

Glue the wooden bead on top of one toothpick – this will be the head.

Start wrapping the pipe cleaner around the toothpick.

You stop when you go over the middle. Cut the extra pipe cleaner.

Like this.

Step 2.

Make a spiral of pipe cleaner…

Like this.

Expand bottom to form the hat.

Step 3. 

Apply glue on the head…

… and quickly fix the hat there. (Quickly because we use instant glue)

Step 4.

Use paints to add a beard…

… eyes …

… nose and hair.

Your puppet is ready 😀

I hope that you enjoyed making this finger puppet for Presidents Day. Come back for more crafts.

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