This is a cute project for little ones – a cheerful butterfly made of napkin or a coffee filter 😀 This is perfect for Kindergarteners or Preschoolers. They can do everything on their own with a little bit of guidance. Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you, step by step, how to make it.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– napkin
– laundry tongs
– paints
– black marker
– paintbrush
– coffee filter or small piece of napkin
– glue

Step 1.

Unfold the napkin.

Bring the middle part together…

… like this.

Step 2.

Put there the laundry tongs…

… like this. This is the butterfly body.

Step 3.

Rub the little piece of napkin between your fingers, until it look like this.

Fold it in two…

… and stick it on the upper part of the body.

Step 4.

Use black marker to draw eyes and mouth …

and to darken the antennas.

Step 5.

Use the paintbrush to add color to the wings

like this.

When you have added all the color you want, gently smudge it.

Let it dry. The butterfly is ready.

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I have a fun craft for you today that you can make out of any kind of wooden clothespin.  In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Clothespin People Figure.  Grab a few clothespins and you can even make an entire clothespin family.  Simply use your imagination to make each figure a little bit different.  The kids will love this craft because it is so much fun and you will love how your children use their imagination to create their clothespin figures.

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Materials Needed

Wooden Clothespin (Any Type)

Glue

Paint (Colors for Face, Clothes & Skin)

Black Paint

Paintbrush

Yarn

Step 1

Get either type of clothespin as above picture.

Step 2

If you have the clothespin with the metal parts take it apart like above.

And then glue the pieces like this.

If you have the above type you don’t have to do anything.

Step 3

Paint clothes and skin.

Step 4

Paint a face.

Step 5

It looks good to outline shirt in black.

Step 6

Draw three sides of rectangle for sleeve.

And a circle for hand.  Color it the same color as face.

Step 7

Paint details you want.

Step 8

Wind some yarn up like above.

Step 9

Glue on top of head and cut loops at bottom.

And, there you have it…. you just finished a Clothespin people figure.  Make a few more and you got yourself a Clothespin family.

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One thing you see at most houses at Christmas time is a Nativity Scene.  But, the problem with the store bought Nativity Scenes is that they are usually very delicate…. too delicate for the children to actually play with.  And, the thing about that is…. children love to play with the Nativity Scenes.  I mean, what’s not to want to touch…. there are small people, animals and a manger.  There is an entire scene for the kids to want to act out with the characters.  Well, why not make a Nativity Scene craft ….. put together a Nativity Scene of your very own that the children can actually play with.  So, today I have put together a bunch of Fun Nativity Scene Crafts that I have found around the internet.  All are a ton of fun…. and they are all meant to be played with.

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A Collection of Fun Nativity Scene Crafts for Kids

(1)  Pipe Cleaners & Yarn Nativity Scene

Here Spoonful shows us how to make an entire Nativity Scene using such materials as yarn and pipe cleaners.  She is very detailed, so this nativity craft is very enjoyable.  This Nativity Scene would look wonderful as a Christmas decoration and it surely will be so much fun to make.

(2)  Printable Nativity Scene

I love this idea.  I found this Nativity Scene Craft at Catholic Icing and it is so cute.  Here you will be able to print off about 8 pages of templates.  Cut them out, decorate them and glue them to toilet paper tubes.  It’s so much fun.  check it out.

(3)  Flower Pot Nativity Scene

Ok, this is really cute, right?!  Suite 101 shows us how to transform 3 terra cotta flower pots (along with some other materials) into a ridiculously cute Nativity Scene.  The craft promises to be a lot of fun.  Plus, no doubt, you will be tempted to keep this Nativity Scene out year round.

(4)  Basket Nativity Scene

This Nativity Scene craft is one of ours from last Christmas.   This Nativity surely will be one that you will keep for years to come.  We show you how to make each of the figures in great detail including the Three Wise Men, Baby Jesus & Cradle, Mary & Joseph, sheep and the donkey.  It’s so much fun.  Check it out for yourself.

(5)  Rock Nativity Scene

Here is another super cute and original Nativity Scene Craft.  Here Roper 5 shows us how to make this fantastic Nativity Scene completely out of backyard rocks and markers.  So, no need to buy any craft materials…. you can have fun with the kids hunting in the backyard for the perfect rocks.

(6)  Wooden Block Nativity Scene

Here is an awesome Nativity Scene craft you can make with your kids with some wooden blocks, felt, glue and a few embellishments.  Imagine the fun you will have putting this craft together with your kids.  Fun part is that they are durable enough the kids can even play with this Nativity Scene.  Check out The Pioneer Woman for all the details.

(7)  Lego Nativity Scene

This is such a clever idea for all you Lego fans.  Here Johan van Benthem shows us all how to make an entire Nativity Scene out of Legos.  Imagine the excitement of your kids as well as anyone who sees your Nativity Scene made completely out of Legos.  They will absolutely love it!!

(8)  Nativity Hand Puppets

What child doesn’t love hand puppets?  They all love them.  Here eHow shows us how you and your children can make these Nativity Hand Puppets for yourself.  Imagine the fun Christmas show your kids can put on with these hand puppets?  They will love using their imaginations to put on their very own program.

(9)  Nativity Blocks

These blocks are just simply adorable.  I am a Momma – Hear Me Roar came up with this idea and I love it!!  She used homemade blocks, stickers and modge podge to make her Nativity Scene, but you can also print off Nativity Scene characters from the computer and do it that way as well.

(10)  Sun Catcher Nativity Scene

Here is a clever idea by Peace Creek on the Prairie.  She uses wax paper, crayon shavings and an iron to make this beautiful Sun Catcher Nativity Scene.  Because of some of the materials used in this craft it does require some adult help.  You will have so much fun doing this Nativity Scene with your kids.

(11)  Gingerbread Nativity Scene

This Nativity Scene is absolutely delicious!!  Made from some of my most favorite treats this Nativity Scene craft is sure to be a big hit with the kids.  I found this craft at AOK Corral and it looks like so much fun.  You and your kids will surely enjoy putting this together.

(12)  Cardboard Tubes Nativity Scene

Here is a simple yet fun Nativity Scene craft that all children will love putting together…. plus they can even play with this Nativity Scene once they are done.  Nurture Store shows us how to make this Nativity Scene out of toilet paper rolls.  How fun is that?!

(13)  Clothespin Nativity Scene

This is truly a clever idea and almost all the materials used in this Nativity Scene craft can already be found in your home.  Our Dish shows us how to use a cardboard box, sharpie and a couple of clothespins (as well as a few other things) to put together this fun Nativity Scene craft.

(14)  Foam Nativity Craft

Craft foam is a wonderful material that children love working with.  And, this Nativity Scene craft will be no exception.  Piggy Giggles shows us how to make a unique Nativity Scene out of craft foam.  The craft is wonderfully detailed, so believe me when I say they have covered everything.

(15)  Egg Carton Nativity Scene

Made from egg carton bottoms and beads this Nativity Scene is really cute.  Plus, the great thing about it is the kids will have just as much fun playing with this Nativity Scene as they had making it.  I found this craft at April Showers.  Check it out for all the craft details.

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Oh boy…. do I have a treat for you today.  In this post I have compiled 14 Kwanzaa crafts from around the internet.  They are all perfect for your children to make.  Whether you celebrate Kwanzaa or not these crafts are great to help teach your children about Kwanzaa and the African culture.  Many of them not only incorporate the three colors of Kwanzaa (red, green & black), but they also help teach you about the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa…. Unity, Self Determination, Collective Work & Responsibility, Collective Economics, Purpose, Creativity and Faith.   These are wonderful principles to have and to teach your children.  So, check out these Kwanzaa crafts…. you are sure to find a few to do with your children.

Fun Kwanzaa Crafts for Kids

(1)  Kwanzaa Flag Garland

Here is a festive Kwanzaa craft perfect to help teach your children about Kwanzaa.  Here Kaboose shows you how to make this Kwanzaa Flag Garland in great detail.  It uses the symbolic colors of the holiday… red, green and black.

(2)  Kwanzaa Greeting Card

Here is one of our very own Kwanzaa crafts.  In this Kwanzaa Greeting Card craft we will show you how to make a greeting card for the Holiday Kwanzaa.  It is a very easy craft, so even young children will enjoy this craft.  You simply need some paper , scissors and glue.

(3)  Kwanzaa Mobile

I found this Kwanzaa craft over at Spoonful.  Here they use the 3 colors of Kwanzaa as well as the 7 principles of Kwanzaa to make this adorable mobile.  This will make an awesome Kwanzaa decoration as well as teach your children about Kwanzaa.

(4)  Handprint Kinara

Here is a fun craft that children of all ages will love to make.  Activity Village shows us how to take your handprint and make it into a very cute Kinara.  It’s a quick, fun and messy Kwanzaa craft for kids!  They will love it.

(5)  Doll Pin Kinara

I have another fun Kinara craft for you.  This one came from Kaboose and it promises to be tons of fun.  Here they use doll pins, spools, paint and some other materials to make this festive Kinara.  Kaboose even has tons of information to teach you more about the Holiday of Kwanzaa.

(6)  Kwanzaa Placemat

Here is another entertaining Kwanzaa craft.  In this craft Making Friends shows you how to incorporate the 3 colors of Kwanzaa into this colorful placemat.  Your kids will have fun weaving strips of red, green and black craft foam into this festive Kwanzaa placemat.

(7)  Kwanzaa Bracelet

Here is a great Kwanzaa craft that both boys and girls will love making.  I found this craft at Yahoo! Voices and it’s a good one.  Make these Kwanzaa bracelets with the colors of Kwanzaa and give them to your family and friends as gifts.  They will love it.

(8)  Bubble Wrap Corn

Kwanzaa is about the festival of the first harvest of the crops.  So, this Bubble Wrap Corn just makes sense as a craft for Kwanzaa.  Give your child all the details about Kwanzaa as you make this fun bubble wrap craft with them.  Check out No Time for Flashcards for all the details.

(9)  Kwanzaa Bead Candles

Here Spoonful shows us another wonderful Kwanzaa craft.  This time they make these cute Kwanzaa bead candles.  Here they use craft cubes, oval beads as well as other materials to make these festive candles.  This is a great way to introduce the seven principles of Kwanzaa.

(10)  Kwanzaa Flag Decoration

Family Education shows us a great way to teach your children a little bit about Kwanzaa and the African culture.  Here they use different flags of Africa to make a great decoration for Kwanzaa.  As you are making these flags of Africa with your children it is a great time to teach them about Kwanzaa.

(11)  Corn Necklace

Remember Kwanzaa is the festival of the first harvest of the crops.  Corn was a very important crop.  So, this Corn Necklace craft is perfect for Kwanzaa.  Here Better Homes & Gardens explains how each ear of corn represents a child in the family.  Check out the craft for all the details.

(12)  Papier Mache Bowl

Check out this gorgeous and super festive Papier Mache Bowl perfect for Kwanzaa.  I found this at Crafts Holidays site and thought it was beautiful.  Here they use Papier Mache to make this bowl…. so it is sure to be a lot of fun for the kids.  Use this bowl to hold the Mazao (or fresh fruits and vegetables) at your Kwanzaa table.

(13)  Kid-Friendly Kinara

Nick Jr. has the right idea with this Kinara Kwanzaa craft.  It is just adorable and the children will love making it.   Here they use craft sticks as well as clothespins to put this Kinara together.  They also don’t forget the colors of Kwanzaa with this Kinara.

(14)  Cardboard & Tissue Paper Kinara

Kids love to do crafts with tissue paper and cardboard rolls.  And, this Kwanzaa craft will be no exception.  I found this craft over at PBS and thought it was a great one to include.  Make sure to check this Kinara craft out.  Plus, they also go into great detail of the 7 Principles of  Kwanzaa…. great to teach your children.

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Halloween is later this month.  It is coming up quickly….. so now is the time to decorate your house for Halloween.  Today I’m going to show you how to make Clothespin Witches.  The craft calls for a wooden clothespin.  My suggestion to you is to use the old-fashioned clothespins…. not the “pinch-to-open” ones.  Make a few of these Clothespin Witches to decorate your whole house.   Grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Wooden Clothespin

Green and Red Paint

Black Felt, Paper or Craft Foam

Pencil

Scissors

Stapler

Glue

Red and Yellow Yarn

Stick

Step 1

Paint a wooden clothespin green.

Step 2

Draw a big circle on felt, paper or craft foam.

Step 3

Cut out the circle.

Step 4

Draw a line thru the center…. both ways.

Step 5

Cut out one of the pizza slices.

Step 6

Staple closed like this.

Step 7

Now push the head thru the hole.

Step 8

Now, your piece looks like this.

Step 9

Paint stripes on legs.

Step 10

Cut out a small circle and a pizza slice shape… Use paper, felt or craft foam.

Step 11

Glue pizza slice into cone shape for top of hat.

Step 12

Cut slits at bottom of cone.

Step 13

Glue slits to top of circle.

Step 14

Fold yarn in half several times…

Step 15

Glue yarn on top of head.

Step 16

Now cut looped ends of yarn to make hair.

Like this.

Step 17

Glue the hat on top of head.

Like this.

Step 18

Find a stick.

Step 19

Cut a slit in front of dress.  Then put stick thru clothespin and slit in dress…

Step 20

Like this.

Step 21

Fold some yellow yarn in half a few times… Like this…

Step 22

Take a 2nd piece of yarn and tie it around folded yarn.

Like this.

Step 23

Take loops on each side and cut the loops open.

Like this.

Step 24

Tie this on to end of stick with another piece of yarn.

Like this.

Step 25

And, that’s it.  You just finished making a Clothespin Witch.  Isn’t it awesome?!  This will make for a wonderful Halloween Decoration in your house.  Enjoy!!

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Get ready for a fun and creative craft because I have just that for you today.  In this post I am going to show you how to make a Glove Bunny for Easter.  That’s right…. it’s an Easter bunny made out of a Glove.  This is a great craft to do to actually use that glove that you no longer have the pair for.  After stuffing the glove you have a nice, cuddly Easter Bunny that would be perfect as an Easter decoration or a nice cuddly friend.  The choice is yours.  So, let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Glove

2 Safety Pins

Stuffing

Glue

Clothespins or Clips

Cap

yarn

Construction Paper

Ribbon or Twist Tie

Cotton Ball

Step 1

Get a glove.  Then fold middle finger down and the two outside fingers can be pushed to the back.

This is what the other side looks like.

Step 2

Pin middle finger down from inside of glove.

Step 3

Fill with stuffing.

Step 4

Fold bottom part inside glove.

Step 5

Glue and clip shut.

Step 6

Get a cap.

Fill cap with glue.  Fill with tiny, cut pieces of yarn… as well as tiny little paper eggs that you cut out.

For a tiny handle use a ribbon or twist tie.

Step 7

Put tiny basket handle over one arm and then pin both arms together.  Pin from behind arms.

Step 8

Glue cotton ball to back.

And, that’s it…. you just finished making your Glove Bunny for Easter.  Isn’t he a cutie patootie?!  Let me know how your Glove Bunny turned out in the comments below.  And, take a picture of it too and post that with the comment as well…. I’d love to see it.

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Spring is right around the corner…. it is literally days away.  In honor of Spring today I’m going to show you how to make a Clothespin Butterfly.  This craft is super simple, but it is equally that much fun too.  Make a few of these Clothespin Butterflies and decorate your house or your entire bedroom.  These Clothespin Butterflies when hung up are sure to get you in the Spring mood.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Paper

Clothespin

Pencil

Scissors

Crayons or Markers

Glue

Pipe Cleaner

Step 1

Fold paper.

Step 2

Draw butterfly by drawing a number 3 for each wing.

Step 3

Cut it out.

Step 4

Now color in butterfly on both sides.

Step 5

Paste onto clothespin.

Like this.

Step 6

Cut pipe cleaner in half and push 2 in between paper and clothespin for antennae.

Now your Clothespin Butterfly is all finished.  Didn’t it turn out adorable?  Make a few and decorate your house this Spring.  These butterflies are sure to get you in the Spring spirit.

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Today we are going to continue with the fun Christmas crafts by making an ornament.  I’m going to show you how to make a Santa Claus Clothespin Ornament.  The craft makes a cute Santa Claus that is perfect to hang on your Christmas Tree.  As a matter of fact, this ornament turns out so good I think you should make a few to put around your entire Christmas Tree this Holiday Season.  So, let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Printer & Paper

Old Fashioned Clothespin

Paint – Red, White & Black

Felt or Fabric – Red & White

Glue (Really good glue…. better than Elmers)

Cotton

White Pom Pom

Black Marker

Print out template below.  You will use later to trace for felt Santa hat and coat.

Click on template to make larger and to print.

Step 1

Get an old fashioned clothespin.

Step 2

Paint some of the clothespin red.

Step 3

Paint collar white and boots black.

Step 4

Use paper template to trace the template on felt or fabric.

Cut out like this.

Step 5

Use really good glue (better than Elmers) to wrap felt around clothespin and glue in place.

Step 6

Cut out strips of white felt or fabric and then glue to top, bottom and center of Santa’s coat.

Step 7

Glue some cotton to bottom of head for fluffy beard.

Step 8

Use smaller paper template to trace hat pattern on felt or fabric.

Cut out like this one.

Step 9

Wrap around to glue together.

To look like this.

Step 10

Draw eyes above beard.  Glue pom pom to top of hat… and white felt around bottom of hat.

There you go…. you just finished your Santa Claus Clothespin Ornament.  Now go hang it on your Christmas Tree proudly for all to see.

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I have a fun craft for you today.  I’m going to show you how to make a Clothespin Penguin Ornament.  It turns out so cute and perfectly festive for the Christmas Season.  What would be even cuter is to make a few of the Penguin Ornaments and spread them around the Christmas Tree.  So, go grab a clothespin, old glove and the rest of the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Clothespin

Paint – White and Black

Felt or Foam – Orange and Black

Black Marker

Scissors

Glue

Old Glove

Step 1

Paint clothespin white.

Step 2

When painting the clothespin white…. paint the top of the clothespin black.

Step 3

Draw a beak on orange felt or foam by drawing 2 triangles.

Step 4

Cut out and glue beak on white part of penguin under eyes that you draw.

Step 5

Cut black seed shaped ovals out of felt or foam.

Step 6

Glue black ovals to the sides of clothespin.

Step 7

Cut a finger off of an old glove.

Like this.

Step 8

Fold up bottom of glove finger to look like a hat.

Step 9

Put hat on the penguin.

Awesome job…. you just finished your Clothespin Penguin Ornament.  How cute is he?!  So cute!!  Now, go hang it on your Christmas tree.  Make a few and spread them around your Christmas tree this Holiday Season.

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All week long I have been showing you how to make the characters for a Nativity Scene.  Well, today you are going to set up your Nativity Scene complete with basket.  You have been working hard and today you are going to get to see the results of all your hard work.  If you need to still complete the Nativity character crafts…. not a problem.  I have all the crafts for the Nativity characters below.  So, let’s complete the Nativity Scene for Christmas, shall we….

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How to Set up the Nativity Basket

Materials Needed

Basket – large enough to hold the nativity scene

Gold or Yellow Thread

4 Twist Ties

Glue

Step 1

Take 4 twist ties and wrap gold or yellow thread around them.

Step 2

Fold over corners to keep thread on.

Step 3

Twist one of the twist ties over the other, like a letter V.

Step 4

Fold one side down to now look like a cross.

Step 5

Twist another one around the first two.

Step 6

Do one more to look like this.

Step 7

Glue the star on top of basket.  Add gold or yellow thread to the bottom of the basket.

Now that you have the background to the Nativity Scene done it is time to make the characters that will fill this Nativity Scene.

Nativity Scene Character Crafts

How to Weave the 3 Wise Men

How to Weave a Baby Jesus and Cradle

How to Weave Mary and Joseph

How to Make Yarn Clothespin Sheep

How to Make Yarn Clothespin Donkeys

And, there you have it…. you have all the crafts needed to complete your Nativity Scene.  I would love to see how your Nativity Scene turned out.  Please share your Nativity Scene with all of us by leaving a picture in the comments below.  I’d love to see how it turned out.

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Today we are continuing our Nativity Scene crafts… in this post I’m going to show you how to make Yarn Clothespin Donkeys for your Nativity Scene.  This craft is very similar to the Yarn Clothespin Sheep we made yesterday…. and, this craft turn out just as cute too.  With some cardboard and a few clothespins you can make this Yarn Clothespin Donkey…. so let me show you how.

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Materials Needed

2 Pieces of Cardboard

Pencil

Brown or Gray Yarn

Black Yarn or String

3 Clothespins

Scissors

Step 1

Draw the above shape on cardboard and then cut it out.  You can draw the above shape by drawing 2 ovals as shown above.

Step 2

Wrap brown or gray yarn around cardboard.  Then place 2 clothespins on him for legs.  Start wrapping over those too.

Step 3

Wrap the clothespins with yarn part way to look like thighs.

Step 4

Add clothespin to top of head for ears.

Step 5

Cover clothespin and head with yarn.

Step 6

To make a tail… Wrap black yarn or string around cardboard.

Step 7

Then push black string or yarn under all strings.

Step 8

Tie into a knot and then take off of cardboard.

Step 9

The knot is in the middle like in above pic.

Step 10

Push knot up to the top.

Step 11

Push tail into the wrapped yarn.

And, there you have it… you just finished your Yarn Clothespin Donkey for the Nativity Scene.  How did it turn out?  Make sure to let me know in the comments below.  Also, make sure to make the rest of our Nativity Scene including, The 3 Wise Men, Baby Jesus, Mary & Joseph and Sheep.  Make them all and display your Nativity Scene proudly.

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All week long I have been showing you how to make a Nativity Scene that is practically completely Woven.  Today I’m going to continue the Nativity Scene Tutorials with showing you How to Make Yarn Clothespin Sheep for your Nativity Scene.  The craft is super easy, but will turn out perfectly for your Nativity Scene.  And, don’t forget to do the rest of the Nativity Scene crafts:  3 Wise Men, Baby Jesus, Clothespin Donkey and Mary & Joseph.  Everything to make your Nativity Scene a beautiful one.

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Materials Needed

Cardboard

Black Crayon or Marker

Scissors

White Yarn

2 Clothespins

Step 1

Draw a seed shape on cardboard… color the tip black.

Step 2

Cut out your seed shape.

Step 3

Wrap white yarn around entire cardboard shape… except black tip.

Step 4

Place clothespins on the cardboard for legs.

Step 5

Start wrapping yarn around the clothespins.

Step 6

After you have covered top of both clothespins… wrap around more of the clothespins for thighs.

Step 7

Tie a knot and you are done.  Now, he will stand on his own.

Isn’t that a cute sheep?  Perfect for the Nativity Scene you have been working so hard on.  Make a few to add around the Nativity Scene.  And, if you haven’t already done so…. make the rest of the Nativity Scene including the 3 Wise Men, Mary & Joseph, Clothespin Donkey and Baby Jesus.

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Oh boy….. do I have a fun craft for you today.  I’m going to show you how to make a Clothespin Airplane Toy.  This airplane toy actually works.  After the craft is done the child will simply hold on to the airplane’s string and start running…. the airplane should start flying.  Doesn’t that sound like fun?  Almost as much fun as it will be putting the craft together.  So, let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Old Fashioned Clothespin

6-inch Stick or Pencil

Stiff Pieces of Paper

String

Crayons, Markers or Stickers

Glue

Step 1

Force a 6-inch stick (pencil size) into the groove of an old-fashioned clothespin.

Step 2

Glue stiff pieces of paper 3 inches square on both ends of the stick for wings.

Step 3

Tie a string to the head of the clothespin.

Step 4

You can choose to make designs or place stickers on the wings.

To fly the plane, the child holds the string and runs.

So, there you go…. you have your very own airplane toy that you made yourself.  How fun is that?!  How did you decorate your plane?  Let me know in the comments below.  You can even take a picture of the airplane toy and share it in the comments.  I would love to see it.

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I have a craft that kids will love to make.  It’s a Standing Ghosts craft and it is perfect for Halloween.  The craft is easy enough that in no time you could have several of these ghosts made….. ideal for decorating the House for Halloween.

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Materials Needed

Cardboard

Scissors

Clothespin

Tissues

Rubber Band or String

Step 1

Cut an oval from cardboard.

Step 2

Close the clothespin onto the bottom of the cardboard oval.

Step 3

Place some tissues on top of the clothespin and cardboard you made.

Step 4

Use a rubber band or string to form the head.

Wasn’t that fun to make?  I told you your kids would love making a standing ghost.  Now, make a few more and use them to decorate your house for Halloween.

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Do you want to learn how to make this adorable alligator / crocodile clip? When it is done, you can stick it on the refrigerator and post your memos in the alligator’s mouth. It is super easy to make, learn how to below…

Making Alligator or Crocodile Clips Fridge Magnets With Clothespins Craft Idea for Kids

Crafts Materials Needed

– Clothespin

– Green Paint or Green Sharpie Marker

– Googly Eye

– Magnet

– Glue

– White Paper or Paper Plate or Cup for Alligator’s Teeth

Step 1

Paint the Paper Clip Green and Let Dry. If you don’t have paint or you are not allowed to use paint, you can use a green marker, preferably  a permanent marker, such as a Sharpie marker.

Step 2 – Pick The Better Option

If you put the teeth and eye on the smaller end (the end that opens), you can use it as a clip that looks like the alligator is biting on your memos / notes.

However, putting the eyes and mouth on the larger end looks better (see below). So it is up to you.

Either way, cut out zig-zags for teeth and use them as teeth and glue them on the end you choose. And put a big googly eye on the top for the eye.

Step 3

Glue magnets on the opposite side of the clothespin so that you can stick it to the fridge.

End Result

This is what your finished Alligator / Crocodile Fridge Magnet clip looks like. I hope that you had fun.

Here is our video on how to Make an Alligator Clothespin Fridge Magnet.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you today how to make something simple and fun: a memo for Boy Scouts. Now the boys can have a special place where they can write important Scout related topics down .

How to Make a Boy Scouts Memo Holder Crafts Activity

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– paper (not too thin)
– scissors
– clothespin
– glue
– paints
– paintbrush
– pencil

Step 1.

First of all, we paint the clothespin blue (actually we will paint only the upper part – the one that pins). We will give it several layers of paint, until it looks good. Let it dry well.

Step 2.

Next, we cut a piece of paper with the width of 2/3 of the clothespin.

Step 3.

Draw a circle (let a little bit of space from the corner)

Then draw another circle, smaller, inside the forst one.

And draw a “fleur de lys” symbol in the center.

The last thing we need on our drawing to have the scouts logo is the name, so write: Boy Scouts of America.

Step 4.

Cut out the logo like in the next photo.

Cut another piece of paper identical with the first one. You can write your name on it or ”be prepared”

Step. 5

Take one of the paper pieces and apply a layer of glue on it’s back side …

… and place the clothespin on it, with the painted part up.

Then glue the other piece of paper on top of them.

Step 6.

Now you can play with paints and give it a friendly look 🙂

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