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Ideas for Kids to Make Seder Plates for Passover

Passover will be here in just a couple of days. And with Passover comes the wonderful Passover Seder. And, even though we know how fantastic Passover Seder is…. we know how difficult it is to get the kids to sit still and enjoy the Passover Seder. Well, how about if they help out with the Seder? The kids can make the Seder Plate for Passover. Even if it isn’t the main Seder Plate you use for the Seder they can at least work on the Children’s table Passover Seder Plate. Beings that the children helped make the Passover Seder Plate will hold their attention a little more as they will want to pay attention to see how it will be used during the Seder.

How to Make a Leprechaun Hat for St. Patrick’s Day

I don’t know about you, but when I think of a Leprechaun I think of the big, green hat he wears. Today I’m going to show you how to make your very own Leprechaun Hat for St. Patrick’s Day. After all, St. Patrick’s Day is only a little over a week away. Now is the time to get started making and displaying your St. Patrick’s Day crafts. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started with this fun St. Patrick’s Day craft.

How to Make an Abe Lincoln Top Hat for President’s Day

Yesterday I showed you how to make a an Easy George Washington Hat for President’s Day. Well, it wouldn’t be right to make a hat and celebrate George Washington’s special day if we don’t do the same thing for Abraham Lincoln. So, today I will show you how to make an Abe Lincoln Top Hat for President’s Day. After all, President’s Day is about honoring both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. And, what better way to honor Abraham Lincoln than to make his top hat. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

Chinese New Year Crafts – Year of the Dragon

Chinese New Year falls on January 23rd this Year. And, in honor of Chinese New Year I put together a list of crafts just about the Chinese New Year. You will find that most of them are Dragon Crafts and you might wonder why….. well, I will tell you why. This year is the Year of the Dragon. So, to honor that fact the majority of the crafts I have listed here will be Dragon Crafts. Not all of them…. there are plenty of fun other crafts that have nothing to do with Dragons. So, check out the post and pick a few Chinese New Year Crafts to do with the kids….. they are sure to love them. So, let’s get started.

11 Cool Outer Space Crafts for Kids

Today I have some awesome craft ideas for you. Not just any craft ideas…… today I have cool outer space crafts for you. I was making my way through the internet looking for some really creative outer space crafts and I think I found them. I found some that are made from food and others that are made from recycled materials. I found crafts that are perfect for the youngest of crafters and others that are meant for older children. But, bottom line…. there is an outer space craft here for you. So, enough with the chit-chat….. let’s get started.

How to Make Milk Carton Boats

Fall is a great time to play with boats in the water. There is a nice crisp breeze in the air perfect for giving the boats the momentum to go. Don’t have a boat? No problem. Today I’m going to show you how to make a Boat out of a milk carton and a paper plate. The craft is an easy one…. perfect for kids of any age. So, grab a pair of scissors, a milk carton and a paper plate and let’s get started.

How to Make a Girl Paper Plate Pilgrim for Thanksgiving

Earlier today I showed you how to make a Boy Paper Plate Pilgrim for Thanksgiving. But, how can I show you how to make a boy Pilgrim without showing you how to make the girl. After all, women were an important part of the Pilgrims and their new colony. Women were a big help when it came to creating a Harvest. And, if it wasn’t for a successful harvest there would have been no Thanksgiving. I shutter at the thought. So, let’s make a Girl Paper Plate Pilgrim for Thanksgiving.

How to Make a Paper Plate Pilgrim for Thanksgiving

Pilgrims are an important part of Thanksgiving. After all, they were the first to have a Thanksgiving back in 1621. Well, it wasn’t really Thanksgiving back then…. it was a celebration. They were celebrating the fact that they finally had a good harvest. Today I’m going to show you how to make a Paper Plate Pilgrim perfect for Thanksgiving.

How to Make Gesso Papier Mache Trays

Today we will show you how to make papier mache trays that are made with something called Gesso. Gesso is quite amazing to use to make papier mache items. Find out how to make these trays that are finished with enamel paint. Find out how to make it below.

How to Make a Mini Zip Line Moving Toy Crafts Idea for Kids

This is a really cool toy idea…one that can be changed for a lot of different variations of moving toys. This is an air ship / space ship zip line moving toy. Find out how to make this zip line toy that zips and moves, by reading the step by step, illustrated instructions below in our crafts project tutorial.