Here is a fun way to celebrate America’s Independence Day – Find a nice flat Rock and paint it in red, white, and blue. Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you, step by step, how to make this lovely stone decoration.

How to make a Painted Stone or Rock 4th July Paper Weight or Decoration

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– rounded stone
– red, white and blue paint
– pencil
– toothpick
– paintbrush

Step 1.

We begin by drawing the desired shape on the stone with a pencil.

We draw a star, like this.

Step 2.

Fill the star with blue paint…

… like this.

Color the rest of the stone with white.

Like this.

Next, draw the red lines around the star.

It will look like this.

Step 3.

Using the toothpick and white paint, write “4 July” on the star.

Let it dry well.

Now you have a beautiful 4th of July decoration…you can even use it as a paper weight. Or you can put it in front of your garden as a patriotic gesture.

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HAVE you ever wished you could suggest a use for the interesting stones that children bring home? Here is an idea. By adding crepe-paper mache to these rocks, the children can produce interesting creatures of the imagination. These can be used for paperweight gifts, but the experience of making them has its own reward. With crepe-paper mache children can make rocks into birds, animals, vehicles, fruit, vegetables, holiday novelties.  Sounds fun, right?  Sure does.  So, let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Crepe Paper of Different Color

1 Cup Measuring Cup

Bowl

Water

Mixing Spoon

Flour

Salt

Rock

Step 1

Cut up crepe paper into tiny pieces.

Step 2

Make about one cupful of crepe paper.

Step 3

Add enough water to cover paper… soak overnight.

Step 4

Mix and rub wet paper into into fine pulp.

Step 5

Mix in 4 or 5 tablespoons of flour and 2 tablespoons of salt.  Work until texture of clay.  Add more flour or salt as needed.  Make a different batch for each color.

Step 6

Use the mixture as if it were clay.  Use rock as base, and crepe clay as head, wings, feet, tails, or whatever else your sculpture needs.  It will dry as hard as the rock.

Here are some more ideas.

And, there you have it.  A great way to mold many different items simply by making Crepe Paper Mache Rock Sculptures.  What did you land up sculpting?  Let me know in the comments below.  And, don’t forget to take a picture of your item as well…. you can add the picture to the comment.  I’d love to see it.

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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.  So, scroll through the many Passover Seder Plates crafts below…. you are sure to find the one that works for you and your children.  Have a Happy Passover.

Ideas for Kids to Make Seder Plates for Passover

(1)  Spring Seder Plate

I found this awesome Seder Plate over at Kaboose.  Here they keep the color green to remind you of spring and all the good times ahead.  What a clever idea!!

(2)  Star of David Seder Plate

 Nick Jr. has this Seder Plate Craft all figured out.  They use 6 six inch paper plates to create the Passover Seder Plate…. not to mention a Star of David Coloring Page.  Put it all together to create this awesome Passover Seder Plate.

(3)  Printable Seder Plate Craft

If you are looking for a super easy Passover Seder Plate Craft then this is the one for you.  Free Kids Crafts gives you this craft that is simply a printable…. print off and cut.  Doesn’t get much easier than that.

(4)  Bright Passover Seder Plate

Isn’t this a beautiful Passover Seder Plate?  I love the use of bright colors.  Nothing keeps the attention of the little ones more than bright colors.  Parent Dish shows you step-by-step how to make this Seder Plate.

(5)  Porcelain Passover Seder Plate

Family Fun uses an ovenproof plate and glaze paint to prepare their Passover Seder Plate.  They have the right idea as once baked this item is quite durable.  These Seder Plates become special to the child as they will be painting them themselves.

(6) Model Clay Passover Seder Plate

Crayola has an original spin on the traditional Passover Seder Plate.  Their craft is constructed from Model Clay.  Check out their site to get the full details and make this Passover Seder Plate yourself.

(7)  Jeweled Passover Seder Plate

This is a beautiful Passover Seder Plate.  In case you can’t see it, there are lovely stones all around the outside of this plate.  My Activity Maker shows you how you too can make this beautiful Passover Seder Plate.

(8)  Paper Seder Plate

If you are looking for an easy Passover Seder Plate than this is the craft for you.  Made from a Paper Plate and pictures of the Ceremonial Food this craft doesn’t get any easier.  Check out Joyful Jewish to see how to do this craft.

(9)  Tissue Paper Passover Seder Plate

Here is a fun craft to do with the youngest of kids for Passover.  Kids love to work with tissue paper and this Passover Seder Plate Craft has plenty of tissue paper.  Check out Delicate Construction for the full details of the craft.

(10)  Denture Cream Passover Seder Plate

Yes, you read this right…. this craft was made with Denture Cream.  Holidash used Denture Cream to hold the dishes to the Seder Plate.  Check out the full details on their site… you will have to scroll to the 2nd slide.

(11)  Passover Prep

I found this Passover Seder Craft over at Maybe Sew.  She has the right idea on how to teach the kids a little bit about each of the foods on the Seder Plate…. she uses different items other than the norm and has the kids guess what they should be.  Check out the site for the full details.

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Mother nature is absolutely beautiful….. just breathtaking.  Did you ever wish you could hold some of nature in a jar so you can look at it whenever you want?  Well, today I’m going to show you how to do just that.  In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Nature Treasure Bowl.  Simply take a walk in a park or in the woods and collect some of the things you find along the way like acorns, stones, pine cones…. whatever you want to place in a jar.  So, let’s get started.

Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you how to make this decorative bowl step by step.

Materials Needed

– transparent bowl
– moss – or you can use decorative green scented sand from the store, like me.
– 2 acorns
– 2 stones
– 1 pine cone
– 1 little twig

Step 1

Take the transparent bowl …

… and place the moss / green sand in it (about a half of bowl)

Step 2

Let’s start with the twig.

It should be in the middle and we’ll decorate around it.

Step 3

Place the stones on the sides of the twig.

Step 4

Add the acorns…

And in the middle of it place the pine cone.

Now it looks complete. You have a little piece of the woods in your home.

Feel free to use your own creativity to make your Nature Treasure Bowl how you see fit.  You can even do this project using normal sand, shells, starfish… to bring the sea home to you.

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Pet Rocks became popular in the 1970’s.  It would be our equivalent of the virtual pet.  It really doesn’t do much.  It sits and keeps you company.  But, one thing is for sure…. they are always super cute.  Today I’m going to show you how to make your very own Pet Rock.  You don’t have to follow the craft word-for-word if you don’t want to…. feel free to use your own imagination to make your Pet Rock however you see fit.

Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you how to make your Pet Rock.

CRAFT MATERIALS NEEDED:

– stone
– acrylic paints
– paintbrush
– a button
– two plastic antennas (or anything you want to use – you can make ears, horns, hair …)
– craft glue

Step 1

Wash the stone and wait for it to dry… That way the paint will adhere better.

Then add glue where you want to place decorations.

Place button in the middle for the snout.

Take the antennas…

… and place them on their place.

Step 2

Let the glue dry.

Step 3

Choose the color you want your pet to be. I went with blue.

Carefully cover all with paint – including the antennas and snout…

… like that.

Step 4

Next, paint its eyes and make him blush.

I use night glow paint for the eyes so I can see him in the dark  too.

There you have it.  Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy.  How did you decide to make your Pet Rock?  Let me know in the comments below.  Don’t forget to add your picture in the comment, so I can see how your Pet Rock turned out.

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I have a fun craft for you today.  Today I’m going to show you how to make an Indian Village perfect for the Holiday season.  Thanksgiving is coming quickly and with Thanksgiving comes decorating for the Holiday.  This Indian Village would be a great Thanksgiving decoration.  Let’s do it.

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Materials Needed

Printer

Paper

Markers or Crayons

Glue or Paste

Sand, Gravel and Rocks

Twigs

Small Table

Below are the printable templates.  Click on the image to make larger and to print.

8×10 Size Template

Large Template

Step 1

Print out template.

Step 2

It is fun to draw Indian like designs all over each teepee.

Step 3

Cut out… Fold… Paste.

Step 4

On a table, place a mound of course sand and gravel with rocks, large and small.  The rocks can be placed to hold the sand on the table.  Get twigs and stick in the sand for a forest effect.  Place the wigwams as you wish.  After wigwams are placed on the sand pile, stick a few twigs through the holes to help keep them in place.

Wow, what an amazing Thanksgiving decoration, huh?!  Can you believe just from 4 easy steps you were able to create this Indian Village?  You did an awesome job!!

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Blarney Stones are for the luck of the Irish and this Blarney Stone is super simple to make too. St. Patrick’s Day is coming up in the middle of March so it is time to star thinking about the arts and crafts projects that you can make to celebrate the grand occasion. Have fun.

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How To Make A Blarney Stone Craft for Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations

Blarney Stone Crafts Materials and Supplies

* Smooth river rock or other smooth rock, medium sized
* Green paint
* Paint brush
* Glue
* Googly eyes
* Green glitter
* Sequins or jewels, small sized
* Black marker

Blarney Stone Instructions

Step 1.

Wipe the rock off to remove any debris that might be on it.

Step 2.

Paint the entire rock green with the green paint. While the paint is wet, sprinkle on a bit of the green glitter.

Let the rock dry completely.

Step 3.

Once dry, glue on the googly eyes…or paint eyes.

Step 4.

Draw a letter ‘J’ for the nose.

Draw a smiley face by drawing a letter ‘u’ for the mouth….and draw a curved line on both sides of the ‘u’.

Step 5.

Paint an orange beard on it.

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