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Craptastic Crafts for Kids
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Kids love arts and crafts! Finished projects don't have to be masterpieces. Trust me, they won't be, no matter how hard you try. The whole point is to spend some time with the little buggers. So craft away and enjoy some craptastically fantastic crafts!
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Calm Down Jar

Our version of The Calm Down JarIve been seeing the Time Out Jar a lot online recently and I thought it was a great idea, with one problem: its fun! Time Outs in our house are a punishment, so why wo...

26 apr 12

Gluey Ghosts

Boo! Try these crazy easy ghost decorations next Halloween.You will need:White yarn, cut into long stripsWhite glueGoogly eyesBlack construction paper, cut into ghost mouth shapesClear fishing wireWa...

02 apr 12

Zombies and Glitter

Where have we been?Some of you may have noticed that Elliott and I have been missing in action for quite a while.I decided to go back to work full time. For the first time in my life I have become a ...

12 mar 12

4th of July Tee

You will need:A red, white or blue t-shirtRed, white and blue fabric paintDifferent size sponges, cut into star shapesCardboard, wrapped in plastic bagHow to:Insert plastic wrapped cardboard into shi...

01 aug 11

Kitchen Fireworks

 Turn everyday kitchen items into a dazzling display!You will need:Liquid dish soapMilkFood coloringSmall saucerQ-tipsHow to:Pour milk into saucer.Pour one drop of each food color into milk. Dont st...

25 jun 11

Snow Globe

You will need:Small jar with tight fitting lidSmall action figureStar shaped confettiGlitterDistilled waterClear, liquid dish soapBottle capsHot glue/gunPlumbers tape (optional)How to:Most likely, yo...

18 jun 11

Jedi Light Sabers

Make homemade Jedi Light SabersYou will need:A long tube of some kind. I was planning on using the tube from wrapping paper, but scored baseball bat Wii controllers at the Dollar Store for 2 for $1!P...

12 jun 11

Death Star Pinata

May the Force be with you!You will need:One round balloonNewspaper, cut into small(ish) pieces1/4 cup Flour1/2 cup WaterGray tissue paper, cut into small(ish) piecesStringPainters tapeGlitterBag of c...

06 jun 11

Fluffy Sheep

After taking a two week hiatus for Elliotts birthday party preparations, Im baa-ck!Make these fluffy sheep from recycled materials.You will need:Toilet paper roll, cut in halfHandful of cotton balls,...

27 may 11

Acorn Jewel Caps

 Turn acorns into a work of art!You will need:Acorn caps (try to get the larger, flat ones)MarkersGlueRiceHow to:My sister lives in a state where there is no abundance of acorns so I once sent her a...

08 may 11

Napkin Rings

 May the 4th is National Star Wars Day! Use your Jedi skills to make some galactic crafts worthy of any planet in the solar system. May the 4th be with you!   Make dinnertime more fun wit...

02 may 11

Glass Magnets

 Glass magnets with our favorite Star Wars guys!You will need:Clear glass stones (Youll find them in the floral section of the craft store.)Magnets (Use the appropriate size for your glass. If you ...

23 apr 11

Color Wheel Banner

You will need:Thin cardboard (We used a cereal box.) cut into circlesMagazinesGlue, slightly watered downPaintbrushYarnHole punchHow to:Decide what colors you are going to do for your banner. Leaf th...

16 apr 11

Spring Robin

 Make a Spring Robin with your foot! You will need:White paperBrown, orange and green paintPaintbrushBlack marker or crayonOne clean, bare footBaking sheet (to contain any messes)How to:Place paper...

09 apr 11

Jabba the Hutt Sculpture

Even you get crafted sometimes, Jabba!You will need:1/2 cup flour1/2 cup salt1/4 cup waterLarge bowlMixing spoonSharp knifePaint (We used green, yellow, brown, orange and black.)Recipe sound familiar...

02 apr 11

Rock Man

Make this cute Rocker!You will need:Rocks of different shapes and sizesTacky craft gluePaintGoogly eyesPipe cleaners, feathers, yarn, etc. (Use your imagination!)How to:Make sure your rocks are clean...

28 mar 11

Rock Man

 Make this cute Rocker!   You will need:Rocks of different shapes and sizesTacky craft gluePaintGoogly eyesPipe cleaners, feathers, yarn, etc. (Use your imagination!)How to:Make sure your roc...

28 mar 11

Marble Paper

Make your own beautiful stationary and a spectacular mess.You will need:Foaming shaving creamFood colorSeveral sheets of plain white card stock (Other colors work, but the images show best on white.)...

21 mar 11

Leprechaun Trap 2011

This years version of the Leprechaun TrapSince last years Leprechaun Trap (http://craptasticcr afts.blogspot.com/2010/06/lepr echaun-trap.html) was so much fun we decided to do it again this ...

17 mar 11

Tissue Rainbow

You will need:Tissue paper in all the colors of the rainbow, cut into small squares (about 1 inch by 1 inch)Sturdy piece of card stock or cardboard, cut into rainbow shapeGlueOptional (if making a po...

14 mar 11

Fireworks Hat

 Homemade hats for the 4th of JulyYou will need:Red, white and blue rolls of duct tapeFlexible straws (about 35 per hat)Pipe cleaners (red, white and blue)Star garland, cut into 6 inch lengths (W...

07 mar 11

Milk Jug Garage

 If only spending time at the repair shop was really this fun! You will need:An empty milk jug, washed and driedGlueConstruction paperPipe cleanersMarkerJuice box strawAny additional supplies you c...

28 feb 11

Dinosaur Terrariums

You will need:Small glass bowls RocksPotting soilSmall plantPlastic animals (We used the dinosaurs from our Treasure Stone craft.)Twine (optional)How to:In a small bowl, place one layer of rocks (for...

20 feb 11

Treasure Stones

 Encourage your budding Paleontologist with these cool fossil stones! You will need:1 cup flour1 cup used coffee grounds (set out overnight to dry)1/2 cup salt1/4 cup sand3/4 cup waterSmall toys (W...

12 feb 11

Steeler Crafts!

Pittsburghs going to the Superbowl!!!Its all kinds of crazy madness here in the Burgh since the Steelers are making their 8th trip to the Superbowl, going for win #7! In honor of the big game, weve h...

06 feb 11

Litter Bug

 This cute fellow can come right out of your recycle bin. You will need:Raid your recycle bin and use your imagination! We used newspapers, straws, a bottle cap, a jar lid, and a paper hole punch f...

30 jan 11

Craptastic Yarn Bowl

Craptastic BowlYou will need:NewspaperYarn2 small bowlsGlue, glue and more glueInflated balloonHow to:Lay newspaper over work surface. This will get messy! Place balloon in small bowl to keep it from...

18 jan 11

Robot Sculptures

Rummage through the tool box for parts for clay sculptures.You will need:2/3 cup salt1/3 cup baking soda1/2 cup cornstarchDecorative embellishments and small hardware (we used nuts, bolts, screws, ca...

10 jan 11

Christmas Rice Wreaths

 Our 2010 homemade Christmas ornament You will need:(These measurements will make three 4-inch wreaths.)One cup uncooked, white rice1/2 cup white glueGreen food coloringThree bobby pins, bent...

01 jan 11

Celebration Christmas Tie

Go ahead and tie one on this Christmas!We got the inspiration for this craft from www.Disneyfamily.com as a promo for their new(ish) Christmas movie Prep and Landing. Wayne the elf wears it to celebr...

18 dec 10

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