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Craft: Paper Plate Jelly Fish Decoration

ShirleyE
Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 239 Posts

April 9, 2017

Fun for children and adults to make. These look pretty hanging in the house, or even better on a sunny day blowing in a gentle breeze in the garden.

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Craft: Rewiring a Living Room Lamp

Jackie H.
Silver Post Medal for All Time! 355 Posts

March 14, 2017

This will show you how easy it is to rewire a lamp yourself instead of paying some place to do it!

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Craft: Sea-Loving Adult Coloring Birthday Card

Benetta
Silver Post Medal for All Time! 408 Posts

March 7, 2017

This card is perfect for a sea lover celebrating a birthday. By using watercolor pencils and working wet on dry, and adding some detail with a Pilot extra fine white pen, this project can be turned into a stunning card that will score you a lot of brownie points with the recipient.

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Folded Paper Box - box filled with colored paper clips

Folded Paper BoxAll you need is paper, but if you want to make it neatly, you can use glue. You can make the paper box as your storage box for light materials such as paper clips, bobby pins, safety pins, etc.

Recycled Bumblebee Can - yellow painted can with bumblebee motif

Recycled Bumblebee CanHere is a way to make a bumblebee using a food can. You can use it to store art supplies, etc.

Cling Wrap Roll as Pencil Case - pencil case with spilled pens and pencils

Cling Wrap Roll as Pencil CaseThis is made from the core from a roll of cling wrap. People think I'm a hoarder for keeping things that should be thrown away, but for me it is something that should be kept because I think I can create something from it. And I guess I'm right!

Clothespin Apron - person wearing the apron and holding a couple of clothes pins

Clothespin ApronMy mom recently purchased an amazing Breezecatcher revolving clothesline and decided that she really wanted to have a clothespin apron to use when hanging the wash. She found a style she liked online and we decided that we to make one using her choice of fabrics. This is how it turned out. She absolutely loves it!

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Weekday Clothespins - hang on a string or cord

Weekday ClothespinsHere is a way to use clothepins for days of the week as a decoration or to organize items or papers.

Clothes Hangers Wall Decoration - bright pink plastic hanger wall decoration

Clothes Hangers Wall DecorationHere is a way to make a cute and inexpensive decoration for your wall from plastic clothes hangers.

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Popsicle Stick Wall Arrow - blue arrow on wall

Popsicle Stick Wall ArrowThis is a project for making an arrow wall hanging from Popsicle sticks, held together with hot glue. It is easy to make and fun to hang in a bedroom and paint the colors that complement your room.

Spring Flowers Fine Motor Coloring and Velcro Activity - activity in use

Spring Flowers Fine Motor Coloring and Velcro ActivityThis activity is very simple for younger children. They can help make it by coloring the picture and adding the Velcro. In the classroom, it is a perfect spring addition to the manipulative or quiet centers.

Mirror Mirror on the Wall - mirror on wall

Mirror Mirror on the WallWith some mirror pieces, skewers, glue, and gems you can make this homage to the 70s decor.

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Cell Phone Amplifier - cell phone in notch

Cell Phone AmplifierHere is a way to make a cell phone amplifier and holder.

DIY Newborn Baby Gift Basket - finished basket for a boy

DIY Newborn Baby Gift BasketPre-made newborn baby gift baskets can be very expensive and too generic! You could make your own and be creative plus it will be a much more thoughtful gift. Not to mention, it is a lot more affordable to do it yourself. I started purchasing gifts over the span of a few months.

Recycled Yard Signs - taping edges

Recycled Yard SignsThere are two kind of yard signs you can make.

Ribbon Flowers - ribbon flower in pot with succulent

Ribbon FlowersThis project is about making fake flowers from ribbon, wire, and hot glue. They are simple and easy to make quickly for table centerpieces and decorations that you want to be permanent.

Sushi Plush Toy - two sushi rolls on mat

Sushi Plush ToyMy mother and I love to spoil my brother's daughter with gifts. It's not quite in our budget to always buy her the latest trends in toys so we love to make our own renditions. Here is a homemade sushi plush toy.

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Toothbrush Bracelet - pink and green ribbon wrapped bracelets

Toothbrush BraceletThere are many uses for old toothbrushes. Basically, we change brushes every three months. So when they are still useful, we recycle and use them instead in cleaning floor or kitchen tiles. Here's a craft idea for making a toothbrush uniquely useful in another way.

Bee 1:1 Correspondence Math Game - playing the game

Bee 1:1 Correspondence Math GameKids love to learn about insects, even the ones who are afraid of them! It is a very popular pre-k theme that tends to stick around longer than other themes. And bees are the most fascinating to study. A simple, yet educational game, is this bee 1:1 game.

Craft Project Tickler Box - completed box

Craft Project Tickler BoxI used to have my craft projects in a binder. It was nice, but not easy to see and get inspired by. Today I made a sort of a tickler box that I can see when I want to, is custom made, and only cost me about 1.00.

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Greetings Card With Stickers - finished card with envelope

Greetings Card With StickersIt's a bit of a cheat making a greetings card with stickers, but do it right and it can be as good as anything you buy in the shops. Keep it simple and elegant for best effects.

Birthday Card Envelope with Masking Tape Bow - closeup of finished envelope

Birthday Card Envelope with Masking Tape BowHere is a way to make a unique and custom birthday card envelope using masking tape.

Decorating Door Poster with Ribbons - finished poster with additional ribbon decorations

Decorating Door Poster with RibbonsI have a poster calendar in my door with an image of Jesus Christ. It was posted there way back in 2004 and has been stuck on that door until now. This Holy Week, I came up with an idea of fixing it by putting on a little decoration and removing the extra unnecessary images.

Robin's Nest Craft - finished nest

Robin's Nest CraftWhen I think of spring, I think of new growth and new life. Both of these are so fun to incorporate into the classroom. Many times, kids can explore outside first and then create replicas inside. For this robin's nest craft, it is always exciting to go on a nature walk in search of real life examples.

One Eyed Monster Badge - cute monster brooch

One Eyed Monster BadgeYoung kids (but not too young because there's a sharp pin involved) will love helping you make this cute one eyed monster brooch for themselves.

Toilet Paper Tube Easter Bunnies - four different color bunnies

Toilet Paper Tube Easter BunniesHere is a way to make Easter Bunnies on empty toilet paper tubes.

Button Flowers - closeup of finished framed flowers

Button FlowersThere are so many crafts that can be created with buttons. Flowers are definitely one of the easiest and most fun to make! You can incorporate this flower craft into the spring theme in the classroom. Or you can create flower designs to give as gifts!

Mother's Day Rose Adult Coloring Page - single rose bud with squiggles in background

Mother's Day Rose Adult Coloring PageMother's Day is around the corner, the ideal time to show your mom just how much you love her. A rose is often a symbol of gratitude, a fitting message on this all important day. Once colored, give the page as is, or decoupage it to the bottom of a tray to surprise your mom with something special.

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Revamp an Old Headband with Ribbon - top view of headband being worn

Revamp an Old Headband with RibbonThis is a quick and easy way to make an old worn headband look new and pretty with just a few lengths of ribbon and a tube of glue.

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Bird Cage Floral Display

Bird Cage Floral DisplayMy friend gave me a terrarium for my garden with cactus in it, this was a very harsh winter and the cacti died. I then took the bird cage and redid it to fit in my dining area.

Spring Day Project Using Stickers - second example of grass and sticker project

Spring Day Project Using StickersSpring brings green grass, beautiful flowers, and a variety of insects. It's fun for kids to document the season's changes with different crafts. An easy one requires construction paper, stickers, glue, and scissors! Each student's work was unique and all pieces turned out to represent a perfect spring day!

Easter Egg Hunt Kids' Coloring Page - line drawing of an Easter egg decorated with a bunny head

Easter Egg Hunt Kids' Coloring PageHere is a cute coloring page for the kids to get them in the right mood for Easter! The bunny has left a lot of eggs in the garden. Let the kids color the page on the morning before the Easter egg hunt starts, and add some additional excitement to the morning's fun.

Paper Plate Flower - ready to hang

Paper Plate FlowerThese flowers couldn't be easier to make and will appeal to crafters of all ages. Do it skilfully and you can have some cool wall art for an adult room. Bold colours will suit a teenage bedroom or let young kids loose with paints, crayons, glitter, and stickers and you have a fabulous rainy day project.

Photo Cutouts for Any Party - The Scream with speech bubble

Photo Cutouts for Any PartyWe are celebrating my sister's surprise milestone birthday with these cutouts!

Spring Magnet or Easter Basket Decoration

Spring Magnet or Easter Basket DecorationUsing felt, beads, and craft scraps one can make a cute little decoration for spring. Check it out!

Unique Eggs in One Homemade Basket - decorated eggs in crochet basket

Put All Your Unique Eggs in One Homemade BasketI got a bag of plastic eggs the other day and today I covered 7 of them with unique covers and crocheted a basket. This is a fun thing to have sitting in your home, perhaps as a centerpiece!

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DIY Award Ribbons - array of finished ribbons

DIY Award RibbonsThe end of the school year has come. My sis-in-law is a teacher and here's another project she assigned to me. The purpose is that she knows she can save more with buying raw materials than buying ready made ones. Here's my idea for DIY award ribbons.

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Punched Paper Bookmark - dark blue paper bookmark with heart cut outs

Punched Paper BookmarkAppropriately this project uses a page out of an old book as a background. It's fun to make and can be quickly produced in bulk for craft fairs or charity sales.

Tea is Served! - Tea Tray Cloth - colorful finished cloth with 5 teapots

Tea is Served! - Tea Tray ClothIt is spring! Time to enjoy the outdoors and invite your friends over for tea parties. Celebrate the spring season with this funky tray cloth. It will also make a great gift for a friend celebrating a birthday in spring. Have fun!

Easter Eggs and Cookie Cutter Paintings - finished page with bunnies, chick, and basket

Easter Eggs and Cookie Cutter PaintingsIf you are in search of creative materials for your kids to paint with this Easter, try cookie cutters and plastic eggs. There are so many types and sizes to choose from! These simple paintings are perfect for preschool and elementary age children.

How to Make a Matching Curly Gift Bow - finished gift wrap with handmade bow

How to Make a Matching Curly Gift BowWhy pay for a gift bow when you can easily make one to match from left over gift wrap. This will give your gift wrapping a sophisticated and professional finish.

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Multi-linguistic Yarn Tub - finished tub filled with yarn

Multi-linguistic Yarn TubI got this tub in a free box at a yard sale. With some research online, I was able to write the word "yarn" in other languages. It was very interesting. You could do the same with coffee, tea, or any other thing you hold dear.

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Birthday Parcel Card - finished card with matching envelop

Birthday Parcel CardYou can make this card to match your gift by using a leftover scrap of wrapping paper. Or you can make a smaller version for a gift tag.

Grow Grass Hair for Project or Pets - sprouted rye for decoration, Easter egg nest, of for cats

Grow Grass Hair for Project or PetsI created this learning project for some 1st graders, but it's also a great springtime/Easter project that can benefit pets and wildlife too! We grew rye grass in plastic cups. Once grown they are pretty decorations around the house or can be offered to the family cat.

Mini Hat Spring Wreath - finished wreath hanging on porch wall

Mini Hat Spring WreathI don't usually buy straw wreath forms, but I wanted something cheap and big. This will have to be seen from my parking lot so it had to be big.

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Crochet Bunny Wreath - wreath hanging

Crochet Bunny WreathI have been kinda under the weather lately. Today I got my "juice" back and decided to make something fun.

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DIY Piñata - balloon wrapped with fringed paper - allow to dry

DIY PiñataI was assigned to host a simple parlor game at a kids' birthday party. Aside from the list of simple games I have written on my notebook, I was also thinking that it would be more fun with a piñata. But when I went to check canvas prices it didn't fit my budget. So, I just thought of making my own.

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Mini Easter Basket with Candy - candy and basket

Mini Easter Basket with CandyThis is a small plastic bowl, with ribbon and crochet accents. It holds little candy Easter eggs. I used tape to hold the ribbon, but you can use hot glue if you like.

Simple Paper Easter Egg Match - completed game

Simple Paper Easter Egg MatchHolidays are the perfect time to introduce new activities to this center, like this Easter egg match. It's very easy to make and perfect for preschool and pre-k classes, in that it allows students to practice recognizing similarities and differences.

Card and Lace Bookmark - flowered bookmark

Card and Lace BookmarkA handmade bookmark will always add a personal touch to the gift of a book and need not be difficult to make. This one is super easy and you can use an old greetings card as a base.

Easter Tic-Tac-Toe - finished sticker board

Easter Tic-Tac-ToeEaster is such an exciting holiday for children. They get to look forward to church activities, egg hunts, baskets of goodies, and time with family. There's also plenty of games and crafts to do in school, leading up to Easter. One of the easiest to make is Tic-Tac-Toe.

Candle Birthday Card - finished card

Candle Birthday CardNo-one would fail to be impressed by this hand made birthday card. It is surprisingly easy to make using fancy sticking tape for the candles.

Easter Egg Sound Matching Activity - fill eggs with different items

Easter Egg Sound Matching ActivityGames and activities that created noise were always very popular in my pre-k classroom. One of their favorites during Easter was this sound matching game, which is best played with 2-3 kids.

Egg Carton Pre-K Math - sequencing

Egg Carton Pre-K MathThere are so many ways to utilize an egg carton when teaching math. Pre-k math concepts included in this post are: 1-to-1 correspondence, patterns, counting, and sorting by color and size. There are variations of every activity, as well as different concepts you could do for other grade levels.

Candy Garland - happy little boy wearing his candy garland

Candy GarlandMarch and April are the time for school year end activities in my country. Graduation and recognition rites are being done in every school, so garland vendors scatter in every venue.

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Easy Lace Bookmark - bookmark in book

Easy Lace BookmarkSimple and sophisticated, this bookmark is so easy to make and will make a nice addition if you are giving a book as a gift.

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Printable Easter Bingo and Stamp Games - in process game with marker spots on bunny page

Printable Easter Bingo and Stamp GamesThese printable Easter games are fun for younger kids to do, and they are also a great learning tool. I incorporated them into literacy and math groups, as well as assessments. The two sheets presented here focus on pre-k and kindergarten math, including number recognition and counting up to ten.

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Hose Wreath for Your Deck or Balcony

Hose Wreath for Your Deck or BalconyI saw so many of these in Pinterest I decided to make my own. It was about an hour of work and $6.00 total.

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Shredded Paper Nest - egg sitting in the center of the nest. Some of the shreds are painted gold.

Shredded Paper Easter Egg NestThis project is perfect for making an egg nest for Easter Sunday.

DIY Leather Bow Bracelet - woman's hand and wrist with bracelet on

DIY Leather Bow BraceletIf you have left over leather scraps, you could make a cute leather bow bracelet.

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Easy Snow Globe - finished snow globe

Easy Snow GlobeThis fun project can be made during one of your bonding times with the kids. It is so easy to make, but also make sure to guide and assist them as you do the cutting and take extra care with the small particles of glitter.

Statement Pendant Necklace - finished pendant

Statement Pendant NecklaceCollect a pile of colourful plastic lids from food tubs and you can easily make this bold and bright pendant. Make sure the plastic is not brittle. You need the flexible type that can easily be cut with scissors.

Upcycled Easter Bunny Craft - closeup of finished bunny

Upcycled Easter Bunny CraftEaster is around the corner! Here is a cute craft that you and the kids can do together to prepare for the Easter egg hunt. Turn an empty toilet paper roll into an Easter Bunny. The craft is fun and easy enough to keep those little hands busy while waiting for the Easter Bunny to deliver all the Easter eggs.

Paperclip and Bead Wrapped Earrings - finished single earring

Paperclip and Bead Wrapped EarringsThese pretty earrings can be made out of new or recycled materials. Make them dainty or big and bold, colourful or pastel, or rough and rustic. They're made of a mix of punky paperclips and blingy beads. However you put your own mark on them they'll look great on you

Aluminum Foil Box Desk Organizer - finished organizer filled with desk items

Aluminum Foil Box Desk OrganizerThis desk organizer is made from an empty aluminum foil box, cardboard paper towel roll tubes, and leftover wrapping paper. I love making things out of supposed trash!

Make a Spring Butterfly from a Paper Plate - hanging butterfly

Make a Spring Butterfly from a Paper PlateWelcome spring with a fun and pretty butterfly fashioned from a paper plate.

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Shamrock Mini Adult Coloring Project

Shamrock Mini Adult Coloring ProjectHere is a mini adult coloring page that you can afterwards turn into a greeting card to share some Irish love. As you can see in the colored example, the challenge is to use only tonal values of green when coloring. So, even though the project is small, it delivers quite the challenge. Grab your tools and color away!

Spring Tea Party Invitation - finished card

Spring Tea Party InvitationIt is spring! What better way to celebrate than to have a few friends over for a tea party, sitting outside and enjoying nature's bounty? Here is a great way to make an invitation. Use a quote from Robin Williams to get your friends in the right mood. Have fun and enjoy the outdoors!

DIY Backsplash - finished area with decorations on wall above backsplash

DIY BacksplashThis project is about making a thrifty, inexpensive backslash. It is made with placemats purchased from the Dollar Store. It's just right for a smaller sized kitchen, such as an apartment sized kitchen.

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DIY Weekly Meal Planner -finished blank planner

DIY Weekly Meal PlannerI have struggled with being overweight all of my life. For me, the hardest part of dieting and eating healthy has been meal planning. My brother and I recently started working together to become healthy and lose those pounds.

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Magnetic Discovery Bottles - magnet against a bottle of paper clips

Magnetic Discovery BottlesMagnets are very popular in a pre-k classroom. They can be incorporated into many areas, especially the discovery center. I've found that kids really enjoy trying to move anything and everything with magnetic wands. A fun and simple way to explore moving different objects with magnets is to make discovery bottles.

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Yarn Wrap Letters and Hanger - wrapped letters

Yarn Wrap Letters and HangerJazz up the simple cardboard letters with yarn! Make perfect yarn letters for your office, baby nursery, engagement party, wedding, birthday, gender reveal, etc. You can also wrap warn around a hanger to make it a jewelry necklace holder.

Calendar Flower Crown - little girl wearing crown

Calendar Flower CrownThis project is perfect if you want to save a lot of expense related to buying a flower crown.

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Shamrock Stencil Painting - shamrocks on white paper

Shamrock Stencil PaintingFor St. Patrick's Day in my pre-k class, students learn the history of the shamrock. They get to study these three-leaf clovers outside on a nature walk and in the science center. One of the easiest crafts is a shamrock stencil painting. They get to make their own stencils and paint the designs.

Dog Toy from Old Dish Towels - dog pulling on towel toy

Dog Toy from Old Dish TowelsAny dog who likes to chew will love this toy. It's tough and durable and easy to make from old cotton dish towels. No sewing involved, just cutting, plaiting, and tying.

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Pot of Gold Number Matching - competed pots and coins for 1 - 5

Pot of Gold Number MatchingIf you need an easy St. Patrick's Day math activity, these pots of gold are an excellent choice. They don't take long to make and if you laminate them, they'll last for years. My Pre-k students had so much fun with matching the gold pieces to the pots.

St. Patrick's Day Sponge Paintings - combined shapes print

St. Patrick's Day Sponge PaintingsHere's another fun, easy, and kid-friendly art activity for St. Patrick's Day. In this case, children use sponge shapes to paint with! Shamrocks and pots of gold are the easiest to make from the sponges.

Recreated Candle Holders

Recreated Candle HoldersWhy throw away those old candle holders and sconces? Why not recreate them into something new and unique? I had some decorative tea cups and also some inexpensive small flower pots with flowers from the Dollar Store and decided that it looked pretty in there.

Shamrock Suncatcher

Shamrock SuncatcherTry this simple to make, but fun, project for kids or adults!

Backscratcher to Apply Lotion - plastic bag over lotion applicator for storage

Backscratcher to Apply LotionThis will work for anyone who needs to apply lotion or whatever they want too. To those hard to reach places on your back or whereever needed when your alone with no one to help you.

Pot Holders from Shoulder Pads- three images of finished holder

Pot Holders from Shoulder PadsShoulder pads are one of the things that I remove from the clothing I get as hand-me-downs or at the thrift shop. I've got nothing against them, I just have naturally large shoulders. Here is how to make really cute and effective pot holders from shoulder pads.

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Mini Greenhouse From Soda Bottles

Mini Greenhouse From Soda BottlesYou can make mini greenhouses from 2 liter soda bottles. They are simple and dirt cheap. It is a very effective little greenhouse for rooting cuttings.

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Spring Seed Packet Wreath - finished wreath

Spring Seed Packet WreathI knew it was time for the heart wreath to come down and something springy to go up. Nothing says new like flower seeds!

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DIY Lava Lamp - lamp appearing green with bubbles inside bottle

DIY Lava LampI was amazed about how lava lamps are made. I tried making one at home. Alka Seltzer is what makes the fizzing and floating effect, but I don't have it, so I tried an experiment using the chewable aspirin. It doesn't really fizz the way Alka Seltzer does, but still it's beautiful.

Hole-Punch St. Patrick's Day Art - finished pot of gold and clover

Hole-Punch St. Patrick's Day ArtIt's always exciting for children to try something different when creating art. My students always really enjoyed using hole punches to make or accentuate their crafts. For St. Patrick's day, you can make a pot of gold, a four-leaf clover, or a rainbow.

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