Bug Magazine Collage
Save your old food magazines for this bug collage project. The shiny and colorful fruit, for example, has a whole new look when viewed as bug parts. You can even mix in science to this project by referring to the … Read More
Glue and Foil Art
posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Metal Tooling
This aluminum foil art project is made from some very inexpensive supplies, yet ends up looking pretty fabulous. I was so inspired by this foil project found at “Make It A Wonderful Life” that tried it out today in an … Read More
Cardboard Projects
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Cardboard, Crafts, Kindergarten, Yarn craft
I keep finding the cutest cardboard crafts for kids at this site called Krokotak.com. They seem to have a knack for collecting really original ideas, which is not easy these days. I love how this project lets artists of all … Read More
DIY Gift Box and more Craft Stick Projects
I love the versatility of craft sticks, and these jumbo ones are the best for making cute DIY gift boxes. With summer camps and extra craft time kicking in, these make some pretty stylish little crates, considering these cost only … Read More
Model Magic Food
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, Model Magic
Once you start looking for Model Magic ideas, you’ll see why cupcakes were a topic I came back to again and again. Save this one for Mother’s Day, or some other event that calls for a special project. To make … Read More
Model Magic Projects
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, Model Magic
This snail craft was inspired by a cake decoration found over on Pinterest. I love how simple it is to make something look real, just maybe prettier colors. The simple little creations found in cake decorating sites are perfect for … Read More
Art Trading Cards for Kids
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Art Trading Cards, Kindergarten
Art Trading Cards are miniature works of art, made on a card the size the a typical trading card. Here is a collection of what works when making ATCs with kids. MATERIALS Watercolor paper Paper cutter Black Sharpie marker Liquid … Read More