https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/kids-crafts-blog.html Subscribe to our kool kids crafts blog and get creative with ideas fresh off the press and ready for any crash course. en-us kids crafts Tue, 26 Nov 2013 09:06:19 -0500 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 09:06:19 -0500 koolkidscrafts.com https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/leaf-art-part2.html8a5d5db4bba1d058ea7fc6e98514e6d6Leaf Art Part2 teaches children how to add depth to an Autumn still life pastel drawing. The picture tutorial shows each step to complete it. Mon, 25 Nov 2013 18:26:01 -0500 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/giraffe-crafts.htmld0d9934729e9d8f27afe77b1718d7a4cA giraffe crafts tutorial for children to create at home, or for a school project. Age groups for this activity range from 6 to 10 years. Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:48:56 -0500 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/make-your-own-calendar.htmla364f2edad4a467e3b6bfaaa1b6b89a2Make your own calendar instead of buying a ready made one. The KKC crew have some inspiring projects that will motivate you to create eye-catching ones. Mon, 11 Nov 2013 13:48:07 -0500 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/make-a-kaleidoscope-part3.html71eb8d5e3402e98aa2ab82f2c881d6dbMake a kaleidoscope part3 will show you how to fix the beads to the end so that they turn freely and to finish off by decorating your masterpiece using paper punches. Thu, 7 Nov 2013 22:42:23 -0500 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/make-a-kaleidoscope-part2.html406ba3eb7fa7aea88c6f03601344a66dMake a kaleidoscope part2 is the next stage of this craft where we measure the angle for the mirrors and put them in place. Thu, 7 Nov 2013 21:52:04 -0500 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/make-a-kaleidoscope.htmla43eba3690eb147755a27cfccafd0744How to make a kaleidoscope from cardboard tubes where the end rotates like the classic tin toy. This construction craft will suit children 9+ years of age which means adults can create one too. Thu, 7 Nov 2013 21:17:26 -0500 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/leaf-mobile.htmla0978885c7c7d78239a3b82719af8eb9Making a leaf mobile for crafts during the Autumn season using card in various colours and cutouts from childrens drawings of leaves. Thu, 31 Oct 2013 19:21:33 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/homemade-board-games.html7531e030a1192ad2eddfa5e737b012a1Homemade board games are easy to make. Once you create your first it will be easy to think up many variations and themes. Mon, 28 Oct 2013 23:59:12 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/bible-crafts-for-kids.htmla3a910f0e4caaf2d7250e7c8b1f71db4Bible Crafts For Kids to help them learn more about their God and the Christian men and women of faith while they have fun. Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:57:43 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/science-projects-for-kids.html78c98cd21ebb4d5b78a54df5c7cecc41Science projects for kids to do in their craft workshops. Some involve construction and fun experimentation to find out how things work. Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:54:14 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/zoetrope-strips.html9793364ecf382ad0d7ee30d700b795edMaking zoetrope strips or bands can be tricky for kids but if they use simple drawings like these they can create funny animated shows. Fri, 18 Oct 2013 17:36:06 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/zoetrope.htmldbf75f7bb250bfeef731ff184f9a9fb3Make a Zoetrope with a few easy comic strips for a kool science craft project. Fri, 18 Oct 2013 13:09:52 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/lion-mask.html182e6574c84d29928c930cf8972cc26aThis Lion Mask is made from a paper plate with pieces you can draw and cut out yourself or download them already coloured on a pattern. Thu, 10 Oct 2013 13:58:29 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/paper-plate-lion.html0bfb94cdead933a8c332fc38af751eecThis paper plate lion is no scary beast. He is an easy kids crafts project but the mask is a teeny bit harder. Tue, 8 Oct 2013 08:10:44 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/autumn-crafts.html9fbe25f83610c0359082addab435a241Autumn Crafts that draw a childs attention to the changes in colour and mood of their natural surroundings at this time of the year. Fri, 4 Oct 2013 13:35:26 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/paper-lantern.html2df24282e51c68f6e3115fbce68d20b0A Paper Lantern is easy for kids to make. They can use them as decorations for any type of party and light them up too. Thu, 3 Oct 2013 19:31:45 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/leaf-art.html25a59c48da12b55f5ee6a29831721d94Our Leaf Art lesson is about sketching leaves using the colours you see. It teaches how to play with shade, texture and guide the eye flow of the viewer. Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:36:04 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/leaf-collage.html903de15c24012183e8917b8d48427fa2This leaf collage is an Autumn craft that encourages children to play with color and shade, and use different materials for contrast and texture. Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:52:18 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/kids-craft-projects.htmlcbd3686425933430de3b7f18311d7620Your Kids Craft Projects are their pride and joy. We just love any kind of crafty art too and here is where they get the chance to show them off. Mon, 23 Sep 2013 15:44:51 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/make-a-seaside-collage.html720703fc43023b06e65f50b3c945692eMake a seaside collage to remember a summer vacation at the beach. Kids paper art craft using shapes from gift wrapping paper and coloured card. Fri, 20 Sep 2013 20:35:01 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/make-rag-doll-shoes.htmlda9d20979d293c1b99bc1fd759889740How to make rag doll shoes with fasteners to match the outfits you create. This is an easy step guide with a pattern you can download cut and sew yourself. Mon, 16 Sep 2013 22:53:28 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/make-rag-doll-bloomers.html04693ebc6668654dce3e909a7eb5262dMake rag doll bloomers that are simple to sew and easy to put on using scrap material and elastic. Mon, 16 Sep 2013 20:19:58 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/making-doll-clothes.html79ae4e2cd4ed32ca820b14b9ece6618cMaking Doll Clothes is fun and does not need to be complicated. I show you how to make a top for our rag dolly Eleanor without the use of fasteners. Fri, 13 Sep 2013 17:51:57 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/how-to-make-doll-clothes.html89dcdf275908c2e949347c7988aae744How to Make Doll Clothes especially for Eleanor one of our KKC sewing projects. Creating a simple costume including underwear and shoes. Fri, 13 Sep 2013 14:16:37 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/make-finger-puppets.html13750babafae9dfe7bbea83c7c4e2193Make Finger Puppets an easy sewing project for kids by attaching the character onto a glove. Wed, 11 Sep 2013 20:37:42 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/make-a-doll.htmlc81330c10c7a93e7562de9f62bbb599bHow to Make a Doll from fabric with loose woolen hair and button eyes. This craft is for older chilren from 10 to teen years who are learning creative sewing. Tue, 10 Sep 2013 18:29:50 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/summer-crafts-for-kids.html12b2449efa6a1c471b680604c0f1fb65Summer Crafts for Kids that are easy and fun to do with the aim of getting them out and about. Mon, 2 Sep 2013 20:47:42 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/make-a-scrapbook.html5708d1c593cd07a53526b26ea35c02c0Make a Scrapbook made from cardboard and fabric for your collection of summer memorabelia. An easy summer craft idea that children will enjoy making and then decorating the pages. Mon, 2 Sep 2013 20:39:03 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/make-a-beach-bag.html5193017d38ca82c84268403bdf4a2d7cMake a beach bag for a summer crafts project with some fish in a net design. Tue, 27 Aug 2013 18:53:08 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/pooh-sticks.html2d5f319f8869faeef962a3fc7402c855Decorate pooh sticks to compare and race then make your own indoor model. Mon, 26 Aug 2013 11:33:30 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/paper-wind-turbine.html8138db6807264cc9328c13e72258d21fMaking a paper wind turbine is a science project that kids can do in the summer months. They can then work out ways to balance and get it to turn in the wind. Sat, 24 Aug 2013 18:42:02 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/hanging-fish.html746fc9382a683752fafc9c5f618120f4Make a hanging fish mobile using oregami shapes with the kids for a craft project. Thu, 1 Aug 2013 14:42:08 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/wild-flower-seed-mat.html6df5cf971f40dbbbb56ccd3b63708fa1Making a wild flower seed mat is a super way for children to get close to nature. See how to do it with the Kool Kids Crafts Crew and the National Trust. Fri, 26 Jul 2013 07:42:35 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/paper-boat.html4360d85c97e844cee501b872fb4b1c9aA paper boat picture tutorial on how to make a waterproof one. Thu, 11 Jul 2013 13:53:24 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/paper-plate-mask.html9f019ca5d4658ed34627269a1df8a89dA Paper plate mask ebook with instructions and print off face pieces to colour and stick. Choose from ten different easy to make animal characters. Fri, 28 Jun 2013 14:27:12 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/make-tissue-paper-flowers.htmlec542c2d2b167c28658d6d7986b7f1fdHow to make tissue paper flowers with leaves and drinking straw stems. Easy instructions for Spring kids crafts. Mon, 20 May 2013 19:41:29 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/preschool-crafts.html61bac9a20b406b97e717833d02923050Safe Preschool Crafts for your infants to explore and learn but they can be used for older children too. Tue, 14 May 2013 14:28:32 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/love-hearts.html692f6a0bafbc98db0cd7a9e99f402712Decorative Love Hearts made from recycled paper mache in a photo gallery to inspire crafts ideas for kids.. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:09:11 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/how-to-make-paper-mache.html410dd5dda03bb420aac0ee67f3217aacHow to Make Paper Mache from a recipe of recycled shredded paper and PVA glue. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:47:58 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/mouse-crafts.html97c079fc0ef67d412232f35fec5abe3fHow to make a mouse out of easy to find materials and recycled egg boxes and toilet roll cardboard tubes. Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:23:34 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/paper-craft-for-kids.html98631c910081c9f07e15d7c20da97dcaUse Paper Craft for Kids to fill their weekends and school breaks with fun creativity, and guaranteed you will earn the cool sticker period. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:47 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/paper-plate-craft.htmldf51a9079bd1f15cab99988393ae3cdfFun Paper Plate Craft projects with a difference. Learn how to make a princess or some dancing Mexican puppets. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:15:14 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/paper-plate-puppets.htmlaa6bf10046e6ece41f64560fcf5e0634Paper plate puppets that can be easily made. There are dancing Mexicans that sway when you pull their sleeves. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:11:04 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/paper-weaving.htmle5983dff6785437930f43d7627c4ec1dVarious Paper Weaving projects that are easy for kids to construct. Make a mini gift basket or a card using this craft. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:39:52 -0400 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/edible-crafts-for-kids.html383068625b26ffcd00490402b93cc98aHow to make edible crafts for kids of preschool age using safe and healthy ingredients. Tue, 5 Mar 2013 17:39:36 -0500 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/salt-dough-recipe.htmldc422e64eb87c96d2f041f0c75cc0586This Salt Dough Recipe with a smooth feel for modelling will keep for more than six months in the fridge. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:04:10 -0500 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/lacing-cards.html0c56479a366fcd31f80997b53a9fc011Lacing Cards help preschoolers to tie their shoe laces and other skills that require a steady hand. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:13:37 -0500 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/paper-plate-frog.htmle1a8769b84c9f766111952720c9dd8afHow to make a paper plate frog using cut out pieces from a print off. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:50:20 -0500 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/make-a-calendar.html81be54bbd3a2a0a734e73bae7e1d4051Kids make a calendar ready for the start of the new year that is eyecatching and fun to do. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:20:40 -0500 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/winter-crafts-for-kids.html15d1ae29af4e8b8d6e22d859e29afeb6Our Winter Crafts for Kids make winter a fun season creating paper snowflakes snowmen and updating on new projects. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:49:42 -0500 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/origami-frog.html807fb592ff3905a8e81bc552c21f646fInstructions for an Origami Frog that jumps and children can easily construct including adults of course. Wed, 2 Jan 2013 13:35:04 -0500 https://www.koolkidscrafts.com/kids-origami.htmlc34ed49e37933dc720e11467ec776a8aSimple Kids Origami for art and crafts projects including paper sculpting called Gupit Gupit a form of the paper craft. Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:20:33 -0500