Kids Craft Blog by PlaidOnline.com favicon.ico 2010-08-27T11:34:11.967125-04:00 Plaid Enterprises http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/ DasBlog Kids Love Their Pet Rocks! http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/PermaLink,guid,45578265-4a1a-4403-985b-65286a6290f6.aspx 2010-08-27T13:25:00.651-04:00 2010-08-19T13:28:04.2971194-04:00
With just a bit of paint and imagination you can recycle smooth river rocks into garden treasures! About.com Frugal Living Guide blogger Erin Huffstetler shares how she makes these little gems here.

What would Halloween be without pumpkins? http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/PermaLink,guid,c75f7fa2-521a-43b7-8831-be7839e1b119.aspx 2010-08-27T11:34:11.967-04:00 2010-08-27T11:34:11.967125-04:00

Pumpkins are such a traditional fall item that Cathie Filian can't even imagine Halloween without them! Cathie and Steve have designed eleven new Halloween pumpkin craft projects for Plaid.


 Piggy Bank Painting http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/PermaLink,guid,20cab534-ec47-47f5-a9a2-a0d1075f6a0d.aspx 2010-08-25T12:05:08.597-04:00 2010-08-16T10:00:09.338-04:00

Piggy banks provide a fun way to encourage children to save for a rainy day.

CLICK HERE to find these Plaid piggy bank projects along with other spare change bank crafts. These projects are great for working together with an adult.

Have you made a piggy bank? Add links to your photos of them in the comments!

Fall Leaves Suncatcher http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/PermaLink,guid,88f8d536-40f0-4b54-b89e-bce70aea43eb.aspx 2010-08-19T14:52:44.978-04:00 2010-08-20T10:54:51.15625-04:00




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This sunny sun catcher says "fall is here!"

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5 "Green Things" Kids Craft Projects http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/PermaLink,guid,7912ee1b-6fbd-4aea-b9f5-19101b5e27c8.aspx 2010-08-17T10:48:52.4-04:00 2010-08-20T10:55:29.21875-04:00


They’re creepy and crawly and slimy, and kids love them! Click on a project name to go to that project page.


1. Froggie Door Hanger




2. Tween Girl Party Kit




3. Turtles & Buttons Lunch Box




4. Alien Bank



 

5. Green Sea Turtle



Dinosaur Popsicle Stick Puzzle Project http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/PermaLink,guid,b566b984-5f6d-400d-ade9-a766978cbf30.aspx 2010-08-10T09:48:45.815-04:00 2010-08-03T09:48:45.81575-04:00

Popsicle Stick Puzzlesare gaining in popularity, with good reason. These customized puzzles are fun and easy to make! You just need some art (book illustrations or even something you created) Mod Podge, popsicle sticks, a paint or craftingbrush and a cutting tool.

Crafts and Art for Children has a great example with directions here: http://craftsandartforchildren.blogspot.com/2010/07/dinosaur-popsicle-stick-puzzle-start.html

 How To Make a Sock Puppet - Video http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/PermaLink,guid,f819ec09-65c9-40e1-b30a-e1a8489c28ae.aspx 2010-08-02T12:45:53.55-04:00 2010-08-20T10:53:47.375-04:00

This is a great introduction to the art of making puppets!


Fun Garden Snake Sign http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/PermaLink,guid,3c91120b-e123-4ee9-a402-dde9fc763ec8.aspx 2010-07-28T08:26:41.672-04:00 2010-08-17T14:59:39.228625-04:00

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We used one of our wooden plaques to make this 'garden snake' sign, but this idea could be adapted a million ways!

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Beach!! http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/PermaLink,guid,5f08e09e-437c-4d46-ae31-6061061157f9.aspx 2010-07-27T08:58:51.172-04:00 2010-07-27T09:34:39.032125-04:00

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I love going to the beach and have spent many summers picking up shells. Here's a fun and funky way to paint your found shells and turn them into nice little gifts.

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My Pet Rock http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/PermaLink,guid,fe2f94af-5d46-4274-988f-67ed12526f16.aspx 2010-07-12T08:33:19.035-04:00 2010-07-27T08:27:00.11025-04:00


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For whatever reason, my boys love collecting rocks. It isn't unusual for me to remove several of them from their pants when I'm about to do laundry, and if I'm not careful they occasionally will make it into the wash. I don't really no why they love rocks so much, but I do think this project is a great activity and a way to transform a picked-up rock into a true 'pet-rock'. This is a great activity for camp crafting, and fun to do with themes as well like animals, aliens and people. Enjoy! 

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Cool fun for summer months http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/PermaLink,guid,1555996c-6b8b-49cc-bc63-2fe4ee5940b4.aspx 2010-07-07T12:32:57.36-04:00 2010-07-06T12:33:30.68875-04:00

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If you are looking for some cool summer crafts and want something that even the toddlers can do, visit Mini Eco for some tips on painting with ice cubes!
This is a super fun and super easy way to let the little ones paint with minimal mess.