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DIY Miss Valerie Frizzle costume ( The Magic School Bus )
Did you love the Magic School Bus when you were little? Then dressing up as Miss Frizzle is the perfect idea for you! This DIY Miss Valerie Frizzle costume by Angie from The Country Chic Cottage is super easy to make and will really wow your friends! And the best part is: this DIY Miss Frizzle costume is perfect for adults as well as kids! Angie will show you how to make this fun and quick Miss Frizzle costume in no time, so head to thecountrychiccottage.net and let the fun begin:
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DIY Monarch butterfly wings from garbage bags
If you looking for a gorgeous and affordable halloween or fairy/woodland dress up party costume with the help of this great video craft tutorial make this monarch butterfly costume from garbage bags ! All you need is some plastic garbage bags in black, orange and white.
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Easy cardboard box dragon mask - costume for kids
In this step-by-step video tutorial Øistein and Box will teach you how to make a dragon’s head mask from two ordinary cardboard boxes ! You can use this fun cardboard box dragon mask as a Halloween or dress up party costume or simply make one just for fun! This cardboard box dragon costume headpiece is so easy to do, even the kids can make some for themselves! The only things you will need to create this fun cardboard box dragon mask ( head ) are: 2 small cardboard boxes , some ( acrilic ) paint and a little glue, and that's it! This kids craft idea is a perfect way to repurpose some old cardboard boxes and create a fun, inexpensive and last minute costume !
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DIY Giant troll hair - fun costume for kids
This troll hair DIY is perfect for giving the look (and height) of that amazing troll hair. This troll hair DIY Halloween costume is easy to make and we love how BIG it is. Perfect for getting that troll look.  This easy to follow tutorial will show you how to make this costume piece step by step. With a few materials this troll hair will help you (or your little one) stand out in a crowd.
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Mr. Zombie (amigurumi zombie) - free crochet pattern
Are you looking for a lovely handmade Halloween gift for your best friends or kids? Do you love to crochet ? Don't look any further! This lovely amigurumi zombie by Galina Konysheva at Amiguroom Toys is just perfect for every special occasion! Amigurumi is an easy to learn crochet technique from Japan that allows you to create lovely toys and gifts, just as this lovely little zombie. So don't hesitate: quickly grab this wonderful free amigurumi pattern and learn the how-tos!
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DIY Washi tape heart suncatchers - Valentine's day craft for kids
These gorgeous washi tape heart sun catchers by Kids Craft Room are vibrantly colorful accents for decorating your windows ! Plus your kids will love that you're displaying something they made themselves! This heart suncatcher craft is easy to do, so it works really well with kids across the age ranges. These colorful heart sun catchers are also super fun to make , and you will need only a few simple craft materials to create a few. You can use Kids Craft Room's free printable heart template to create your very own beautiful tissue paper ( or washi tape ) heart suncatchers:
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Fabric pompons from old clothes
With this nice detailed upcycling tutorial, you can create these funky little fabric pom poms easily. You can use any old tees to make them (or other stretch fabrics). It can be a perfect christmas tree ornament or you can create pom pom animals with it.
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DIY Giant lawn dominoes - fun family game (woodworking)
If you’re looking for an  amazing game for the backyard or lawn, this super fun (and easy to make) giant garden domino is a perfect craft project for you! You don't need special woodworking skills or tools to create this fun giant yard domino game just a (hand) saw and sandpaper. Not only is this brilliant giant garden party game an affordable foray into the world of power tools, but it's the same simple cut over and over. Beginner woodworkers, you'll love it. You may end up making more than one set of giant garden dominoes because you will got so many requests from friends who want their own. Giant dominoes for everyone!
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DIY Toilet paper tube rainbow blowers - fun paper craft for kids
These cardboard tube rainbow blowers by Kids Craft Room are a wonderful way to recycle paper tubes  into something colorful and most importantly fun ! Kids will love to huff and puff down their rainbow blowers and see all the colorful streamers blow and billow about. It’s a fabulous rainbow craft to go along with weather learning themes and songs, and as a St Patrick’s Day craft too. These rainbow blowers look wonderful hanging up too and double up as pretty windsocks when the kids have had enough of playing with them!
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Bottle cap snowman - easy winter craft for kids
Do you love recycling ? Are you looking for a simple, inexpensive and fun Christmas / winter craft which can be easily made by the kids ? Try this fun snowman bottle cap decor ! Isn't it super cute? This bottle cap reindeer Christmas ornament is a very nice recycling craft project and someone needs to drink the beers to produce lots of bottle caps which can be also a very nice thing! And working with recyclable materials is an important contribution to environmental protection. This bottle cap craft can be a great winter craft project in the classroom as well!
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Paper plate Santa Claus - fun Santa craft for kids
Christmas is such a fun time of the year for crafting! If you're looking for a fun Christmas craft for your preschooler, this lovely little paper plate Santa by I Heart Crafty Things will be the perfect choice. Using a paper plate and some glue made this one so simple and adorable! This paper plate Santa craft is such a fun classroom project to make as one paper plate makes two crafts and you can use scrap materials for everything else. Making paper plate crafts in the classroom is always so much fun! Your c lass or kids will enjoy making these fun paper plate suns with you. Read the tutorial and learn the how to's:
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DIY sock pig - sock animal sewing tutorial
Do you know that 2019 is the pig year in the Chinese zodiac? To celebrate this, Craft Passion shows you how to sew this super adorable sock pig ! This lovely little sock pig is just the perfect sewing project for recycling some old ( half-pair ) socks ! Plus, you can whip up this sock pig in less than an hour. This little piggy can be a wonderful stuffed toy , theme decoration, keychain, ornaments or a great handmade gift to make for any occasion. Kids might be able to make it with a little help from an adult too.
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Easy DIY toilet paper roll bunny - fun Easter craft for kids
These paper roll bunnies by One little Project are so adorable! They look like mischievous little rabbits getting ready to jump. We simply LOVE their adorable, fuzzy little cotton tails! Seriously.. who car resist it? So cute! If you are up for a fun little Easter project , get the tutorial at onelittleproject.com and paint a few toilet paper roll bunnies with the kids :
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Amigurumi hot air balloon baby mobile (free amigurumi pattern)
Create a beautiful and adorable handmade baby toy: an amigurumi hot air balloon baby mobile ! This crochet hot air balloon baby mobile is a great amigurumi pattern to work on because it's so easy to crochet and the outcome is so wonderful! This super adorable amigurumi hot air balloon baby mobile can be an excellent gift for your newborn kids or grandkids. This free hot air balloon baby mobile crochet pattern by AmourFou will guide you through the crocheting process of your own wonderful amigurumi hot air balloon baby mobile.
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DIY mermaid doll (faux flower mermaid doll) - summer craft for kids
It's mermaid time! Watch Emilie Lefler's step-by-step doll making tutorial and learn how to make a gorgeous mermaid dolls out of simple craft materials. This lovely little yarn and faux flower mermaid doll is a fun decoration for summer, and such a fun toy to play with! Once you have mastered making a basic wire doll body, there are a lot of fun options and variations, so let's get crafting!
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Clothespin snowmen - fun winter kids craft idea
If you think your clothespins look boring, why not give them a quirky makeover? This clothespin snwoman craft is super cute and these little fellows will look great pretty much everywhere, holding your favourite notes, holding gift tags or as cute Chirtmas tree decors! This clothespin snowman craft is so easy even the smallest kids can create some! Gift the finished whimsical clothespin snowmen to your loved ones they will surely love them! You can use any leftover fabrics/yarns/wrappig papers to decorate thesse little wooden clothespin snowmen they will look fun in any form!
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Scratch off Valentine's day card - fun and easy gift idea
In this nice step-by-step video tutorial you can learn how to make scratch off cards for Valentines Day or for any other occasions. This DIY "scratch off" project is super easy to make and requires only three ingredients: a white crayon ( or white wax candle ) , dish soap and acrylic paint ! Of course you can use this homemade scratch lottery card in other special ocassions as a fun gift it will be a great hit in any form! You can write on sweet romantic short quotes about how much you love him or her or you can use it as a fun lottery coupon ticket ! This Valentine's day craft is also suitable for kids because it's really quick and easy to do!
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Adorable crochet (amigurumi) bee - free amigurumi pattern
These amigurumi bees are so incredibly adorable! They are such a quick and fun crochet project, perfect for beginners!  In addition to being pencil toppers, they would also be adorable keychains! We hope you’ll try making some amigurumi bees for yourself - it will be a fun crochet project, particularly for the spring!  If you’ve always wanted to try crocheting amigurumi, this is a fun project!  There are no limbs you need to attach, and the increases and decreases are very basic with no complex shaping! Each amigurumi bee took only 20-30 mins to make. Follow this nice detailed free amigurumi pattern and tutorial and create a few super cute kawaii amigurumi bee!
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DIY Popsicle stick Halloween puppets - Halloween craft for kids
This fun Halloween craft idea by Mommy Moment is perfect for children of all ages! With only a few supplies needed, you and your child can create these fun Halloween stick puppets for hours of fun playtime. These little pipe cleaner puppets ( the mummy, the Frankenstein monster and the Jack'O lantern ) looks super fun, and what’s even more fun is that once your kids make them, they will be able to play with them. This super easy kids craft idea is a perfect indoor Halloween activity.
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Christmas Paper Cone Star Wreath
It's time for a new fun and easy Christmas project : let’s make a gorgeous paper cone star wreath ! What’s wonderful about this paper cone star wreath by Ribbons And Glue is that you can turn some leftover Christmas wrapping paper into the most beautiful Christmas decoration ever ! Paper is one of our favorite crafting material ( so many possibilities and quite frugal too! ) With the festive time of the year approaching, it’s time to look into festive decors, making paper cone star wreaths is certainly a must. Ready to make your gorgeous paper star wreath ? Clink on the link below to get the tutorial and create one with the kids !
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Easy DIY no-sew sock caterpillar (sock worm) - sock craft for kids
If you've ever done laundry, you've surely experienced the missing sock dilemma. Instead of throwing out those mismatched socks , you can easily turn them into an adorable sock worm ! Aren’t these no-sew sock worms ( or sock caterpillars ) by One Little Project super adorable? And they’re super easy to make too! ( These no-sew sock worms are so easy that the kids can make them by themselves. ) get the step-by-step sock toy making tutorial at onelittleproject.com and let's get crafting:
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DIY Neon mason jar mummies - fun Halloween decor
Halloween isn’t Halloween without a mummy or two! These neon mason jar mummies by Kids Craft Room are perfect for adding a splash of color and spooky fun to your Halloween decorations. We just love that these mummy mason jars look good both day and night. During the day their vibrant neon colors are a real crowd pleaser and they’re perfect for using as a simple table decoration or for filling with Halloween candy. At night time you can pop a battery tea light inside for a spooky neon glowing mummy mason jar lantern! What fun!
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DIY cardboard fireplace - gorgeous winter or Christmas decor
This video is a step by step tutorial on how to make a fireplace with recycled cardboard. This cardboard box fireplace is a good idea to decorate your home at Christmas , but you can have it all year, because it's so gorgeous and useful to display small decors . This cardboard box fireplace was made as if it were a cardboard furniture , so it is very strong, just like wood. Whith is super video craft tutorial making one gorgeous cardboard box fireplace will be a piece of cake, and everyone will be jelaous to your new Christmas /winter decor creativity!
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DIY Craft stick Santa - fun Christmas craft for kids
Time for another jolly craft by Easy Peasy And Fun! Today Andreja will teach you how to make a super fun craft stick Santa craft. This little craft stick Santa can be a wonderful Christmas decoration for your home, or ( if you add some thread to the back ) this can make a wonderful Christmas tree ornament as well! And they're simple enough for toddlers and preschoolers to make!
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Amigurumi snowman (free crochet pattern)
Tis the season for snowmen! Well, let's be honest: any time is a good time for snowman themed projects. They are so cute and irresistible! Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi snowman with Loopingly Made's lovely free crochet toy pattern in no time! This snowman amigurumi toy is absolutely perfect for kids of all ages, and of course for adults as well! If you'd like to make this adorable crochet/amigurumi snowman bigger, simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn and a larger hook. Your winter and holiday decorating won't be complete without this crochet snowman amigurumi!
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Little purple amigurumi penguin - free amigurumi pattern
Projects like these make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute purple penguin ! Who can resist this cute little penguin face? By following along @amigurumi_yar's free amigurumi pattern you can create this super cute crochet penguin in no time! But before you start learning the basics of amigurumi we must warn you: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( once you start you won't be able to stop making these lovely amigurumi toys ! ) Create a lovely little amigurumi penguin for your friends or family members, they will love it!
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DIY Rose filled heart card - Valentine's day card
An another super cute homemade Valentine’s day card you or your kids can make – this time Easy Peasy And Fun is showing you how to make a rose filled heart card! You can easily make the most beautiful card for Valentine's day by following along Andreja' step-by-step DIY spiral paper flower heart tutorial. It’s super crazy how small details add so much to the finished project! This gorgeous Valentine's day art is the best example of fun paper crafts to do at home, with such a gorgeous outcome. An easy-peasy paper craft to create a heart shape floral bloom with a few sheets of simple colorful paper.
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Amigurumi whale in a hat ( free amigurumi pattern)
Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi whale toy with following along Lyudmila Kuropatova 's nice free amigurumi pattern at Amiguroom Toys! This super adorable amigurumi whale is such a cute friend for toddlers as well as a beautiful handmade gift for grownups. If you'd like to make this adorable crochet / amigurumi whale bigger ( for an absolutely giant whale ) simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn. You can also make this lovely huggable amigurumi whale from any color and size yarn , the end result will be wonderful and it will surely bring great joy to the one who gets it.
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DIY  toilet paper tube knitting loom for kids
Today, crafting expert Sophie Maletsky goes back to working with her most favorite of all recycled crafting materials - the TP Tube. In this nice c raft video tutorial she demonstrates how to use a simple cardboard ( toilet paper ) tube and some popsicle sticks ( spatulas ) to make a loom for finger knitting. You can guarantee hours of fun for the kids with this super low budget knitting loom ( because the will love to create these colorful yarn "noodles" ) , and as an extra : you can get a few quiet hour, which is always nice! : )
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Sugar covered snowman face cupcakes - Christmas dessert
These easy snowman cupcakes are perfect for winter time! If you are not the professional baker type person you can use a box of cake mix and pre-made icing for them. Or you can make the sugar covered snowman face cupcakes out of any flavour of cupcake and icing that you want, as long as the frosting is a light colour. You can give these super cute snowman cupcakes (muffins) as delicious Christmas gifts or simply bake some for the kids to spice up the boring winter days. One thing is important: normal sugar won't work because the frosting's moisture will melt it. (Only decorating sugar OR coconut flakes will work in this way.)
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DIY Hand crocheted cat bed - fabric tube yarn project
Here are the video instructions for making a cat bed using fiberfill filled fabric tubes and your own hand as crochet needles ! This hand crocheted cat bed is a super fun project and super cozy as well! You can use store bought fabric tube yarn OR you can sew one for yourself with following the knot pillow making video tutorial in our site! You can hand crochet ( or hand knit ) various thing with fabric tubes . This cozy cat bed easily spices up any boring space and your cat will love it!
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Painted summer fruit planters - easy DIY summer decor
Create an vibrant summer mood by using a watermelon, dragonfruit or pineapple pot for your greenery. Regular terracotta pots are great and all, but these watermelon, dragonfruit & pineapple planters by The Crafted Sparrow are definite statement-makers. This craft tutorial offers step-by-step instructions and visual guidance on how to make these fun fruit planters. Fun, vibrant colors like red and pink provide that sharp contrast for an exciting piece. Want to get creative with flower pots ? This creative painting technique and the fruit pots will be your next favorite craft project!
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Painted wood slice pumpkins - fall garden decor
And this month it’s time to get ready for fall and that means all things pumpkin, right?  Create one of these super cute and decorative pumpkin chalkboards! This beautiful fall garden or halloweeen decoration is very easy to make: you just need some (medium or larger size) wood slice, a little glue and some orange (chalkboard) paint. We love how they look as pumpkins!  You can  make your own (low budget) homemade chalkboard paint with our tutorials just search for "chalkboard paint" in our search bar!
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Easy DIY flower basket costume - costume making tutorial
Create a super cute flower basket costume ! All it takes is a clearanced-out basket ( or one you’re not using at home ),some flower stems ,a bit of ribbon for the shoulder straps….and you have a cheery little costume that no one else will be wearing! Of course you can use cardboard and paper weaving for a super cheap and eco -friendly basket alternative ,and also you can create pretty flowers from tissue paper! ( You can find lovely DIY paper flower tutorials in our site! )
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DIY Tree house building blocks - handmade woodland play set
These handmade tree house blocks by Adventure In A Box open new opportunities for block play, allowing children to create natural-looking constructions and multi-leveled tree houses for fairies and forest creatures to settle in. Get the free cutting pattern , grab some wood scraps and create a whole set of gorgeous tree house blocks for your kids:
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DIY Snowman spoon Christmas tree ornaments
Lovely Christmas tree ornaments from simple spoons? Restyled Junk will show you how to make these adorable little snowman ornaments out of simple spoons ! This super cute snowman Christmas tree ornament is a great way to re-purpose some old unused metal or plastic spoons . This DIY Snowman spoon Christmas tree ornament can be a wonderful handmade Christmas gift as well, because who doesn't want a lovely snowman Christmas ornament set ?
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