Coffee Filter Peacocks

Coffee filters are tye dyed to make a great peacock pattern with cindy de rosier.  She glues on a paper body and feet and beak and places a feather on top to complete the look.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2014/08/the-cursive-project-peacock.html

Cupcake Liner Aquarium

Colorful and patterned cupcake liners make the perfect body for a simple fish.  I heart crafty things adds triangle tails and googly eyes to complete the look for this preschool friendly craft.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.iheartcraftythings.com/2014/03/fish-kids-craft-out-of-cupcake-liners.html

Clothespin Birds

Clothespins are painted and feathered with crafts by amanda in this bird kids craft activity.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2014/07/clothespin-crafts-birds-branch.html

Paper Bag Crowns

Paper bags are cut and glued into a crown shape, painted, and decorated with pompoms and ribbons and other bits and bobbles with artbar blog.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.artbarblog.com/recycled/paperbag-crowns/

Cardboard Shark Jewelry Holder

Cardboard is transformed into this super cool jewelery holder from dollar store crafts. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2013/02/tutorial-shark-jewelry-holder/

Water Balloons Watch Out

Want a messier version of a water balloon without getting wet?  Try flour bombs.  Just a bunch of flour wrapped up in a napkin.  Katherine maries has the full tutorial.  Or if you want more mess combine with water balloons for super messy fun. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://katherinemaries.com/blog/archives/14293

DIY Building Blocks

Cardboard food boxes are painted to look like brick building blocks with creative jewish mom. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2014/07/rebuilding-the-beit-hamikdash-recycling-craft-for-kids.html

Morenas corner uses stickers and scrapbooking paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://morenascorner.com/personalized-wood-blocks/