Tutorial - How to Make Silly Putty

Have some fun with the kids with this homemade silly putty

Silly Putty Tutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom Blog

"On the last trip to the grocery store, I stopped by the kids art supply section and stumbled across this pink glitter glue (they had green too.)  I grabbed a bottle of each, since I just happen to know a sweet little girl who would love to make something fun with glitter glue...  (And of course, mama had something very fun planned for the glue.)  This silly putty recipe/experiment is made with just 3 simple ingredients".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Homemade Bubbles

Bubbles are better after a day in the refrigerator

Bubbles Tutorial at The Crafeteria Blog

"Once upon a time, not so long ago, it was summer. And with it came summer vacation. And it was hot. And mostly – there were 2 kids at home. And the kids were B-O-R-E-D. So mommy decided to try and find some activity that will last for more than a minute. And what do kids love? Bubbles, of course. The kids loved mommy's idea and played for almost half and hour. Mommy could drink her coffee quietly and was very very happy".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Bucket Stilts

Three materials and 10 minutes to make this toy

Bucket Stilts Tutorial at Home of Homemade Treasures Blog

"Here, it is the second week of school holidays. In my opinion, it is a great time to stock up on some easy and affordable activity/toy ideas to keep the little ones happily busy. Busy kids, happy parents! Stilt walking challenge will not only amaze your child(ren) during their school-free time but is sure to make a great party activity too".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hula Skirt for a Doll

Recycle a plastic grocery bag into a cute hula skirt

Hula Skirt Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"Aloha! This Barbie came with a bathing suit so I thought a Recycled Plastic Bag Hula Skirt would be a cute-free-quick craft. I like that kind.  And if you already have an elastic ponytail band to donate to the project it's even faster! This skirt just loves to blow in the wind".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Foam Airplane

Kids of all ages will enjoy flying these

Foam Airplane Tutorial at Crafty Journal Blog

"These flyers are fun for kids of all ages, and what a great way to use your recyclables!  You can use the top of a foam egg carton, the foam take-out containers, or the foam that fruits and veggies come packed on.  Do not use any foam that has held meat – they cannot be cleaned well enough for re-use.  If they use white foam, your kids can draw on them with markers and create airplane markings. Or add camouflage by blotching on patches of green, black, brown or yellow paint".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Starfish Crinkle Toy

Save leftover crinkle scrap to put into toys with stuffing for a less dramatic crinkle

Crinkle Toy Tutorial at American Felt and Craft Blog

"Babies love crinkle. I don’t know why exactly but they do, luckily crinkle toys aren’t hard to make.  Follow this simple tutorial for a  fun crinkle starfish no baby on land or sea can resist.  Whip up and these little crinkle starfish to keep little hands occupied during any summer soiree.  Although they seem tedious don’t skip the little french knots, they add texture that babies love".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Felt Play Board

Make this toy for quiet play time

Felt Toy Tutorial at Sisters, Sisters Blog

"I've already made a few quiet book pages for Luke, but some friends asked if I wanted to make some more quiet pages with them. I couldn't help but say yes, especially since Luke is getting older and ready for some more difficult pages. Here are the pages that I contributed; I have yet to finish the other ones still, but I'll post those ones as soon as I finish. I've seen quite a few shape pages and really wanted one that was colorful and had a bit of variety".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ninja Doll from a Baby Tee Shirt

Use an outgrown baby tee to make this toy

Ninja Doll Tutorial at Cheer Your Child's Day Blog

"Toddler growing so fast so that a lot of their t-shirts are quickly become too small. If there is a favorite t-shirt of your little son who had too small, why not turn it into a soft toy that would become his favorite toy. One is turn it into a ninja boy softie.Below is ​​ninja boy softie pattern I made, enjoy it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Clothes Pin Plane

Make a bunch for a cute mobile

Clothes Peg Planes Tutorial at The Crafty Mummy Blog

"Some crafts are so simple you just have to have a go! This idea came to me one night as I looked at the collection of wooden pegs on top of my microwave that came from our local Pizza Capers. You could use any wooden pegs but I love the idea of recycling these".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mr. Potato Head Playmat

Easily stored and a good travel toy

Mr. Potato Head Tutorial at Make the Best of Everything Blog

"Christmas is over.  So is 2012.  I am a little behind in posting my projects.  This felt Mr. Potato Head play mat was actually a Christmas gift for my nephew Kyle.  I am so behind in posting my projects that when I made this Felt Mr. Potato head, Kyle was my youngest nephew. And as I type this, Kyle now has a new brother Jacob.  I am really starting to feel that felt makes fantastic toys.  I put together a felt Christmas tree for my 14 month old son.  It was cheap and provided HOURS of entertainment. HOURS!  And felt sticks!  Its WONDERFUL".... Read more