Very Hungry Caterpillar Craft!

Have you ever read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle and have wanted to eat everything insight like the hungry caterpillar?

Try creating a craft like this one based off of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, maybe you can read the book like they are instructions while the kids help put together the caterpillar or put the fruit in the cups?

Meanwhile you should come by the library and check out our copy of the book.

Here is the link with detailed instructions and other fun ideas: http://seevanessacraft.com/2012/09/tot-school-tuesday-the-very-hungry-caterpillar/.
 Enjoy!

Pipe Cleaner Dragons!

Here is a really cute craft for today: Pipe Cleaner Dragons! I would make dozens of these and suspend them from my bedroom ceiling just to tease the pooches, I jest, because I think they are that cool!

The link with detailed instructions: http://frugalfun4boys.com/2015/08/25/pipe-cleaner-dragons/. Caution: this craft does call for hot glue guns and scissors, please be careful with these around small children.

Woven Butterflies!

Today's post is a pretty easy weaving craft that the whole family can do. You only need five things, and the clean up is hassle free!

Here is the link with full instructions: http://www.thecrafttrain.com/1/post/2015/11/woven-craft-stick-butterflies.html.

Enjoy!

Snowflake Stamping!

Do you and your little one love to paint? Do you also have extra pipe cleaners lying around that you've been meaning to use? Why not try and make a snowflake stamp painting using pipe cleaners?

Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://www.craftoart.com/2012/01/pipe-cleaner-snowflake-stamping.html. You can also use Tempera paint instead of acrylic paint. Plus, it is almost too chilly to be outside today so get cozy and be creative, have fun!

Beaded Butterflies!

People have been asking about the beaded dragonflies above our desk lately, and here is tutorial on how to make them: http://www.scribd.com/doc/85987274/Beaded-Bugs.

This was originally posted about three years ago here on the Weekly Craft, I think. But these are too cute to not be re-posted!

Enjoy!

Firefly Bottle!

If you have been out in your yard at night for past couple of months you might have noticed fireflies are out and about blinking around!

Here is the link for inspiration: http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/2012/09/we-heart-art.html. I say "inspiration" because this person's craft was made using the Kiwi Crate. If you do not know what that is, it is an organization that sells craft ideas and supplies for kids, and the package gets delivered wherever you decide to send it.You do not need a glass bottle, a regular clear plastic one should work just fine!

Enjoy!

Spoon Ants!

In case you missed it this past Wednesday morning, we had a drop-in craft program that involved making spoon ants! Ours looked very similar to these, only we used black spoons, black masking tape, black pipe cleaners, and small googly eyes!







Our instructions went as follows:

2 spoons

3 3-inch strips of black masking tape to hold the spoons together

3 pipe cleaners for legs 

2 googly eyes

Here is the link for the instructions that coincide with the picture above: http://www.survivingateacherssalary.com/ant-spoons-spring-bug-craft-for-kids/. Their method is a bit different, but both are basically the same. Enjoy!

Egg Carton Bumble Bee!

Here is another cute little craft to go along with our bug theme this summer! And here is the link for instructions: http://www.craftymorning.com/egg-carton-bumble-bee-craft-for-kids/.

Younger children will need help assembling and gluing pieces. Enjoy!

Paper Plate Characters!

Here is a cute idea: try making your favorite characters out of paper plates!

You can follow these directions to replicate Santa, Rudolph, or Frosty as they appear in the image, or create your own!

I bet it is also possible to make Olaf, an elf, and your favorite superhero too!

Here is the link again: http://kixcereal.com/kix-cereal-paper-plate-christmas-characters-santa-rudolph-snowman/. Have fun!

Pipe Cleaner Chameleon

Have you ever wanted a pet lizard but nobody will let you get one? You can make a really snazzy looking chameleon out of pipe cleaners and your parents will love this one! It can’t get out of it’s cage, make a mess, and hide under the couch! Plus, this one does not eat bugs!!   

Even though this chameleon can’t change awesome colors, it still would look cool in your room hanging onto a picture frame or on a stick on your windowsill. Click the link for a full tutorial on how to make your own Pipe Cleaner Chameleon:

http://www.marthastewart.com/266158/pipe-cleaner-creatures?center=276975&gallery=274507&slide=266158

Firework Painting

The birthday of the U.S.A. is coming up on July 4th! Our country will be 238 years old! Are you going to go watch any fireworks to celebrate?  You can make some pretty neat looking fireworks with pipe cleaners. Follow the link for a full tutorial: Firework Painting

Paper Towel Butterflies

School may have started but Summer is not over yet! Take time this weekend to make these fun butterflies. All you need are paper towels, food coloring, and pipe cleaners. Try using coffee filters if you find that the paper towels are tearing. Click here for the full instructions from Skip to my Lou.