By General Craft Contributor Michelle
Create some colorful, and fun bracelets to accessorize your summer wardrobe. Write you name, inspiration words, or short sayings on each bracelet–wear one bracelet at a time, or in a statement making stack. This is a fun project for kids, and adults alike, and would make a great gift!
By General Craft Contributor Michelle
Create some pretty paper Koi fish with this simple project!
By EcoCraft Contributor Amy from the blog The EcoCrafter
Painting with toy cars is a fun way to get preschoolers engaged in art. It is easy to set up and uses easy-to-find supplies. Painter’s tape is used to block off parts to the card so that when it is removed you are left with crisp lines that make the abstract painting look super professional.
Whether you make a card, a journal, or just a painting, this craft is sure to get little ones creating and leave you with a nice piece of abstract art.
By General Craft Contributor Michelle
Create a fun accessory while using up scrap yarn from your yarn stash. Use for keys, or attach to a backpack, or bag as a colorful accent.
By EcoCraft Contributor Amy from the blog The EcoCrafter
These striped and plaid tie die t-shirt are a nice change from the psychedelic tie dye that you often see. The regularity of the pattern mixed with the imperfect nature of tie dye makes for a unique look.
By EcoCraft Contributor Amy from the blog The EcoCrafter
Take your tie-dye skills beyond the basic scrunch with this easy-to-make sunburst pattern. It looks impressive but is super easy to make. So grab a stained t-shirt or get a new one and add some color with this tie-dye sunburst.
The dye application for this design is really easy and allows for sloppy application without ruining the results. It also used Rit dyes which are non-toxic and easy to use making this a fun family project.
By EcoCraft Contributor Amy from the blog The EcoCrafter
Recycled shrinky dinks are one of the best and easiest recycled crafts out there. They are made from #6 plastic and permanent markers, both items that can be found in most households.
With this shrinky dink project, you will learn how to make an anatomically correct heart charm. Although it may seem somewhat morbid to some, to me the image of a real heart conveys science and love at the same time. Teach kids about reducing waste and anatomy at the same time.
