Craft Projects

Just a few sample projects from this file. Left, the birch bark birdfeeder. Next, the miniature
 decoupage bottle. Next the papier-mâché pizzas. Far Right, a decoupage
seed/bean abstract mosaic.

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      My craft resource does not include projects accompanied with lesson plans. Only brief descriptions, supply list and directions are discussed along with the photographs. I believe that elementary art educators and homeroom teachers find the use of crafts helpful to the development of both small motor skills and self confidence in their students. For this reason, I will include some craft ideas and helpful links under this category that may prove beneficial.

1. Cut and paste halloween sucker sleeves - free templates for: ghost, bat, owl and bat in front of a moon
   
2. String a few dangling nut head people - collect nuts and seeds from nature to construct these dangling dolls
   
3. Glue together a birch bark bird feeder - collect birch bark from the lawn and apply it to a prefabricated wooden feeder
   
4. Upcycle a candy box into a valentine scrapbook - recycle a box of chocolates into a keepsake...
   
5. Decoupage a seed and bean abstract mosaic - Dig out your art supplies from the kitchen pantry!
   
6. String a necklace made from seeds - Learn how to string seed beads the safe way.
   
7. Craft a mosaic tea tray - use leftover tiles from former projects to decorate craft trays
   
8. Sculpt Peruvian peasant and llama ornaments - free patterns for vintage salt dough craft
   
9. Decoupage a valentine post box - also visit our online clip art posts to gather the materials needed for this old-fashioned craft
   
10. Make a miniature decoupage bottle - This little bottles make sweet gifts for a friend or family member
    
11. Craft a walnut strawberry - a traditional Christmas ornament craft from the Victorian Era
    
12. Assemble a mosaic birdhouse - yet another way to use small, left-over tiles
    
13. Craft a vintage envelope tag book - every scrapbook enthusiast will enjoy this craft...
    
14. Sculpt a few tacos with papier-mâché - Even though you can't eat these, they'll make your mouth water!
    
15. Sew ethnic inspired wool pillow - How I turned a small woven rug into a pillow.
    
16. Children can sew this miniature penny rug - a Colonial Era craft
    
17. Stitch some felt coasters to protect your furniture - 5 free patterns
    
18. Assemble an embroidered bouquet wrap - upcycle old retro potholders into something new
    
19. Halloween silhouettes for paper treat bags - Bat, cat, hat and rat patterns
    
20. Cut sucker sleeves from outer space! - 3 candy wrap patterns by kathy grimm:submarine, rocket ship and alien space ship
    
21. Cut and paste treasure chest candy wrapper - My pattern design for young pirates!
    
22. Decoupage a purple crayon themed frame - A craft for parents and children who love the book, "Herold and The Purple Crayon"
    
23. Upcylcle your old sweater into a throw pillow - This is a great way to turn a very unattractive sweater into something lovely.
    
24. Wrap and tie a prairie yarn doll - a doll for a child who loves American Pioneer Era crafts
    
25. Handcraft your own artisan pizza - deliciously detailed paper mache!
    
26. Bend a pipe cleaner puppy - it's easier to do than it looks...
    
27. Paint a shaker box - This craft uses a prefabricated box from hobby supply
    
28. Applique a pillow with wool hearts - free heart and star patterns
    
29. Mosaic an angel - How my children learned to use mosaic tiles...
    
30. Children love to paint rock pets - also a great "camp" craft for summer fun
    
31. Assemble a half mask for a masquerade - this one is simple and will "blend" in with any costume
    
32. Decoupage a postage stamp vase - Children will enjoy collecting stamps for this project, just make sure not to include any valuable ones.
    
33. Wrap a bottle to create an interesting vase - a great way to use up yarn scraps
    
34. Cut a construction paper frame - an easy method for framing photos as gifts
    
35. Shape a dozen papier-mache doughnuts - The only kind of doughnuts that won't make you gain weight.
    
36. Glue together a shell mosaic box - A very vintage Summer camp craft...
    
37. Apply a faux metal finish to an egg - an idea from the 1970s craft books and magazines
    
38. Weave the ojo de dios - The number one traditional, Summer camp craft for kids.
    
39. Cover a letter box with postage stamps - is yet another way to recycled stamps; they take up so much room!
    
40. Construct a cardboard box loom for a child - develop eye-hand coordination with this one
    
41. Craft papier-mâché puzzle cones - I made these for our family play center in the basement.
    

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