8 юли 2014 г.

21 Beach Crafts – Capturing The Summer Shore With Shells, Rocks and Other Beach Finds

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A bucket full of sand, the prettiest shells, rocks worn smooth by the waves, as much driftwood as your pockets will hold – wonderfully free natural beach finds so perfect for timeless, treasured craft activities. Continue reading to see and take inspiration from 21 of the best beach crafts on Kids Activities Blog.
21 beach crafts

Shell Pets

The very best beach fun with googly eyes by Simple As That. Never leave home without a bag of googly eyes!
Make sure you photograph their creations!

Spin Art Rocks

Glorious glorious color popping art activity for children of all ages using deliciously smooth beach stones.
See how to make on MeriCherry
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Driftwood Weaving Or A Little Raft For Shell People!

I just ADORE driftwood, and I ADORE this cute little weaving craft idea from theredthread. I need to make some right now!

Color-Blocked Driftwood

Gorgeous neon painted driftwood sticks from the beach – turn them into color-popping necklaces or mobiles.
Hop on over to Armelle on lessthanperfectparents to see how to make.
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Ripped Tissue Paper Collage

Gorgeous mixed media collage art activity for the kids to create with their hoard of beach finds via Joy Of My Life. You should check out her butterflies and insects made with shells in the same post.

Beach Stone Photo Holders

What a neat idea! so simple for holding precious drawings and photos. via garden mama
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Shell Necklace

It’s fun searching for shells with holes in them. Just loop, knot and layer for pretty gorgeous results.
via theredthread

Shell Dolls

Wooden stick people with glitter shell skirts – what’s not to love! via letsdosomethingcrafty
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Rainbow Sea Shells

Gorgeous backyard activity with leftover egg dye – a little science and discovery activity that can be easily turned into colorful artwork and sea shell jewelry when dry. See how to make on theeducatorsspinonit
sea shell dying from The Educator's Spin On It

Sea Shell Snails – adorable!

They’re just too easy and cute made with shells, pipe cleaners and pom poms!! Go have a look now onMeetTheDubians

Clay Sculptures

Such a sweetheart of an activity for small hands with just a bucket of sand, shells and some clay. via Buzzmills
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Salt Dough Shell Fossils

Beautiful homemade fossils and nature print keepsakes via The Imagination Tree

Memory Craft: Shells

How lovely for children to create something special as a reminder of their fun family vacation. Check out this sweet plaster of paris and shell craft activity from Kids Activities Blog
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Sea Shell Stepping Stones

What a precious idea for fairy gardens and magic steps to a playhouse – if you put your ear to the path you’ll hear the sea!! by buzzmills

Exploring Sea Shells

A fun, sensory clay and seashell craft via B-InspiredMama. Your kids will have fun exploring the impressions that the seashells made when pressing them in the clay.
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Beach Themed Sensory Box

If you don’t have a sandbox, or room for a sandbox in your backyard then this is just the perfect sensory activity idea for your little ones. via buggyandbuddy

Beach Treasure Hunt Ice Tower

Fun frozen excavation activity with your treasured beach finds via little binsforlittlehands
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Sandy Handprints

How can you take home and treasure something as ephemeral as a footprint in the sand, or the smallness of your child’s hand the day that she first saw the Atlantic Ocean? find out here on craftingagreenworld

Mermaid or Fairy Cups. Oh the cuteness!

Sea Shells, pipe cleaners and craft glue via zingzingtrees
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Painted Sea Shells

She Paints Sea Shells by the Sea Shore… such a simple and engaging activity via pinkandgreenmama

Make Your Own Seashell Necklace

There’s nothing that says summer more than wearing a pretty seashell necklace around your neck. See how easy they are to make here on KidsActivitiesBlog
Make your own seashell necklace
Happy Beach Crafting
Michelle
xx

Summer Bucket List} Kids Activity Bags

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Today I’m thrilled to share simple activity bags for kids.
Whether you use this as a summer bucket list or you do these activities throughout the year, these simple activity bags are perfect to have on hand.  All you need is a few craft supplies and some paper bags to make over 30 activities for little ones!
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Once you’ve got the paper bags, each activity only requires two to three supplies to make.  From fizzy sidewalk chalk to bug puppets to making your own friendship bracelet loom, kids will be having fun in no time!

30+ Kids Activity Bags

  1. Cornstarch + baking soda + food coloring = Fizzy Sidewalk Paint Activity Bag
  2. Sand + Summer Trinkets + Plaster of Paris = Sand Mold Activity Bag
  3. Straws + string = Necklace Activity Bag
  4. Marbles + paint = Fireworks Art Activity Bag
  5. Dot stickers + window markers = Connect the Dots Activity Bag | And Next Comes L
  6. Colored paper + mini paper punches = Punch Out Lantern Activity Bag
  7. Cornstarch + tempera paint + Popsicle molds = Frozen Chalk Activity Bag | Reading Confetti
  8. Borax + cornstarch + glue = Homemade Bouncy Ball Activity Bag
  9. Chalk + paper plates = Giant Outdoor Game Board Activity Bag
  10. Foam board + embroidery thread = Friendship Bracelet Loom Activity Bag
  11. Soda + pop rocks + balloon = Summer Science Experiment Activity Bag | Learn, Play, Imagine
  12. Glow sticks + balloons = Glowing Fun Activity Bag
  13. Pouch caps + pipe cleaners = Bug Puppet Activity Bag | Lalymom
  14. Block + Chalk = Chalk Twister Activity Bag
  15. Crayons + natural materials = Wax Rubbing Activity Bag
  16. Cheerios + Pipe Cleaners = Bird Feeder Activity Bag | Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
  17. Dice + Popsicle sticks = Minute to Win it: Game Night Activity Bag
  18. Glow Sticks + Nighttime = Tic Tac Glow Activity Bag
  19. Cornstarch + Hair Conditioner = Softest Play Dough Ever Activity Bag
  20. Golf Tees + Yarn + Play Hammer = Outdoor Fine Motor Play Activity Bag | Sugar Aunts
  21. Shovels + dirt = Dirt Soup Activity Bag
  22. Pony Beads + Pipe Cleaners = Bug Suncatcher Activity Bag | Happily Ever Mom
  23. Food coloring + ice cube tray = Colored Ice Play Activity Bag
  24. Stacking cups + paper plates = Building Activity Bag
  25. Felt tip markers + coffee filters + spray bottle = Dye Art Activity Bag
  26. Bag of Crackers + edible pen = Alphabet Snack Activity Bag
  27. Contact paper + nature collection = Nature Collage Activity Bag
  28. Needle + Magnet + Foam = DIY Compass Activity Bag
  29. Glow-in-the-dark paint + jar = Firefly Jar Activity Bag | Coffee Cups and Crayons
  30. Empty glue bottles + jello = Edible Art Activity Bag
  31. Summer treasures + jar = Summer Memories Activity Bag
summer-activity-bags-2After you’ve put together the bags, add a quick explanation for each activity and fold the bags shut.  Kids will love getting to open the bags every day!  You could use these as a countdown to a birthday, vacation, or the last day of summer.
If you love these bags as much as we do, hop on over to our Facebook page and tell us which one was your favorite!

Fourth of July Crafts: {Kid Made} Patriotic Jewelry

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Are you ready for some great Fourth of July crafts?  We’ve got lots of great “kid made” projects coming up over the next week.  We at Kids Activities Blog hope your child enjoys celebrating the fourth with this greatpatriotic jewelry craft.

Fourth of July  Crafts: {Kid Made} Patriotic Jewelry

Fourth of July Crafts

Threading pieces of drinking straws onto string to make jewelry is a classic kids craft. This red, white and blue version would make great Fourth of July crafts for a kids party. Kids could also make them as gifts for friends.
This fun and simple patriotic craft is wonderful for fine motor skills as it involves threading. It’s also a great sequencing activity (early math skill) as the straws are threaded on in a red, white and blue sequence.
Kids can make patriotic jewelry {Fourth of July crafts}

Kid Made

To make a patriotic necklace you will need:
Red, white and blue drinking straws
String or cord for threading
A pair of scissors
Kid made Fourth of July crafts {patriotic jewelry}

DIY Necklace

Cut the straws into even lengths to form the “beads” of the necklace. If you want to follow a pattern when you are threading the pieces of straw, then it is helpful to keep the three colors separated in different dishes. It will just make things quicker and easier when it comes time to do the threading.
Patriotic jewelry for kids {Kid made Fourth of July crafts}

Patriotic Jewelry

Cut a length of string and tie a knot at one end. This will prevent the pieces of straw from sliding off the string as you begin to thread them on. Now you are ready to begin threading the straw pieces on to the cord. My son threaded his in a red, white and blue pattern but it would look just as great threading them on in a random order.
Fourth of July crafts: DIY necklace {patriotic jewelry for kids}
When you have finished threading the straw pieces on to the string, tie together the two ends of the string and enjoy your patriotic jewelry. You don’t have to stop at a necklace either. Why not make a matching bracelet?

More Kids Activities

What are your child’s favorite Fourth of July crafts?  Kid made projects always make a holiday more meaningful to kids.  For more great kids activities, take a look at these other ideas from Kids Activities Blog: