C - Elementary Crafts

Make this adorable felt mouse submitted by Angie Edwards. Perfect for a Christmas tree ornament or a gift.

Find out how to make a tiny reindeer using a candy cane, shared by Reginald.

Calalay shares instructions for making a tiny cornucopia treat using an ice cream cone and fruit-shaped candies.

You can make all your friends and family these fun candy Kiss rose buds for a special treat for any occasion.

Find out how to make a terra cotta clay pot fully of tasty flowers. A great gift idea shared by Susan!

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Make a wreath using hard, wrapped candies, ribbon, and a hanger! A fun decoration that you can eat.

Follow these instructions to make a frame to display your collectible baseball, pokemon, or other cards from old Cd cases.

Kara VanWinkle shares the directions and a photo of a castle she made for her nephew using a large cardboard box a television set came in.

Instructions to make home made puppets from cardboard toilet paper roll.

Find out how to create this fun cat visor using craft foam and a few other supplies.

Instructions for making a headband that looks like cat ears.

Check out this creative snack idea shared by Amy Wyatt. Find out how to can make a treat that looks like the Cat-in-the-Hat's hat!

Kids will enjoy making this simple snack that looks like the hat worn by Dr. Seuss' Cat-in-The-Hat!

Find out how to use a tin can to make a treat cup that looks like a cat.

Instructions for making a fun caterpillar snack using refrigerator biscuits!

Bear shares instructions for making a fun caterpillar using a sock!

Instructions to make an angel's face from an old Cd, submitted by Pathfinder.

Believe it or not, you can create little bowls out of CDs. Make sure you do this craft in a well-ventilated area. Any children working on this project should be closely supervised. I would suggest having the adult deal with the heating of the CD and let any children be involved with decorating the cooled CD bowls.

Suchitra explains how to make fancy table coasters using old CDs.

Make a flower using an old cd, a paper plate, a sock, and a few other supplies.

Find out how to make a unique dreamcatcher using old CDs, submitted by Maureen Gilbert.

Follow these instructions and learn how to make a cute, hanging fish out of old CDs and a few basic craft supplies.

Find out how to make a unique sun catcher using old CDs - submitted by Roaney Giles.

Allie from Maryland shares these directions for making a fun flower decoration using CDs.

Lebenheimer explains how you can create a hover craft using an old CD, a balloon, and a water bottle lid.

Sylvia Sommer from Brazil explains how to incorporate a CD into a painted masterpiece.

Use these free directions and pattern to create a photo ornament using an old CD.

Instructions to make a cute, hanging fish out of old Cds.

Kathryn explains how she created this great space ship using two CDs and a few other supplies.

Sylrayj explains how she would make a UFO using two CDs and a few other supplies.

Use 'donut' shaped cereal to make this simple bird feeder!

This is a fun and simple activity that can even be at snack time! Just let the kids keep threading the cereal onto the chenille stems until they get bored, and then they can eat them.

Encourage your kids to play with their food while making colorful rainbow pictures.

This is a fun recycling craft that not only encourages kids to practice their drawing skills, but also gives them a finish product they can play with long after the crafting is done.

I love sunflowers so that is what inspired this craft. You can use these directions to make a nice collection of flowers of many shapes, colors, and sizes.

Instructions for making a fun cherry tree by tracing your arm.

Instructions to make a home made chia pet out of a potato.

Jessica explains how you can make a craft that looks like chicks sitting inside a basket or even an egg!

Instructions to make a special Chip Off the Old Block gift for dad, a great gift idea submitted by Jo.

Follow these directions and make a cute Christmas wreath using wood, paper, and a few other supplies - shared by Jeanne McCall.

Stacey Hicks shares this holiday snack mix and the reason behind each ingredient. Includes printable bag tag!

Check out this unique way to recycle Christmas cards and baby food jars.

Tai from NY explains how she displays her Christmas cards by turning them into simple ornaments.

A fun gag gift to make. Give someone a bag of Christmas elf poop along with this poem.

A fun gag gift idea shared by Kristal. Give someone a bag of Christmas Grinch poop along with this poem.

A fun gag gift to make. Give someone a bag of Christmas reindeer poop along with this poem.

Give someone a bag of Christmas snowman poop along with this poem.

Instructions to make a Christmas Spider tree ornament and read the story behind it.

Find out how to make a Christmas tote bag using a paper bag, submitted by Marjorie.

Find out how to make a Christmas tree ornament using a balloon, submitted by Ksenija.

Use these instructions to make a Christmas tree using tissue paper - submitted by Brenda S.

Create a cool can to carry your pencils using a Pringles potato chip canister - shared by Kristina Nelson.

Find out how you can make clay beads to use in jewelry making.

Find out how to make a cute apple using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.

Find out how to make a bird bath using a terra cotta clay pot, saucer, and a few other supplies.

Make this cute bumble bee using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.

Diane explains how you can create a cute clay pot bunny craft that can be used as an Easter basket.

Make this cute cat using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.

Make this cute cow using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.

Find out how to make a cute Frankenstein using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.

Make this cute frog using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.

Find out how to make a neat ghost using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.

Make this cute ladybug using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.

Diane W. explains how she made this adorable mummy craft using a clay pot, old t-shirt, and a few other supplies.

Find out how to create this fun Thanksgiving decoration that looks like a Pilgrim's Bonnet.

Find out how to create this fun Thanksgiving decoration that looks like a Pilgrim's hat.

Make this cute pumpkin bell using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.

Make this Santa using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.

Make this cute snow person using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.

Make this cute spider using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.

These can be made to be used as nut cups for your Thanksgiving dinner or simply for decoration.

Follow these directions for using clay to make a pumpkin-shaped pin to wear.

This is a fun lesson in chemical reactions; you can make your own miniature volcano that will really erupt.

Use this fun craft to help kids learn how to read a clock and about different times of day.

Find out how to create this cute angel craft using a clothespins and a few craft supplies.

Find out how to make this fun cat craft using a clothespin and a few other supplies.

Here is a classic craft that everyone will enjoy making. Find out how to make personalized dolls using a clothespin and embroidery floss.

Find out how to make a miniature horse craft using a clothespin and a few other supplies.

Find out how to create this fun poinsettia craft design using several clothespins, a pom-pom, and a few beads.

Make your own chocolate flavored lip gloss using this recipe.

AnnaDee explains how easy it is to recycle an old coffee can into a lovely flower planter.

Michele shared these directions for making a decorative container to hold your plunger.

Tricia explains how you can make fun stilts by recycling coffee cans.

Instructions for making a butterfly out of coffee filters, submitted by Aubra.

Find out how you can make a colorful egg decoration out of a coffee filter.

Why not make this simple Earth picture craft. An easy painting project all ages can enjoy. You can also use the same techniques to create your own planets.

This makes a great kids craft as the coffee filters hold up much better than tissue paper and best when can be worked on throughout a day off an on to allow time for drying in between dips in the food coloring.

Red from Indiana offers these instructions for creative colorful snowflakes using coffee filters.

Instructions for making a picture out of a coffee filter that looks like a shamrock. A fun Saint patrick's day craft.

Use these instructions to make your own window clings - submitted by Marie.

A craft recipe for making colored glue.

Instructions for making fancy, colored noodles.

Instructions to make your own colored sand.

Find out how to create this colorful beach towel design using Simply Spray fabric dye.

These handy hall passes can be hung on a door knob, cabinet door, or coat hook so they are always ready when they are needed.

This is a fun printmaking activity that that all ages will enjoy. Try your hand at printmaking by making nice designs using hair combs.

Karen shares instructions for making a Christmas bell using a communion cup.

Alan explains how you can make a fun bookmarker using clear Con-tact paper.

Follow these instructions and make a fun, heart-shaped frame decorated with candy canversation hearts.

Instructions for making cooked playdough using flour.

Instructions for making a simple bird feeder using a slice of bread and a cookie cutter.

Try your hand at printmaking by making fun prints using cookie cutters.

Follow these directions to make a unique collage using unpopped popcorn.

Try your hand at printmaking by making these unique prints using corncobs!

ArchHost shares these directions for making an adorable angel out of cotton right off of the plant!

No trip to the circus is complete without getting some sweet, sticky cotton candy. This craft may not be sweet and sticky, but it sure looks like the real thing.

Get creative and make little people out of cotton balls, submitted by Sandy.

Instructions for making a cow puppet using a paper lunch bag.

Find out how to make custom CD holders for all of your tunes.

Follow these directions and learn how to make a jester hat using craft foam.

Make these adorable mittens using crafts foam, ribbon, glue, and dimensonal paint.

Melissa shares directions for making your own stamps using a bottle cap and craft foam.

You can make these decorative tabletop or desk containers using either tin cans or bathroom tissue rolls.

Instructions to make a cool spider puppet using an old glove.

Instructions to make a candle out of crayons and a milk carton, submitted by Nicki.

Kathy from IL explains how you can create a colorful paperweight using color crayons and rocks.

Create your own colorful ice palace with these simple directions.

Ashley Nunn shares directions for creating a personalized notebook using leaves or dried flowers. Perfect for Autumn and Back to School time!

A creative snack recipe! Make a snowman using the popular crispy rice cereal bar recipe.

Instructions to make an angel out of a pine cone submitted by Cristy. A fun gift idea or even a great Christmas tree ornament.

Edith shares how she turned a handful of greeting cards into a beautiful bowl or basket.

Find out how to make a fun necklace that looks like a miniature crystal ball.

Erin shares directions for making a fun coupon book to give to someone special.

Elizabeth shared this fun project made using shrink plastic. I think these are adorable!

Make this flower craft using cupcake liners, submitted by Trace.

See a full color photo of this fun craft!