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Top 10 Bedside Craft Projects for Sick Kids

By Sherri Osborn, About.com

There is nothing worse for a kid than having to lay in bed because of some virus bug. Besides being bored, they are bothered by feverish brows and aches. Once the novelty of watching movies and games wears off, why not try a craft project. The ideas shared here are easy, can be done in bed using a T.V. tray, and are not too messy. Hopefully, they will take the sick child's mind off their stomach ache, sore throat, and other aches - and especially their boredom, at least for for a little while!

1. Art Book

Jennifer Schoch shares instructions for making your own art books. All that is needed is basic drawing and painting supplies as desired.
More: Make an Art Book

2. Bean Bag Toy Pillow

Instructions to make a pillow for a bean bag toy or other stuffed animal. Requires fabric or felt and glue or needle and thread.
More: Make a Bean Bag Toy Pillow

3. Cardboard Roll Puppets

Instructions to make home made puppets from cardboard toilet paper or paper towel roll.
More: Make a Cardboard Roll Puppet

4. Greeting Card Bookmark

Make this great bookmark from old cards. Recycle the greeting cards you have received and entertain a sick child at the same time! Best of all, your child can give these as gifs to other people.
More: Make a Greeting Card Bookmark

5. Juice Lid Memory Game

Andrea explains how to make your own memory game from frozen juice container lids. The kids can make the game and then play it.
More: Make a Juice Lid Memory Game

6. Lacing Toy

Instructions to make a lacing toy using a styrofoam meat tray, submitted by Beth.
More: Make a Lacing Toy

7. Math Game

Instructions for making a fun math game using an empty film container and some beans or other small objects, shared by CALKINS2. Another craft that is a game to play!
More: Make a Math Game

8. Quilt Picture

Inspired by WA-Wendy - Design your own paper quilt using a variety of papers and supplies.
More: Make a Quilt Picture

9. Simple Bead Jewelry

Instructions to make simple jewelry using beads and elastic thread. Kids can make gifts for everyone they know and a little something for themselves!
More: Make Simple Bead Jewelry

10. Paper Weaving

Learn how to weave paper into a placemat. This page suggests making a placemat in honor of your favorite football team, but they can be for any purpose!
More: Try Paper Weaving

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