arts and crafts ideas?

Question

my little brother, who is in second grade, has to make something that he can give to his classmates. they all range from 7 to 8. he has to make it before at home so i need some ideas on something he could make thats easy to make and would interest a 7 year old. please and thank you

Answer 1

a fruit loops necklace~a bird treat use peanut butter and then put different cereal on it attache a hook wire or what ever send home in plastic bags~home made playdough ~use food coloring and dye different types of macaronie ahead of time make necklaces out of it then~get a bunch of old buttons and let them glue a bunch together and make pins for them to wear!!!!

Answer 2

Spirit Dolls in the school colors but he will have to have some help in doing them.Depending on how many kids are in his class buy enough yarn in the school colors .any yarn will do but (I use Red Heart)Use a VHS case and wrap the yarn around it and when you are threw cut it off on the open and close side do this until you can make a body for each childs doll (using about 20 to 30 strands per body) then do it in the opposite color for the arms.do the first step gain and then cut them in half again.they will be half the size of the body tie them off on each end so the will stay together.And they will look like hands
to put together take the body and fold it in half and take a string and tie it a the top so it will make a loop to hang on to.Then hold in half and tie off a head.then right under the head lay the arms and tie off again right under them if its to be a girl leave the rest of the yarn hanging like a dress,if its to be a boy split the hanging yarn into two halves and tie them at the bottom for pants.I used to help all my children do this and I'm the mother of 8.

Answer 3

1. Now that names are omitted from possessions, kids need a way to identify their "stuff" from similar "stuff" (such as backpacks) belonging to another. Make two pompoms for each classmate using different colors or textures of yarn. Six different yarns would make 21 distinct pairs of single-color pompoms. Holding two or more yarns together to make a pompom will permit even more color variety.

To make pompoms: Use two pieces of heavy cardboard or foamcore board cut about 2-1/2" by 4" held together. Cut two strands of yarn about 12" long and place between the two cardboard pieces, parallel with the long side. Wind yarn around the cardboard until it's "full" (you may need to experiment to get the correct number of turns with your yarn). Pull the 12"-long strands to one side and tie them loosely. Cut the other side and tighten the tying strands until a pompom is complete.

Select two pompoms for each classmate in a pair that is distinct from other pairs. The classmate will then be able to tie the pompom pair onto a backpack and identify it as his/her own. Pompoms can also be used for identifying luggage, making a keyring easy to locate, or, glued to a magnet, to hold notes to a filing cabinet or fridge.

2. It's spring. He could make Dixie-cup planters. Materials: 5-ounce Dixie cups. Potting soil. Flower seeds.

Put the potting soil in the Dixie cups to about 2/3 of the depth. Place 3 seeds in the middle. Water lightly. Present to classmates, with instructions to "Water when dry. When the seeds sprout, watch them grow in the cup or transplant outdoors or to a larger container." Flowers that work well include portulaca, sweetpeas, nasturtiums.

Answer 4

Sun visors can be cut from sheets of fun foam--you can get two or three half circles from each sheet then cut out a slight arc from the straight edge. staple a rubber band to each end to stretch around the head--you get about 100 rubber bands to a bag for a dollar. All supplies at WalMart, JoAnn's

a do it yourself kit for a change purse
consisting of three pieces of fun foam (two cut the same size and one cut the same length but half the width for the flap. Use a hole punch to make stitching holes add ribbons to sew it together or shoe laces in different colors and instructions all in a zip lock bag

Duct tape change purses, etc.
org projects forum > PURSES, BAGS, WALLETS > Completed Projects: Reconstructed (Moderator: jMi) > Topic: Duct tape wallet and change purse/card holder ...http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=896.0

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Answer 5

How about boondoggle key chains, book markers, or even the plastic beads into woven into animal shapes. Or how about plastic sun catchers, he could do up a whole box full (painting thing them all and then hand them out). Other than that my friend, the only other idea that comes to mind is homemade cookies.

Answer 6

These 2 sites have quite a few crafts that will fill the bill. The second site will also give you other sites for you to look at.
http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft
http://www.fun-kids-crafts.com

Answer 7

Those things to hang on their doorknobs that say Keep Out, or Kevin's room, etc.
Decorate empty veggie cans with pretty paper (from http://scrapbookscrapbook.com) or fabric.

Answer 8

I would have to say Paper airplanes. Here is a video on how to make a simple paper airplane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9JRotgMo00