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Ten colorful projects with neat pictures and simple steps.

Finished Paper-Plate Lion

Paper-Plate Lion

Ages 4–825 minutes
You need

Paper plate, orange paper, crayons and child-safe glue

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Color the face and glue on the mane.
  3. Let the glue dry flat before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Painted Rock Ladybugs

Painted Rock Ladybugs

Ages 5–1030 minutes plus drying
You need

Smooth rocks, washable paint and a brush

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Paint bright wings and dots.
  3. Let every paint layer dry before adding the dots.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Cardboard Binoculars

Cardboard Binoculars

Ages 4–920 minutes
You need

Two cardboard tubes, paper, yarn and tape

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Decorate the tubes and explore outside.
  3. A grown-up punches yarn holes and checks the neck strap.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Tissue-Paper Butterfly

Tissue-Paper Butterfly

Ages 4–825 minutes
You need

Tissue paper, craft stick, glue and pipe cleaner

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Layer colorful wings around the craft stick.
  3. Pinch the center gently and let the glue dry completely.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Popsicle-Stick Picture Frame

Popsicle-Stick Picture Frame

Ages 6–1135 minutes
You need

Craft sticks, washable paint and glue

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Paint the sticks and arrange a square frame.
  3. A grown-up adds the photo after the frame is dry.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Paper-Bag Animal Puppet

Paper-Bag Animal Puppet

Ages 3–920 minutes
You need

Paper lunch bag, paper shapes and glue

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Create a friendly face and tell a story.
  3. Give the puppet a name and use it to tell a short story.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Leaf-Rubbing Nature Art

Leaf-Rubbing Nature Art

Ages 3–1015 minutes
You need

Leaves, paper and unwrapped crayons

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Place leaves under paper and rub gently.
  3. Try several leaf shapes and label the colors together.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Yarn-Wrapped Rainbow

Yarn-Wrapped Rainbow

Ages 6–1135 minutes
You need

Cardboard, colorful yarn and cotton balls

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Wrap each rainbow row and add soft clouds.
  3. Secure loose yarn ends with child-safe glue and let dry.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Egg-Carton Caterpillar

Egg-Carton Caterpillar

Ages 4–930 minutes plus drying
You need

Cardboard egg carton, washable paint and pipe cleaner

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Paint the sections and add antennae.
  3. A grown-up makes the antenna holes after the paint dries.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Handprint Flower Bouquet

Handprint Flower Bouquet

Ages 2–820 minutes plus drying
You need

Washable paint, paper and crayons

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Make handprint flowers and draw stems.
  3. Wash painted hands right away and add a kind note.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.