Idea Bank: Craft Ideas

Australian Foam Stamps

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:15:04 GMT

Hi Everyone, I am looking for Australian Foam Shaped Stamps for our crafts dept. Oriental Trading offered them but are out of stock. We want to use them to decorate T-shirts!! Does anyone have some...

Binockeridoo

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:32:16 GMT

Take two toilet paper roll and cover them with camo paper. Staple together on the inside of both ends. On the out sides of the roll punch a hole. Tie a piece of string to the outside so that it will ...

rain sticks

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:32:06 GMT

We are making the rain sticks for one of our crafts. They are easy and inexpensive to make. We are using the instructions found on the Enchanted Learning website. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/cr...

Boomerang Window Cling/youth craft

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:45:02 GMT

We made window clings that they can stick on windows or mirrors. We made a copy of the boomerang clipart for each child. Had them place it in a clear sheet protector. Use gallery glass lead to outl...

JIMBUCKS FOR JESUS

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:01:14 GMT

To save time I got a print out of a hand and cut it out in black construction paper..turn the hand upside down so the fingers are down..glue cotton balls on the palm of the cut out and googly eyes on ...

Memory mirror

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:59:25 GMT

Frameless mirrors are not a good idea for this craft. We had several children cut themselves on the edges. We used a plastic mirror sheet made by Darice. It comes in a 6x9 inch sheet and can be cut w...

place mats

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:59:06 GMT

Used the track from the "dye cuts' instead of having the children use the permanent marker.

praise bells

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:58:58 GMT

Instead of using the decorative ribbon as suggested we had the children paint the dots with a q-tip.

Aboriginal dot painting

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:21:00 GMT

We took Robin Wexell's idea (3537) and added our own twist. We used it for the "ABC" night and used black scrapbooking type paper (WalMart school supplies) We thought the black paper could represent...

Downloadable Color Sheets

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:26:12 GMT

It would be good if there were some color sheets that are theme related to use for those who finish their crafts quicker that others. Idle hands are not good! lol thanks

bamboo didgeridoo

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:25:17 GMT

We cut bamboo into 16" lengths and drilled out the inside and decorated with permanent markers. They kids loved them and they really worked. You do need to scrub the waxy coating on the outside with...

bamboo didgerido

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:25:06 GMT

We are using bamboo cut into 16" lengths for our didgeridoos and using permanent markers in lots of colors. Older kids liked them, too. Get ideas from pictures of real ones on the web.

6th - 8th grade craft

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:24:44 GMT

We did string art with our 5th and 6th graders. You can find some free patterns at www.stringartfun.com. We nailed the nails into boards that had been painted black, but the website gives you more i...

yard art

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:54:00 GMT

Most of the ideas for the older kid wasn't going to interest them so I decided to let them do yard art. We are using a 4x1/2 board that is 15inch long they are going to write I jump for Jesus and do...

Aboriginal Dot Art Rocks

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:35:45 GMT

We bought large smooth river rocks and had the kids use earth tone acrylic craft paints to cover the rock (top and sides only). Once they all had that part done, they used a q-tip, toothpick or other...

2 Craft Ideas

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:14:35 GMT

The Crafts this year were not going to work out for our church. So here's a few that I came up with:
1. Fans--take a cardboard square and glue a popscicle stick to it. Give the kids stickers, pai...

Need Help

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:18:40 GMT

I have 6th-8th grade. The crafts in the book are not going to be interesting to them at all... any better ideas?

Photo Frames

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:18:12 GMT

for these I bought the kits for the theme oriental trading.

Plant Markers

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:18:06 GMT

For these I have pre-cut the 'squares', the children will draw the black lines, add a "foam" sticker in the center, write the verse and glue on the craft stick.

ABC craft

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:17:58 GMT

I chose an easy one: we are making bracelets, using abc beads and foam beads with the theme from oriental trading.

Cuppa Coasters

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:17:51 GMT

For these, I am using cd's, felt cut into a circle for the back.. I am also using the theme stickers from oriental trading for decorating, instead of the paint dots.

Digeredoos

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:17:44 GMT

I am using paper towel holders, strips of paper and the foam stickers from oriental trading to decorate them

Friendship Frame (alternate method)

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:15:13 GMT

Instead of using the 5 1/2 X 5 1/2 inch corrugated paper, try a CD paper sleeve with plastic window. It is just the right size and you get a matting effect, protect the inserted picture, and, even if...

whale tissue box

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:12:57 GMT

We are making a whale tissue box for our preschool craft. I purchased 12 cube tissue boxes at Sam's for $6.88. I'm having the kids paint it blue and the next day they will cut out the fins, tail and e...

T-Shirts

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:12:47 GMT

Print BOOMERANG EXPRESS on the top of the T-shirt; Make a Boomerang pattern, and draw three boomerangs, at different angles on the front of white T-Shirts with black sharpie markers. In the upper lef...

Outback Wall Hanging

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:12:06 GMT

After seeing some Aboriginal "dot" paintings, this idea came to mind, and it can be adapted to all age groups. Take a regular-sized piece of construction paper and in the center, glue an animal shape ...

Helpful Nametag/Names on Project

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:05:51 GMT

There are many unusual names these days at VBS. My children have unusual names that were always misspelled when they were younger. As a mom, it was frustrating to get their precious artwork with a HUG...

Personalized Spotted Beach Towels

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:05:27 GMT

This is a great craft that is personalized, useful, ageless and fun. You will need: some sort of apron or smock or garbage bag to protect clothing, towels, extra large bubble wrap and or assorted size...

Easy Didgeridoos

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:03:13 GMT

I want to have didgeridoos for every child in my class. So I am saving Pringle's cans and using a manual can opener to cut out the bottom. Each child will decorate paper to fit around the can. This wa...

Photos - photoshop idea

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:02:12 GMT

I have Photoshop and have used the Lifeway wallpaper of Ayers rock as the background. I'm having the kids stand holding a stuffed koala. If they stand in front of a white wall, you can delete the bac...

Matboard Boomerangs

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:50:06 GMT

We found a boomerang we liked from our Word clipart and made a template. We then traced it out on 40"X32" dark brown matboard. You can get this at Hobby Lobby for $7.99 a sheet. They usually run 50% o...

Car Fresheners

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:47:57 GMT

I got this idea from the "Thrifty Fun" website. Using fun foam, draw shapes from Australia or cut with cookie cutters. Using fingers, they can spread 1 or 2 drops of essential oils (eucalyptus would b...

Aquarium

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:47:19 GMT

I took two liter coke bottles and cleaned them out and took the labels off. I bought small rocks from the Dollar Tree, 3 two pound bags made us 14 aquariums, and put them in the bottle first. (The roc...

Make a boomerang!

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:45:00 GMT

Sometimes during VBS the kids make a small craft each night. This year we decided to take it up a notch and make something that the kids can enjoy for years to come. They're going to make boomerangs...

Blooming For Jesus Flower Pots

Fri, 15 May 2009 11:39:57 GMT

I got this idea from my co-worker. She suggested getting small clay pots and letting the kids decorate the pots with either sponge paints or with stickers. Put potting soil and a few flower or vegetab...

Bookmark your Faith Bookmarkers

Fri, 15 May 2009 11:39:25 GMT

I am going to do a super easy craft for the kids this year at VBS. I got multi-colored foam boards at Wal-Mart--there are 4-5 to a pack and I'm going to cut them into bookmarks. Punch a hole in the to...

Train Craft

Fri, 08 May 2009 12:55:01 GMT

I have recently discovered a new design in craft punches that are EASY to punch with one hand...Finally little children can feel successful in their crafting projects they can do themselves. At Easter...

Boomerang Spin Game

Tue, 05 May 2009 12:39:48 GMT

This is a great craft for the smaller group (preschoolers). ITEMS NEEDED: -posterboard (color of choice) -clear contact paper -Aussie stickers (make sure you have two matching stickers, on...

Suit Case Bible Cover

Tue, 05 May 2009 10:03:06 GMT

Buy some rustic brownish fabric and cut patterns for a bible cover. It really only needs to be the shape of the cover, two sides and where the binding it. It doesn't need to be extremely detailed nor ...

Stand-up Sheep

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:30:16 GMT

I just finished making this with my 5 year old. I cut out a simple sheep body shape (minus the legs) from a stiff white board. White chipboard can be purchased online for under $1 a sheet. Spray paint...

God's-Eye Memory Keeper

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:17:21 GMT

Our state was widely stricken by the ice storm, so sticks are in abundance. I found this craft on Family Fun's website and plan on doing this with some of my older kids. Using two sticks, you cross ...

Australian Sun Catcher Jar

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:04:19 GMT

Materials: 1 small clean baby food jar; white hair gel; Clip art from VBS Craft Book or LifeWay's website; 1 Transparency sheet; Craft Stick
1. Reduce clip art down to 25% on a copier.
2. ...

boomarang Key/necklace holder

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:29:20 GMT

I like the wooden boomarang Idea but wouldn't want the kids tossing them at each other (as would happen around here) so my thought is to make wooden rang shapes, sand, paint and clearcoat them, then a...

Roo Pack

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:28:05 GMT

Adding to the idea of using jeans to make bags...I think it might be fun to have the kids make a Roo Bag (kind of like a mini fanny pack, but attached to a belt or beltloop) this can be made from the ...

Walkabout Backpack

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:43:23 GMT

Fold top half of paper grocery bag to the inside of the bag (making sides double strength). Insert posterboard cut to fit the bottom. Make straps of wide elastic or ribbon. Kids decorate with tradi...

Additional Craft Tips

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:11:22 GMT

The following tips are an extension of the ideas found in the Rotation Guide.
1. Be sure to send home washing instructions given by the manufacturer of the fabric paint if you are make the Share...

AUTRAILAN ANIMALS AND MORE

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:48:29 GMT

WITH ALL THE FINE ANIMALS FROM AUSTRALIA, YOU COULD COME UP WITH PLENTY OF ACTIVITIES LIKE A EMU ON STIFF CARDBOARD WITH ADDED SHAGGY YARN FOR THE FEATHERS ADDED FOR THE CHILDREN TO GLUE ON OR TIE ON....

Suit Cases

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:14:17 GMT

G'Day Mates! Our group is the 3-k and thought about using cigar boxes for the suit cases...paint em brown and put old belts around them...now comes the fun part. The suit case labels can be the Unit ...

Walkabout Stick

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:14:17 GMT

I have done an Australia themed birthday party before and have gotten dowels for the kids to paint and put beads on the top with string and they are cheap and can be made as easy or hard as needed for...

Truth Train necklace

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:05:49 GMT

This one would be for the younger kids (K-second). You can get Train beads, sold in most craft stores or online, and give the children one of each color,Red (sin), white (jesus) etc. (this is the word...

Week long craft

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:35:52 GMT

We are planning to do a week-long boomerang craft. I have woodworkers in my church cutting out nice-sized boomerangs. The kids will sand one day, paint another, decal another, and clear coat on the ...

Walk-about Walking Stick

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:37:21 GMT

On the rope "handle" for the walking stick,you could add pony beads in the colors of the wordless book. Black-sin,red-Christ blood, etc.

Walk-about walking stick

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:32:30 GMT

I was thinking about the Aboriginies, and I got the idea for a walk about stick. Spring is on the way and a lot of people will be trimming trees and hauling the branches off to the dump or cutting the...

Walk-about Bags

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:31:23 GMT

I like things that won't go right into the trash and that are recycled. This idea would fulfill both. Ask your church members to donate old denim jeans (each pair should be able to make two bags). all...

Aurora Borealis Photo Frame

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:27:15 GMT

Create a photo frame using donated CD's and jewel cases. Using an old pair of sturdy scissors, cut the CD into small irregular shapes as if for a mosaic. Using plain craft glue, the children glue th...

Week Long Craft Idea

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:22:07 GMT

How about a 6 inch ceramic Train. The top can be cut out so it will hold a small Bible or an MP3 player or cell phone. The web site is Buniquecrafts.com

Gecko

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:38:00 GMT

Looking at doing some ceramic geckos for the kids to paint. I've found the mold for us, or folks with no access to kilns & slip can most likely purchase bisque from ceramic shops. These can be paint...

Kangaroo Bank

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:39:28 GMT

Use an old bleach bottle (or one similarly shaped) cut out ears, tail, paws, etc from brown felt. use craft eyes. the ears can be two-tone. the slot for money can be the pouch or the back of the bottl...

Week Long Craft

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:41:58 GMT

I'm looking for idea's for a week long craft. Each class has 20 mins. Any suggestion would be appreciated.