craft ideas kids

what are some good places to look and get ideas for kids craft and coloring printables?

looking for web.s that I could get craft ideas and coloring printable for kids in my after school program. most of them are 8 and under

about.com is the handiest site I know

http://familycrafts.about.com/

In the links in red at the left under ‘Topics’ (scroll down), you’ll see the link for the printables and also crafts by age appropriate. Under ‘Essentials’ there are links to craft instructions. Other about.com links off the main index offer Hobbies and Crafts and Home and Garden with even more links. This site is very comprehensive.

Easter Confetti Gift Box – Eco-Friendly Craft Ideas by Shiho Masuda (great for kids!)

SEI Tie-Dye Tumble-Dye, Girly-Girl Kit with Idea Book, 3-Pack $8.99 SEI’s Tumble-Dye is an easy and permanent tie-dye dye for use on fabrics, ribbon, lace, trims, silks, dried flowers, baskets, wood, paper and more. Tumble-Dye is a pre-mixed tie-dye and eliminates the need of rubber gloves, salts and tubs of hot water. Create your tie-dye design by spraying, dipping, or painting. After the article is completely dry, simply heat set in a dryer for 20 minutes or iro…

SEI Tie Dye Tumble-Dye, Primary Kit with Idea Book, 3 Pack $8.99 SEI’s Tumble-Dye is an easy and permanent tie-dye for use on fabrics, ribbon, lace, trims, silks, dried flowers, baskets, wood, paper and more. Tumble-Dye is a pre-mixed tie-dye and eliminates the need of rubber gloves, salts and tubs of hot water. Create your tie-dye design by spraying, dipping, or painting. After the article is completely dry, simply heat set in a dryer for 20 minutes or iron wi…

Kids Craft Hair Bow Maker Kit, Purple Set,children Learn How to Make Hair Bows,ez Kids Bow Maker with Ribbon,instructions for Ages 7 & Up, Great Gift Ideas. $19.99 Easy Make Bows are for children 7 and older! Four bows can transform 32 different boutique styles in one kit! The more kits you buy the more different color combinations you can Create! Just layer the ribbon onto the magical hair bow maker clip, fold to secure And thats how easy it is! Take them apart and create a new one! Easy Make Bow kit includes: 52 piece hand shaped ribbon set! Four magical b…

Classic Decor with Ideas Galore! [VHS] $29.95 In this video, Linda and Jan shows you fresh approaches to classic balloon decor. Linda first guides you through everything from arches to topiaries with her easy-to-follow instructions. Next, Jan shares ways to include fabric, lights, motion, special effects, and more to enhance balloon centerpieces and decor. Their combined talents fill this program with innovative and inspirational ideas tha…

Sign Carving With Your Router $26.95 Signmaker Jim Bartz provides all the advice you need to design and carve custom wooden signs using a versatile freehand method that requires no lettering templates or guides. He takes you through the process, step-by-step, from initial design to the final details. Both relief and engraved carving methods are covered. Topics include: 1. Examples of signs and decorative carvings 2. Tools you’ll ne…