Arts and Crafts ideas?

Question

We're 13, and would really really like your arts and crafts ideas of what to make!!!

Thanks.

Answer 1

Beanbag animals out of felt and beans or rice. Easy to make if you have a glue gun. You'll need felt, scissors, gluegun, googly eyes. Choose an animal that suits and away you go!

Folding origami or making pop up books are fun too.

Answer 2

Check out:

www.dltk-kids.com

www.bhg.com

for some really great ideas.

Answer 3

A group scrapbook/journal of the things you do together.  Something to look back on as your friendships grow.

Answer 4

how abotu what I do, its my passion, I do prestamped, prequilted, cross stitch baby or lap quilts

Answer 5

Make Hemp necklaces/bracelets/anklets

It's simple and can be fun if you are patient.

http://www.beadage.net/hemp/index.shtml

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Hemp-Neckl...

These sites are pretty good because they have some pictures, and it makes it easier to follow.

Answer 6

I used to love making models when i was younger. You could make a papier mache model of a castle (like a cinderella castle, not the boring kind!) or a house/room out of a shoesbox. All you need is bits and bobs to paint and decorate like matchboxes and stuff. I used to make fairy houses in the garden too - made out of twigs and moss. We once made a Shrek-swamp-house out of a shoebox - that was fun!

You could make greetings cards if you're feeling less adventourous. Maybe a cute sparkly birthday card for somebody you know?

Another REALLY fun thing is to mix regular poster paint with PVA glue. You can paint all over windows and mirrors and it peels off like a sticker once its dry!

I used to make loads of fun decorations for my room too. You could make a dangly mobile from ribbons and beads or a collage of posters for on your wall. If you can get permission, its fun to decorate some old furniture with stickers and paints.

You could do some cooking, that can be arty too! You could bake a cake and ice it with a fancy pattern, or even make a cake in the shape of something if you can manage it. I used to make flowers out of sugar paste.

If you're still stuck for ideas, you can always look on the internet, try fingertips ( http://www.foundationtv.co.uk/f-tips/ ) or SMart for some cool projects ( http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/smart/ )

Answer 7

Bulletin boards or picture / keepsake boards.  I will suggest several ideas - some items you may have at home or others that your mom may have to help you get.

You need a base that is soft enough to stick pushpins or thumbtacks into.  You can use cardboard boxes and cut the sides off, however large or small you choose.  Something else that is great to use is the cardboard that fabric is wrapped around (bolt).  Any store that sells fabric will give you the  bare cardboard because they throw them away once the fabric is gone.

The cardboard you choose can then be prepared:

My least favorite method is painting.  You can lay them on old newspaper and spray paint or brush paint using a sponge brush and just about any type of paint, including poster board paint.

You can cover the cardboard with paper - newspaper, wrapping paper, etc.  However, if you are going to stick things to them with pins, the paper will eventually have little holes everywhere that show.  If you use paper, you should attach it with a spray adhesive or cover the entire surface with a thin glue.  Be sure to wrap it around all the edges for a nice finished look.

My favorite method is to cover the board with fabric.  A fabric with a loose, open weave works best.  The best is burlap which comes in a variety of colors.  But you can use any fabric - solid color, floral, print - whatever.  You can even use old clothes that are torn and not worth donating!  Just use enough fabric to cover the board and wrap around the edges and glue (hot or cool glue gun works especially well, but with your parent's permission - then be careful!)  Make sure the fabric is stretched tightly and secured well in the back.

After the boards are painted or covered, you can decorate with just about anything!  Leaving plenty of room for pictures or keepsakes to be attached, just glue or staple dried or artificial flowers to the center top or a corner.  You can personalize by adding a persons name.  Use your imagination and anything you can find!

These are very lightweight, so you can attach one or two pulltabs from cola cans to the back (depending on how large your board is) with hot glue.  Leave the circular part of the tab free so you can hang the board from this.

You can make several - same or different sizes - and cover with same or coordinating fabrics.  You can also make one for a family member or friend to commemorate a special occasion.  For example - use birthday wrapping paper, then clue pictures from the birthday party all over the board.  If you do this, you can add "captions" using a fine point marker to write on the paper.

These are really easy and fun to do!  Done well, you can create a really special gift for someone!

Answer 8

I like to make origami figures, button dolls, wall hangings, and doll furniture.  

Answer 9

make shell people....