Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

 

Toilet Paper rolls, construction paper, glue, and brad fasteners

 

Plastic shoebox size tub + 12 toilet paper rolls + dirt and seeds

 

Cover the toilet paper roll with peanut butter and then roll in bird seed.

 

Cute little snowmen made with toilet paper rolls, construction paper, glue and markers

 

 

Fun with Popsicle Sticks

Popsicle stick puzzles are easy to make.

Just glue a photo or magazine picture to popsicle sticks.

Just add a little Velcro to popsicle sticks and voila! a game for quiet time.

Popsicle sticks and a little glue and rope make a handy bird feeder.

4 popsicle sticks and a photo make a cute gift for Mother's Day or a Christmas ornament.

 

 



Fun on a Budget

We all like to have fun, right?! And who doesn't like to save money while doing it? I do!

So here are some supplies you should keep on hand for cheap crafting fun with the kiddos:

Popsicle Sticks -- both colored and plain
Velcro -- rolls or dots
Soup Cans -- rinse out and recycle
A hot glue gun and refill glue sticks -- these can be found for $10 or less at most crafting stores
Paper plates -- these can be bought at Wal-Mart for just a few dollars and a pack lasts a while
Construction paper -- catch a sale at a grocery store or local craft store
Crayons, colored pencils & markers--stock up at "back-to-school" time when they are on sale
Empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls
Empty shoe boxes

Family Craft Time on a Budget

Whether you are a parent, older sibling, babysitter, or daycare owner, you have probably noticed that kids are expensive....adorable, fun, and adventurous...but expensive. We all want to have good family fun and hands-on craft and learning time with our kiddos, but sometimes crafts and activities are spendy to invest in.

I have found a few ideas for educational fun on a budget for families with small children. Check them out!

Buying a set of finger paints costs about $8.

You can save by using these 4 ingredients that you already have in your kitchen.

 

You can use those finger paints and a few corks to make artwork like this.

 

Soup cans + glue + sticks = beautiful candle holders

 

Soup cans, a little paint, and a foam ball makes a fun bowling set for kids.