SO YOU WANT

TO MAKE SOME

CRAFTS…Fun craft Ideas that are quick & inexpensive!

Dynamic Children’s Programming WorkshopAbilene Public Library – www.abilenetx.com/apl March 17, 2014

Presented by Kelsie NygrenLibrary Assistant II

Main Library

CRAFTS TO TIE INTO STORIESGo Away, Big Green MonsterElmerRise of the Guardians – William Joyce

MAKE & TAKE CRAFTSPaper LanternsCraft Stick Characters & PuzzlesFinger SnakesCandy Airplanes

CRAFTS FOR TWEENS AND TEENSPaper Penguins & other animalsYarn MonstersDream CatchersCoffee Filter ButterfliesMelted Bead Bracelets

GO AWAY, BIG GREEN MONSTERBY ED EMBERLY

Materials: Felt – green,

blue, black, yellow, red, purple, white; regular or stiff

Glue Scissors Velcro (optional)http://littlegenegreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/09/

go-away-big-green-monster-felt-story.html

ELMER BY DAVID MCKEE

Materials: Elmer coloring

sheet or blank paper to draw on

Tissue in various colors

Glue Wiggle eyes Scissors

You can google “Elmer” to find coloring sheets, or print out any blank picture of an elephant.

RISE OF THE GUARDIANSBY WILLIAM JOYCE

Materials: Toilet paper rolls Duct tape in

various colors Craft knife

MAKE & TAKE: PAPER LANTERNS

Materials: Pattern Card Stock Small brads Yarn or string Scissors

http://thecreativeplace.blogspot.com/2009/10/tuesday-tutorial-paper-lantern.html

MAKE & TAKE: CRAFT STICK CHARACTERS & PUZZLES

Materials: Giant craft sticks Markers Tape Picture examples

MAKE & TAKE:FINGER SNAKES

Materials: Snake template Crayons/markers Tape scissors

http://www.mrprintables.com/finger-puppets-snakes.html

MAKE & TAKE:CANDY AIRPLANES

Materials: Stick gum Smarties candy Life Savers

candy Rubber band

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Candy-Airplanes

CRAFTS FOR TWEENS AND TEENS:PAPER ANIMALS

Materials: Strips of paper in

various colors Scissors Glue

http://www.myhappycrafts.com/penguin-craft-for-a-winter-recycling-craft-made-of-toilet-paper-rolls/

CRAFTS FOR TWEENS AND TEENS:YARN MONSTERS

Materials: Small square of

card stock Yarn in various

colors Wiggle eyes Craft foam

http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/2008/12/pom-pom-yarn-balls.html

CRAFTS FOR TWEENS AND TEENS:DREAM CATCHERS

Materials: Paper plates Scissors Yarn Decorations

Jewels, stickers, beads

Crayons, markers Feathers

http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/dream-catcher/

CRAFTS FOR TWEENS AND TEENS:COFFEE FILTER BUTTERFLIES

Materials: Coffee filters Markers Spray bottle with

water Pipe cleaners

http://www.kinderart.com/crafts/butterfly.shtml

CRAFTS FOR TWEENS AND TEENS:MELTED BEAD NECKLACES

Materials: Perler beads Embroidery

thread Parchment paper Iron Ironing board

http://www.perlerbeads.co.za/jewellery-handbags-and-market-day-ideas/

DON’T FORGET…The internet has a wealth of information. Even if a project looks too complicated or expensive, think about how you can modify it to work for you!

And most of all…Have Fun!