Category: Crafts

This cheerful snowman makes a cute bookmark.  Children could make these as gifts. You will need: a popsicle stick white paint black pen scraps of black and orange paper piece of thin ribbon, string, or felt glue Paint the stick white and leave it to dry. Use the black pen to draw on eyes, mouth, … Continue reading Cornerstone Crafts: Lolly Stick Snowman

This snowman is quick and easy to make.  You will need: white plastic spoon scrap of orange craft foam, felt or paper scrap of black craft foam, felt or paper felt or ribbon for a scarf (optional) black marker pen white glue Cut the appropriate nose and hat shapes out of the scraps.  Using tiny … Continue reading Cornerstone Crafts: Plastic Spoon Snowman

You will need: 1 small balloon 1 large balloon 4 pipe cleaners 1 permanent marker Blow up both balloons and tie a knot in each. Take the knot on both balloons and tie them together.  The small balloon is the spider head.  The larger balloon is the spider's body. Find the middle of one pipe … Continue reading Cornerstone Crafts: Balloon Spider

These easy to make tissue ghosts make a great Halloween craft. You will need: 2 tissues per ghost 1 small elastic or piece of string 1 black marker Bunch up one tissue.  Place it in the center of the second tissue and fold around the balled up kleenex. Use an elastic to hold the second tissue around the … Continue reading Cornerstone Crafts: Tissue Ghosts

A great twist on the traditional turkey craft.  You will likely have most of these supplies at home. You will need: a small paper bag orange, red, yellow and brown construction paper scissors glue or stapler black marker or crayon pencil 1. Have your child trace their hand print onto red, orange and yellow construction … Continue reading Cornerstone Crafts: Paper Bag Turkey

Popsicle stick treasure box or jewelry box that stands up well over time.  This project can be done as a gift for others (i.e. Mothers Day), or as a box for your own child to play with. You will need: 70 popsicle sticks bottle white glue decorative stone, shell, or rock (handle) Construct the base.  Place … Continue reading Cornerstone Crafts: Treasure/Jewelry Box

We just love these paper bag puppets! These four were created in our office on a rainy afternoon. Check out this link with step-by-step instructions on how to make a variety of paper bag animal puppets.

This craft uses items that can be found in most homes.  If you do not have the items in your home, the necessary items are inexpensive and carried by most grocery or dollar stores. You will need: 3/4 Cup lentils 3 balloons (per ball you want to make) 1 funnel (I made mine out of paper) 1 pair … Continue reading Cornerstone Craft: Bean Bag Balls