Kid Crafts n Books

Here are dozens of craft ideas for rabbits, spring and Easter. This first one has lots of quick and easy printables including coloring sheets, lanterns, envelopes, bookmarks, a pop-up rabbit, and a candy hugger: Printable Rabbit Templates   Here is a really detailed look at making a Peeps diorama. It includes tips and examples.  And here is a unique way to tell a story: you can draw things as you talk about them, and in the end you'll have a picture. This one is really easy. Draw a few shapes, and in the end, you have a rabbit. Check it out here: Mrs. MacGregor's Salad

If you are looking for a quick decorating or gift idea, this Tabletop Snowman  will fit the bill. All you need are a white tube sock, a styrofoam ball, some scraps and odds and ends, and a roll of toilet paper. That's right: tp is the secret thing that forms the base of the snowman and makes it easy to set on a shelf or counter. It's a great project for kids because it goes together quick & they can spend their time decorating it to suit their artistic fancy. The Snowman Gift Bags  come with a printable template and also come together in a flash. Just trace the snowman design onto a bag, then decorate with bits of patterned paper. It's also a way to eliminate wrapping waste, as you can use the bags again and again. There you have it: two simple ways to bring some cheerful snowmen into your home.  

 Here is a roundup of crafts that are quick to do. If you need a template, they have printables along with step-by-step instructions. In the links below, you will find these easy snowmen, superfast gift bags to decorate, and cards that feature pop-up reindeer. How to Craft a Quick and Easy Tabletop Snowman   All you need are a men's tube sock, a styrofoam ball, a roll of toilet paper, and some scrps for embellishment. How to Make a Snowman Gift Bag: A Printable Pattern and Instructions   These are super easy and cute. For this, you just need a paper bag, some decorated paper scraps, and the template you can print off the site. How to Make Printable Reindeer Pop-Up Greeting Cards   So  cool and yet super easy witht he templates you can print and cut to make this unique greeting card.