10 Craft Ideas for Old Glass Jars

If you are having a tough time finding fun craft ideas for kids, let them use their own imaginations to turn everyday objects into something extraordinary.  A large cardboard box can be a house, car or spaceship, a rock can be their dog or a walkie-talkie, and a hairbrush can be a microphone used in their on-stage singing debut.  With an empty glass jar and some craft supplies, they can use all of that imagination to create some wonderful crafts.  Here are ten ideas you can use to help them along.

Mother Nature Provides Free Craft Supplies

Nature crafts are great for kids to learn about and appreciate the natural world around us. On a nature walk we can find beautiful wildflowers, delicious berries, and adorable birds and animals to watch.

We can also find lots of great stuff for crafting. Here are a few crafts using things found in nature that your kids will enjoy.

Pinecone Birdfeeders

Pinecones are great for crafting because they are nice and durable.  This pinecone birdfeeder is easy to make, and you can hang it outside your window and watch as the birds feast from it.  You’ll need:

How To Dry Herbs For Craft Projects

Herbs have numerous uses, including cooking, home remedies, and crafting projects. When a crafter sees herbs, she sees a treasure trove of potential home decorations.  Herbs are great for home décor, and the fragrant ones have a nice, natural scent that can’t be duplicated with synthetic air fresheners.

Crafting with herbs isn’t complicated, but it helps to have some basic knowledge about them before you begin.

Here are some tips to help you get started:

* Harvest herbs early in the morning, right after the dew has dried up.  This will prevent them from wilting.