Camp Art Projects

Felt scraps, Craft scissors, Craft glue, Sewing notions, Permanent colored markers, Cotton balls Make a troupe of finger pals for a small-scale performance. For each puppet, first cut out a pair of 1 5/8- x 3-inch felt rectangles to serve as the front and back of the animal. WOOLEY LAMB: Attach ears horizontally to the front of the lamb. Glue …

Apple, Vegetable peeler, Paring knife, Colored markers or paint, Wool yarn, Scissors, 16-ounce plastic bottle, Bottle cork, Fabric scraps, Rubber band fun way to use fruit To start, choose an apple for the doll’s head; the bigger the better–the carved fruit will shrink to about two thirds its original size. Red Delicious works especially well, but any variety will do. …

2 Scrapbook pages (ours were 12×12″) Pencil Scissors Fiskars Paper Crimper Borderlines Wavy Ruler by Creative Memories Solid Red Paper (12″x12″) by Keeping Memories Alive, Inc. Oval Creative Memories Custom Cutting System Yellow acid free paper School Days Stickers by Me & My BIG Ideas Tape Runner by Creative Memories (or any acid-free adhesive) This layout was a lot of …

Shrinkable Plastic, Markers or colored pencils, Rubber stamps and stamp pads, optional Key rings or lanyard hooks, Sandpaper (sometimes included in kits) You can create personalized tags for your backpack, lunchbox, umbrella, or even your coat with shrinkable plastic! 1. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for sanding the shrinkable plastic, if needed. 2.Using markers or colored pencils, write the child’s name, …

Old bedsheet, Tempera paints, Paint brushes, Sponges, Squirt bottles Take artistic ventures outdoors and transform an old white sheet into a monumental canvas. Start by soaking an old sheet in water and then hanging it on a clothesline or draping it over a fence. Get out various tempera paints and applicators — sponges, paintbrushes, squirt bottles — and go at …

lima beans, paper glue Beanies are made with lima beans 1. Paste the beans to a light colored piece of construction paper. This makes the beans look like they are three dimensional. 2. Paint faces on the beans and draw legs and arms on the paper around the beans. Hands and feet too if you like. 3. You can make …

Hole punch; Old birthday or holiday cards; Crochet thread or scrap yarn. make a fun bookmark 1. Cut a picture from the cover of a greeting card the size of a bookmark. 2. Punch a hole in the bottom center of the cut out picture. 3. Cut several lengths of thread or yarn and make a tassel through the hole …

2 pieces of square fabric or 2 large bandannas Iron-on vinyl Iron Scissors Sewing machine and thread Straight pins Old pillow or stuffing Thin cording Hard surface to use for ironing fun thing to make for overnights and camp fires 1. Following the instructions on the package. 2. Attach the iron-on vinyl to the right sides of the fabric or …

2 large (about 64 ounce) juice cans (unopened) Hand bottle/can opener (with the triangular end) 2 long pieces of rope Heavy duty scissors to cut the ropeVarious colors of electrical tape or various colors of paint and paint brush You will need help from a parent or adult to punch the holes in the juice cans and cut the rope. …

Old CD or Internet CD Multiple color “painters” paint markers Magnets with sticky side or magnet sheet a great way to recylce old cds 1. Decorate the CD with any colors and designs you wish. Place magnets on the back and put in locker.

Muslin (light colored fabric), any size Tempera paint, green and red Paintbrushes Pencil Make a wreath using a child’s hand prints 1. Cut muslin square to desired size. Trace circle in pencil for size of wreath. 2. Paint green paint onto child’s hand and randomly place around wreath continue until you have a nice full wreath, but not so much …

2 corks (one large and a smaller one); Toothpicks; black, brown or yellow scrap yarn; black or brown felt (you can substitute this with piece of paper colored brown or black; 2 black beads or googly eyes; glue make a fun little horse 1. Stick one toothpick into large end of the large cork. Angle the toothpick upward for the …

Crayons of various colors, one must be black White paper Paper clip or used up pen Children can draw anything they want with the paper clip. 1. Color a design on the white paper with various colors of crayons. Color darkly. 2. After the page is covered with color, color over the whole thing with black crayon. Press down hard …

Favorite Photo; Wooden/Painted Shower Curtain rings; Glue; Photo Frame Hook Hanger (With screw-in tip). a great way to display those great camp photos 1. Cut Photo to fit back of curtain ring. 2. Glue photo to back of curtain ring. 3. Screw small frame hanger into the top of the curtain ring. 4. Hang many photos together in a small …

1 Popsicle stick; green florist tape; 6 medium Forster Woodsies Teardrops; 1 medium Forster Woodsies Circle; yellow and white paint; thin yellow ribbon; wax paper; tacky glue; tulle circle; your favorite candy. make your own daisy that you can take home and not worry about watering 1. Take the Popsicle stick and cover it with the green florist tape. you …

Scrap yarn (any colors); 1 plastic spoon (buy a bag if using for group project); Markers; Cotton balls; tiny elastic bands; small amount of glue fun way to take a simple object and make a toy 1. Wrap yarn around a piece of cardboard (which is slightly longer than the size of the spoon) several times until enough yarn has …

2 cups of flour 1 cup salt 1 cup water Food coloring Ribbon Gold marker Wax paper make keepsake handprints 1. Add food coloring to the water. I use pink for girls, blue for boys. Mix all ingredients well, kneading until smooth. Dough should be pretty stiff, not soft or runny or it will fill with air bubbles when baking. …

egg cartons, crayons or markers, scissors, and pipe cleaners. Googly eyes are a nice touch. easy way to make animals CATERPILLAR Separate 4, 5, or 6 cups from an egg carton. Using the point of a scissors, an adult should make 2 small holes at one end for the antennae. Insert pipe cleaners for the antennae. Add eyes, a mouth, …

1 egg carton; paint (bright colors); pipe cleaner; glue; googly eyes or white felt scraps and black marker; scissors. make a fun creature that you can play with 1. Cut the cover of the egg carton off and discard. Cut the bottom of egg carton in half lengthwise. Note: 1 egg carton will make two caterpillars. 2. Paint both halves …

Natural objects, such as shells, acorns or pinecones, Modeling clay, Waxed paper, Plaster of Paris Container for mixing Leave a lasting impression on clay and plaster. For each “fossilized” item, place a large ball of clay on a piece of waxed paper and flatten it into a thick circle. Make an impression in the clay by gently pressing in the …

Newspapers (to pad work area) Forks (old ones) Hammer Pole (2 feet long) Crepe paper (3 feet long) Thick string (25 centimeters/10 inch long lengths) Strong craft glue This project is from the Baby Sitters Club Movie. You can recycle old forks into a wind chime! 1. Spread several layers of newspaper on work area. 2. Flatten down the forks, …

Branches and twigs from any tree or bush Lightweight floral wire Wire clippers and garden clippers Dried flowers, or other decorations if desired A Heart Shaped Wreath Made From Things in Your Yard! 1. Take one long, very pliable branch and bend in the middle. If the branch is green enough, it won’t snap. 2. Continue folding the ends around …