www.craftsforkids.com

Hands on Crafts For Kids is the resource for kids craft projects and instructions for kids 6-12 and parents, teachers and other group leaders. It includes school and curriculum based projects,  multi cultural projects, and every day, holiday and seasonal ideas.

It is  the online home of the public television program Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Always cover your work surface with a mat or some type of protective covering like wax paper or plastic.
                                                    

Age Range: 7 to 12

Grade Range: 2 to 6

Skill Level: Easy

Appropriate for These Special Events:
Every Day, Gift Giving and Rainy Days

Supports Subject Areas of:
Language Arts – e.g. step by step instructions
Visual Arts

Time needed for project:
1 hour plus drying time

SEA GLASS JARS
Designed by Linda Gorman

Bring the beach inside with these sea-glass inspired votives.

Material:
Elmer’s® School Glue
Glass jars (like baby food jars)
Food color in blue or green
Paint brush
Sand
Shells
Twine
Craft stick for mixing
Foam Brush
Scissors
Waxed paper
Battery-operated tea light candles.

Directions:

1. Mix white glue and a few drop of food color in a small dish with the craft stick.
2. Using a foam brush, paint the outside of a clean and dried jar. Let dry.
3. Using scissors, cut a length of twine that will wrap around the mouth of the jar 3-4 times. Tie a knot to secure. Dab with white glue to keep from fraying and to keep it in place.
4. Using a foam brush, paint the bottom third of the jar with white glue. Roll the bottom of the jar in a tub of clean craft sand. Set aside on some waxed paper to dry.
5. Using white glue, add small shells or pieces of beach glass to embellish.
6. Put a battery-operated tea light inside to use as a night-light or use it to keep small desk supplies organized.