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.

When you see the “helping hand” symbol on a project, it means you may need adult supervision to do the project.

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: Moderate

Appropriate for These Special Events:
Every Day and Rainy Days

Supports Subject Area(s) of:
Language Arts – e.g. step by step instructions
Mathematics - measuring
Visual Arts

Time Needed for Project:
1 hour plus drying time

Main Materials:
Activa® Celluclay™ in White
Plaid® Folk Art Acrylic Paint in desired colors
FloraCraft® Styrofoam™ 1.5" egg
Elmer's® Craft Bond tacky glue
Elmer's® Painters Markers
Activa® white sand
Shadow box
Loose sea shell mix

Basic Materials:
Plastic knife
Rubber gloves
Paint brush

Instructions:

1. Slice the foam egg into 3 pieces the long way.
2. Mix the Celluclay™ according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Pat clay over foam egg slices and leave to dry.
4. Paint shells in desired colors.
5. Optionally, you can add a coat of glitter with pen.
6. Paint the shadow box in a seaside theme-sandy bottom and blue ocean top.
7. Glue shell to the back panel.  Fill the bottom of the box with sand and shells.  Replace back panel piece.