Craft For Kids

what is a fun, simple craft for kids?

my friend and i watch our siblings (5 kids between ages of 3-10 ) and they like crafts but want a change from coloring, etc. what is a fun but easy craft that doesnt take too long
thank you

Make refridgerator magnets- you can recycle an old magnet from the fridge. Most of them can be cut to reuse. Have the kids make round or star shaped ones to hold their pictures!
You can cut an old picture of the child to put on it or just let them color the magnet.

Stringing beads is always a fun project at our house.

Bake cookies.

Make pencil and pen holders for Mom and Dad. You can cover an old box or can ( careful of sharp edges) with construction paper and design your own!

Make leaf shadows. This one is messy!! Do it outdoors when possible. Take large pieces of paper and lay a leaf on top of it, use water paint ( make it light with lots of water) and paint the whole piece of paper leaving the leaf in place. Let dry. Remove the leaf and you have a perfect replica of the leaf.

Use a light or good flashlight- Put a large piece of paper on the wall. Have child stand between the light and the wall and you draw the childs profile on the paper while the child stands there making the shadow.

Valentine's Day Craft for Kids- Lollipop Rose from AmazingMoms.com