DIY Dinosaur Bookends by Mommy in the Mountains


DIY Dinosaur Bookends. This so reminds me of Toy Story. I love altered plastic animals and these were made for under $4. Tutorial by Mommy in the Mountains here.

DIY Magnetic Tote Bag by Ducks in a Row


DIY Magnetic Tote Bag. Really clever and easy project to keep kids busy when you’re at a doctor’s appointment or just out. Is anyone selling these? Tutorial at Ducks in a Row here.

Nine Hunger Games Crafts and Tutorials


Nine Hunger Games Crafts and Tutorials. Unique Hunger Games Crafts, DIYs, Inspiration, Makeup, Nails, Poster etc… It’s harder than I thought to find really good Hunger Game Tutorials other than the ones I’ve already posted here and here. But I like these:

  1. Hunger Games Inspired Makeup by A Flattering Tale here.
  2. Etsy Katniss Arrow Headband $23 here. Really lovely in closeup photos.
  3. Fan-Made Effie Trinket Makeup Video here.
  4. Katniss Braid Video by Samii Ryan here.
  5. How to Draw a Mockingjay Step by Step by DragoArt here.
  6. Fan Made Movie Poster: The 74th Annual Hunger Games Begin 3/23/2012 Viewing is Manatory here.
  7. Amazing Hunger Games Themed Wedding with tons of photos at The Wedding Chicks here.
  8. DIY Girl on Fire Nails and tons of Nail Photos of all 12 (every district represented) China Glaze: The Hunger Games Collection Nail Polishes at ommorphia beauty bar here. If you love nail polish you will probably love this post.
  9. DIY Katniss Inspired Golden Arrow Headband by Beetle Bailey here.

Nine Unique DIY Hunger Game Crafts


Nine Unique DIY Hunger Games Crafts. Hunger Games inspired clothing, jewelry, food, hair, keychain, and printable postcards. More Hunger Games Roundups herehere and here.

  1. DIY Quiver T-Shirt from Obsessive Creative Disorder here. Like that the strap is on the front and back. Homemade stencils and fabric paint.
  2. DIY Purple Melon (DO NOT EAT – for display only) from fictional food here. Three pages of food inspired by the Hunger Games at fictional food here.
  3. DIY  Keychain from shades of tangerine here.
  4. DIY Hunger Games Postcard Downloads for All the Districts from shades of tangerine here. You have to cut out the inside of the letters and glue images on back, but pretty cool.
  5. DIY Katniss Braid (Dutch Braid) from Makeup Geek here. Step by step, really detailed.
  6. DIY Effie Trinket Capitol Inspired Brooch and Bracelet from Aprons & Ambition here.
  7. Hunger Games Bread from Today’s Mama here. Another simple technique I’ve never heard of.
  8. DIY Polymer Clay Hunger Games Bracelet from by Megan Jackson from Down with the Capitol here. She uses a simple technique using plain white paper and liquid polymer clay – one I’ve never used before.
  9. Hunger Games Cupcakes from Sweet Tooth here. Very detailed tutorial, oreos used as coal – so clever.

DIY Kids Hallway House Using Tension Rods by ikatbag


DIY Kids Hallway House Using Tension Rods. Use one or two curtain tension rods plus imagination. Really cute tutorial from the opening mailbox to the lantern inside from ikatbag here.

DIY Easter Peep Kebabs by Sugary Goodness


DIY Easter Peep Kebabs. Really great party favors, or even as the centerpiece. How-to from Warning Sugary Goodness here.

DIY Easter Springtime Terrarium by Honest to Nod


DIY Easter Springtime Terrarium. So easy the kids can help with every step. Tutorial from Honest to Nod here.

DIY Homemade Lollipops by meaningful mama


DIY Homemade Lollipops. Really easy. Tutorial from meaningful mama here.

DIY Family Handprint Wall Art by Creatively Living


DIY Family Handprint Wall Art. Love how she used white crayon to write the kids’ names and ages. Tutorial from Creatively Living here.

DIY Leaf Print Eggs


DIY Leaf Print Eggs. Tutorial using nylon stockings and suggestions for small flat leaves to use at Family Fun here. Photo from KurtFML’s Flickr Photostream here. *To get the color dyes in this photo you may have to use natural dyes.

Eight DIY Hunger Game Crafts


Eight DIY Hunger Game Crafts. Most Spotted on Hunger Game Posts by Rae Gun Ramblings (also go to her site for everything Hunger Games). *Previous mini roundup of Hunger Games Crafts here.

  1. DIY Free Printable Keep Calm and May the Odds Always Be in Your Favor here.
  2. DIY Easy Key Chain or Pendant. Link also has 12 free printable Hunger Game Themed Quotes from G*Rated here.
  3. DIY Hunger Games Invitation by Kyla from Funky PolkaDot Giraffe here.
  4. DIY Hunger Game Magnets and Charms from Hunger Game Lessons here.
  5. Amazing Charm Bracelets by patty_o_furniture at Craftster.orghere.
  6. DIY Katniss Braid by The View from in Here here.
  7. DIY Hunger Games District 12 Necklace from Rae Gun Ramblingshere.
  8. DIY  Resin Bottle Cap Pins by Heidi of Digknity with lots of free printables at Rae Gun Ramblings here.

DIY Katniss Braid from The Hunger Games by The View From in Here


DIY Katniss Braid from the Hunger Games. Tutorial from The View from In Here.

DIY Felt Hand Puppet Bunnies by The Purl Bee


DIY Felt Hand Puppet Bunnies. Simple to make. Tutorial from The Purl Bee here. 

DIY Sharpie Pen Tie Dye for Kids and Adults by Crown Hill


DIY Sharpie Pen Tie Dye for Kids and Adults. Love this tutorial because it shows prints anyone can wear. Tutorial from Crown Hill here.

DIY Build Your Own LEGO Necklaces and Rings by Chez Beeper Bebe


DIY Build Your Own LEGO Necklaces and Rings. Wonderful gifts or party favors. Tutorial and very detailed PDF Project Download Sheet from Chez Beeper Bebe here. *Like some I’ve seen on Etsy.

DIY Potato Stamp Angel Wings by Pysselbolaget


DIY Potato Stamp Angel Wings.  Really cute and easy. Tutorial from the Swedish Blog Pysselbolaget here. 

DIY Mermaids Tops and Tails by ikatbag


DIY Mermaids’ Tops and Tails. A mermaid’s tail you can walk in. Seriously, what little girl wouldn’t want a shimmery mermaid costume? Cute tutorial from ikatbag here.

DIY Hunger Game Projects by Rae Gun Ramblings


DIY Hunger Game Projects for Older Kids. Most of the Hunger Game stuff I’ve seen is on Etsy, but there are three free tutorials at Rae Gun Ramblings. The “I shop the Hob” bag and the “My Squirrels Bring All the Boys to the Hob” shirt using freezer paper stencils are here. The tutorial for the Mockingjay Shirt and template arehere. “My Dead Squirrels Bring All the Boys to the Hob” Fan Art is here. *I posted Happy Hour Projects’ Hunger Games Book Page Bracelet here.

DIY Paint Chip Easter Garland by from Modern Parents Messy Kids


DIY Paint Chip Easter Garland. So easy, thankfully no special punch needed. Tutorial from Modern Parents Messy Kids here.

DIY Dress Up Station From Old Entertainment Center by Vintage Revivals


DIY Dress Up Station From Old Entertainment Center. Do you know how many of these are around? We just took ours to the recycling center! Detailed tutorial with so many great ideas at Vintage Revivals.