Hands On: Crafts for Kids Episode Guide

Episode Guide

Hands On: Crafts for Kids: Season 12 (2009)

• Season 12 Episode 13: Plants -- True Plants -- Trees and Bushes

  A seed container that looks like a tree; clay letters; products from trees.

• Season 12 Episode 12: Plants -- True Plants -- Fruits and Vegetables

  Making aprons out of old shirts; using corn to make a frame; clay beads that mimic orange slices.

• Season 12 Episode 11: Plants -- True Plants -- Flowers

  Creating canes from clay to make flowers; using color pounded from real flowers to make artwork; making rosettes with ribbon; spirelli flower shapes.

• Season 12 Episode 10: Animals -- Invertebrates -- Crustaceans and Mollusks

  A contemporary octopus with a dominant eye; wall decorations of crustaceans using glue; pearl and shell beads made from clay.

• Season 12 Episode 9: Animals -- Invertebrates -- Arthropods -- Arachnids

  Glittery spider web that clings to the window; whimsical interpretation of a spider; drawing technique.

• Season 12 Episode 8: Animals -- Invertebrates -- Arthropods -- Insects

  Clay dragonfly with iridescent wings; personal mouse pad with butterfly stamps; a giant Styrofoam ant; felt bumblebee.

• Season 12 Episode 7: Animals -- Vertebrates -- Reptiles

  A stained glass snake; an alligator's rough skin is create with an egg carton technique; clay turtle; how the chameleon changes color.

• Season 12 Episode 6: Animals -- Vertebrates -- Mammals -- Carnivores

  Paper owl; matching paws and fur patterns; wild cats of the jungle; fabric technique for giant wall art.

• Season 12 Episode 5: Animals -- Vertebrates -- Mammals -- Herbivores

  Clay elephant; a comical squirrel sock puppet; a zebra made out of pipe cleaners; a tote or duffel bag made from a T-shirt.

• Season 12 Episode 4: Animals -- Vertebrates -- Mammals

  An interchangeable mammal using clay; a wired dog; beads that copy the hide or fur of an animal; a pop-up book features whales.

• Season 12 Episode 3: Animals -- Vertebrates -- Fish

  A tropical fish bowl; clay fish fossil; rainbow trout; crazy quilted fish.

• Season 12 Episode 2: Animals -- Vertebrates -- Amphibians

  A hinged salamander made from foam board; dancing frog made of Styrofoam; a clay salamander; crazy quilt card.

• Season 12 Episode 1: Animals -- Vertebrates -- Birds

  A colorful paper toucan mask; watercolor mobile features commonly seen birds; clay bird's nest filled with different types of eggs.

Hands On: Crafts for Kids: Season 11 (2008)

• Season 11 Episode 13: Sports

  Decorating socks with one's name and team logo; sports charms for shoes; sports wallet; watercolor pennant.

• Season 11 Episode 12: At School

  Locker organizer; a treasure box project for charity; book covers; personalizing pencils with portrait toppers.

• Season 11 Episode 11: On Vacation

  A travel album for pictures and memories; lanyards and plastic lacing; postcards for the military; lanyard key chain.

• Season 11 Episode 10: With Friends

  A get well or friendship photo gift; pens; window card; bracelets.

• Season 11 Episode 9: In Math Class

  Dominoes; knitting; a calendar that fits on a math notebook.

• Season 11 Episode 8: After School

  Paperweight or decoration; sewing on a machine; paper lanterns.

• Season 11 Episode 7: At Home

  Rolled paper frame; sewing by hand; pillowcase; cell phone case.

• Season 11 Episode 6: On the Road

  Ideas for traveling include a magnetic game; crocheting; hat project.

• Season 11 Episode 5: Your Room

  Cleaning a bedroom; jewelry organizer; bulletin board; clay knobs for dressers and desks.

• Season 11 Episode 4: In the Kitchen

  Measuring ingredients; iris folding; herb garden for the kitchen window sill.

• Season 11 Episode 3: In the Classroom

  Mailbox or message center for a desk; pendant; marbleizing paper for cards and tags; desk blotter.

• Season 11 Episode 2: Outdoors

  Sitting around a campfire; quiet time outside; birdhouse; 3-D lizard; clay.

• Season 11 Episode 1: Going Green

  Lanterns made from recycled plastic cups; birdhouses; cards; stained glass box made of recycled cardboard.

Hands On: Crafts for Kids: Season 10 (2007)

• Season 10 Episode 13: 3 Dimensional Art

  String art done with wood and thread; using a color wheel; papier mache version of Mr. Potato Head; 3D jewelry project.

• Season 10 Episode 12: Music

  A sun catcher features musical notes and staff; using the right adhesive with the right material; colorful maracas; faux finishes; door harp.

• Season 10 Episode 11: National Symbols

  American eagle; tie dye; Styrofoam; transferring patterns; turkey/eagle favor.

• Season 10 Episode 10: Symmetry

  A symmetrical butterfly card; air dry clay; stains on wood; jewelry project.

• Season 10 Episode 9: Paper Collage

  A letter tin using mostly paper; wood; finishing techniques; paper collage and wood.

• Season 10 Episode 8: Time

  Charting days; the basics of crochet; painting lesson on creating depth; using yarn to crochet; clock.

• Season 10 Episode 7: Family History

  Family blocks; name sign for a bedroom or locker; scrapbooking; family-tree page and family-fun page; basic painting strokes; family mini-album.

• Season 10 Episode 6: Letters

  Stained glass project; cutting; painting on fabric; cutting project featuring letters; backpack tag.

• Season 10 Episode 5: Art Forms

  Lava lamp with glow in the dark clay and paint; jewelry basics; transferring a pattern; beads; moldable material for three-dimensional art.

• Season 10 Episode 4: Weather

  Windsock; basics of knitting; types of paint; weather tiles for each season.

• Season 10 Episode 3: Calendars

  Perpetual calendar; extended painting lesson; basic tools and choosing paint brushes; sun calendar; calendar of moon phases.

• Season 10 Episode 2: Patterns

  A patterned frame features shapes and color; plastic lacing; prepping wood; backpack tag; paper bead jewelry.

• Season 10 Episode 1: Shapes

  Basic shapes make up giant flowers in a clay pot; choosing a painting surface; animals; triangle tessellation block.

Hands On: Crafts for Kids: Season 9 (2005 - 2006)

• Season 9 Episode 13: Episode 13

  The Irish people are of Celtic origin with farming as the traditional occupation; Ireland is the second largest country in the British Isles.

• Season 9 Episode 12: Episode 12

  Japan's culture is ancient with centuries of Asian influence and tradition.

• Season 9 Episode 11: Episode 11

  Tahiti is the largest and most populated island in French Polynesia; woodcarving and weaving.

• Season 9 Episode 10: Episode 10

  The island of Hispaniola is home to the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

• Season 9 Episode 9: Episode 9

  Reggae is the dominant music style of Jamaica, the third largest island of the West Indies.

• Season 9 Episode 8: Episode 8

  Music and dance in Cuba, a semi-tropical island south of Florida.

• Season 9 Episode 7: Episode 7

  Puerto Rico is known for its folk songs, ballads, classical music and Latin dancing.

• Season 9 Episode 6: Episode 6

  Taiwan's culture is influenced by China, Japan and the west, with many traditional values based on Confucianism.

• Season 9 Episode 5: Episode 5

  Madagascar, also known as the great Red island, has traditions rooted in their Indonesian and African ancestors.

• Season 9 Episode 4: Episode 4

  New Zealand's mountainous country is home to the Maori, a combination of Iwi, Hapu and Whanua units.

• Season 9 Episode 3: Episode 3

  The largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily is rich in Asian, African and European traditions.

• Season 9 Episode 2: Episode 2

  North of Indonesia, the Philippines have cultural traditions with Asian influences, English words and Spanish religious influence.

• Season 9 Episode 1: Episode 1

  The Bahamas are home to the clearest water in the world, and the Bahamian culture is known for bright colors and lively music.

Hands On: Crafts for Kids: Season 8 (2004)

• Season 8 Episode 13: Holiday Hang Ups

  Foam ghost; wire wreath; reindeer frame; patriotic banner; turkey door-hanger.

• Season 8 Episode 12: Wild and Wacky Parties

  Animal themes; aloha themes.

• Season 8 Episode 11: Let It Snow

  Snowman bookmarks; candy ornaments; snowflake album; snow globe; snowman frame.

• Season 8 Episode 10: Scrapbook and Frames: Picture Perfect

  Simple layout; party album; 'All the World's a Stage'; picture holder; pet frame.

• Season 8 Episode 9: My Room 2

  Beaded candlestick; brick bookends; retro lamp; room divider; cork-coaster sport board.

• Season 8 Episode 8: Just for Me (Boys)

  Key chain; tag; award frame; shoe tag; animal bank.

• Season 8 Episode 7: Make It Personal (Girls)

  Jewelry; charms; sandals; box purses; decorated journal.

• Season 8 Episode 6: Party Favors

  Cup markers; candy favors; treat bags; clay; instant photo.

• Season 8 Episode 5: Paper: Cards, Tags and Wrapping

  Cards; gift tags; gift bags; wrapping paper.

• Season 8 Episode 4: The Great Outdoors

  Snail; butterly mobile; flowers; pebbles for a frame; plant markers.

• Season 8 Episode 3: My Room

  Bulletin board; initials; indoor whirligig; gemstone jar.

• Season 8 Episode 2: Things With Wings

  Songbird; corkboard; puppets; butterfly; birdhouse made of stones.

• Season 8 Episode 1: School Days

  Notepad; memo board; binder; bookmark; locker mirror.

Hands On: Crafts for Kids: Season 7 (2003)

• Season 7 Episode 13: USA: Patriotic Designs

  Clay flag; wood fire crackers; frame; tote.

• Season 7 Episode 12: Hawaii

  Flower lei; bark cloth; tapa cloth mat; coral reef; vacation scrapbook.

• Season 7 Episode 11: West: Pacific States: Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska

  Grape vine pot; igloo; painted can totem; salmon jewelry; Mount McKinley.

• Season 7 Episode 10: South West: Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona

  Turquoise jewelry; cowboys; friendship necklace; lizard; clay pot.

• Season 7 Episode 9: West: Mountain States: Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada

  Thunderbird; horseshoe; relief map; sand frame; scrapbook.

• Season 7 Episode 8: Midwest: Plains States: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas

  Dream catcher; buffalo; quilled sunflower; wheat bookmark; Mount Rushmore.

• Season 7 Episode 7: Appalachia Region

  Rush weaving; paper quilt wall hanging; clay folk doll; basket weaving.

• Season 7 Episode 6: Midwest: Great Lakes: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota

  Great Lakes; collage; weather vane; Abraham Lincoln bank; states book; tile.

• Season 7 Episode 5: Folklore

  Paul Bunyan puppet; turtle maraca; tornado; Buffalo Bill vest; Johnny Appleseed.

• Season 7 Episode 4: Deep South: Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana

  Alligators; citrus fruits; Mardi Gras masks; seashell frame; shells.

• Season 7 Episode 3: South East: Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina

  Log cabins; insects; sachet; Kitty Hawk, N.C.; tramp art.

• Season 7 Episode 2: North East: Middle Atlantic State: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware

  New Jersey flowers; pizza; apples; Pennsylvania Dutch; salt glazed stoneware.

• Season 7 Episode 1: North East: New England States: Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine

  Lobsters; braided rugs; penny rug; maple soap.

Hands On: Crafts for Kids: Season 6 (2002)

• Season 6 Episode 13: Americana 1900s to Present Day

  Travel game; art-deco bulletin board; teddy bear; fresco; hologram bracelet.

• Season 6 Episode 12: Industrial Revolution 1700 to 1900

  Zoetrope; morse code; pottery production; cotton bags; pointillism; mirror making.

• Season 6 Episode 11: Colonial America 1500 to 1776

  Silver tray; log cabin quilt; rug; welcome bandbox; wired candle holder.

• Season 6 Episode 10: Native Americans North America 1300 to 1700 AD

  Tag bag; wampum necklace; owner stick; cork painting; eraser clay totem.

• Season 6 Episode 9: Dynasties of China From 2000 BC to 1600 AD

  Terra cotta picture frame; abacus; foam dragon; tetrahedron kite; book cover.

• Season 6 Episode 8: Renaissance 1450 to 1700 AD

  Milano keys; Venetian glass; book mark; landscape; millifiori; mosaic beads.

• Season 6 Episode 7: Middle Ages Europe 1100 to 1450 AD

  Windmill; battle shield; tournament flag; shop sign; faux marble heraldry journal.

• Season 6 Episode 6: Japanese Empire 300 AD to 1800 AD

  Bunraku; puppet theater; pagoda frame; bonsai; tea lights; sand garden; paper fan.

• Season 6 Episode 5: Vikings and Explorers 800 to 1200 AD

  Coins; weathervane; Viking longboat; helmet; runic bracelet; metal bracelet.

• Season 6 Episode 4: Mayans 300 BC to 800 AD

  Headdress; Mayan pot; stela; stepped frame; astronomy wall hanging; yarn shirt.

• Season 6 Episode 3: Ancient Rome 800 BC to 600 AD

  Vellum journal; Samian ware tile; aqueducts; mosaic frame; marine mosaic tile.

• Season 6 Episode 2: Ancient Greece 2000 BC to 400 AD

  Olive wreath; Archimedes; Greek pots; column chalkboard; tragedy comedy mask.

• Season 6 Episode 1: Ancient Egypt 3000 BC to 300 BC

  Cobra pen topper; hieroglyphics; collars and cuffs; potpourri mummy; papyrus fan.

Hands On: Crafts for Kids: Season 5

• Season 5 Episode 13: Camp Hands On Cabin

  Sleeping-bag pillow; door hanger; camp rug; chenille flowers; job chart.

• Season 5 Episode 12: Camp Memories

  Postcards; camp journal; keepsake box; pop-up page; memory book.

• Season 5 Episode 11: Craft Cabin

  Key chains; hamburger; ABC pins; visor; paper award.

• Season 5 Episode 10: Bugs

  Firefly lantern; wired bugs; butterfly net; dragonfly; ladybugs.

• Season 5 Episode 9: Down by the River

  Metallic snail; flip-flops; frog marionette; twig box; turtle.

• Season 5 Episode 8: Nature

  Candle cover; plant hanger; squirrel pillow; butterfly mobile; flower bag.

• Season 5 Episode 7: Around the Campfire

  Talking stick; scary puppet; disguises; marshmallow people.

• Season 5 Episode 6: Fun and Games

  Hopscotch; homemade game board; bubble wand; table bowling; game bag.

• Season 5 Episode 5: The Night Sky

  Constellations; star mobile; rocket; sky wheel; windsock;

• Season 5 Episode 4: Tracking and Folklore

  Forest totem; animal print; moose mobile; petroglyphs; forest fossil.

• Season 5 Episode 3: Take a Hike (Into the Woods!)

  Hawk model; wind chime; mosaic shirt; feather pen; plant stakes.

• Season 5 Episode 2: Make New Friends

  Friendship tree, card, frame, picture pillow, bracelet.

• Season 5 Episode 1: Camp Supplies

  Water-bottle holder; safety kit; torch; sit-upon; soap.

Hands On: Crafts for Kids: Season 4

• Season 4 Episode 13: Mother Earth

  Foil sun; sundial; suet holder; symbols; bucket.

• Season 4 Episode 12: Along the Coral Reef

  Fish; crab; mobile; bouquet; sea turtles.

• Season 4 Episode 11: The Top and Bottom of the World

  Icebergs; stones; snowflakes; magnets; polar bears.

• Season 4 Episode 10: At the Beach

  Sand sculpture; treasures; mobile; dragon kite; sand castle.

• Season 4 Episode 9: The Tropics

  Leis; frogs; peacock; mask; parrot.

• Season 4 Episode 8: In the Forest

  Rug; stationery; pinata; forest; journal.

• Season 4 Episode 7: In the Beginning

  Dinosaur; woolly mammoth; fossil necklace; diorama; soap.

• Season 4 Episode 6: Down on the Farm

  Scarecrow; farm patterns; puppets; piggy bank; beans.

• Season 4 Episode 5: In the Desert

  Cactus; coral snake; gemstones; sand; lizard.

• Season 4 Episode 4: In the Garden

  Greeting card; whirligig; mobile; clothespin bugs; watering can.

• Season 4 Episode 3: Endangered Earth

  Elephants; animal banner; whooping crane; pull toy; flip book.

• Season 4 Episode 2: The Rainforest

  Candy holder; floor cloth; mask; wall hanging; palm tree.

• Season 4 Episode 1: The Outback

  Woven bag; message stick; marsupials; oil-pastel painting; bolo tie; crocodile candles.

Hands On: Crafts for Kids: Season 3

• Season 3 Episode 13: Cold-Weather Crafting

  Gingerbread house; candy cane; candleholders; weather vane.

• Season 3 Episode 12: All Dressed Up

  Hemp necklace; patches; batik; jewelry; purse.

• Season 3 Episode 11: Recycled

  Recycling; rain stick; indoor garden; pet-food containers; bowl; light bulbs; crayons.

• Season 3 Episode 10: Magic Potions

  Recipes; bath salts; talcum; bath jelly; lip balm; chalk.

• Season 3 Episode 9: Parties

  Parties; lanterns; candy holder; cards; luminaries; pillows.

• Season 3 Episode 8: Heritage

  Photo displays; family tree; game; paper dolls; journal; rubber stamps.

• Season 3 Episode 7: Rainy Day Fantasy Crafts

  Checkers; castle; game; disguises; candle.

• Season 3 Episode 6: Spring Forward

  Valentines; birdbath; totems; windsock; butterfly life-cycle chart; bunny; basket; birdhouse.

• Season 3 Episode 5: 'Tis Better to Give Than Receive

  Key chain; desk set; rubber stamps; jar; wall-hanger; boxes; folk heart.

• Season 3 Episode 4: Puppetry

  Safari; jungle; stick puppets; marionettes; pop-up puppets; Cleveland.

• Season 3 Episode 3: Putting It All Together: Mosaics

  Mosaics; paper; butterfly; tiles; beads; frame; box; clay pot; wall-hanging.

• Season 3 Episode 2: Fall Into Crafts

  Bugs; beads; corn; banner; embossing; picture frame; wreath.

• Season 3 Episode 1: Traditions

  Quilting; applique; weaving; candles; wall-hanging; apples; paper doll.

Hands On: Crafts for Kids: Season 2

• Season 2 Episode 13: Home Again

  Briefcase; travel memories; game.

• Season 2 Episode 12: Italy

  Italy; the Renaissance; glass; mosaic tiles; pot; cathedral window.

• Season 2 Episode 11: Egypt, India and Morocco

  Egypt; India; Morocco; wind chimes; batik shirt; pyramid pictures; clay toy.

• Season 2 Episode 10: African Animal Kingdom

  Africa; T-shirt snake; animal puppets; paper animals; lizard shirt; baby hippo.

• Season 2 Episode 9: Australia

  Australia; cave painting; boomerang; koalas; woolly sheep.

• Season 2 Episode 8: Canada

  Canada; journal; walking stick; totem pole.

• Season 2 Episode 7: United Kingdom

  United Kingdom; tatting; weaving.

• Season 2 Episode 6: Japan

  Japan; origami kimono; pinwheels; origami fish; watercolor windsock; fan.

• Season 2 Episode 5: Mexico

  Mexico; mosaic bead pottery; dolls; paper blossoms; piñata.

• Season 2 Episode 4: U.S.A.

  Quilting; dolls; jewelry.

• Season 2 Episode 3: Africa

  Africa; mask; beads; floor cloth; game.

• Season 2 Episode 2: China

  China; mask; panda; wind chimes; lantern.

• Season 2 Episode 1: A Craft Adventure

  Album cover; bags; bulletin board; shirt.

Hands On: Crafts for Kids: Season 1

• Season 1 Episode 13: Lines and Shapes; Under Construction

  Lines and shapes; wood quilting; yarn; tape.

• Season 1 Episode 12: Kaleidoscope of Color and Light

  Color; light; stained glass; flashlight; luminaries.

• Season 1 Episode 11: Native American Culture

  Heritage; rocks; pipes; faux rocks; teepees.

• Season 1 Episode 10: The Three R's: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

  Recycling; paper; stationery; birdhouse; containers.

• Season 1 Episode 9: Stamp It!

  Stamps.

• Season 1 Episode 8: Over and Over and Over Again: Patterns

  Patterns; block puzzles; chenille weaving; paper plates; box.

• Season 1 Episode 7: A Very Fishy Show: Oceanography

  Fishbowl; watercolor; ribbon fish; beach box; sleeping bags.

• Season 1 Episode 6: Back to Nature

  Making crayons; seed topiary; book; rocks.

• Season 1 Episode 5: Fly Like the Wind

  Whirler; kite; chime; sailboat; windsock.

• Season 1 Episode 4: Spaced Out

  Space.

• Season 1 Episode 3: Tell Me a Story

  Puppets.

• Season 1 Episode 2: Back in Time: Colonial America

  Soap; ropes; crayons; candles; stenciling; letters.

• Season 1 Episode 1: Bug Off: The Insect World

  Insects.