Make a Dinosaur Monday Each Monday here at Dino Pit I like to take a look at a variety of ways that people make their own dinosaurs. Usually I focus on one technique such as origami or papier mache but today I want to take a look at a number of dinosaur projects I’ve come […]
Dinosaur Crafts
Make a Dinosaur Diorama
Build a Dinosaur Diorama Dinosaur dioramas are a fun way to make your own little dinosaur scene and whether you’re 3 or 33 you can have plenty of fun with this project. Choose your favorite dinosaur, pick your setting and you’re ready to go! Customize Your Dinosaur Diorama One of the best things about building […]
Dinosaur Origami Tutorial
Learn How to Make a Dinosaur in a Dinosaur Origami Tutorial Since I’m a little under the weather today I’m going to keep today’s make a dino Monday a little shorter than usual. I know a few of you really enjoyed the dinosaur origami video I posted a while back so today I went out […]
The Dinosaur Crafts Rainy Day Pack
Dinosaur Crafts Are Great For Rainy Days If you are fond of crafts or if you have ever experienced more than one child on a rainy day, then today’s “make a dino” Monday is for you. In my previous life I was both a nanny and a pre-school teacher and both of which taught me […]
How to Make a Dinosaur Mask
Make Your Own Dinosaur Mask It’s make a dino Monday and today I’m sharing a video on making dinosaur masks. Okay, so many of my readers are a little too old to be walking around in dinosaur masks but I happen to know that quite a few of you have kids and what better way […]
7 Really Cool ETSY Dinosaur Finds
ETSY Dinosaur Finds Are Countless There are many reasons why I love ETSY. I love supporting small businesses. I love the creativity that many ETSY artists exhibit with their work. Most of all though, I love that ETSY is packed full of really cool stuff for dinosaur fans like me! 7 of My Favorite ETSY […]
Make And Paint Plaster of Paris Dinosaurs
Face It, You’ve Always Wanted to Paint Plaster of Paris Dinosaurs One of the things I remember from my childhood is an overabundance of plaster of paris. I remember waiting for the molds to dry so we could press out our Plaster of Paris masterpieces and paint them to our little heart’s desire. So, in honor […]
5 More Great Dinosaur Pinterest Finds
Dinosaur Pinterest Pins Back in June I shared five dinosaur Pinterest pins that I ran across when surfing my way through Pinterest. I had way too much fun with that post and decided to go on another Pinterest hunt today to see what dinosaur goodies I could find. Dinosaur Pinterest Find #1 This Sauropod necklace […]
Free Dinosaur Knitting Pattern
A Free Dinosaur Knitting Pattern Is Great For Gift Ideas If you are like most people then money is tight this year and the thought of the holidays looming ever closer is a little worrying. Today’s make a dino Monday project is a good way to get a jump start on an affordable gift for […]
Wooden Dinosaur Skeleton Kit
The Wooden Dinosaur Skeleton Kit It’s make a dino Monday and today I want to share with you a “toy” that I loved as a kid, the wooden dinosaur skeleton kit. My parents loved it because it was affordable and I loved it because…let’s face it, I loved anything and everything dinosaur related. Whether you’re […]
Make A Dinosaur Tail Instructions
Finding Make a Dinosaur Tail Instructions It’s make a dino Monday and today I’ve been checking out Tater Tots and Jello! I ran across the idea of making dinosaur tails through Pinterest and that sent me on a mission to finding easy to understand “make a dinosaur tail” instructions. I eventually found what I was […]
Make a Dinosaur Skeleton Necklace
How To: Make a Dinosaur Skeleton Necklace If you’re an ETSY fan then you have undoubtedly seen some pretty awesome dinosaur skeleton necklaces going around – in fact I’ve pinned at least one on my Pinterest account already. Since today is make a dino Monday, I wanted to share an awesome tutorial I came across […]
Dinosaur Coloring Pages
Dinosaur Coloring Pages For Creative Paleontologists Here at DinoPit I make an effort to share just about everything dinosaur I find. That means sharing information for the young paleontologists out there who are looking for fun dinosaur facts and activities as well as the older dinosaur lovers looking for research ideas. Today I’m sharing a […]
Make A Paper Pteranodon
Make a Paper Pteranodon Using Origami I can’t say that I have ever really tried my hand at origami. I tried making lucky stars from those glittery strips of paper once and I’ve folded a few paper hats and airplanes but never anything that takes real talent. Today I ran across a really great video […]
Dinosaur Party Ideas
Dinosaur Party Ideas Will Improve Any Party Being that I am particularly obsessed with dinosaurs I tend to be a little uncomfortable when I walk in to a formal party filled with stuffy people talking about the latest fashion or celebrity break up. I would much rather they check out some of the dinosaur party […]
Make You Own Dinosaur Planter
Make Your Own Dinosaur Planter I like to think that I have a green thumb, but the fact of the matter is that my green thumb is quite limited in it’s domain. I can bake like no one’s business and I can even keep a Phalaenopsis orchid quite beautiful until it decides to drop […]
5 Hot Dinosaur Pinterest Finds
There Are Tons of Great Dinosaur Pinterest Finds! I have a slight problem with Pinterest…I’m addicted. When it comes to awesome dinosaur finds Pinterest is a great place to be. One of my favorite things to look for on Pinterest is dinosaur themed cake and cookie ideas because I am always looking for new ideas […]
Making Dinosaur Cupcakes
Who doesn’t enjoy cupcakes? Well, today’s “make a dino Monday” post is all about making delicious and tasty dinosaur cupcakes! You can use just about any type of cake mix when making the base of your dinosaur cupcakes so if you have special dietary needs you can cater this make a dino idea to your […]