Crafts that encourage creative play are one of my favorite crafts to post on. {They are a craft weakness of mine:} This library play kit is one of many homemade gifts that Make The Best of Everything has made for … Read More ...
DIY Doctor Play Set
This doctor set would be a great gift for a child’s birthday! We love to play doctor around our house. Unfortunately, I’m always the one getting the shots. You can find this amazing tutorial for a homemade Doctor’s Play Set … Read More ...
Make Your Own Rapunzel Wig
What little girl doesn’t want to have hair that she can brain down to her toes? This Rapunzel Wig is just the perfect craft for enticing your child to get into her imagination and run wild! You can find this … Read More ...
Doll Bulletin Board {Kid Craft}
Does your daughter invest a lot of her time creating a fun space for her doll? This craft is such a a great addition to any girls doll area. You can find the tutorial at live.life.create.art. … Read More ...
Fairy Gardens {How To Make Your Own}
A little while ago, my daughters got a book out from the library that taught them how to make fairy homes. This fairy garden lesson is the perfect addition to our homes that we have out in our back yard! … Read More ...
Puppet Theater Tutorial
This puppet tutorial is such a great idea to increase your child’s imaginative play. I love that it is made out of those tri-folds that you would use for a school presentation. So simple! Visit katydiddys to get the full … Read More ...
Big Mouth Critters- Paper Puppets
This free downloadable pdf craft is great for giving some inspiration for creative play! You can find these Big Mouth Critters over at Whimsical Publishing.
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Wax Resist Paintings AND Shadow Puppets!
This project has so many amazing aspects that I just don’t know which to share first. Could it be the way her children created these wax resist paintings and used them for their shadow puppet background scenery? Love That! Or … Read More ...
Paper Bag Contest
Tinkerlab is definitely one of the hottest kid’s craft blogs out there. Rachelle has come up with great ways for you and your children to expand your creativity. This month’s ‘Creative Challenge’ is using paper bags.You can read more about … Read More ...
Ribbon Wand
I love creative play, and this ribbon wand is the perfect addition to your creative play supplies. Head over to The Craft Mummy for this simple tutorial.… Read More ...
Sock Donuts for Creative Play
One of our best toys in our home is our play kitchen. We play restaurant, mommy and daddy, cooking school, we use the kitchen all the time. I am a huge advocate of creative and imaginative play in children. Having … Read More ...
Story Stones
Once in a while, a craft comes across my path, and my heart gets all tingly because the craft touches the cockles of my heart. This craft does that to me. These Story Stones by red bird crafts can be … Read More ...
Meet Apple-onia!- Lesson Plan
Sometimes a blog post comes across my path, and I am blown away by the creativity of the one who inspired it. This post is more of an incredible lesson plan than a craft, but does involve some ‘crafty’ things. … Read More ...
Play Pizza Restaurant in a Box
My girls would go Ga Ga over this gift! How lucky is Kristen’s niece who will be getting this play pizza set for her birthday!?! I think my favorite topping is the green peppers which she said took the longest … Read More ...
DIY Play Food for Kids
My girls love whipping up things in their toy kitchen! The best part about that is teaching them about healthy ingredients and using recipes and measuring items. You can make your own play food just like Katie did with her … Read More ...