Tired of being inside all winter? Not able to take a vacation to the beach to show your little ones the sand? Why not bring the ocean to your home? You can find this photo and the lovely tutorial over … Read More ...
Join in on a Creative Challenge!
Tinkerlab is one of my all-time favorite kid craft/activity sites on the internet today. Rachelle came up with a great way to get people to start thinking ‘creatively’. Starting on February 6th, you can join her Paper Bag Challenge. You … Read More ...
Awesome List of Top Kid Craft Blogs!
I have been the lesson plans editor here at Craft Gossip for a while, and it always amazes me that there are still wonderful blogs that I haven’t come across yet! Red Tricycle has a great list of kid craft … Read More ...
Kids Craft- Cardboard Yarn Valentine’s Frames
This is a super simple craft that you can do with your children to get them ready for Valentine’s Day! The post is written by a woman from Italy where only adults celebrate Valentine’s Day. She decided to create a … Read More ...
Paper Doll for New Year’s- {Free Printable}
My girls love to play with dolls. This New Year’s Printable Paper Doll is too amazing not to share! The printable was created by Tricia-Rennea, a very talented illustrator. Head over to TipJunkie to print one out for your kids!… Read More ...
New Year’s Eve Crowns
Robin makes such a great point in this post about how most of the activities and traditions centered around ‘adult-type’ activities. She suggests coming up with your own New Year’s Traditions that are a little more kid friendly. One activity … Read More ...
Ball Maze
Let’s do something with all of those boxes we’ve accumulated from buying gifts…make a ball maze! All you need is a long cardboard box, some cardboard tubes and hot glue. Head on over to a happy wanderer for the great … Read More ...
Cloud Dough
I love sensory activities, especially for my preschool age kids…who am I kidding, I love them for myself too! I can just imagine all of us gathered around the table playing with this amazing dough! Tinkerlab has the post on … 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 ...
Paper Plate Fish
I have definitely posted about Paper Plate Fish before, but I had to post about these because they are so bright and actually look like fish you might find in the coral reef. Fun Lab Blog has more photos for … Read More ...
Wooden Peg Board for Crayons
This is such a great idea for allowing your kids to get a great visual of all the color options they have with their crayons. My favorite part of her post is the pictures of her son taking the crayons … Read More ...
DIY Hot Glue Stamp
I have never seen this technique to make a stamp before. I think this would be a great ‘cheap’ gift to give your kids so they can have their own stamps. If you have older children who can use a … Read More ...
Rapunzel’s Tower Kid Craft
Here is a great craft for kids to make and then use during their playtime. My girls love putting our blankets on their head and shouting, “Rapunzel! Rapunzel! Let down your hair!” Head on over to Silly Eagle Books for … Read More ...
10 Best Fairy Tale Books and Crafts for Kids
I wish I had come up with this top 10 list. If you have children who love fairy tales, then this is the ultimate Top 10 for you! One fairy tale on her list is Cinderella, and they link to … Read More ...
Homemade Sidewalk Paint
This fun craft looks like it creates hours of fun. I can’t wait to find a shady spot outside and try this with my girls. I love the idea of spraying the paint with a vinegar filled spray bottle after … Read More ...