After sharing a baby food jar craft yesterday (did you see the Chinese Lanterns?), I couldn’t help but to follow up with this craft project also made with baby food jars! You can make these embossed jars to give to … Read More ...
Chinese Lantern Craft for Kids
Chinese New Year starts on February 19th. You can celebrate by making some of these Chinese Lanterns. These lanterns are created using babyfood jars, red tissue paper, and gold glitter. Why red? Red is found everywhere during Chinese New Year. … Read More ...
Bread Clay Beads and Necklace
Who says you need to buy beads to make colorful necklaces — it is fun and easy to make homemade beads. Who says you need to spend money on fancy clay to make your own clay beads? Melissa, from Mama … Read More ...
Heart Sewing for Kids
Show your kids how they can use a plastic lid or a paper plate to make this lovely heart that would make a great gift for a loved one. An adult (or older child) should cut out the heart and … Read More ...
How to Make a Crystal Snowflake
If the weather outside makes your kids curious about snowflakes and how they are formed, try this easy science experiment. To make your own crystals at home, you need a large jar, chenille stems, Borax, and some water. The water … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Candy Heart Wreath
Now is the perfect time to make this colorful candy wreath to hand on your door. Carrie shared how she made with cute wreath with her kids on her Carrie Elle blog. They started with a 12-inch floral and craft … Read More ...
DIY Bowtie Pasta Garland
If you are looking for a fast and fancy decoration to make for your New Year’s eve party, perhaps this gold glitter garland will fit the bill. All you need to make this simple, yet stunning, room accent is some … Read More ...
Creating Colorful Icicles
When it gets to the point this winter when you are getting sick of the cold weather, try this activity with your kids and you might change your mind… At least for a day! Hop on over to Tammy’s Housing … Read More ...
Faux Stained Glass Paper Snowflakes
I think it is a safe bet to say most adult’s have, at some point in their life, cut out a paper snowflake (or several). If you have made them before, and want to teach your kids how to make … Read More ...
Sudsy Snowman Kids Craft
I am so glad I found this project when my young granddaughters were visiting because this is something I knew they would enjoy! This project is just as simple — and fun — as it looks! Glue a mouth, nose, … Read More ...
Giant Craft Stick Snowflakes
If you are looking for a great project older kids will enjoy, check out this tutorial shared by Monica on Crafty Nest. Not only will the kids have fun making these over-sized snowflakes, they will also be learning how to … Read More ...
Hardware Store Menorah
I know I have been sharing plenty of Christmas projects… But I am always keeping my eyes open for projects you can make in honor of other December celebrations. When I can across this fast and easy Hanukkah craft made … Read More ...
Clothes Pin Dolls
Join in with the clothespin fun shared by Vicki on her Art with Kids blog. Follow her suggestions and you can learn how to make fashionable dolls out of old-fashioned clothespins, chenille stems, and fabric scraps. This is a great … Read More ...
Kids Craft – Velcro Dart Board
Sometimes it is great just to make something that is fun to play with, like this easy-to-make velcro dart board (although, if you want to get technical, kids can work on gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination while playing it). … Read More ...
Post-It Note Sudoku
If you ask me, this is brilliant! Such a simple and fun activity for kids and even adults. Kristina, from School Time Snippets, explains how not only is this a great activity for the brain but also for the fine … Read More ...