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Paper crafts are fun to make, especially with children. Make paper snowflakes easily with this simple guide. How to make paper snowflakes easily:
Entice Santa to your home or delight a group of children with these lovable baby reindeer! Make a bunch for a nice party favor or get the kids involved in a group craft! These would also work...
Do you have children in your life that are fans of Zhu Zhu Pets? If you are a Mom, Aunt, Grandma or Friend of these children you know how cute the Zhu Zhu Pets are and how hard the accessories...
Butterflies are exquisite and beautiful creatures that are very intricate in their designs. They also offer an interesting project for a sleep Sunday with the kids. Intrigue and interest your...
Barometer is an instrument that was invented in 17th century used to measure atmospheric pressure. In laymen’s terms barometer measures the air pressure to determine the weather for near future....
This is a quick, simple recipe for making playdough from Kool-Aid. This is great to do at a kid's party. It's also edible, even though it doesn't taste very good. But, you won't have to worry...
Making a paper airplane is a fun project to turn something as simple as paper to a cool engineering feat! Building paper airplanes are also a good way to spend time with your children and get to...
Sand art is an ancient practice used in many cultures for many purposes. Today, it is a medium of art whose practitioners range from schoolchildren to professional artists.
There are lots of reasons you might need the alphabet in bubble letters. Maybe you are making signs or doing a school project. Whatever the case, it is really easy to print the alphabet in bubble...
paper fortune tellers have been made and played with by children all over the world for hundreds of years. they are delightful as well as a good distraction for children... one that can keep them...
Beach quotes can make a great title for a scrapbook or handmade card, but they can be hard to find. Below are three websites that offer a nice selection of beach quotes. Many of these quotes are...
Tie dye can be a great activity, and is lots of fun because you can be original and creative. Follow this easy guide to learn how to tie dye!
Summer is a great time to get crafty with the kids. Head outside in the sunshine, get messy with the paint and glue and then run through the sprinkler to wash off. Even if your kids aren't off...
A great inexpensive craft for you, your child(ren), or to give as a gift is a hand-painted piggy bank. These create custom decor for anyone's room that can last for years!
Plastic lacing for craft projects has different names, such as Rexlace, gimp and even boondoggle, depending on the manufacturer. No matter what you call it, it is a great craft material for making...
Peg loom pot holders are woven on a small square loom with approximately 18 pegs on each side. The loops used to weave the pot holders are made from a seamless, stretchy cotton material cut...
For an easy craft project, you might want to make a cardboard mailbox. Read the steps below to find out how to make cardboard mailboxes using empty cereal boxes and other simple supplies.
How to Make a Rocket Out of a Paper Towel Tube
Making a rocket out of a paper towel tube simply requires covering it in construction paper, cutting out triangles for the rocket ship fins and adding a cone top. Help children create a fun art...
How to Make a Sock Baby
To make a sock baby, stuff a tube sock with construction paper, tie pipe cleaners around the neck, glue on some eyes, and draw on a smile. Use everyday materials to create a fun toy with tips from...
How to Make a Figure-8 Bow
To make a figure-eight bow, wrap a long piece of ribbon around itself into a roll, tie a pipe cleaner around the center of the roll, and spread the loops of ribbon out to create a decorative bow....
Windmills are an interesting combination of beauty and function. Kids will enjoy creating a three dimensional windmill with moving parts out of card stock and construction paper. This craft...
A great way to enhance your child's creativity is by letting them design and make their own simple crafts. This poinsettia craft project requires only a few supplies to create simple, individual...
Making a birdhouse with your kids is a perfect family project. A wooden birdhouse can be difficult for younger children because the wood must be sawed and then glue, hammer and nails are involved....
Creating Hawaiian themed crafts for kids provides a rainy day activity suited for even very young children. The crafts can also be used as party favors or as festive decorations for group gatherings.
The sword was once essential battlefield equipment. Today's swords are mostly worn by officers in full dress as a symbol of their rank. Swords are also used in the sport of fencing. A fine sword...
An elf hat is a tall conical hat worn by certain small mythological beings. The elf hat is typically soft, and falls over to one side--the point reaching almost back down to the brim of the hat....
Christmas is one of those holidays that sparks creativity. People wear sweaters colored red and green. Many women dangle bells from their earlobes. If you and your children are looking for a new...
Making tie-dye T-shirts is a fun and exciting craft that can turn ordinary white T-shirts into works of art. To successfully create tie-dyed shirts, it is important to follow certain steps that...
Making a catapult out of wooden craft sticks (also known as "Popsicle sticks") is a project that can keep a child occupied. He will be delighted when he discovers the catapult actually works to...
A fun project to make with your children is a paper treasure chest. The paper treasure chest will work as a prop for a school play or can be used by young buccaneers when playing pirates. It all...
Did you know ladybugs are considered lucky? This belief originated centuries ago by farmers who credited ladybugs with eliminating crop-destroying pests. In fact, ladybugs are so effective...
Real catapults were weapons used in medieval times. You can build a catapult out of Popsicle sticks, then use it as a toy or as a science experiment. The mechanism for catapults is evolved from...
Aahh the ancient art of folding paper into strange things. Who knew that you could take a piece of paper and fold it into a swan, a frog, or the Eiffel Tower? (I've never seen an origami Eiffel...
With Easter just around the corner, bunny crafts for kids are a fun and exciting craft project for the whole family. This Easter bunny craft is just too cute and is easy and inexpensive to make.
Sundials provide a valuable lesson to kids on time and the way the Earth's position changes throughout the day. They are easy and inexpensive to make, and can be displayed all year round on a...
Paper cars are a great way to keep kids entertained and active on a rainy day. Pull out the crayons and scissors and watch the fun come alive in your kids. The best part about paper cars is, once...
Commonly employed as a packing material, Styrofoam is available in blocks, boards, sheets and chips. Though solid, it is very light and can float. You can even build a simple, workable toy boat...
Nylon lanyards are fun to make. You can make this a group project for a club or organization, or just do it on your own. Your lanyard can hold keys, glasses or ID, or can even be worn as an accessory.
Kids can make colonial hats very simply by using construction paper, a stapler, a feather and glue. These items make the tricorne colonial hat that was a very popular hat for men during colonial...
Does your child enjoy playing with pretend food? You don't have to buy expensive play items. Making your own pretend food develops your child's creativity and self expression. Many of these...
Whether you're an avid crafter or just want to find fun crafts to do with the kids, free craft templates can make the process easy and give you new craft ideas. There are numerous websites devoted...
Creating paper hats is an fun activity for the whole family. Using just a few items that you likely already have around the house, you can make a paper baseball hat or ball cap in just a few...
This is a fast activity that you'll enjoy doing with your kids. Paper bag costumes can be made to be as fancy or simple as your child chooses. This craft uses materials that you probably already...
Need a simple hands-on clay craft project? This little clay dog is basic enough for children and adults to enjoy making and can be an excellent family activity for canine lovers of all ages. Make...
Recycling and going green is all the rage, so it's only a propos to make craft projects from plastic bottles. One fun project is to make animals out these highly recyclable items. You can use...
Casting on is the first step in starting a knitting project. It is how you place the first row of stitches onto your needle. This particular method allows you to begin the process without tying...
Your child can easily make a chef's toque to wear the next time that he helps you in the kitchen. With this hat on, you child will feel like a real chef. The best part about this craft is that the...
The diamond kite is one of the most popular and enduring designs for a kite because it is simple and adaptable. It can be built out of sturdy, moderately thick dowels and strong fabric for...
Making Valentine cards is a great and fun craft for kids. They can make cards for everyone in their class and add their own special touch. But don’t forget about your teacher. They work hard...
You can make your own Plado, rather than purchase commercial, store-bought brands. This will not only to save you money, but also provide an opportunity for a fun project that you can do with your...