Kids Crafts

A mural is an excellent opportunity to share a creative experience that can enrich a child's life. Children have tremendous potential for unfettered creativity, and a mural should encourage and...

Plenty of aspiring toy makers and engineers have experimented with mouse trap propelled cars. This has led to many bizarre innovations, such as CD wheels and tricycle-style car shapes. However,...

The pioneers could not shop at department stores for the supplies they needed, such as candles, soaps and rugs. Instead, they had to create handicrafts by making them from supplies that they had...

So have you wanted to learn a new hobby, but don’t have a lot of money, or the no how. Then if you have plenty of time on your hands then I would suggest picking up cross stitching. This is a...

Children for years have been fascinated by tales of knights in shining armor. With a little help from their parents, kids can put together their own homemade body armor and shields and stage a...

Ever wondered how to make those cool purses out of candy and gum wrappers? Here is how I did it!

Making prop weapons from Styrofoam is a great alternative to buying professional prop weapons online or from a props retailer. You can personally design the weapons to suit your needs. Whether...

This article provides an overview of how to make pretend bagpipes for children's crafts.

So you just bought or assembled a beautiful little rocking horse, but something is missing that would make this toy a lot more fun, not to mention more safe. Learn how to make a rocking horse...

This is a clown wall hanging that holds all your youngsters crayons, pencils, and a ruler. All of your budding artists tools will be organized in one place.

Braided rugs are a work of art, not usually designed at home anymore. Before the age of television, people had more time to work with their hands and were very creative with simple yarn. Here is a...

Most children love dinosaurs. Their fascination with them has made dinosaurs the subject of numerous books and movies. They're also a popular Halloween costume. These hats offer a way to let your...

If your child likes music, or if you work as a teacher and you want to make something fun to your students, a toy violin is a good idea to let them imagination flow

A ziggurat pop-up book would be ideal for students studying ziggurats and Mesopotamian culture. A ziggurat pop-up book is also ideal for books detailing old stories and myths both from the Bible...

Pirates are all the rage these days, particularly given the popularity of Captain Jack Sparrow and others. Renaissance Festivals often have entire weekends devoted to pirate lore, and many...

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...

Ever tried building a card house? This is a fun activity for people of all ages. All you need is a deck of cards and a little patience.

Toy planes have been a staple for children's toy boxes almost since the very beginning of flight. The wonder of a plane taking flight is one of the great daydreams of any child, and nothing makes...

Traditionally constructed gourd drums require rawhide and a gourd. These are items easily found our purchased. Read on and follow the prescribed steps to make your own gourd drum.

Windchimes use the natural breeze to create sounds and music. Making a wind chime from old keys is a great craft project for kids using things they’ll probably be able to find around the...

Some of the most popular kids' toys are those that make noise. That is one several reason why the shaker rattle is a great project for anyone looking to capture a child's attention while creating...

Keeping kids busy is a challenge. When you see the summer boredom set in, entertain the kids with an art project. Get out the egg cartons and pipe cleaners and teach the kids to make an egg carton...

After eating your favorite fruits or vegetables, don't throw the seeds away. You can use it for a nice wall decorations. You can even make money out of it if you are very creative. Try this idea.

Making a kaleidoscope can challenge your creativity. When creating a kaleidoscope, you have to make each individual piece. The following will show you how to make the lens for a kaleidoscope out...

One of my favorite things to do as a kid was to turn cardboard boxes into something magical and adventurous. My best creation to date would have been the cardboard spaceship my best friend and I...

Children are always on the go and in need of a new toy. Instead of going to the store and purchasing a scooter, spend quality time with your kids by building a custom toy out of wood. Not only...