Kids Crafts

Luminaries can dress up any front walkway, deck or patio. By making your own luminaries, you can add some creative touches to the bags which you learn from this article.

Tired of spending big bucks on Christmas gift bags? Take a few minutes and make your own for a fraction of the cost. This project is especially good for children.

When it comes to kids, their imaginations always get the best of them. Playing pirates is always a favorite, so give them an arts an crafts session where they can make their own treasure maps and...

Dog accessories can be expensive, so a great way to pamper your pet is to make toys and bags for him yourself. Most items can be made for a fraction of the cost of buying them, and some can even...

Kids enjoy doing arts and crafts projects. Craft projects are good for children in church, school or even at home on rainy days. These whale art projects will keep kids busy for a little while....

Kites have been a popular source of recreation in the West for centuries, ever since their introduction by traders who first saw them in Asia. Today, you can buy all kinds of kites, from miniature...

Eye spy bags are ideal for keeping your children occupied while waiting, such as in the car, at the doctor's office or anywhere where they might find themselves bored. They are easy to make and...

Halloween is on its way and this Ghost Wind Sock is a perfect decoration for outdoors. This craft is so easy and the best part is that you probably have all of these things around the house. It is...

Brown paper bags can be used for more than your lunch. You can make fun and easy crafts using these bags. Try making an animal puppet using a brown lunch sack. Kids of any age will enjoy making...

Festive piñatas full of wonderful treats are fun and easy to make and economical as well. With paper shopping bags, old newspaper and paper mache paste you can make the structure of the...

Making book covers allows kids to be creative as well as protect the covers of their schoolbooks. Kids can also create book covers and fill them with blank pages to make their own books. Kids...

A bunny lunch bag is a great way to get your children excited for Easter or to surprise them on a regular day. You can make your own bunny lunch bag with a white paper lunch bag and some...

Art projects can be fun, interesting ways to teach children using hands-on applications. As children become interested in and want to learn about the sea, a number of art projects ranging from...

American Indians are an important part of United States history. Children of all ages can learn about the importance of Native Americans and their contributions to this country. Crafts are a...

Create your own handcrafted items using paper lunch bags, a few simple craft supplies and a bit of creativity. Make gifts for family and friends, create toys for children or even decorate your...

Create a homemade Halloween treat bag for your special little visitors using every day lunch bags from your pantry, will be the hit of the neighborhood. Use Microsoft Word to add spooky Halloween...

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...

Help make your yard spookier for Halloween with Tree Ghost. Decorating a tree at Halloween time can be a lot of fun. Plus kids can have fun helping to make these easy to make Tree Ghost. These...

Paper bag puppets are one of the funnest, easiest and least expensive kids craft ideas. You can make just about anything you can imagine. Kids can make animal puppets, funny people or even robots....

Make a simple, creative bag out of wrapping paper or construction paper. You can even use a painting made by your kids for a great way to present a gift, or an elegant gift wrap to enclose an...

Children in the three-year-old age group want to create hands-on projects as they are in a preoperational learning stage. At this age, a child will ask many questions and is capable of logical...

Add a creative component to your classroom Halloween party with crafts that students can use to decorate their desks or take home as holiday keepsakes. Use basic craft supplies and inexpensive...

Valentine's Day is a time to share cards and sentiments of love and friendship. For children in school, holiday celebrations include trading Valentine cards with classmates and collecting the ones...

Puppets provide hours of entertainment. Children can make very easy puppets and put on their own shows for their friends and family. They will stretch their creativity by coming up with puppet...

It's inevitable that a rainy day comes around every now and then, spoiling your child's plans for a fun day of playing outside with her friends. Why not be prepared with a craft project that will...

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

Kids love to make masks out of paper bags. This simple art craft entertained my children for over an hour! Paper bag masks are easy to make using inexpensive materials and recycled bags. The...

Looking for a great gift idea for teachers? Something personal that each child in the class can participate in? This gift is simple, cost effective and designed to include the entire class. In...

Making a piñata with children is a great activity for birthday parties, family celebrations, or any time your kids are looking for something fun to do. It's easy, inexpensive, and much easier...

How to decorate a brown paper lunch bag. You can use it as a gift bag. This is a great do-it yourself project for kids of all ages. It can be used as an activity for birthday parties , then the...

Need to make a pajama bag for your child’s sleepovers, as a gift to match a pair of pajamas, or for your own convenience? Here’s an extremely easy no-sew way to make a pajama bag that can match...

Gift bags make better gifts when decorated with tissue paper and cut edges. Decorate a gift bag with tissue with a scrapbooking craftswoman in this free video on gifts and crafts.

Perhaps you are hosting a party and need to make a girl puppet for a lively puppet show. Or maybe you are just looking to make a unique craft for your son or daughter. Whatever the case, designing...

A ghost parachute is an inexpensive kid's craft that can be fashioned out of ordinary household items. Once complete, kids can play with the ghost parachute inside the house, or out in the yard....

If you are looking for an easy Thanksgiving or fall craft, making a turkey from a brown lunch sack is the one. It is made from materials that you probably already have around the house and is...

Paper bag hats are fun to make. They're fun to wear. They're also very easy to make. It's a great way to reuse old grocery bags, too. Get some friends together and make a few for Earth Day or just...

Children of all ages love pinatas. The appeal lies partly in the excitement of wielding a large stick and swinging wildly at the pinata. Better than that, however, is collecting the loot. This...

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...

Making kids' Western vests can be fun for the whole family. This method to make a Western vest involves no sewing and can be accomplished by a child aged 5 or older. Parental help is suggested,...

How many times have you seen stickers around the house, on your floors, walls and furniture. Here is a creative and inexpensive way for your kids to display their stickers in their very own book...

Do you teach Sunday School for preschool aged kids? Do you sometimes struggle to make it fun and enjoyable for the kids. The following article is the first in a series of ideas for making Sunday...

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 paper bag vests is a project that even preschool children can do with a little help. There is no gluing involved in the construction, and only simple cuts that can be done with safety...

Who doesn't love flying a kite? It's the perfect family activity. You can make it even more fun by making your very own kites. This project is fast and fun, and even the youngest preschooler can...

This is a simple quick project you can do with your kids that will get them outside, and away from the TV. You will learn how to take a simple plastic grocery bag and turn it into a high flying kite.

This is a great litle activity when you're at a loss for what to do with the kids. Wether you have neices and nephews coming over, play dates, after-care, it is a great way to get them involved...

Gift giving can be difficult, especially if you do not know someone all that well. However, if you use your creativity, knowing just ONE thing about someone can lead to a great gift for them. ...

Christmas is a joyous time but can be overwhelming on our pocket books. Find out how to save money and make these inexpensive Christmas kids crafts. You can use them to decorate your Christmas...

Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks but also a time for having fun. There are many Thanksgiving kids’ crafts to keep you and your kids happy for hours. Get into the spirit of the up coming...

Though they’re typically known as ‘book bags’ these bags can also be used as grocery bags, carry ons during a flight, or as snack holders for your child’s next soccer practice. With so many...