Kids Crafts

Ever wonder what to do with those empty egg cartons? With just a few household supplies, you can create an egg carton train. Not only can you have fun designing the train, you can also use the...

Pirates have been sailing the seven seas for centuries. Today, children are fascinated by them and are exposed to them in movies and television. There are many toys on the market that represent...

A 3D fire station provides a dramatic play prop for kids of all ages. Making the actual fire station also doubles as a craft project, extending the fun of the activity. To encourage creativity,...

Christmas is a favorite time of year for children. The smells, sights and sounds of Christmas provide endless excitement and anticipation. For the Christian, Christmas time carries special...

Pioneer life comes to life for children through literature and hands-on activities. The Laura Ingalls Wilder book series provides a firsthand account of life in the pioneer days. Pioneer-themed...

"The Wheels on the Bus" is a catchy tune, popular with young children and teachers. Its simple concept and repetitive lyrics allow the kids to learn it easily. The song also inspires fun...

It is natural for Christian children to make crosses to symbolize their faith in Jesus Christ. This type of religious cross craft can be created in a Sunday school classroom or at home with a...

This is very easy to make and fun for the kids. I have done this with my daughter and you will be surprised how long a five year old can play with this. This is good for ages five to eight. After...

In the Christian faith, Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, which is central to the faith. To children, Easter means a visit from the Easter Bunny, who will leave them a basket filled...

Kids of all ages love to create, and crafts that are useful or decorative can give them a real sense of accomplishment. It's not always easy to come up with arts and craft ideas that young...

Resurrection eggs relay the Christian story of Easter in a child-friendly way, telling the story of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection through a series of 12 symbol-filled eggs. Stores...

Helping children make their own bird feeders is a great way to get them excited about birds. They can hang their bird feeders, watch the different kinds of birds come to eat, and maybe even learn...

There are many ways that you can make a piggy bank for kids. It's also fun to have them help you make it. Here is a real simple way to make a piggy bank for a kid. You can decorate it together...

Nature crafts are an excellent way to encourage children to get outside and explore nature. With mediums taken right from the great outdoors, and a few simple craft supplies, you can create a...

Recycled crafts inspire creativity from children, while reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. Egg cartons are ideal for a variety of crafts for kids of all ages and are readily...

Children love making crafts and have long been fascinated by turtles. Doing turtle crats makes a perfect combination that will amuse children for hours. Children will not only enjoy making these...

Kids of all ages can get involved in planting this year and making their very own planter box. These are great for gift giving as well as for the kids to keep for themselves.

Attaching the milk carton windmill arms to the Styrofoam ball requires applying a small amount of glue to the skewer tip, inserting it into the ball and rotating the arm at a slight inward angle....

Filling a milk carton windmill with sand adds weight to the base and enables it to be set outside and stand securely on its own. Pour sand into the milk carton windmill with tips from a crafts...

Attaching the Styrofoam ball to the milk carton windmill requires trimming the excess wooden stick from both the front and the back of the windmill. Attach the Styrofoam ball to the windmill with...

The roof of a milk carton windmill is decorated with solid-colored matchsticks to mimic a red tile roof. Decorate the windmill roof with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video on...

A door is added to a milk carton windmill using different colored matchsticks to create a realistic craft project. Add a door to the windmill with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video...

Spinning the milk carton windmill requires angling the blades slightly to catch the wind and making sure the blades are far enough away from the milk carton base to spin freely. Keep the windmill...

Cutting blades for a milk carton windmill out of corrugated box paper enables them to be skewered with pointed sticks to form the arms of the windmill. Cut out blades for the windmill with tips...

Milk carton windmill arms are cut from wooden skewer sticks into 10-centimeter-long pieces to support the windmill blades. Cut sticks for the windmill arms with tips from a crafts enthusiast in...

Assembling the milk carton windmill arms requires gluing the skewer stick pieces securely in place into the corrugated box paper windmill blades. Assemble the windmill arms and blades with tips...

Decorating milk carton windmill blades involves gluing different colored matchsticks in rows on top of the corrugated box paper. Decorate the windmill blades with tips from a crafts enthusiast in...

Piercing a Styrofoam ball for a milk carton windmill creates a secure support for the main windmill arm. Pierce the Styrofoam ball with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video on...

Painting the Styrofoam ball for a milk carton windmill creates a decorative focal point for the entire craft project. Paint the Styrofoam ball with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video...

Painting the milk carton windmill body covers up the milk carton labels and creates a cohesive design for the project as a whole. Paint the milk carton windmill with tips from a crafts enthusiast...

Supplies for a milk carton windmill include a quart-sized milk carton, wooden skewers, cardboard and a Styrofoam ball. Gather supplies to make a milk carton windmill with tips from a crafts...

When making a milk carton windmill, piercing a hole for the arms allows the blades to spin like a functioning windmill. Make a hole for the windmill arms with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this...

A base coat of paint on a milk carton windmill covers up the milk label and makes it easier to paint a solid top coat of a chosen color. Paint the milk carton with a primer with tips from a crafts...

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....

If your looking to make a soap mold. There are many easy methods.

Making your own candle is a fun activity and a simple craft for children. It's a great way to keep restless children busy on a rainy afternoon. Then you'll have a candle handy should the storm...

These little teddy bears are the cutest crafts and easy for any child to make. They also make great party favors or name plates. Crafting is a great way to give the kids something to do on a rainy...

Kids are always looking for something to do. Most kids like to do crafts and all kids love animals, so why not put them together and have them make craft animals? This simple craft will keep them...

Children generally love to do crafts and they love to feel that they are a part of the holiday decorating. This Easter craft can keep them busy for hours and they can use these little chicks to...

Finding fun crafts to enjoy with your kids when you're all stuck indoors during on those long rainy days can be a challenge sometimes. Making a bug mobile with an egg carton is a fun craft that...

Egg carton bats can be an inexpensive way to help decorate for Halloween. These little critters can make a perfect addition to your holiday decor, and are a useful way to help recycle those old...

Have you been wondering what to do with that empty egg carton? Why not make an egg carton spider with your children and have fun recycling in the process. These cute little crafts will keep your...

Egg carton lady bugs are cute crafts that can be used to keep your child busy, but they can also be a great way to recycle used egg cartons. These delightful bugs can be displayed in plants around...

Egg carton tulips are a simple craft to make, and can also be a useful way to recycle old egg cartons that you have lying around. With just a few easy steps and some basic materials from your...

A caterpillar craft that is made from an egg carton is not only fun and easy to make, but it help to teach your children about recycling. By using the empty egg carton for a new purpose, they will...

This can be a fun holiday project or gift for grandparents.

An egg carton game is a great way to recycle those empty egg cartons, and will provide your children with hours of fun. Any child can make one of these simple games, and they can be played with...

This is a fun project for elementary age children using recycle able materials. It is helpful for a lesson on recycling or just plain having fun!

We all know crayons have countless uses, from creating works of art in coloring books to drawing classic, keepsake family portraits--but what can you do with crayons when they get old or too short...

Learn how you and your toddler can make a tulip from an egg carton in this how to video.