Kids Crafts

On a rainy afternoon, there are very few projects that can spark children's imaginations like building a play fort. Forts can be castles, cabins, boats or caves, depending on the imagination of...

Create a playful and imaginative space for your little girl by including a craft table in her bedroom or playroom. Make the most of the table by combining features of a girls' dress table or...

Don't settle for plain ribbons when you need to tie your daughter's hair off of her face. Design hair accessories that are as decorative as they are functional. Adorn ribbon or strips of colorful...

Fabric book covers offer colorful ways to protect your child's schoolbooks, favorite novels or personal journals from wear and tear. Fabric comes in various colors, prints and finishes, allowing...

Making a children's craft wedding canopy allows children to express creativity while being introduced to the concept of tradition and ceremony. A wedding canopy has four poles topped with a frame...

There are several ways to make rubber stamp ink, and each has its benefits. Whether you are interested in crafting or making ink for your business, there is no need to buy new stamp pads when you...

A Christmas reindeer craft shirt transforms your child’s foot and handprint into wearable art. Enjoy this holiday craft as a family or group project; once the paint is out it is easy to make more...

Every child's dream is to have a pony. In most cases, it is impossible due to not having the facilities or because of it not being a practical thing for the moment. You can solve the problem by...

Flour sacks used to come filled with flour. After emptying the flour sack, a frugal mom always found a use for the fabric. Many times she would make things out of the flour sack fabric that were...

Pillows are fun craft projects that you can do with your kids. Even kids who don't sew, or adults who don't want to worry about a sewing project, can make pillows that are fun, functional and...

Like every little girl, there can never be too many clothes to dress their dolls in when playing with friends. This little dress is very simple and can be made in a variety of fabrics, so there is...

If you are looking for an inexpensive stocking stuffer this holiday season, or a great birthday gift add-on for your favorite child, I have just the project for you. In just a few simple steps,...

Children have such great imaginations and can make a game out of almost anything! An easy, inexpensive and fun way to get that imagination going and give hours of fun is to make 'little people'...

Most children enjoy having an opportunity to spend time with their families. One way to do this is by creating craft projects together. Making a braided rug is a simple project that will not...

Kids love to color. In fact, coloring is an integral part of play for children. So is losing their crayons, it seems. This problem can be avoided by making a handy crayon carrier pouch. The pouch...

If you don't like the look of plastic trays, or if you're in the mood for a quick style change, you can embellish them in a snap. All you need is a few quick craft supplies, and your imagination...

Christmas is my favorite time of year. It is a fun time to gather and spend time with the family. Making stocking is a great way to spend time and have fun with the children. Stocking can be made...

Since becoming a mother I have thought more than ever about simple living and getting back to our roots. This has meant growing a lot of our own food and finally learning how to bake, banishing...

Creating creative and cost friendly gifts can be as easy as looking in your pantry for those empty, unused jars. Decorating jars and filling them with candy is a great way to tell a person that...

Protecting kids from the sun at the pool or beach doesn't have to be expensive or frustrating. Having kids participate in making colorful swim T-shirts provides them with sun protection, and...

There are a few easy ways to make flowers for preschool, all of which are fairly inexpensive. These flowers can be used for decorating classrooms, as a supplement to learning about flowers, or as...

Styrofoam balls are a great product for craft projects, including science, holiday, pre-school and home decorating crafts. Spray paining a Styrofoam ball is tricky, however, as a directly spray...

I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for ways at Christmas to cut costs and to buy gifts that people will really like and use. It seems like this gets harder every year. This year, I...

A windsock is a conical tube made from textile that is designed to indicate the direction of the wind. The Japanese have a tradition of making a wind sock in the shape of a carp, which is one of...

Colorful t-shirts are the perfect canvas for the self expression of young crafters. This tutorial will show you how simple it is for you and your child to paint a colorful design on a t-shirt. A...

It is quite simple to make a hat out of household items. Kids stuck inside on a rainy day or who want a different activity will find plenty of gratification in homemade hats. Or if your kid...

Creating an apron will be fun and easy for both child and parent. This basic craft apron will help develop your child's creativity.

Making cloth baby dolls can be a relatively easy craft project for children interested in creating their own toys. Your child will be proud as she shares her basic fabric doll with friends and...

Many little girls get excited about playing with dolls and also love to express their creative sides through craft or art projects. If your child loves to work with her hands, teaching her how to...

Many children find immense joy in playing with dolls and in crafting. Combining the two can be a match made in heaven for a lazy afternoon of creative fun. Cloth dolls are a wonderfully easy...

Art from India is full of history and color. Different types of crafts are found in each region of the country. Arts and crafts of India can be dated back to 3000 B.C.

Fairy wings are magical, and they aren't just for children. Best yet, they don't have to be confined to Halloween; they can be for any special occasion or even a fancy dress ball. If you know...

Whether you're hosting a cowboy party or need a creative activity to keep your kids busy on a rainy day, organize a corral full of cowboy crafts. Preschoolers and elementary school-age children...

This is an easy way to make a no sew apron for your child. You can even find them in adult sizes at your local craft store or online and turn it into a family project! Make Dad one too for the...

This article is all about how to make a paper-mache and felt puppet. You don't need much...but kids love to do it. When it's finished, it'll resemble sort of a high-tech sock puppet. :D

During the time of the pioneers, money was scarce and, therefore, so were toys and dolls. Most households, however, had a rag basket to use for various activities. A favorite activity for young...

In this detailed how to guide, you will learn how to make decorative coasters out of old CDs. It is quite likely that you receive CDs in the mail from internet service providers, have old CDs that...

Take those CDs you have sitting around that you no longer need files off of and put them to use. This isn't your typical, take a CD-and-use-it-as-a-coaster trick. With several CDs, an attractive...

Cloth dolls are classic toys that go back generations. Unlike the plastic dolls of today, cloth dolls are soft and have a sentimentality to them because of the handwork that goes into making them....

Every time you purchase a pair of shoes, you are left with an empty shoe box. Instead of throwing away this seemingly worthless cardboard, reuse the material for family arts and crafts. Shoe boxes...

A nice and inexpensive alternative to buying an official Disney Mickey Mouse ears hat. Kids are sure to love it and can help make it, too! A great family time craft whether it be in preparation...

Sewing buttons on is a handy thing for you to be able to do, and it is easier than it may seem.

Snowmen bring delight to people of all ages. Fortunately, making a snowman can be achieved without snow. Even better, making a snowman can be accomplished using the most basic household supplies...

Need a fast quick Christmas gift for a co-worker or your child's teacher? What a better way to make an impression with this fast and easy craft. No two are ever the same. Easy enough the kids can...

You have to dress up and you're looking for a quick costume? These bunny ears are cute for you and your child to make and wear.

Fortune cookies...Something you always see in your local Chinese restaurants that can entertaining the kids with its color, flavor or simply just its crunchiness, and distracting the adults with a...

Children love craft time! Parents and caregivers love keeping their children’s clothes clean. Make this easy, unique and customizable apron for your child and you both win!

Painting fabric is fairly simple. I recommend practicing on a scrap piece of fabric first. I just used one of my husbands old white t-shirts. Make sure the onesie you will be painting on is...

If your toddler needs a backpack to take to day care or preschool or just wants to look like his older siblings, you can make this need or want into a fun and family-friendly art project....