Kids Crafts

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...

Today is a rainy day and you and the kids are at home. Why not make a fun project for their upcoming birthday? It gives them something to do, rather than running around the house and wrecking the...

One of my fond Christmas memories is the year my mother decided we would make Christmas ornaments from bread dough, or salt dough, which was quite a trend around 35 years ago. There are still a...

Long Chicago winters with no car and an active toddler; have taught me to be creative and thrifty. I try to limit TV as much as possible, while introducing fun and economical crafts and projects....

Children love to be creative with play dough but the young ones like to put everything in there months. Here is a homemade play dough recipe that is safe if accidentally eaten- it is a little...

Don’t you hate it when people buy your kids play dough? I don’t mean to sound ungrateful, but sometimes I feel like they are giving me the gift of a big old mess! That’s why I make my own play...

In a world where we are all looking for products with less chemicals and more natural ingredients, doesn't it makes sense that we create toys our children can play with that are all-natural and...

Toddlers love to experiment. They enjoy hands-on activities that allow them to explore the world around them. Don't be afraid to let things get a little messy when enjoying art projects for 2 year...

For a way to entertain kids who are forced to stay indoors, play dough can be a good option. Most children love to shape and mold these pieces of colored clay into works of art straight from their...

Kids will have a blast helping out to create their own playdough. Since no cooking is required this is something safe and fun for them to make. This is a great inexpensive treat for kids 2 and up....

Are you looking for something to keep your kids entertained for awhile? Have you ever spent an entire rainy day trapped in doors with two kids that are bored out of their minds and are driving you...

Kids in the kitchen can create crafts without using flour. This introduces activities to children with severe allergies to wheat flour. Save these cooking crafts for a rainy day or as a remedy for...

There are many recipes out there for homemade play-dough, and I have personally tried many of them with my kids, but this one is the best. Not only do you get to spend quality time making the...

This is a very simple, cheap and great recipe for Microwave playdough/claydough. As a child care worker for well over 12 years, I made this so often I was almost making it in my sleep. As its...

This is an all-ages project. It's an easy and inexpensive way to make holiday ornaments,gifts for family and friends,and to inject a little creativity into your life. Even if you don't consider...

Playdough is a favorite craft activity for many children. When you want to have a natural product for your child to play with consider making playdough from ingredients found in your kitchen.

Kids love to play with play dough. It is a fun activity that effectively builds fine motor skills and encourages imagination. I have tried different play dough recipes, and I finally came up with...

Plaster of Paris is used to make sculptures and other crafts. It is used by expert artists all the way down to preschoolers who want to make homemade sidewalk chalk. Making your own batch of...

Play dough has been a favorite of children since it was first introduced in 1955 in the Cincinnati, Ohio area schools. Joseph McVicter and his uncle Noah McVicter first invented playdoh as a...

Making non-cook play dough is a fun and easy project you can do with your kids. They will enjoy mixing the ingredients and creating their own "custom" play dough concoctions. You can add food...

This recipe tells you how to make a simple salt dough that can be reused and kept in the refrigerator or can be air-dryed.

What to do with kids? It seems harder and harder these days to keep kids entertained. This is a great idea for kids to do in the backyard or the kitchen table. It is also fun for birthday party...

Crafting with kids is always so much fun. You never know where their imaginations will take them. Summer is a great time to get crafty with the kids. Head outside in the sunshine, get messy...

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 the kids aren't off at...

Making your own dough figurines can be a lot of fun. Children love this project because they can create whatever they want with just a few simple items. They also can keep their creations forever,...

This clay will in no way be like the commercial Play Doh type of clay that is available at retail, but makes a great alternative, and is a fun activity for a rainy day. Let the kids help measure...

Who doesn't love baby hands and feet? If you want to preserve your baby's tiny fingers and toes, use this simple homemade plaster. With ingredients you already have around your home, you can save...

Kids love crafts, and they love marbles, so they'll have a great time helping you to make their very own marbles. Not only is this project easy and inexpensive, it's even a little educational....

Creating a globe of the Earth is a fun and creative way to teach children about Art, Geography, History, and Geometry. You can make a globe as a school project, or just for enjoyment. Kids of all...

If your kids are crazy about the slime on Nickelodeon, you can make your own at home. It's an easy and fun activity for a rainy day.

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 that making your own playdough (playdoh) from home is easy and fun? This article contains an easy recipe for soft, safe and colorful playdough. Be sure to check out my other article...

Looking for a great rainy day project to do with your kids? This homemade play dough recipe is easy to make, safe enough for small kids to help with, and makes a wonderfully soft and squishy...

Kids love modeling clay. Their imaginations run wild as they spend hours creating unique masterpieces. You can really pique their interest in modeling clay by helping them make their very own....

Making your own modeling clay is almost as fun as creating things out of it. Whether you are a kid, have kids, or just a kid-at-heart, this great non-toxic modeling clay recipe uses ingredients...

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...

Play Dough has to be one of america's all time favorite for toddlers and school ages children. If your looking for a fun activity to do woth your children, then making play dough is the activity...

Short on cash? Want to add some personal touches to your Christmas tree or maybe give personalized gifts to family and friends?

Salt dough ornaments are a fun, easy craft to do with your children OR to just use to decorate this year's Christmas tree frugally. The recipe is simple and the results can be used year after year!

Kids use plenty of glue and paste for their school work and art projects. But did you ever try making your own paste? This paste, made from staple ingredients in your kitchen, is amazingly sticky....

Children (and even adults) like to model objects out of clay or dough. Not only is sculpting a creative outlet, but the tactile and sensory experience is very beneficial to kids' development....

This variation on salt dough has a very natural look when it dries. The brown color of the coffee and the speckles in it can actually make your finish products look as if they were made from...

Are you tired of play dough sticking to the floor, getting all mixed up in colors and dried out? Try making your own.

Here’s a craft that the whole family can enjoy together, and a bonus is that you probably already have everything you need. Kids and parents alike will have fun using their imagination...

This is a lengthy process, but will be loads of fun for a birthday or holiday party.

Here is a recipe for a paper-mache sculpture material that is cheap but durable. It is easy for an older child to mix up and work with. It would be a good idea to wear rubber gloves while...

Are you having a birthday party for that special child? A family fundraising event?Here is an easy to make recipe for face paint.

Make paste at home when you run out of regular paper glue. This particular recipe is ideal for people of all ages, as it does not require the use of a stove or any hot water. Because this is a...

I love doing this craft with my kids. Not only is it an easy craft for kids of all ages, but most kids will love getting their hands messy in the process.Once you learn how to make a ball you can...

Looking for a fun craft project that you can make at home with your kids? Make sparkly puff paints, using ingredients you probably have in the pantry. Your kids will have fun making puffy, glossy,...