Kids Crafts

Techniques for making concrete stepping stones for vacation Bible school projects focus primarily on how to make the process easier, because you're working with large groups of children,...

A logbook can be used for recording information such as vacation trips and nature journals. You can make this logbook at home and personalize it however you like.

Whether the translucent wings of the dragonfly fascinate your kids or you have elementary school students studying the insect in class, handmade clothespin dragonflies are sure to be a hit. With...

For an inexpensive, hands-on craft project for preschoolers, plaster of Paris is a great option. An endless variety of lasting, memorable crafts can be created. Make sure your activity is well...

Make simple crafts for young children out of the plastic dishwasher and laundry detergent bottles that are typically thrown into the recycling bin. These containers come in vibrant colors and are...

Knowing how to make your own homemade glow sticks will help you save money while your kids have tons of fun. Kids love glow sticks for Halloween, 4th of July and other late night holidays. Make...

If you have small children in your home chances are, they love to do craft projects. I know my grandchildren sure do. Like most things involving small children keeping things clean and neat while...

Don't have much money to do a lot of Decorating this year? Or maybe you want to make a gift for your friends and family. Well the Trash Bag Wreath is the way to go. It is a great craft for the...

All children enjoy making things, especially if they can show them off to adoring parents and grandparents. A project whose results can be shown off again and again are great esteem builders. ...

A kitchen may be full of waste materials that can be recycled into creative projects. Every family will have some empty plastic 20 oz. bottles in their possession at some point. Instead of...

Most of us have heard of Shrinky Dinks. It's that neat little craft that comes a box and involves a little coloring along with a little science. The box itself contains colored pencils and plastic...

Bringing back the retro art of tie dying t-shirts is a fun art project for kids. This technique is a wonderfully inexpensive way to create class field trip or family reunion shirts, especially if...

Hummingbirds are smallest and fastest birds in the world. Invite them to your backyard with this fun, easy and kid-friendly project. This also makes a great present for grandparents!

Building pretend binoculars is a fun project for kids, especially during the summer months when they can spend hours outdoors exploring. These are detailed instructions that your child can follow...

Summer has always been a great time to fly a kite. Many of us can recall those childhood memories of a homemade kite flying high in the summer breeze. Helping your child make his first kite can be...

Everyone knows you can use your leftover plastic bags to hold garbage, or as an emergency rain poncho, but plastic also makes the perfect raw material for durable, decorative, waterproof crafts....

Since their debut in 1973, Shrinky Dinks have been a popular material for craft projects. Shrinky Dinks are plastic sheets that can be drawn on and cut into shapes, and they shrink when heated in...

Need a bird feeder and have bored kids? This easy project can be done by young children (with adult supervision).

Plastic canvas has long been a popular craft for children and adults. Plastic canvas Halloween decorations are popular patterns to create.

Hummingbirds are a beautiful species and love to have fluttering around your home. You can attract them to yours with this easy homemade hummingbird feeder made of an everyday household item- a...

Plastic lace key chains are popular craft items for kids to make. Some kids call these Gimps or Boondoggles. Twisting the plastic lace into something to use is a great activity while kids are...

Most name brand coffee companies have done away with metal cans and now use plastic versions. These newer cans beg to be recycled. They are made of durable plastic in a useful shape and come with...

Plastic Canvas consists of plastic that resembles cross-stitch canvas with holes at regular intervals through which yarn, thread or other fibers may be passed. It is a popular craft because craft...

Making a stethoscope for kids is an inexpensive and fun way to have your kids learn about how the heart works. This could be a great activity when the kids are not able to go out due to a rainy day.

Plant crafts in plastic cups are a great rainy day project for children and a wonderful way to teach children about plant life and the responsibility of taking care of a living thing. Allow the...

Suncatchers are available in kits and as single pieces in craft stores. Children can spend hours painting these clear plastic pieces. Children as young as 5 years old will be able to paint a...

A tie-dye shirt is dyed with several bright colors. Every homemade tie-dye shirt is unique because the dye spreads out as you add it to the shirt. You can also crinkle the shirt to make a new...

Children and adults can make art crafts and household items using lengths of plastic string. These strings, called "gimps," are braided into colorful patterns. You can make objects denoting...

Children love creating art masterpieces, no matter what medium they are using. And they are particularly fond of painting, which they can entertain themselves with for hours on end. This is a fun...

Plastic containers are everywhere. Water, margarine, soda pop and other food items are packaged in plastic. This leaves lots of plastic in garbage can. One way to recycle some of this plastic is...

Plastic Easter eggs are very inexpensive and lend themselves as useful supplies for a variety of crafts. Chances are, if you have young children, you have some plastic eggs sitting around...

In order to make a rocket ship from a plastic bottle, the supplies needed include a plastic bottle, tape, scissors and construction paper. Find out how to use construction paper to create the...

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 your kids aren't off...

This is a good project for a rainy day or if you are teaching children about coin designs. With the completion of the 50 U.S. state quarters and new designs being put forth for the other coin...

For a fun family project or craft, make a piggy coin bank from a coffee can or plastic soda bottle. Just follow these easy steps.

Need a fun project you can undertake with your kids? Children can expand their imaginations and practice their drawing skills as they decorate, assemble and play with a set of toy binoculars....

Are you looking for a fun a project for your kids the next time they get bored? A pair of homemade binoculars is a great way to go! They'll encourage your kids to get off the couch and get...

A hygrometer is used to measure the amount of moisture in the air, and you can help children make their own, which can be added to a weather station for an assessment of several local conditions...

Making slime has never been easier or safer for kid’s crafts. Slime is one of those things that every child needs to experience. The cool feel of the slime oozing through your fingers is a...

Creating a rattlesnake from plastic eggs is a fun and simple activity. It is also a great way to recycle the eggs after Easter has passed. There is a small amount of preparation that must be done...

Spend an afternoon making a sailboat out of a plastic bottle, producing a toy that can be used over and over again. It is a way to recycle old plastic bottles, and can provide a fun experience for...

Playing the cup-stacking game is a great rainy-day activity where children stack plastic cups into a pyramid as quickly as they can. Use simply plastic cups to entertain children for hours with...

There are quite a few ways to reuse and recycle plastic bags, and one easy way is to make a jump rope. Making your own jump rope from plastic bags is a fun, simple project that practically anyone...

Just how do you turn that hard piece of modeling clay into a soft, easy-to-work-with piece so you can start your creative project? This super-easy craft idea will work.

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....

I've always hated throwing away those beautifully colored detergent bottle caps. So I've found some uses for them. They can be made into many things. These can be used when putting together a ...

Use your pressed flowers to create a beautiful bookmark perfect for tucking between your pages or slipping inside a gift for a friend. A few simple craft supplies can create a transparent bookmark...

Armor was used to protect warriors in battle. Commonly made of metal, skins or even heavy cloth, armor was difficult for weapons to pierce. Armor could completely cover the body from head to toe,...

Kids love goo, there's just no two ways about it. And if you've taken a look at your local toy store lately, flubber is expensive. Fortunately, there is an easy way to make your own flubber...

If your family is anything like mine, you have lots of kiddos that you want to buy easter gifts for but not a lot of cash to spend. I found this idea at a peddler show and it has proven to be an...