Kids Crafts

Active kids need water to stay hydrated and feel their best, but keeping track of a water bottle can be problematic when you're out and about. Help your kids drink their eight glasses a day and...

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...

Woven ribbon hair clips are easy to make and work well in fine or thicker hair. You can use this basic ribbon weaving technique alone for simple casual woven ribbon hair clips, or add bows, beads...

Barrettes are an icon of childhood that present an opportunity for a fun and easy craft project. The materials necessary are easy to obtain, and construction takes only a few minutes. While...

Just look at the number of children's toys, coloring books and dress up costumes on the market that are aimed at little girls and there's no doubt--little girls love to be princesses. But playing...

I have tons of plain ornaments that I don't want to get rid of, but I don't necessarily want to hang on my tree either. Here are a few things I've used them for around the holidays or any time of...

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...

Metallic pompoms are a staple accessory for cheerleaders everywhere. If you have an aspiring cheerleader at home, you can make your own metallic pompoms and save on the expense of buying them....

Give your elementary-school-age children an engaging way to spend an afternoon by creating musical instruments out of craft supplies and recycled materials. The kids can assemble their own...

Children enjoy craft projects that they can take home and share with their family. You can help them create easy wind chimes to hang in their window from ribbon and beads. You can also teach them...

Easter is an occasion that demands an appropriate spring dress and Easter bonnet to match. If your daughter is craving an Easter bonnet with a bunny, you're limited only by your imagination when...

Children's hair bows are big sellers at craft fairs and kids' boutiques, but they are also approachable crafts for working moms. These simple instructions will teach you how to make a fun balloon...

If you’re looking for a great group or party activity this girl’s journal is just what you are looking for. This is a fun craft for girls to do and it gives them a creative outlet to begin their...

Space glitter is useful for kids games about going to space or for classroom decorations during a space-themed unit. It can be added to alien costumes or props in an alien play. Space glitter is...

During rainy summer days or the coldest of winter when playing outside is impossible, children often need things to keep them entertained. While video games can fill the hours, they may not be the...

Table top decorations can be very expensive and it seems to be very difficult to find just the right decoration. With these easy steps you can create the perfect table top decoration using a...

Here is a great craft idea for older children or adults. This snowman can be hung from a tree or used as a standing decoration on a table. It is also very easy to color coordinate your snowman...

Making masks out of paper plates is an easy way to entertain children and provide hours of make- believe fun. They are easy to assemble with materials you have around the house and can be used for...

Crafting or cooking with children is always fun, but can also be very messy. An apron can come in very handy, and they will love to have one of their very own. A handmade apron, that they can even...

Show your spirit with craft projects that display your school's colors, name or mascot. Use completed school spirit crafts on campus or during extracurricular events like football games or pep...

When it comes to playing dress up, a tutu is an essential item. These dresses, defined by their colorful net skirts that give a flowing, airy and ephemeral appearance, instantly transform a girl...

Recycle toilet paper rolls to make these fun kids after school project, Binoculars.

Little girls love to wear hair accessories, but they can be pricey if you regularly purchase them at specialty shops or mass retailers. Instead of spending all that money on store-bought hair...

This process makes very unique ornaments. You can use just about anything to make an impression in the wet sand, or just draw your design in the sand with your fingers . Plaster of Paris is easy...

Children love holidays that are celebrated at school and generally they like to give gifts to their friends and teachers. A lot of simple gifts can be made and shared for very little time and...

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...

If you have a lot of empty tin cans, don't throw them away. Instead, reuse them by making them into colorful, fancy robots. Creating a robot out of cans is a good craft to do with your children....

There is no reason for the kids to sit around on a rainy day. Gather them at the kitchen table and get them started with an enjoyable kid-friendly craft project. Crafts allow children to express...

My mom had us making these when we were home from school and had nothing to do.I also had my kids make these, so they could learn simple sewing.

This is a simple wreath to make but really packs a punch in the reaction it gets when others see it. The cost to create the wreath is also quite inexpensive. This is a project definitely fit for...

Almost every little girl wants to wear hair bows at some time. Hair pretties inspire a little girl to learn to take care of her hair. Hair length doesn't matter with bows built on snap-clip...

Bows and ribbons add a final touch of beauty to any wrapped gift. Bows are quick to make using the method illustrated here and they make a wonderful project for kids.

Boutique hair bows are adorable on little girls, but they can also be very pricey. Some hair bows can run upwards to $8 per bow, and if you want to have bows to match every outfit, you'll be in...

Valentine's Day is a good opportunity to celebrate friendships by preparing uniquely personalized gifts. The value of friendship gifts lies in shared memories and good feelings evoked between...

Want a fun and easy craft you can make with your little princess? Try this easy princess hat made from a posterboard. An adult will need to measure and staple the hat but a child can decorate...

If you have an old pillowcase, you have just about everything needed to make a simple Christmas costume. Because minimal sewing is involved in making a pillowcase costume, your child can help you....

Photo ornaments can be fun projects for kids to make. When finished, not only have you provided an enjoyable crafting project, but you will have a lovely keepsake ornament to either give away as a...

This is a great project for kids to make gifts for parents, grandparents, etc. Although this particular design utilizes ribbons and flowers, you can choose any embellishments you like:...

Grosgrain ribbon belts have been popular on and off for many years. They are quite expensive in the trendy jeans stores, but it is so easy to Sew grosgrain Ribbon belts. You don't need a sewing...

Kids can make medieval costumes for Halloween or as part of a history lesson. Whether kids choose to be a knight, a King or Queen or even a Princess, they can make costumes that are memorable and...

Children love to play dress up. One thing children like to wear are masks. Masks give them the ability to pretend to be someone else for a little while. Children can make masks at home in a matter...

Looking for something to keep the kids entertained now that school is out? This craft is about making ribbon keychains. They're easy to make, pretty and kinda cool. You can use a variety of...

The coolie hat is the perfect craft for a Saturday afternoon. Whether your child has been studying about Southeast Asia, or you just want to give her a cute hat, this coolie hat is the perfect...

You can make ribbon barrettes to dress up ordinary hair accessories and make them something special. Young girls are especially fond of pretty hair ribbons, and by attaching them to a barrette you...

Fabric balls are easy to make and can be fun for parents and children to create together. Fabric balls can be used as decorations for a Christmas tree, as faux Easter eggs in a basket or as...

I saw this article on creating a memory box and thought how cool would this be. I wished I had started collecting more things while my children were little. But it's never to late and I have...

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...

Believe or not, these are incredibly cute and fun to make. All you need is a little time and a lot of imagination. The below step by step instructions are based on the girl pot person I have...

To curl ribbon, simply cut a length of ribbon, wrap one end over a blade on a pair of scissors, and pull the ribbon across the blade to create a decorative curl. Curl ribbon for wrapping gifts...

To make a pom pom bow, simply create back-to-back loops using a long piece of ribbon, and connect all of the loops at the bottom. Create decorative bows for gifts or other projects with tips from...