Kids Crafts

Seagulls are scavenger birds common to Northern America, easily recognizable by their simple white and grey coloring and often loud presence. Children may enjoying watching seagulls at the beach....

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...

After celebrating my daughter’s birthday, I am always left with dozens of beautiful greeting cards. I hate to throw them out, but I also hate to stuff them into an already overflowing drawer. ...

This is a quick and easy craft that is fun to do with the kids. After they are made these can be sent out as inexpensive Christmas cards or placed around the house as decorations.

If you've decorated your home with a rustic style and need accessories to complement the look or if you simply want to create a craft using items you have on hand, make simple picture frames with...

Standard scissors are long, sharp and pointy---a disaster waiting to happen if kids get their hands on them. Safety scissors are the solution and are in widespread use by young children in...

Keep the kids busy on a rainy day by teaching them how to make foam picture frames to decorate the house and display images of friends, family members, celebrity heartthrobs or a favorite pet....

Memory card games are a great way to engage young, developing minds. With this personalized and homemade version, kids will be excited to search for the matching pairs of their favorite photos.

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...

A bouquet of flowers is a sweet gift for family, friends and teachers. Flowers made of tissue or crepe paper don't require water and last longer than carnations or roses, and they can be made in a...

Toddlers will love to create their own masks. Wearing these masks they can become other people, animals, or monsters from their mind. This simple craft project uses supplies that you may already...

Toddlers will adore being able to make their own colorful fish for their walls and creative play. You can create a single fish, or build a seascape along their wall to fill their imagination....

This is a fun craft that you can do with your child on a rainy day inside.

Few things fascinate children more than flying crafts. One of the easiest flying crafts to make is a paper spinner. The spinner is a creative way to recycle paper and the kids will love it. Such a...

Paper chains are lots of fun to make and have around especially around specially events like birthday parties!

Don't throw away those cereal boxes! Using scissors, tape, and following these easy steps, you can create fun and colorful organizers for papers and magazines. This is a great way to incorporate...

Sometimes there are things lying around that have multiple purposes. Cardboard,scrap paper,magazines, and newspaper can be reused. Kids enjoy cutting so a pair of child friendly scissors and some...

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...

In kids' art, paper, staplers, pens and scissors are all that's needed to make paper monsters. Make paper monsters with tips from an art teacher in this free video on art for kids.

Use newspaper, tin foil, tape, scissors, pipe cleaners for the structure inside and a few other supplies. Learn how to make tin foil turtles from a professional art instructor in this free crafts...

Finger puppets are fun to make, as well as being a great way to interact with your children. It's a great craft to include preschoolers in. Animal finger puppets are especially popular. Once...

Windmills are an interesting combination of beauty and function. Kids will enjoy creating a three dimensional windmill with moving parts out of card stock and construction paper. This craft...

There are many crafts that can be created with colorful foam sheets and decorative foam stickers. Girls of all ages can express their artistic abilities using these materials to make a princess...

Folk instruments are fun for children to make and play. You can create them from materials that are typically found around your home and can be purchased at any arts or crafts supply store. Small...

Banners can be used as learning aids, for special occasions, or just to dress up a room. Felt is an easy textile for children to work with as it requires no hemming and is easy to cut with regular...

Making a shoe box drum is a great way to teach music and history to young children. Through the construction of the drum, children learn how the drum's sound is made and how it is amplified....

Paper cars are a great way to keep kids entertained and active on a rainy day. Pull out the crayons and scissors and watch the fun come alive in your kids. The best part about paper cars is, once...

Using paper and scissors or a paper cutter with a decorative edge, you can make a layered paper tree centerpiece. The tree, which resembles a pine tree, is made with colored construction paper cut...

Any parent of a toddler knows how hard it is to keep them happy and occupied while you try to get dinner made. You may not have the time needed these days to cook elaborate meals, and perhaps the...

Making hair accessories for children is about imagination, and involving the kids not only engages them in a creative activity but is also fun for them and you!

Making a windmill fold is a great craft project for kids and adults. It takes only the minimum materials and can be done quickly. It can even be customized with words, colors and glitter. ...

Does your child enjoy playing with pretend food? You don't have to buy expensive play items. Making your own pretend food develops your child's creativity and self expression. Many of these...

So your child who likes to cut and paste is driving you crazy because they need help to decide what to make...Before you lose your marbles get out the paper and glue and have them make a beautiful...

Crafting is a common hobby in today's world. Whether it's a child making a tiny paper puppet, or an adult working on an expensive scrapbook, they can be fun and bring out our inner artist. Craft ...

A warm and cozy fleece blanket is one of life's simple pleasures. As a newborn baby, it was probably one of your first sensations. Here is an easy project that will allow you to create a beautiful...

Crafts for kids are terrific, especially around the holidays and on rainy days. They are also an important instruction tool in the classroom. Crafts teach many different things and result in a...

Remember sitting with your Mom or Grandmother making Paper Snowflakes? Folding the paper and getting to use the grownup scissors, be sure to give that special memory to your children too. Just...

Christmas is a wonderful time of year especially for children! There are many entertaining yet simple crafts you can do with children to keep them occupied during the holiday season.

Here's a super easy craft you can do for Thanksgiving. Make one or two to hang on the wall, or make one for each guest that will be at your Thanksgiving table! You might enjoy these so much that...

Sharks are some of the scariest creatures known to man. If your child is fascinated by sharks, you can help him cultivate a sense of mastery over these creatures by creating a Shrinky Dink shark....

Magnet crafts are great because they can be used to decorate refrigerators or metal filing cabinets. This snowman magnet craft can be saved with a families Christmas decorations and displayed...

Children ages 3 and up will enjoy using their creativity to make original works of art with materials found in this budget-wise craft kit. Open-ended activities such as this offer the greatest...

It is really easy to make a crown fit for your king or queen this Halloween or anytime your little ones want to dress up as royalty! Follow the steps below and let your imagination be the guide...

The winter is can often be boring for kids if they can't get outdoors to play. It is important for them to have something constructive to do to occupy their time. This craft teaches children how...

Paper plate sunflowers can brighten any home. Your child will enjoy making these cheery crafts, and it will only take some of the most basic craft supplies to create. Whether you make them in...

A paper pinwheel amazes young children in how you can take very simple items and turn them into something entirely different. You can use this craft to educate them on wind, movement and cause and...

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...

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...

A paper plate sun craft made with your child's own handprints, can be a great way to not only entertain your child, but to also create a memory that will last. Years later you will be able to...

Teach your kids or students how simple and valuable recycling can be while completing a playful spring craft at the same time. Turn empty egg cartons into a colorful bouquet of long-stemmed tulips...