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Everyone likes to decorate for Christmas even the children. Christmas Snow Globes are a great way to be able to show Mom and Dad their child’s picture and give them a great ordainment for their...
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.
String art is a fascinating craft that emerged from the psychedelic sixties. Through the exclusive use of straight lines you can magically create the illusion of curves. However, this craft...
Constructing a 3D model of our solar system is a fun project that's especially suitable for school-aged students learning science. A simple 3D model cannot be created to precise scale, considering...
What could be better than a simple, fun craft that you can eat? With just a few supplies and some rolls of Life Savers candy, you can make very pretty jewelry that the kids can snack on after they...
Plenty of aspiring toy makers and engineers have experimented with mouse trap propelled cars. This has led to many bizarre innovations, such as CD wheels and tricycle-style car shapes. However,...
Beaded animals are easy to make and can be traded as tokens of friendship or sold as fashion accessories to decorate backpacks, clothes or key chains. Experiment with different bead types and...
Whether you're having a Hawaiian themed party or visiting the islands on vacation, making a lei out of leaves is easy to do for the occasion. Although traditional leis have ti leaves, any leaves...
Colonial kids would have put a button whirligig together on a rainy New England day to stave off boredom. Almost two centuries later, an astronomer and a physicist both became fascinated with a...
Making spider webs for Halloween decoration is a fun project to do with your kids. This article will teach you the basic process for creating the spider webs. Once you have mastered the...
Bead buddies are simple craft projects that children or adults can make quickly. Many different patterns exist to fit any interest or holiday. Bead buddies can be used for key chains, necklaces,...
Making Bats at Halloween can be a fun and easy project to do with your kids. You will learn how to make these simple bats in lots of fun colors and styles. Let you kids imaginations go.
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...
Have you ever wondered how people make those cute little friendship bracelets? I'm going to show you a simple way to make this as a fun craft to do with your children or as a present to give to a...
Beading crafts are very popular with children of all ages for their prettiness, durability and sense of achievement. Use tough, easy-to-thread pony beads and larger beads for younger kids, while...
A wind chime creates a charming accessory for a patio or garden, heralding the presence of a breeze with sound. Many are whimsical, containing ceramic figures or tuned metal rods. Simple wind...
Making a five-point star out of string is a fun kids' craft project for birthdays, holidays or rainy days. The stars can be inexpensive homemade gifts or decorations. Kids will enjoy watching the...
A kite is a fun toy for children and grown-ups alike. Whether you use it at the park, the beach, or just in your backyard, kites can provide hours of fun on windy days. Although store-bought...
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.
Making a simple diamond-shaped kite is an easy, fun task. Any kid can assemble a kite in a few minutes with some very simple objects and then take it outside to fly in the breeze. Building a kite...
Keep your kids entertained with craft projects that feature inexpensive, plastic drinking straws. The drinking tools can become the building blocks for crafts ranging from necklaces to home-decor...
Save money this Halloween by using things you have at home to make your own Halloween decorations and props. Haunt your house with scarry little kleenex ghosts. This is a fun craft project for...
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...
Simple in nature, construction paper and straws combine to create engaging craft projects for children. The variety of colors available in construction paper inspires the creation of many...
Like most everyone else, mothers enjoy getting gifts from the people they love. The simplest of things can make a mother smile, especially when the items are made for them by their children. There...
Making and flying a toy kite is an inexpensive and relaxing way for a family to spend a brisk fall day. There's no harm in sneaking in a little education, either. You can teach history and science...
String dolls are a traditional child's toy that is easy to make. Often the activity of crafting the doll brings as much enjoyment as the doll itself. The soft bodies are perfect for hugs and...
Most kids love art activities. They like it even more when their parent or grandparent gets involved in the project with them. Rather than set out paints, markers, paper and clay for your child,...
Help make your yard spookier for Halloween with Tree Ghost. Decorating a tree at Halloween time can be a lot of fun. Plus kids can have fun helping to make these easy to make Tree Ghost. These...
A diamond kite is the most well known design of all kites. This is mainly due to its very simple structure, making it one of the simplest, easiest and most common craft projects. The most...
Easy to follow steps on how to make a bottle cap necklace.
Yarn proves itself a versatile craft supply for elementary children, serving as the primary material in a variety of art projects. Yarn crafts adapt easily to fit the developmental needs of all...
A paper whirligig is a great craft to make with your kids. The colors and the whimsy of the completed piece will delight children. Use it to decorate a room or hang it where it will best catch a...
A Celtic torc is a heavy necklace that is open so that it lays around the back of the neck and over the shoulders to rest in front. They were believe to keep evil spirits away.
The native peoples of America have rich and varied cultures. Each has a number of distinctive arts and crafts. Learn how to make a variety of arts and crafts from native peoples.
Toddler and preschool-age boys love all kinds of crafts. As they get older, many boys lose this interest. Providing fun and interesting craft ideas for boys of all ages will help keep this...
We have seen this done, but have you tried it yourself. This inexpensive project uses items you already have in your home. Children will have fun putting together this fun activity. Not just...
Beading has quickly become one of the most popular crafts available today. All ages have become fascinated with the ability to create something beautiful and fun from the wide variety of beads...
Clackers were a popular fad during the 1970s. Over 42 million were produced by more than 1,600 companies by early 1971, according to Super70s.com. But these acrylic ball toys also proved to be...
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...
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...
Most people fondly remember talking to their best friend through a paper cup phone when they were growing up. Share the joy of this simple childhood craft with your own children. This is a great...
Art for Kids: How to Make a Zoom Ball
In kids' art, a zoom ball is attached to a piece of string and is reminiscent of a firework wheel on a piece of string. Make a zoom ball with tips from an art teacher in this free video on art for...
Plastic spinners have been on the market for years and often turn up in party treat bags. Instead of purchasing them, you can easily make your own spinners with paper. This is a simple craft that...
Paper lanterns are often associated with Asian cultures.The rolling paper lantern is a tall, cylindrical-style lantern that is easy to make. It is a fun craft to create if you have children, and...
Mother's Day is a wonderful time to celebrate mothers everywhere! Children can honor their mothers by making them beautiful and sentimental arts and crafts. These crafts projects are easy for...
Would you like a little taste of Hawaii without paying for a plane flight? You can easily make a yarn lei with your children. It's easy once you get the hang of it, and all you need is some yarn...
Making personalized name bracelets is a good craft project for scout troops and slumber parties. There are few materials, but additions can be made if desired. The only limit to what you can add...
Do you need an easy craft for a scout group, a science lesson on air resistance, or merely to keep some active children occupied? This simple craft uses items you probably have or can recycle from...
Making your own tambourine is a fun and easy craft activity. Tambourines are a simple percussion instrument that traditionally have small metal disks attached to the sides which make noise when...