Kids Crafts

A yarn octopus makes a wonderful project for kids' groups or just for a rainy day. Using scraps of yarn and easy braiding techniques, the directions for a yarn octopus produce a great toy for...

Making a homemade rag doll is an eco-friendly project that benefits kids beyond the end result. This project helps develop fine motor skills through knot-tying, braiding,and using scissors....

Yarn dolls are classic toys for children that are also simple to make. They don't require much time or planning and can usually be completed in about an hour, depending on the level of detail you...

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...

Making arts and crafts is a great way to help kids express themselves creatively. Handmade objects have special meaning and can serve as happy reminders of fun times spent together. Crafts don't...

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...

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...

This is a great craft you can do with your kids on a rainy day with hardly any mess. This is a great, easy way to tie dye without all the mess. It's so easy young kids can take part as well.

Tie dying is a method of hand dying fabric to create beautiful, random patterns. Also known as shibori in Japan, it has been used by various cultures for more than 6,000 years. (See Reference 3...

Creating yarn dolls is fun and a great way to spend a rainy day with your kids. I remember making these dolls as a child then dressing them for a holiday.

Making Spongy Flyers is a great and easy craft to do with kids. I once made a bunch of them for party gifts for my sons pool party. These spongy flyers were a huge hit and they are great for the...

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...

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...

Keeping kids busy and happy are the best way to have a successful evening of babysitting. Craft projects can fulfill those requirements. Choose projects that appeal to all age levels since you may...

Crafts are fun for children of all ages. Preschoolers can practice using a pencil, scissors and glue sticks to make pace mats for themselves or as gifts. Elementary school children can learn about...

Tie dye has been around for a long, long time and it's popularity among people hasn't died out. This recipe is safe and easy, and great around kids too! If a child drinks it, don't worry- it's...

There is nothing more fun than creating a memory with a child. We will be making a shell wind chime and a shell frame.

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.

Looking for a unique idea using colored leaves for home decorating, or a fall craft activity for children? Besides just collecting leaves and identifying each tree species, pressing leaves in...

This article will teach you how to "reverse" tie-dye using bleach. This method is easier and less messy than traditional tie-dye.

This is a fun project to add more personality to the plain old white T shirt. Tie Dying T Shirts is a fun easy activity to do alone or with a group of friends or as a family night activity.

Flying things catch children's imaginations like little else. You can make your own foam rockets that are reasonably safe to use from items found at craft and hardware stores. These rockets are...

These are great decorations and wonderful projects for kids. Teachers and parents can do this quick project and enjoy it for years.

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...

Tie dying T-shirts is fun for children and adults and makes a good project for summer camps or other groups. In order to successfully tie dye an item, it is important to follow a few guidelines...

Tie dye shirts so much fun to make. If you have girls, they'll have even more fun making tie dye shirts in a flower pattern. It's inexpensive, not particularly messy, and you end up with a really...

Tie dye can be a great activity, and is lots of fun because you can be original and creative. Follow this easy guide to learn how to tie dye!

Tie dye is a lot of fun, but a lot of mess. But using markers to tie dye is fun and low mess. It's also cheap and easy to make. Even the most un-artistic parent can walk their kid through this....

This is a very easy way to make a tie-dye t-shirt. It makes very interesting patterns and is easier to do than traditional tie-dye! And the best part? It's virtually mess-free!

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...

To make a simple two-loop bow, tie a knot in a long piece of ribbon, create two loops on either side of the knot, and tie the two loops together in another knot. Make a two-loop bow for a variety...

Looking for an easy craft for your scout troop or a way to amuse the kids on a rainy day? This how to will teach you a couple of methods to make a yarn necklace.

The perfect gift always has a decorative bow tied tight on top. Tie a decorative bow with tips from a scrapbooking craftswoman in this free video on gifts and crafts.

I've been making this wonderful bunny face forever. I still think it's one of the funnest Easter crafts around. I didn't actually bother to decorate this one but I am showing you how to cut the...

Making tie-dye T-shirts is a fun and exciting craft that can turn ordinary white T-shirts into works of art. To successfully create tie-dyed shirts, it is important to follow certain steps that...

Many have been entertained by the transformation of the simple handkerchief into various shapes. One shape that catches many people's attention is a mouse. This shape is not hard to make as long...

Become a future designer! Girls as young as 6 years old can create stellar bracelets with plastic string. Bracelets made with plastic string can be made as party favors for kids' parties, and they...

Make this easy little Sock Snowman for a great winter craft project.

Creating a doll is a quick, entertaining and inexpensive craft. A handcrafted doll, such as the yarn doll in this article, is formed from leftover pieces of cloth, buttons, string and other craft...

Homemade friendship bracelets are a great craft to make. It's easy, unique and the person you give them to will appreciate them even more for you making them!

Lakota Sioux bows were typically self bows. This means that they were made from a single piece of wood. The bow is a double curved design where the grip is set back and the limbs curve out...

For a wonderful summertime activity, make balloon yo-yos for your children. They can even get in on the process by decorating them. Balloon yo-yos are also fun giveaways for fairs, celebrations,...

These candles are simple to make and are great presents for teachers and other people who are active in your child's life. You and your child can make these cute, easy candle crafts together or...

There are many crafts you can make out of candy, but this one described in the steps below is by far the easiest one. The kids will love working on this project because of it's simplicity, and...

Bracelets are tricky pieces of jewelry, since you can only use one hand to deal with many different types of clasps, fastenings and ties. However, all these techniques can be managed with the same...

Learn how to make a tie for a pipe cleaner person, step-by-step lesson and more in this free arts and crafts video series for kids, taught by and expert.

When we think of 4th of July we think of parades and fireworks. Help your children to make this fun patriotic sit-upon for when they get tired of standing at the parades and fireworks.

Playing with dolls is a favorite pastime of young girls and even young boys for good reason. The chance to be a grownup, the power of being a parent, and the thrill of having the "responsibility"...

What could be cuter in a little girl’s hair than a bow? You can add a simple ribbon-bow to a ponytail or tie the ribbon around the head, like a headband, with a bow on top. Wide ribbons...

Applying yarn to a rain stick can impart a traditional, Native American look to your craft. The yarn can go on the rain stick in any pattern, and you can use a variety of colors. Wrap the entire...