Kids Crafts

The rain stick is a musical instrument that originates from South America traditionally made from cactus. When you hold it and turn it upright, beads or very small pebbles inside move down the...

Old or inexpensive knit gloves make for great rainy day or winter crafts. Chances are you have four or five single gloves whose mates have been missing in action for years. You can also go to a...

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...

If you want to design a simple pair of socks with minimal shaping, try tube socks. Tube socks are easy to design and make, and their stretchy nature means that a single size can fit feet of...

Making wristbands with yarn is an age-old activity for children and adults. Wristbands and bracelets may look alike, but a wristband is tight around the wrist and a bracelet is loose to move...

The great outdoors. Beauty, greenery, campfires. When it is cold outside, bring the summer season indoors by building a tabletop paper camping site with your children. As the campers-in-residence,...

Every child's dream is to have a pony. In most cases, it is impossible due to not having the facilities or because of it not being a practical thing for the moment. You can solve the problem by...

Pom poms (also spelled pompoms and pom-poms) are your basic fluff balls of yarn. From tiny puffs to sizable balls, they can have a big decorative impact, and are not difficult to make. Start with...

Children love coloring books, especially if the topic is one they love. It can sometimes be difficult to find one that they will thoroughly enjoy and if this is the case, you can make one for them...

During October it is easy to find a costumes because most stores have their shelves stocked for Halloween. When you find yourself invited to a costume party during any other month of the year,...

Kids love goofy, silly things, and making a silly hat is a fun, rainy-day project that can be created from minimal supplies. Grab some yarn, a package of googly eyes and craft pom-poms, and you...

Teach your children how to craft at an early age to promote creativity and coordination. In addition to the typical coloring and finger-painting craft projects, there are other easy crafts for...

Who loves Sesame Street characters? Children love Sesame Street characters and many adults find him quite amusing also. Oscar the Grouch is known for being grumpy, but kids love him anyway! This...

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...

Is it a rainy day out and the kids want something to do? Here's a creative and fun way to keep them busy and productive at the same time!

The Singer Deluxe Knitting Machine is a toy. It is meant to inspire little boys and girls to get interested in fiber arts. It works on the principle of every other knitting machine, but without...

Huichol crafts, or yarn paintings, are created using yarn to paint a brightly colored symbolic picture. Huichol paintings sprung out of Huichol culture in the 1960s and often represent important...

Fun Fur is a novelty yarn from the Lion Brand Yarn company. It can be used alone or in conjunction with another strand of yarn when knitting or crocheting. One skein of Fun Fur can create a hat, a...

Sheep craft activities inspire bleats of excitement from children who participate. The fluffy farm animals lead to creative activities for kids of all ages. They work well as a supplemental...

Halloween is on its way and this Ghost Wind Sock is a perfect decoration for outdoors. This craft is so easy and the best part is that you probably have all of these things around the house. It is...

Making angels with children is not only a great way to keep them occupied but also a way to teach them about different shapes and spatial relations. These easy angel activities, once finished,...

Rainbows are a beautiful sight in nature, and children will love making an arts and crafts project involving rainbows. This rainbow craft is really easy to make, and it is wonderful project for...

You don't need many tools to make a scary Halloween puppet. Create a creepy Halloween vampire puppet complete with fangs and blood to scare your friends this year. Skip buying one at the store and...

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.

This is a fun and easy project. It will teach your kids weaving and simple sewing. They can also make gifts for the holidays.

Yarn pom-poms can be a fun addition to any craft project

Need a fast quick Christmas gift for a co-worker or your child's teacher? What a better way to make an impression with this fast and easy craft. No two are ever the same. Easy enough the kids can...

Making pom-pom pets is fun and easy. You don't even need to be able to sew. This is a simple craft for children and adults alike. They can be used as toys, decorations, or even ornaments for the...

I think we have all spent some boring rainy days inside whether with your own kids or niece and nephews. I have come up with a few quick projects to do that will keep them entertained. Try them out!

It is natural for Christian children to make crosses to symbolize their faith in Jesus Christ. This type of religious cross craft can be created in a Sunday school classroom or at home with a...

Making Styrofoam heads with your children is a wonderful craft project that you can use to pass the time on a rainy day. After the Styrofoam heads are complete your children can use them to make...

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...

Need an easy project for kids? Want to make something unique and different? Making a foam bulletin board is easy, creative, and a personal, decorative touch for anyone!

Learning about trees will keep children in touch with nature. A tree can be observed and studied over the period of four seasons, fascinating children with the changes that occur from season to...

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...

Around the holidays and birthdays my family always receive many greeting cards. Some of them are really nice, and I wanted to find a way to recycle them. When my kids need a bookmark I give them...

Preschoolers love to pretend, and their play often turns toward acting like animals. Using crafts to build creativity, imagination and small motor skills will take animal play to a new level....

Children in the three-year-old age group want to create hands-on projects as they are in a preoperational learning stage. At this age, a child will ask many questions and is capable of logical...

Crafts can go a long way in reinforcing a lesson, character trait or religious principle. The fact that children enjoy making crafts is an added benefit. From Bible stories to spiritual concepts...

This article shows how to make a temporary bird feeder. It is very simple and a great project for kids. However, the reason it is called a temporary feeder is because the birds will eat it all up...

Popsicle sticks are a fun and inexpensive material to use when creating different craft projects. Besides crafting homemade, low-cost projects, there are many other practical uses for Popsicle...

Rain, rain go away, come again another day, but it doesn't. You are on a budget and can't afford to go out. The kids are bored and want something to do, but not the same old stuff. So what can...

Create a simple sock puppet that will last without falling apart. Give them out as gifts or get your kids involved and make it an opportunity for creativity. When picking a sock try to use a...

Here's a project that you can make with your kids that is safe and fun at the same time. This will encourage creative thinking and is something of all ages can participate in. The birds don't mind...

Selecting a Native American-themed craft that is easy for children to make can be done by adjusting activities to the age group you are working with. Most of these fun and educational crafts...

Sock puppets are easy to make and kids will enjoy hours of play with their creations. Your kids can fill an afternoon crafting animals or Moppet people using your single leftover socks.

A favorite childhood toy is a horse on a stick. Children have quite the imagination and would love to have their own horse so they can ride into the sunset. It is easy to make a horse on a stick...

Wood is a popular medium in craftmaking. It can be used in many projects, from wood burning to wood carving, and create crafts for both children and adults. One of the most creative and innovative...

With a little adult help, children can easily make this cute rattlesnake project. Not only is the end result a bendable snake to play with, but it also reuses plastic Easter eggs, giving them...

Birds can be incorporated into kids' craft projects in a variety of ways. Bird images can be used, and there are many versions of bird feeders for kids to make.