Kids Crafts

How to Make a Butterfly Pen

By NinaH

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This craft features a butterfly that appears to hover and flutter over your pen as you write. This activity works well as a party activity or as part of a science class about insects. Ages 6 and up will enjoy both making and using this craft. ... more »

How to Make a Candle Out of a Seashell

By derbyka

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So summer is coming to an end and you have all those shells from vacation and nothing to do with them. Here is a project that shows you how to create a one of a kind candle out of a seashell. You can use a store bought shell or one you found as ... more »

How to Make a Child's Mouse Pad

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Instead of purchasing a mouse pad for your kids' computer, you can create one that they will love using. This "mouse" pad is particularly cute and kids love it. Follow these instructions to make your kids their very own mouse pad... more »

How to Make a Christmas Wrapping Paper Craft

By JillZ

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If you want to save a little money this year and exercise your creativity, trying a craft project making Christmas wrapping paper. This is an easy kids’ crafts project and fun for adults too. In many cases, you’ll be able to use things you ... more »

How to Make a Christmas Wreath Ornament With Pretzels

By Shirley Philbrick

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'Tis the season to celebrate the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas, Hanukkah and wintertime celebrations of all cultures ! Festive craft and home decor ideas abound at this time of year. Nothing is more fun than getting a few friends ... more »

How to make a cinnamon roll pincushion!

By Sharon Neth

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Do you want to spice up your sewing room with a tasty treat that won't have you gain any calories? This adorable cinnamon roll does two things that might help you, to use up some of your wool scraps and add a little whimsy to your craft area! If ... more »

How to Make a Collage Placemat With Your Child

By TiffanyB

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Crafts with your child should be fun and creative. Here is a great way for a child to make their own placemat for the kitchen table. It may just get them excited about eating dinner... more »

How to Make a Creative Craft Kit for Kids

By Laurie Kaiser

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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 opportunity for children to exercise their creative ... more »

How to Make a Cute Clay Pot Frog

By sknits5784z

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Clay pot frogs are easy and fun to make. This little frog will be happy to sit on your shelf or desk, keeping you company while you work. Some rainy afternoon make the clay pot frog your project. It's easy and inexpensive. All the materials are ... more »

How to Make a Decorative Key Hook Christmas Gift

By Judy Cutler

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A key hook is a great gift for those who lose their keys. They sell plain, wooden ones for about $2 at the big chain stores in the craft departments. You can buy decorative paint and create your own patterns. If you buy one paint craft set you ... more »

How to Make a Fabric Storybook Doll

By TeresaShay

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Making a fabric storybook doll can be as challenging or as easy as you wish to make it. It's always best to start with an easy sewing pattern and work your way up to a more complicated one... more »

How to make a Faery Aquarium

By MidnightGds

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This is a great project for people who reside in apartments or for children... more »

How to Make A Family Thanksgiving Tree

By JMPirkle

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Grow a tree of thanks right in your very own home this Thanksgiving. Erect a family Thanksgiving tree on a wall in your home using colorful leaf cutouts and butcher paper. Your Thanksgiving tree will be a beautiful site blooming with leaves that ... more »

How to make a felt board for your child

By Bfastattiffanys

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Here is a quick craft project that is sure to keep kids entertained for hours... more »

How to Make a Fish Aquarium in a Jar

By pats0814

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I love to see things I create out of nothing much. I love recycling and arts and crafts. This is a cute item you can do with everyday things around the house. All you need is imagination and creativity. Makes tons of fun for children. Can ... more »

How to make a Frisbee out of recycled pantyhose

By Gourmet2Go

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I am always looking for cool crafts for the kids. I especially love anything that we can make and recycle at the same time. A friend taught us how to make a Frisbee out of old pantyhose or stockings... more »

How to Make a Garden Gate Craft

By Amanda Formaro

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Usher in the gardening season with this darling little craft. This mini garden gate makes a great wall hanging, can be framed, or simply set it on a shelf. Would be a fun friendship gift as well!.. more »

How to Make a Gift Bag Quick and Simple

By sandhillkar

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You can make gift bags quickly and easily! This will also make a great school craft project that teachers and students will find easy and fun! Parents, your child will joy this creative project with you at home!.. more »

How to Make a Gliding Style Paper Airplane

By Pomeroy

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Here's a great paper plane with easy to follow steps that will provide you and/or your kids with hours of high flying fun... more »

How to Make a Glow-in-the-dark Treat Bag for Halloween

By derbyka

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This project turns a cheap pillowcase into a one of a kind bag for all of those treats on Halloween. The glow-in-the-dark pattern will evoke "oohs" and "aahhs" from kids of all ages and make them more visible in the dark. ... more »

How to make a googly eye necklace

By swelldesigner

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I love googly eyes! I just do. One part plastic and one part fun. It just reminds me of being a kid. So, when I saw them in the store staring right back at me, I thought that I just had to make something fun out of them that I could wear. Here's ... more »

How to make a great gift for Dad

By Giselt

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This is something that you will cherish forever..... more »

How to make a Handprint Fall Tree

By Giselt

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This is an easy project for the little ones... more »

How to make a handprint project

By Giselt

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This could be a good gift for family and friends and is very easy to make!.. more »

How to Make a Hanukkah Menorah, a Great Craft for Children

By PattyOh

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Children will love helping you make their very own Hanukkah Menorah out of felt. While you light the Hanukkah candles and say prayers every night, your little one can “light” their felt Menorah and say prayers, too. Don't let the number of steps ... more »

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