Kids Crafts

How to Make a Paper Log Cabin

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Help your child make a simple log cabin out of a few basic craft materials. With this craft, you are not only having some artistic and creative fun, but also teaching an effective lesson in American history. Use the time to discuss what life was ... more »

How to Make a Paper Mache Piggy Bank

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Learning to save money is an important lesson, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be fun. Follow these steps to create your own personalized piggy bank... more »

How to Make a Paper Mask

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Add pizzazz to your child's next dress-up party by helping the kids create paper masks that coordinate with each outfit. By using mostly recycled materials, you'll be able to make colorful and customized accessories that are as inexpensive as ... more »

How to Make a Paper Pilgrim Boy

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Spend time indoors with kids doing this fun and easy Thanksgiving craft. It can be used as a holiday decoration. This project uses minimal materials, is not messy and is perfect for all ages. Try this craft project at home or in the classroom... more »

How to Make a Paper Pilgrim Girl

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Try a fun and easy Thanksgiving craft with children. Making a pilgrim girl is easy, fun and requires few materials. It is perfect for home or the classroom. When finished, hang your paper pilgrim girl on a window, refrigerator or bulletin board ... more »

How to Make a Paper Plate Drum Set

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To engage your musical child, you could pay a pretty penny for a really nice set of drums, but there are other options. With a bit of creativity and a little tape, you can make a paper plate drum set that sounds great even if it doesn't look ... more »

How to Make a Paper Plate Rocking Doll

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Here's a great craft for children!.. more »

How to Make a Paper Sack Gingerbread Man

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If you're looking for ways to keep your little ones busy while they're waiting for Christmas, put them to work making an adorable paper sack gingerbread man. They're inexpensive to make, and so easy that even the youngest children can make one ... more »

How to Make a Paper Snake

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With only a few basic supplies, children can make a cool paper snake to hang in their rooms. For older kids, provide the supplies and instructions and leave the rest up to them. For younger kids, draw the spirals and cut them out, and then let ... more »

How to Make a Paper Tube Picture Frame

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Make paper tube picture frames and put your favorite photos in them to give as gifts. This project is a great way to use up scrapbooking papers. You can do one with your children, and then let them create frames of their own... more »

How to Make a Papier Mache Sculpture

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Papier mache, made from torn newspapers and paste, is used in many creative projects, and even professional artists use the medium to create large sculptures. Children can make simple sculptures with very little help, while papier mache ... more »

How to Make a Pencil Box

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Sure you can go to the local discount store and buy your child a pencil box. But the real fun comes when you help your child decorate a pencil box of his own. It's a great way to let your child express himself. There is any number of ways to make ... more »

How to Make a Pencil Holder From a Can

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A pencil holder can be a great helpmate for anyone who wants to keep a desk organized. You don't have to buy a fancy contraption to fill this need. You can make one from an old can and personalize it... more »

How to Make a Percussion Shaker Egg

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They're fun, they're small, and they add pizzazz to your church rock group, salsa band, or children's party. Anyone who can keep time can play them, even children. But those simple little things can cost a whole five bucks in a music store. You ... more »

How to Make a Personal Portable Pet From a Fast Food Box

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If you want a cute and cool pretend pet to carry wherever you go, you won't have to wait for your parents to buy you an expensive version from the store. Create your own animal and a personalized house for it with an old Happy Meal food box and ... more »

How to Make a Photo Display Notebook

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Notebooks are a staple of grade school life. Usually a child keeps one notebook per subject. Kids like to personalize their notebooks to say something about their burgeoning identity. Help your kids make notebooks that are personal and special ... more »

How to Make a Photo Frame

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Fun for parties and kids to make... more »

How to Make a Piñata

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Piñatas are sure to delight young and old. Most people think of them as birthday games, but they also bring fresh fun to other holidays, including Easter. A piñata Easter egg adds flair over the dinner table, adding to the festivity of the day, ... more »

How to Make a Picture Frame With Your Child

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There can never be a shortage of craft ideas to keep you and your children busy. Finding an entertaining way to adorn all those family photos can be fun but purposeful as well... more »

How to Make a Piggy Bank

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Parents love to complain that their kids don't know the value of money. You can teach them about the value of money by teaching them to save and count it, using the piggy bank the two of you make together... more »

How to Make a Pine Cone Photo Holder

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Pine cone crafts are a great way to celebrate the fall months, and they yield themselves to various craft projects. Collect various pine cones and then use them to make centerpieces, wreaths, ornaments and this photo holder... more »

How to Make a Pinecone Bird Feeder

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A great craft idea, that you can do with the kids too!.. more »

How to Make a Pinecone Christmas Tree

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Pinecones come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Pinecones are produced from conifers (cone bearing trees) and can be found growing just about anywhere; however, they are most prevalent in their natural habitat of wooded forests. Spending a day ... more »

How to Make a Pinwheel

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Watching a pinwheel spin in the breeze, or go round and round with a few puffs of breath is delightful for the young and old alike. You don't need to buy a pinwheel at the store, however; make one right at home. It's both simple and fun!.. more »

How to Make a Pipe Cleaner Dinosaur

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Pipe cleaners are easy to bend into the shape of a dinosaur. This craft project is mess-free and easy for younger kids to make. Follow these directions to make a cute, fuzzy Brontosaurus with a coiled body in just a few minutes... more »

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