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  • Fun Crafts to Make for Girls on Their 13th Birthday

    When planning a birthday party for 13-year-old girls, you can organize a variety of crafts to keep them busy. Prepare more challenging crafts than you would prepare for younger children to keep the teens interested. Crafts also double as favors the girls can take home as mementos of the party. Teen girls, craft ideas and a few supplies from your local craft store are all you need to get them started.

  • Teddy Bear Picnic Birthday Crafts

    Many kids and adults love teddy bears in all shapes, sizes, forms and designs for more than 100 years. The song “Teddy Bear Picnic” has made this huggable and loveable toy even more popular among kids and those who celebrate Teddy Bear Picnic Day in July. However, it does not have to be in July to celebrate a Teddy Bear Picnic-themed birthday complete with bear decorations, picnic baskets and crafts.

  • Birthday Countdown Crafts

    With the anticipation of birthday parties, cake and gifts, it’s little wonder that kids look forward to this special day well in advance of the actual calendar date. For some kids, the wait for a birthday can seem unbearable, and the excitement increases as the day draws near. Corral some of that energy and engage him in a project that tells him exactly how many days remain before the birthday arrives.

  • Birthday Corsage Craft

    Corsages are a beautiful addition to any birthday party. They can be made of fresh or artificial flowers, ribbons and sometimes beads. Traditionally, a woman wears a corsage on her wrist or pinned to her dress. A birthday corsage can become a part of the celebration as a craft guests can participate in, or they can be a lovely gift to the birthday girl and her guests.

  • Birthday Robot Craft

    If you are having a birthday party for young children, use a robot theme and make robot crafts as activities. This is an especially good activity if you have old cardboard boxes at home, which are used for the body of the robots. A variety of different types of robot crafts exist and you can use your imagination to add your own touches for your child’s party.

  • Birthday Crafts for a Grandfather

    Grandpa has a special place in your children's hearts. He takes walks to the park with them, goes fishing with them and tells them stories at home. If her grandpa's birthday is coming up, your child can make him a birthday craft at home to show him how much he means to her.

  • Birthday Reminder Craft Ideas

    Your little one's birthday is coming up soon, and you're just as excited as she is. Help her put together a birthday reminder project that reinforces the concept of numbers and days, or a craft that the two of you can use year after year as the day of her birth approaches.

  • Birthday Craft for Kindergarten

    One birthday craft for kindergarten is a simple pinata project, which becomes a game for all the children. According to Wendy Devlin of Mexconnect, pinatas are associated with Latin culture but are originally from China. A birthday pinata craft can be created individually or with a group in class or for a party.

  • 50th Birthday Crafts

    A 50th birthday is a huge milestone in a person's life, and it should be celebrated with as much gusto as possible. In addition to presents and speeches, 50th birthday crafts help to express love and honor to an individual on her special day. Simple birthday crafts need not be expensive to be meaningful. The point is to create personalized mementos that celebrate 50 years of living.

  • Monkey Birthday Crafts

    Kids love monkeys, from stories about Curious George to real live monkeys at the zoo. A monkey-themed birthday party can feature jungle decorations, a monkey cake and one or more monkey crafts. Craft ideas range from monkey pinatas and party favors to monkey binoculars.

  • Birthday Crown Crafts

    Everyone loves getting the royal treatment on their birthdays. Young boys and girls will feel especially important when you present them with a homemade birthday crown. You can make these crowns for your child in a variety of ways that will make her birthday her favorite day of the year.

  • DIY Birthday Gifts & Crafts

    Because birthdays are an occasion that comes around only once a year, it's important to make the day a special one. For anyone on a budget or who enjoys working on crafts and personal gifts, making a birthday gift for a friend or family member is an attractive option. Homemade birthday gifts are personalized to the individual and allow different gift options than those available in stores.

  • How to Make Homemade Birthday Crafts

    When you are throwing a birthday party, it is a good idea to plan some activities so everyone remains entertained during the party. Crafts are a good option as a birthday party activity, especially if you select a simple craft, because people can tap into their creative side. Not only are birthday party crafts a good way to keep people entertained at a party, they can also serve as party favors because the guests can take home the things they create.

  • Birthday Crafts & Games

    There are many activities and crafts you can complete at a birthday party. You can do group events or you can allow your guests to work on their own depending on the preferences of friends you invite. Mix and match different games and crafts for a party everyone will remember fondly.

  • Crafts for a 40th Birthday

    Fortieth birthdays often fill the person who is celebrating with dread. Another decade, one that signifies how much you are aging, is a scary thought. However, this is a time to celebrate friends and family. Handmade gifts show someone on their 40th birthday just how much they mean to you. Knowing they are appreciated through a personalized craft can ease the anxiety of turning 40 and let her celebrate, without worrying about age.

  • Crafts for a 100th Birthday

    Celebrating someone's 100th birthday is an event that especially calls into relevance the passing of time. The crafts that you use to decorate the party location can reflect the occasion in such ways as referencing the year of the celebrant's birth, the year that she reached the milestone age, or by incorporating the number 100 into the craft's design.

  • Curious George Birthday Crafts

    Since the Curious George books first appeared in 1941, written by H.A. and Margaret Rey, this adventurous monkey has been capturing the hearts of children. With his fun-filled experiences and heartfelt lessons, it is easy to see why Curious George has remained popular among children for 70 years. If your child wants to celebrate his birthday with a party themed around this funny character, you can use crafts to decorate the party and entertain the invited children.

  • Birthday Card Paper Crafts

    Instead of picking up your loved one a generic birthday card this year, take the time to say "Happy Birthday" with a homemade card. You can make a number of different cards from a variety of paper craft items and adhesives. When selecting your card's style, consider the birthday person's tastes to design a card that properly expresses how you feel.

  • Christian Recycling Crafts for Birthdays

    Christians incorporate the word of God into their daily lives with books, objects and prayer. A well-planned recycling activity allows the birthday celebrant to show their love of Christ through crafts. You don't need a lot of materials to create a few, simple Christian devotion items. Instead of throwing away errant buttons or leftover holiday cards, recycle them into craft activities.

  • Free Happy Birthday Crafts

    When factoring in all of the costs associated with a child's birthday party, including food, prizes and decorations, the total bill may be expensive. Ease the financial burden by making free crafts to add to the party's decor. In addition to saving money, birthday crafts are a fun opportunity for a birthday girl or boy to participate in preparations for the party.

  • Birthday in a Box Games & Crafts for Girls

    Opening a box thinking it is one present and then discovering there are lots more gifts in there is a delightful surprise. The box could also be useful if it is a basket or a storage box so the whole gift is a birthday on its own.

  • Creative Birthday Crafts

    Birthday crafts are a creative way to get party guests involved in the celebration. Crafts can be themed to match the party theme or open to give guests creative freedom. Beginning a birthday party with a guided craft session can break the ice by helping guests make conversation.

  • Hello Kitty Birthday Crafts

    Hosting a Hello Kitty theme party is a great way to celebrate a little girls' birthday. To make the Hello Kitty party fun, be sure and have plenty of materials for the guests to make simple crafts. The Hello Kitty crafts can be taken home with the guests as party favors. Craft supplies can be expensive, so think about ways to cut costs by shopping for materials at closeout sales or dollar stores. Thrift stores also often have great items that can be used to decorate crafts.

  • Birthday Arts & Crafts Ideas

    When planning a birthday party, one way to keep the party guests busy is with arts and crafts. Children of all ages enjoy putting together and creating crafts. With their imaginations and a few supplies, they can create their very own party favors to take home. Arts and crafts are a fun way to prevent boredom at a birthday party.

  • Birthday Crafts for a Husband

    Men are hard to buy for at gift giving holidays. Their needs are typically pretty basic and they are accustomed to providing for themselves. Consider making a craft for your husband's birthday this year. The time and effort spent on creating a one-of-a-kind just for him is worth more than money can buy.

  • Birthday Crafts for Moms

    Kids of any age know that celebrating Mom's birthday can include a time to show off craft skills by creating a gift Mom will treasure. From the simple to the complex, you can make a gift for Mom that is unique and able to express your love and appreciation on her birthday.

  • Fiftieth Birthday Crafts for a Sister

    When your sister is turning 50-years-old, it's a special occasion that you want to help her celebrate. Rather than going to a store and buying a gift, consider making one yourself. A handmade craft gift will be personal and meaningful to your sister. A handmade gift that reflects your sister's personality or interests is likely to surprise and delight her.

  • Crafts to Make at a Prince Birthday Party

    Young boys often love playing games involving medieval characters like knights and princes. They wield pretend swords and make proclamations over imaginary kingdoms. You can encourage this imaginative play by throwing your son a medieval prince birthday party. You can decorate your home to look like a medieval castle and create a medieval feast with a castle cake, fruit punch grog and dragon cookies. Prince party crafts will entertain your little guests between livelier events.

  • Cool Birthday Crafts

    An upcoming birthday in the family or the office normally means a party to celebrate the happy occasion. One of a most enjoyable aspects of a birthday celebration can be creating and putting up birthday related crafts. Whether your birthday is an informal gathering of your immediate family or an office party with lots of people attending, there are several cool birthday crafts you can create to add a personal touch to any birthday.

  • Easy Birthday Crafts for Kids

    Involving kids in any occasion makes it more fun and memorable for everyone. Personalizing a birthday party gives it a special touch by giving kids the satisfaction of having done most, if not all, of the work themselves. Have the birthday honoree make decorations in preparation for the party, and keep birthday party guests entertained by helping them complete crafts, too.

  • Fifties Birthday Crafts

    The 1950’s make an impressive backdrop for a birthday celebration. Request your guests to dress in fifties garb, like poodle skirts, leather jackets, white tee shirts and cuffed jeans. To complete the look, have them slick back their hair or put it up in a ponytail. Serve root beer floats, grab a hula hoop, and rock & roll to the music of Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Chuck Berry. Prepare for the party with fifties crafts you can make yourself, from the invitations to the birthday banner.

  • Birthday Crafts for Adults

    Adult birthday parties, like children's birthday parties, may include activities to keep the guests entertained. One form of activity to have at an adult birthday party is craft making. There are a variety of adult crafts that the guests can do that will not only serve as a party favor, but one they can take home and use.

  • Birthday Crafts for Dad

    Crafts made for a dad's birthday can show the craft-makers care enough about him to put their time and creativity into making a personal gift. Since there are craft project for all ages, there are several options to choose from no matter the craft-maker's abilities.

  • Birthday Crafts for Grandma

    Grandchildren are a joy. Most grandmas like nothing better than to spend time with, or receive a handmade craft from her grandchildren. Birthday crafts help children express their love for Grandma without a lot of cost.

  • Crafts to Make for Birthday Presents

    Birthdays are significant times in many people's lives. Celebrations are joyful and include gifts, cakes and special foods. Store-bought gifts are a nice addition to the celebration, but hand-made crafts carry more significance for both you and receiver. Don't let the fear of failure stop you from making a birthday present. Your friend or relative will appreciate the effort you put into the gift. And since it is hand-made, it will be a personal treasure.

  • How to Craft Birthday Cards

    Birthday cards are sent with warm wishes and greetings. A handmade card is a personal way to show someone how much you care. The birthday card will be a keepsake for years to come. It's easy to make your own birthday cards from home. The materials are simple and completely affordable. With enough practice, you can make very beautiful birthday cards. Send a homemade crafted birthday card to a loved one to make their birthday extra special.

  • Birthday Crafts for Kids

    If you're throwing a child a birthday party, you will need some sort of entertainment to keep your young guests occupied before the cake and presents come out. Party crafts are a common option. You can choose one craft that everyone does together or several craft projects to give the kids choices. If you choose to do multiple crafts, set up a separate area for each activity to keep the crafts organized.

  • Crafts for a Mommy's Birthday

    Birthdays are the perfect time to show appreciation to loved ones. This is especially true for a mom's birthday---a day when children can express how grateful they are for everything their mother does for them. Channeling this gratitude into a gift is as easy as making a heartfelt, handcrafted birthday present. Many crafts require just a few simple supplies (adult supervision may also be needed for certain crafts).

  • Monkey Crafts for a Birthday Party

    When you have a party for your kids, finding a way to keep them and their friends entertained without spending a fortune can be difficult, especially if your party has a monkey theme and you are not sure how to incorporate that into an activity. But arts and crafts projects are inexpensive, easy to complete and will keep the partygoers having fun.

  • Birthday Craft Gifts

    Make loved ones' birthdays even more special with a hand crafted birthday gift. Your friends and family will love receiving gifts you made specifically for their day. If you want to give an especially unique hand crafted gift, make a birthday-themed gift that will remind them of their day through the rest of the year.

  • Birthday Party Crafts

    Kids' birthday parties are fun events for all involved. However, without planned activities and games, the parties can be chaotic at best. Having a few craft projects for kids to complete during a birthday party is a fun way to keep guests entertained and keep peace around the house.

  • Crafts for Birthday Parties

    Crafts for birthday parties can be simple placemats or elaborate castles. Utilize the theme for the party to choose specific crafts. Consider the age and skills of the guests. Prepare the work area before guests arrive to streamline cleanup. Provide several options if the crafts are simple.

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