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This is a quick and easy craft idea that is super cute. For anyone with a country theme or just a love of teddy bears this will be an added treasure to your home decorations. If you use a larger...
These little Christmas Holiday candy cane reindeer are fun to make and you can eat them too. They hang easily on a Christmas tree and make great little gifts to give out to visitors or to...
Do you like tassels and pompoms? They are so easy to make. You will be making them by the dozens. The materials used can be silk thread, yarn, crochet string, cord, braid, macramé cord,...
I love Christmas and all the trimmings that come along with the holidays - and now that I'm a mom, I enjoy sharing the season fun with my little one. This year, why not make your own special...
It is fun to go shopping in the fall for winter clothing. Bright colored hats and scarves are hanging up for everyone to see and buy. The noticeable hats are the ones with the big pompoms on the...
We all know someone that is a golf fanatic. The trouble is that you can only buy the same gifts so many times before they get boring. In this article you will learn how to make a simple, but...
Fall...cooler weather....weekly practices...fall ball games! Is your family in the midst of a fall youth ball season? Whether your kids play football, fall baseball, softball, or soccer, you...
Whether you make your own Christmas stocking or purchase one, personalize or embellish it in some way. Here are some hints to get you started.
Pompoms are old-fashioned, traditional Christmas tree ornaments. You can make them all one color, or from several different colored yarns. They're very easy to make and will last for many years.
So you want to inspire the students and staff at your school with team spirit. Good goal. Enthusiasm for sports and other school-related activities makes everybody more energetic and willing to...
Kids of all ages love the furry character Grover from Sesame Street. With only a few supplies, you can easily make a "Super Grover" costume at home without sewing. You can also use items you may...
When a "boo boo" happens--a cute name for a slight cut, bump or abrasion--a sweet little bunny can offer comfort. A boo boo bunny is designed with a hole in its center to hold a piece of ice. Boo...
All you need is a handful of craft supplies to create (or let your kids create) some great ornaments.
You can make your pipe cleaner crafts look fancier by adding accessories. Use these ideas to add accessories to your crafts and create intricate designs that can add detail, heighten realism or a...
If you're decorating your house for Easter or simply want an easy craft to create with your kids, gather some basic supplies to create a slew of adorable spring chicks. Use them to adorn gifts,...
You can dress up as anything you want on Halloween. From superheroes and witches to princesses and fairies, Halloween costumes run the gamut from sexy to scary. For a fun, upbeat costume, dress up...
Refrigerator magnets not only help display your kids' art projects, but they can be a fun part of your Christmas decorating, too. By making your own decorations, you can pass them down to your...
Many people have at least one clothespin soldier on their Christmas tree. Give this classic Christmas ornament the spotlight this year by placing him and his regiment on a wreath on your door...
This mini-bear wreath is an easy, fun craft for older children. These wreaths make great teacher's presents and can also be used in multiples to create endearing wall displays. This craft will...
Most of the fun of Christmas is the decorating. Making your own decorations is even more fun. These ornaments will end up being keepsakes forever. You can involve the whole family in this project,...
Flowers are comprised of shapes such as bells, spikes, stars, pompoms, cups and bowls. Don't think in terms of the flower itself and it will make the drawing process easier. When looking at a...
These spooky little creatures are a great Halloween craft for kids parties. You can make one of these creepy critters for a pocket companion, or several to create a Halloween menagerie or a...
These little teddy bears are the cutest crafts and easy for any child to make. They also make great party favors or name plates. Crafting is a great way to give the kids something to do on a rainy...
One of the hottest trends for Christmas is a return to the tinsel trees that were so popular in the '60s and early '70s. However, instead of resorting to full-blown aluminum trees, many are opting...
There is likely to be a lot of tinsel decorations this Christmas season. The trend is popular once again, particularly with the baby boomers. After all, many of them once owned one of those...
A pompom is a ball of fluff, made up of short lengths of plastic, paper, cloth, yarn or other fibers that have been tied at a central point. Pompoms can be purchased or homemade, depending upon...
Are you looking for a fun and creative homemade outfit for a Halloween or costume party? Why not be an Oompa Loompa from the 1971 movie "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"? An Oompa Loompa...
Brighten up supper on a drab winter evening with these cheerful snowman napkin rings that can also be used as party favors. Because they are so easy to create, kids can even put them together with...
Costumes for infants are a delightful way to let every member of the family participate in Halloween festivities. Infant costumes must be soft and warm and have no toxic or chewable parts that he...
Whether you are a sideline cheerleader in need of pompoms for your squad or you just want something to wave from the stands, you can easily and affordably make your own pompoms at home. Using...
Score, when hosting the big game, by enhancing your party with football decorations to create an entertaining and festive atmosphere. Get the whole family involved. Encourage children to make...
Pompoms have been around since cheerleaders began using them at sporting events in the 1930s. You can find vinyl pompoms sold in stores today, but originally they were made out of paper. Making...
The great thing about babies is that they are easily entertained. Often just singing or talking to your baby will be a fun game for her. Scooping up baby and strolling around the house or taking...
Spider crafts are popular with kids at any time of the year, but especially around Halloween. Gather some simple crafting materials and spend a few hours helping kids create spider crafts that...
Polar fleece is warm, easy to care for and practical for a variety of garments, especially outerwear. Polar fleece hats can easily be made to fit anyone from an infant to an adult with simple...
Making funky arts and crafts means using color and vibrancy to add a little extra zing. This can be done in a number of ways using common craft items, a little imagination and channeling your...
Easter is a very spiritual time of the year. It is a time to appreciate all that you have been given. Christians celebrate Easter Sunday because this is the day that Jesus was resurrected. Many of...
Tissue pompoms are an inexpensive way to decorate just about anything. Hang them from the ceiling or use them to top your wrapped gifts. Tissue pompoms can be used to cover chicken wire on parade...
Crafts depicting and celebrating hummingbirds are a great way to learn about this unusual bird or mark the arrival of spring. If you have hummingbirds in your neighborhood, try making a...
Dress up as a cheerleader this Halloween to show support for a favorite team or just for fun. Wear the team colors. Sweatshirts with team logos are available at sports stores and department...
Science can be a bit of a brain-twister for some students, because some of the concepts can be rather abstract. To cement the concepts of physical science, it's a good idea to plan some activities...
The second wedding anniversary is traditionally celebrated with gifts made of cotton. In their book, The Meaning of Wedding Anniversaries, Ann Field and Gretchen Scoble speak of "the relative...
You can use cheerleading games as team-building and get-acquainted exercises for squad members. You can also find online computer games designed for cheerleaders, as well as console video games.
Many children enjoy dressing up as their favorite fictional character or animal for parties or Halloween. Unfortunately, the costs of buying a new costume each year for Halloween or an upcoming...
Clothespin dolls are fun and easy to make. Just as you can dress them nearly any way you want, you can give them nearly any hairstyle imaginable. You may want to create a doll that resembles a...
Metallic pompoms are a staple accessory for cheerleaders everywhere. If you have an aspiring cheerleader at home, you can make your own metallic pompoms and save on the expense of buying them....
Keeping kids entertained on a rainy day, when they are stuck inside and everything seems boring to them, can be quite difficult. You can entertain kids on such days with a fun game of dress up....
Pompoms are an essential element in any cheer squad, and while they are easily purchased it can be costly to supply an entire squad. The easy solution to this is to make your own. The process...
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