Crafty ideas for Mother's Day
Get creative this year and make mom a gift she will remember and cherish forever.
Spring crafts for your kids
Yay it's springtime! Flowers, sprouts, gardening, baby animals, all the fun aspects of spring. Get plenty of craft and recipe ideas here.
Father's Day gifts to make
Dads are special too! Show him just how much with a grift made straight from the heart.
Summertime craft ideas
Whether it's treasures from the beach, insect fun, or some other warm weather project you had in mind, search our summer ideas for something fun!
Magazine Color Wheel
Colorful artwork made from recycled magazines. Pretty enough to hang as an everyday art piece.
Paper Chain Flag
Gather the family or work with a classroom full of students to make paper chains for this American Flag. Hang…
Parade Stick
Now you can join in on the parade fun with these red, white and blue parade sticks. Show your patriotism…
Miniature Uncle Sam’s Hats
Turn Styrofoam cups and paint into patriotic decoration for your table or shelf. A fun addition to your decorations for…
Balloon Stress Balls
Help Dad deal with stress by making him a few balloon stress balls. School-aged kids can easily work on this…
Graduation Cap Cakes
Flourless chocolate cake domes are topped with chocolate squares and modeling chocolate tassels. YUM!
Trophy for Dad
Make Dad a shiny gold trophy for Father’s Day using foam cups. This trophy will show him that he’s #1…
Most Valuable Dad
Here’s a special gift for Dad if he’s a sports nut. We’ve turned handprints and footprints into sports balls!
Snow Globes
Use polymer clay and an old jar to make fun snow globes. Not just for Christmas, fill your globes with…
Food Sensory Bin
A fun way to stimulate your child’s senses – fill a tub with different types of snacks and let them…
Hello Kitty Cake Pops – Keroppi the Frog
For all of those who love Hello Kitty, these Keroppi the Frog cake pops will be a big hit of…
Love You to Pieces
For Father’s Day, Dad will love the sweet note attached to this sweet chocolate treat. We’ve provided a printable tag…
Dinosaur Play Mat
Sew felt pieces together to create a fun play land for dinosaurs. Small enough to fit into a bag, making…
Photo Book for Dad
A personalized book made just for Dad- full of facts and drawings as seen from his child’s eyes. A true…
Chocolate Covered Apple Lollipops
A great blend of sweet and tart come together with these chocolate apple lollipops. Perfect for birthday parties or for…
The Grass is Always Greener – Teacher Gift
Here’s an frugal, easy-to-do project for students wanting to give their teachers an end of year gift. Grass seed is…
Jar of Joy
A gift for the teacher from all of the students. Fill a jar full of paper hearts showing your appreciation.
Travel Checker Board
Learn how to make a small portable checkerboard with pieces. Perfect for taking in the car.
Polymer Clay Tea Party
Get modelling with polymer clay and make an adorable tea party set! Kids will love inviting their little dolls and…
Beach Card for Father’s Day
Turn cardstock and sand into a one-of-a-kind Father’s Day card. Even the smallest of hands can help make this card…
Spare Change Bank
A nifty place for Dad to store his spare change. Cover a recycled oatmeal container with play money for a…
Daddy & Me Mug
Colorful thumbprint characters make this plain white mug extra special. A gift that Dad will treasure for years to come.
Father’s Day Coupon Book
Recycle a can into a cool container to hold coupons for Father’s Day. Show Dad how much you love him…
Hand On Chicken
Get up and dance on May 14…National Chicken Dance Day! Toddlers will love making handprint chickens to dance around with!
Chocolate Chip Barrette
No calories in these sweet chocolate chip cookies. A fun way to show your love of chocolate chips on May…
Chocolate Chip Bath Cookies
May 15 is Chocolate Chip Day! Celebrate this wonderful chocolate day with a moisturizing soap made with chocolate chips –…
Clothespin Dolls
These dainty little dolls are made from clothespins. Perfect for displaying on a shelf, using in a doll house or…
Paper Plate Goldfish
Fishy fun! Bright orange goldfish are made from paper plates and cups. Great project for an underwater theme or a…
Straw Shapes
Teach shape identification using straws and pipe cleaners. Older kids can build 3d shapes using these two items.
Pop Pop…Great Teacher
A fun way to tell your child’s teachers thank you for a wonderful year…without going broke! Attach a tag to…
Patriotic Pony Bead Necklace
Combine the fun of stringing beads and molding salt dough to make these patriotic necklaces. Fun to wear for Memorial…
USA Wreath
Recycle cardboard tubes, turning them into pretty patriotic wreaths for Memorial Day. Hang one on the front door or in…
Paper Bag Bald Eagle
An easy classroom project, paper bags are turned into American Bald Eagles. Perfect for celebrating Memorial Day or July 4th.
Paper Poppies
The poppy has become the flower symbol for Memorial Day. Display these paper poppies to show your patriotism for those…
Red, White and Blue Candy Apples
Kick your Memorial Day picnic up a notch with or red, white and blue taffy apples! Blue raspberry candy coating…
Watermelon Ice Cream Cake
Perfect for any summer picnic, this watermelon cake is made of ice cream, cookies and cake! A refreshing treat when…