Summer Skies Jello Snack
This is an easy way for kids to celebrate summer vacation. Layered jello and whipped cream combine to replicate fair…
Tin Can Family Planters
Get your little ones excited about gardening by creating these simple tin can planters–one for each member of the family.
Lighted Campfire
Make these fun campfires to use as decorations or nightlights. Use an old CD, some rocks and a tissue paper…
Pirate Treasure Map
Using a piece of brown packing paper and washable markers, let your kids go crazy creating their very own worlds!…
First/Last Day School Sign
This easy to make sign makes a great prop for photos of the first and last day of school. It…
Kissing Hand Keys
This project was inspired by Audrey Penn’s beloved book “The Kissing Hand.” This would make a wonderful gift for a…
Chilly Cheesburgers
What could be better than an ice cold dessert at your summer picnic or backyard BBQ? Perhaps, a Chilly Cheeseburger…
Mixed Media Turtle
Use a variety of art techniques to make this stunning turtle project! This project requires quite a bit of drying…
Paper Bag Stick Horse
Turn common household recyclables into hobby horse that’s perfect for indoor play. Add a paper bag vest and your little…
Milk Carton Pirate Ship
Turn an empty milk carton, egg carton, straws and other recyclables into a cool pirate ship. A perfect craft for…
DIY Kaleidoscope
A kaleidoscope can seem magical as the patterned colors change before your eyes. It is actually quite easy to make…
Bunny Bracelet
This adorable bunny bracelet is easy to make, even for a sewing novice. This would be a fun and inexpensive…
Quilled Bird Necklace
Quilling has been around for centuries and is one of the most inexpensive crafts of all. You’ll be surprised at…
Tractor Footprint Card
Turn your child’s footprint into an adorable tractor card. This is a perfect project for Father’s Day or Gradparent’s Day,…
Flamingo Handprint Craft
Make beautiful flamingoes from your child’s handprints. This is perfect for a study of birds, during “F Week” or just…
Graduation Pretzel Pops
Got a kid graduating from kindergarten, 8th grade or high school? These pretzel pops topped with a graduation cap and…
Recycled Jeans Pocket Organizer
Recycle those outgrown jeans into this cool organizer that’s perfect for a homework desk. Great for your bedroom too.
DIY Memo Pads
Recycle a box from your favorite fun food into a memo pad. Great gifts or just a fun recycling craft…
Yarn Dolls
The kids will love making these fun Yarn Dolls, and then enjoy playing with them too. Choose your favorite colors…
Candy Filled Graduation Cap Cookies
Surprise your little or big graduated with candy filled chocolate cookies shaped like graduation caps. Perfect for a graduation party.
Freight Train Fingerprint Art
Make a cute fingerprint freight train, inspired by Donald Crew’s classic book. There are suggestions on the site for many…
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
Put a twist on traditional shortcake by adding chocolate graham crackers and pretzels. It’s the perfect easy dessert for National…
Spring Cookie Cutter Bird Feeders
The kids will love making these fun natural bird feeders. The bird will love eating them and they look wonderful…
Sunflower Cupcakes
These cheerful cupcakes are sure to brighten anyone’s day. Make these for a special birthday, a garden party, Mother’s Day,…
Finger Painted Picture Frames
These fun finger painted picture frames are super easy and toddler friendly. They make great gifts and are completely unique…
Story Stones
Paint pictures of objects on stones. Use the stones to tell a story with the objects pictured. Helps develop sequencing…
All About My Mom Printable
A fun keepsake for any mom. This printable has a rocket/space theme and 21 fill in the blank prompts for…
Cardboard Shield
Transform a cardboard cake round (or reuse cardboard you have on hand) to make a fun shield. It’s the perfect…
Bleached Out T-shirts
Use bleach to make personalized t-shirts that are super cool. The kids will love making them and love wearing them….
Graduation Cap Gift Jar
Don’t want to use a boring envelope for that monetary gift? Roll it up, tie it with ribbon, and put…
Carton Catchers
What do you get when you combine an empty milk carton with a cardboard toilet paper tube? You get a…
Ladybug Sun Visors
Adorable ladybugs on inexpensive sun visors makes for a fun and simple craft for this kids this summer! Makes a…
Sofia the First Amulet
Does your little princess love Sofia the First? Make this amulet inspired by the one that allows Sofia to speak…
Story Stones
These story stones provide a super opportunity for imaginative play, and there’s some great sensory stuff going on too: the…
Balloon Bunch Cupcakes
Make adorable balloon bunch cupcakes out of lollipops. These would make such a fun birthday treat or a sweet circus…
TV Dinner Cupcakes
At first glance, they look like fried chicken, peas & carrots, and mashed potatoes, but they’re actually cupcakes! They’re easy…