Turn Your Deck into a Board Game
Board games aren’t just for inside play. Turn your deck or patio into a giant board game! Great for parties,…
Outdoor Mud Pie Kitchen
Kids love making mud pies! Set up an outdoor mud pie kitchen that will keep your children entertained for hours….
Button Photo Frame
Decorate a simple wooden photo frame with paint and buttons for a special one-of-a-kind keepsake! Great for Father’s Day, Mother’s…
Egg Carton Maracas
Turn empty egg cartons into musical instruments! These maracas are great for Cinco de Mayo or everyday play.
Easy Princess Wand
This princess wand couldn’t be easier! It’s perfect as a craft station for all the little princesses attending a party…
Juice Carton Bird Feeder
Make your own upcycled juice carton birdhouse with a twig perch with this step by step guide. Fill it with…
Paper Chains
Making paper chains from construction paper is a fun and educational craft activity to do with young children, who can…
No Sew Tooth Fairy Pillow
No Sew Tooth Fairy Pillow the kids can make on their own! A fun way to get them excited about…
Make Your Own Sponge Blocks
Use a pair of scissors to cut ordinary dry household sponges into interesting shapes. Kids will love building with these….
Sock Stick Horses
Make your own stick horses out of socks! Perfect for any girl or boy and a great way to encourage…
Rainbow Raindrops
Dye macaroni noodles the color of the rainbow to make Rainbow Raindrops. Simple and fun craft for the kiddos before…
Paper Plate Banjo
Indulge your kids’ love of music with this simple banjo made from paper plates and rubber bands. Expect lots of…
Finger Weaving
Use loops to finger weave fun and colorful accessories. This is a great boredom buster and a very travel-friendly craft….
Star Crayons
Make star shaped crayons and use to fill a pull string pinata instead of just candy. Also included, how to…
Paper Mache Bowls
Learn how to make these decorative paper mache bowls! Paper mache is a classic favorite among kids and parents alike….
Paper Bag Animal Puppets
Make a cute pig puppet (or maybe three little ones!), a lion and a puppy! All you need is paper…
Toddler Canvas Painting
Here’s a fun, inexpensive craft idea for your kids. Uses paint, a canvas and some masking tape. My 2 year…
Pretend Doctor Kit
Most kids’ doctor kits are $20-$30 and full of little plastic do-dads that don’t actually do anything. For the same…
Ball Maze
Transform a box and some cardboard tubes into an awesome ball maze! This is a great activity for predictions (will…
Herringbone Art
Get your toddler or preschooler involved and have them paint this project. No, really! It was inspired by an expensive…
Craft Foam Sewing Cards
Make a fun set of homemade sewing cards that are great for keeping the kids busy while traveling. They are…
Milk Jug Piggy Bank
Don’t recycle those empty milk jugs and toilet paper rolls just yet… use them to make this adorable piggy bank!…
Shrinky Dink Pendants
Let your kids design and make their own pendants with shrinkable plastic! A fun project that kids are always amazed…
Fairy Garden Toadstool
Put those old newspapers to use! Make a cute paper mache toadstool, perfect for anyone who loves fairy tales. A…
Princess Sparkle Wand
Planning a party for your princess? The guests would have a blast customizing their own glittery wands to take home….
Faux Stained Glass Sun Catchers
Kids will love creating the look of stained glass using tissue paper and construction paper. Use fall themed colors and…
Papier Mache Pumpkin
Make a papier mache pumpkin out of materials you probably have in your home. All you need is news paper,…
Magnetic Tic Tac Toe Game
This fun homemade game would make a great gift for a grandparent or aunt and uncle. It’s also a great…
Hockey Stick Horse
This absolutely adorable stick horse for kids was made by repurposing an old hockey stick! Dress it up with some…
First Flower Painting
This project makes for a great introduction to painting. Just simple shapes with a little color mixing. Kids will love…
Patriotic Can Wind Sock
These windsocks are recycled from old tin cans and created to celebrate our patriotic holidays. You can display them all…
Paper Bag Pinata
Made from a paper grocery bag and crepe paper streamers, this pinata is easier than you might think! The great…
Magical Monster Slime
Slimy, gooey and so much fun! This homemade magical monster slime is easy to make and will provide hours of…
Lollipop Ghost
This classic craft has stood the test of time and kids throughout the years have been making this easy ghosts….
Wavy Friendship Bracelet
This project is perfect for teenagers who want to take the friendship bracelet to a new level of skill. Friendship…
Floam Solar System
Learning about the solar system can be fun and interactive with this model made out of Floam. Fun for kids…