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Spider Sandwich

October 13, 2020 By Amanda Formaro

Spider Sandwich

Delight the family with a spider sandwich for lunch! This is such a fun meal to serve for Halloween. 

Filed Under: Animals & insect crafts, By Adults, for Kids, Edible crafts, Halloween Crafts and Recipes, Preschool, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids Tagged With: edible, halloween, hot dog, spider

Baseball Sandwiches

September 22, 2020 By cindy312

It takes only minutes to create baseball sandwiches that any fan would love. They’re fun for a tailgate party, a […]

Filed Under: Edible crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Sports Crafts for Kids, Teenagers Tagged With: baseball, edible, roll, sandwich, sports

Snake Sandwich

September 15, 2020 By Amanda Formaro

Snake Sandwich

Bite into this huge snake sandwich before it bites you! It’s a tasty option for Halloween or a snake-themed party.

Filed Under: Animals & insect crafts, By Adults, for Kids, Edible crafts, Halloween Crafts and Recipes, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Teenagers Tagged With: edible, halloween, olive, reptile, sandwich, snake

Reusable Sandwich Bags

September 8, 2020 By HelloSewing

Learn how sew reusable sandwich bags and do your part to eliminate the single-use plastic bags. Make a bunch and […]

Filed Under: By Adults, for Kids, Fabric crafts, Preteen, Teenagers Tagged With: fabric, sandwich bag, sewing

Crochet Sandals

August 12, 2020 By Amanda Formaro

Grab some yarn and make comfy light crochet sandals. They are perfect for warm days when you would rather not […]

Filed Under: Crafts for girls, Needlework crafts, Preteen, Summer, Teenagers, Wearable crafts Tagged With: crochet, sandal, shoe, spring, summer, yarn

Sea Creature Sand Castle Cans

June 10, 2020 By Amanda Formaro

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These cute sand toys are easy to make with recycled vegetable cans, some foam stamps and a bit of paint. […]

Filed Under: Animals & insect crafts, Preschool, Recycled crafts, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids, Toddler Tagged With: beach, clam, fish, Ocean Crafts for Kids, paint, sea, seashell, starfish

Film Reel Ice Cream Sandwiches

June 5, 2020 By hungryhappenings

Film Reel Ice Cream Sandwiches

These cute chocolate ice cream sandwiches look like film reels. Serve them as a sweet movie night treat.

Filed Under: Edible crafts, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Teenagers Tagged With: chocolate, cookie, film reel, ice cream sandwich, movie, party

Sand Crafts and Activities

June 3, 2020 By Amanda Formaro

Playing in sand is a great sensory activity, and so much fun! Kids can build, scoop, and mash, creating, destroying, […]

Filed Under: August, Craft Collections, July, June Tagged With: august, special days

Ice Cream Cone Sandwiches

May 21, 2020 By The Partiologist

What’s better than a delicious ice cream sandwich on a hot summer’s day? Making homemade ice cream sandwiches that look just like […]

Filed Under: Edible crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Teenagers Tagged With: cake, cookie, ice cream, ice cream cone, ice cream sandwich, sprinkles

Cardboard Tube Sand Castle

May 20, 2020 By cindy312

Turn empty cardboard tubes and some sand into a fun sand castle. This is a great activity for a beach […]

Filed Under: Cardboard Tube Crafts, Paper plate crafts, Preschool, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids Tagged With: beach, cardboard tube, Castle, Paper Plate Crafts, recycle, sand, sand castle

Cat in the Hat Sandwich

February 27, 2020 By cindy312

Cat in the Hat Sandwich

Create an adorable sandwich inspired by Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat. What a fun way to celebrate this classic […]

Filed Under: By Adults, for Kids, Characters (TV, movie, book), Edible crafts, Preschool, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids Tagged With: carrot, Cat in The Hat, cheese, edible, fruit leather, sandwich, Seuss

UFO Sandwich

January 28, 2020 By cindy312

UFO Sandwich

Start with any of your favorite sandwiches and dress it up, alien-style! This is easy to make and so incredibly […]

Filed Under: Edible crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Space crafts for kids Tagged With: alien, cheese, edible, grape, sandwich, space, UFO

Sticky Stacky Sandwiches

October 8, 2019 By Tami

Sticky Stacky Sandwiches

Change up the boring sandwiches that you tuck into the kids’ lunches. By skewering the ingredients, kids will be excited […]

Filed Under: By Adults, for Kids, Edible crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Toddler Tagged With: cheese, edible, fruit, lettuce, lunch, sandwich

Construction Paper Sandwich

September 30, 2019 By cindy312

This construction paper sandwich looks (almost) good enough to eat! Learn the tricks to add dimension and realism to the […]

Filed Under: Paper crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids Tagged With: Construction Paper Crafts, sandwich

Sandwich Box Monster

August 20, 2019 By Amanda Formaro

Sandwich Box Monster Who knew the empty box that holds your sandwich bags could make such a cute little monster? […]

Filed Under: Egg carton crafts, Paper crafts, Preschool, Preteen, Recycled crafts, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids Tagged With: box, Construction Paper Crafts, egg carton, glitter, monster, paint, recycle

Sandpaper Sandcastle

August 15, 2019 By cindy312

Sandpaper Sandcastle

Create the sandcastle of your dreams using sandpaper! It’s easy to do with tons of room for creativity.

Filed Under: Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids, Teenagers Tagged With: beach, Construction Paper Crafts, sandcastle, sandpaper, summer

Sand-Filled Bottles

July 31, 2019 By Amanda Formaro

Take a bit of the beach home with you by crafting these cool sand-filled bottles. Kids will have fun making […]

Filed Under: Camp Crafts, Classic crafts, Glass crafts, Nature crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids, Teenagers, Tutorials Tagged With: beach, bottle, camp, chalk, sand

Butterfly Sandwich

June 27, 2019 By cindy312

Butterfly Sandwich

Kids will have fun making and eating these cute butterfly sandwiches. Follow the recipe or make your own creative substitutions!

Filed Under: Animals & insect crafts, Edible crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Spring, Summer, Teenagers Tagged With: animal, butterfly, edible, insect, sandwich

Ice Cream Sandwich Craft

June 25, 2019 By cindy312

This googly-eyed ice cream sandwich couldn’t be cuter! It’s a quick and easy construction paper craft that’s perfect for summer.

Filed Under: Paper crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer Tagged With: Construction Paper Crafts, googly eye, ice cream sandwich, summer

Everlasting Sand Castle

June 24, 2019 By cindy312

Everlasting Sand Castle

This is a sand castle that will dry and last, making it a permanent, air-hardened sculpture. Make these for a […]

Filed Under: Dough & Clay Crafts, Nature crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids, Teenagers Tagged With: alum, beach, cornstarch, sand castle, seashell, shell, summer

Framed Sand Writing

June 13, 2019 By PrettyHandyGirl

Framed Sand Writing

Make memories of the beach by writing your name in the sand, photographing it and then framing it. Embellish the […]

Filed Under: Camp Crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids, Teenagers, Toddler Tagged With: beach, frame, name, photo, sand art, shell, starfish, summer

Paper Plate Sand Dollars

June 11, 2019 By Amanda Formaro

Paper Plate Sand Dollars

It only takes a couple of simple steps to make these sweet sand dollars. This is a fun beach themed […]

Filed Under: Paper plate crafts, Preschool, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids, Toddler Tagged With: beach, beans, Ocean Crafts for Kids, Paper Plate Crafts, sand, sand dollar, summer

Sandcastle Cake

June 4, 2019 By cindy312

Sandcastle Cake

You don’t need to be a professional to make a darling sandcastle cake. This cake is perfect for all sorts […]

Filed Under: Birthday Crafts, By Adults, for Kids, Edible crafts, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids, Teenagers Tagged With: beach, cake, edible, graham cracker, ice cream cone, mermaid, sand castle, sea star, starfish, summer

Monster Sandwiches

March 27, 2019 By cindy312

Monster Sandwiches

These delicious monster sandwiches are quick and easy to make and are sure to make lunchtime fun! Serve them during […]

Filed Under: Edible crafts, Halloween Crafts and Recipes, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Teenagers Tagged With: cheese, edible, lunch, monster, olive, sandwich

Football Sandwich Cookies

September 14, 2018 By Amanda Formaro

Football Sandwich Cookies

These soft, chewy football cookies are perfect for the next school pep rally or a Sunday tailgating party with the […]

Filed Under: Edible crafts, Fall, Football crafts, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Sports Crafts for Kids, Teenagers Tagged With: autumn, cookie, edible, fall, football, sports

Sand Casted Handprints

July 18, 2018 By Amanda Formaro

Sand Casted Handprints

This fun summertime craft is a great way to create a fun keepsake that will last forever. Make summer vacation […]

Filed Under: By Adults, for Kids, Nature crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids, Teenagers, Toddler Tagged With: beach, handprint, nature, Ocean Crafts for Kids, plaster of paris, rock, sand, sand cast, shell, stick, summer

Paper Plate Sand Dollars

July 12, 2018 By Amanda Formaro

Paper Plate Sand Dollars are such a fun summer craft to do with the little ones. Make them at the […]

Filed Under: Paper plate crafts, Preschool, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids Tagged With: beach, beans, Paper Plate Crafts, sand dollar, summer

Cereal Sand Castle

July 3, 2018 By hungryhappenings

Cereal Sand Castle

Use sand molds to create your own caramelized cereal treat sand castle. It’s entirely edible and completely delicious!

Filed Under: By Adults, for Kids, Edible crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids, Toddler Tagged With: beach, caramel, Castle, edible, Rice Krispie Treat, sand castle, summer

Sandy Shapes Art

June 29, 2018 By AverageBre

Turn any shape into a sandy work of art. This fun activity is actually a low-mess project, thanks to one inexpensive […]

Filed Under: Animals & insect crafts, Nature crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids Tagged With: anchor, beach, cardstock, hairspray, Ocean Crafts for Kids, paint, sand, seahorse, starfish, summer, tape, wall art

Sand Cast Starfish

May 4, 2018 By Amanda Formaro

Bring the beach home with this fun sand cast starfish project. Be sure to read the sand casting cleanup tips […]

Filed Under: Animals & insect crafts, Earth Day, Nature crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids, Teenagers Tagged With: beach, Ocean Crafts for Kids, plaster of paris, rock, sand, sand cast, summer, twig

Puppy Sandwich

September 5, 2017 By cindy312

Create a dog-themed lunch for the puppy fan in your life. It’s easy, tasty, and fun!

Filed Under: Animals & insect crafts, Edible crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids Tagged With: bento, dog, lunch, m&m, puppy, sandwich

Cookie Monster Ice Cream Sandwiches

July 17, 2017 By hungryhappenings

Turn soft sugar cookies and ice cream into these adorable Cookie Monster ice cream sandwiches. It’s easy to do and […]

Filed Under: Characters (TV, movie, book), Edible crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids Tagged With: cookie, Cookie Monster, ice cream, ice cream sandwich, monster, Muppets, sesame street

Glitter Sand Pictures

July 5, 2017 By cindy312

Bring sand home from a beach trip to make this fun art project. Or bring paper and glue to the […]

Filed Under: Nature crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids, Teenagers Tagged With: beach, sand, sandcastle, summer

Paper Jam Sandwich

June 5, 2017 By cindy312

Celebrate J Week with this paper version of a jam sandwich. Follow it up with the real thing for a […]

Filed Under: Paper crafts, Preschool, Toddler Tagged With: Construction Paper Crafts, jam, letter j, paint, sandwich

Rangoli-Inspired Sand Art

June 1, 2017 By cindy312

This beautiful sand art is inspired by rangoli, a traditional art done for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Give […]

Filed Under: Nature crafts, Other Holidays, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Teenagers Tagged With: diwali, hindu, rangoli, sand

Sand Clay Handprint Keepsake

May 31, 2017 By cindy312

Capture a child’s handprint forever with this beautiful beach-inspired keepsake. It’s done with homemade sand clay.

Filed Under: Dough & Clay Crafts, Handprint, Footprint, Fingerprint Crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids, Teenagers, Toddler Tagged With: beach, clay, handprint, sand, shell, summer

Colored Sand Paintings

April 24, 2017 By ActivaProducts

Learn how to make paint with colored sand,and turn it into beautiful sand art paintings. It’s lots of fun and no […]

Filed Under: Decoupage crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Teenagers Tagged With: canvas, decoupage, mod podge, sand

Coloring Book Sand Art

April 18, 2017 By ActivaProducts

Make your own colored sand paint and use it to give texture and dimension to coloring book pages. You’ll be […]

Filed Under: Paper crafts, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Teenagers Tagged With: coloring book, decoupage, paint, sand

Christmas Tree Sandwich Kabob

December 12, 2016 By cindy312

Challenge the kids to turn their favorite sandwiches into cute Christmas Tree Kabobs! This edible craft is healthy and really […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Edible crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Teenagers Tagged With: christmas, Christmas tree, edible, kabob, lunch, sandwich, skewer

Christmas Cacti Sand Art Terrariums

December 7, 2016 By ActivaProducts

Use inexpensive colored sand to make unique Christmas Cacti Terrariums. They look beautiful on a mantle or as a centerpiece and […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Glass crafts, Nature crafts, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Teenagers Tagged With: cactus, jar, sand, succulent, Terrarium

Long Lasting Sand Castles

August 19, 2015 By Betty918

Long Lasting Sand Castles

The worst thing about sandcastles is that they don’t last very long. Here’s a long-lasting version you can do at […]

Filed Under: Candles & Soap, Dough & Clay Crafts, Nature crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids, Teenagers Tagged With: beach, candle, Castle, sand, sandcastle, summer

Simple Sand Play Dough

August 13, 2015 By engineermommy

Simple Sand Play Dough

Use sand to make a fun play dough that is easily moldable into shapes. Try using it to make a […]

Filed Under: Dough & Clay Crafts, Nature crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids Tagged With: playdough, sand

Sand Footprint Keepsake

August 12, 2015 By bowker06

Sand Footprint Keepsake

Use sand from your favorite vacation spot to create this sweet keepsake. It’s something you’ll treasure for years to come.

Filed Under: Handprint, Footprint, Fingerprint Crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids, Toddler Tagged With: footprint, frame, plaster of paris, sand

Sand Paint

July 16, 2015 By Emma Owl

Homemade Sand Paint

For a fun twist on ordinary painting, try making your own sand paint. It’s a lot of fun and gives a completely […]

Filed Under: Nature crafts, Preschool, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Toddler Tagged With: paint, sand

Easy Sand Art

July 7, 2015 By hellowonderful

Sand Art Stickers

Skip the glue and make these beautiful works of sand art. It’s a lot of fun and requires no drying […]

Filed Under: Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Teenagers, Toddler Tagged With: sand, sticker

Felt Sandwich Set

May 26, 2015 By Jana

Felt Sandwich

Felt food is safe, colorful, soft, long-lasting and lots of fun for pretend play! This tutorial includes instructions to make […]

Filed Under: Felt & foam crafts, Preschool Tagged With: bread, cheese, felt food, lettuce, pretend play, sandwich, sausage, sewing, tomato

Duct Tape Sandals for Dolls

March 25, 2015 By Char

Duck Tape Sandals for Dolls

These doll-sized sandals are easy to make. All you need are duct tape and some fun embellishments!

Filed Under: Crafts for girls, Doll crafts, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids Tagged With: Button Crafts for Kids, doll, Duct Tape Crafts, Sandals

Football Sandwich Cookies

January 13, 2015 By hungryhappenings

Football Sandwich Cookies

These football-shaped, cream-filled cookies are great for a Super Bowl party or a sports-themed birthday. They’re fun and easy to […]

Filed Under: Crafts for boys, Edible crafts, Football crafts, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Sports Crafts for Kids, Teenagers Tagged With: cookie, football, sports, Super Bowl

Sandpaper and Crayon T-Shirt Designs

December 24, 2014 By 3princessesand1dude

Sandpaper and Crayon T-Shirt Designs

Design and print your own T-shirts using sandpaper and wax crayons. The possibilities are endless!

Filed Under: Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Teenagers, Toddler, Wearable crafts Tagged With: crayon, sandpaper, t-shirt

Life Preserver Sandwich

August 12, 2014 By tikkido

Life Preserver Sandwich

These adorable life preserver sandwiches are fun to eat and easy to make! A cute addition to an ocean-themed birthday, a […]

Filed Under: Edible crafts, Party Ideas, Preschool, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids Tagged With: beach, bento, life preserver, lunch, nautical, Ocean Crafts for Kids, sandwich, swimming

Ice Cream Sandwich Sharks

August 8, 2014 By Amanda Formaro

Make fun sharks that you can eat by making these homemade ice cream sandwiches. Fun to decorate!

Filed Under: Animals & insect crafts, By Adults, for Kids, Edible crafts, Preschool, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids Tagged With: cookies, edible, frosting, ice cream, marshmallows, Ocean Crafts for Kids, Shark Crafts & Activities for Kids

Glitter and Sand Tape Resist

June 17, 2014 By ericalo3

Glitter Sand Tape Resist

Use tape to create letters, patterns or designs, then cover the tape with glitter or craft sand.  Kids love revealing […]

Filed Under: Preschool, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Toddler Tagged With: craft sand, glitter, glue, letter art, resist, tape

Sandwich Book

January 28, 2014 By cindy312

Sandwich Book

This clever book looks like a sandwich! Follow the directions to make it like the picture, or be creative and […]

Filed Under: Back to School, Paper crafts, Preschool, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids Tagged With: book, sandwich, school age

Halloween Play with Sand & Glass Gems

October 14, 2013 By buggyandbuddy

Halloween Play with Sand & Glass Gems

Encourage some open-ended creating with these simple materials. A fun way to get ready for Halloween, young ones will really […]

Filed Under: Halloween Crafts and Recipes Tagged With: halloween

Halloween Art: Drawing with Colored Sand

October 12, 2013 By buggyandbuddy

Halloween Art: Drawing with Colored Sand

This activity is the perfect mix of art and the outdoors! Take the kids outside to create some Halloween inspired […]

Filed Under: Halloween Crafts and Recipes, Preschool, Toddler Tagged With: Game, halloween, sand

Sand Castle Snack

July 22, 2013 By cindy312

Sand Castle Snack

If your kids love the beach and building a sand castle, they’ll love this themed snack. It is easy to […]

Filed Under: Edible crafts, Preschool, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids Tagged With: beach, edible, ice cream, sand castle, summer

Sandpaper Art T-Shirt

June 21, 2013 By cindy312

Sandpaper Art T-Shirt

Design your own fabulous t-shirts using crayons and sandpaper! It’s easy and the results are beautiful. Fun for all ages!

Filed Under: Camp Crafts, Fabric crafts, Preschool, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Wearable crafts Tagged With: crayon, sandpaper, t-shirt, wearable

Hobbit Door Ice Cream Sandwich

June 14, 2013 By tikkido

Hobbit Door Ice Cream Sandwich

Homemade ice cream sandwiches take a whimsical spin when made to look like iconic green hobbit doors. A fun way […]

Filed Under: Characters (TV, movie, book), Edible crafts, Preschool, Preteen, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer Tagged With: edible, hobbit, ice cream, lord of the rings

Sandpaper Starfish

May 15, 2013 By cindy312

sandpaper starfish

Turn sandpaper into starfish for a fun and easy summer craft. These would also make cute decorations for a beach-themed […]

Filed Under: Animals & insect crafts, Paper crafts, Preschool, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids, Summer, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids Tagged With: animal, beach, Ocean Crafts for Kids, sandpaper, sea star, starfish, summer

Magnetic Sandpaper and Yarn Travel Activity

April 10, 2013 By cindy312

Magnetic Sandpaper and Yarn Travel Activity

Sandpaper and yarn are a great combination for creative play If you add a magnetic backing to the sandpaper, it […]

Filed Under: Back to School, Preschool, Repurpose crafts, School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids Tagged With: cookie sheet, magnet, preschool, sandpaper, school age, toddler, travel, yarn

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