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Ball Toss Game

Ball Toss Game

Reuse some empty cans and gather some branches to make a ball toss game the kids will love. Perfect for […]

Lighted Campfire

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

Pirate Treasure Map

Using a piece of brown packing paper and washable markers, let your kids go crazy creating their very own worlds! […]

DIY Kaleidoscope

DIY Kaleidoscope

A kaleidoscope can seem magical as the patterned colors change before your eyes. It is actually quite easy to make […]

Bleached Out T-shirts

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. […]

Ladybug Sun Visors

Ladybug Sun Visors

Adorable ladybugs on inexpensive sun visors makes for a fun and simple craft for this kids this summer! Makes a […]

Vegetable Print Pinecones and Fish

Vegetable Print Pinecones and Fish

Stamp beautiful pinecones, fish, or other designs using carrots and celery. This is fun for all ages and there is […]

Rocket Straws

Rocket Straws

Make these rocket straws using little more than an envelope and a straw. Easy and inexpensive to make, this craft […]

Polka Dot Flowerpots

Polka Dot Flowerpots

Make your own cheerful polka dot flowerpots this spring! All you need is acrylic paint, adhesive vinyl, and a sealer! […]

Key Wind Chime

Key Wind Chime

Create a beautiful key wind chime with a handful of old keys, a piece of drift wood, string, and paint. […]

Juice Carton Bird Feeder

Juice Carton Bird Feeder

Make your own upcycled juice carton birdhouse with a twig perch with this step by step guide. Fill it with […]

Puffy Paint Accessories

Puffy Paint Jewelry

Use puffy paint to make a variety of wearable art, including bracelets, wristbands and headbands. Any shape, color or design […]

Dip Dye Pillow Covers

Dip Dye Pillow Covers

Add color to your cushion cover by dip dying them! It’s fun and easy to make and a great project […]

Pirate Treasure Maps

Pirate Treasure Maps

Don’t throw out that torn paper bag – turn it into a fun pirate treasure map! This is fun for […]

Funnel Phone

Funnel Phone

Make a funnel phone for hours of FUN! It is easy, fairly inexpensive, and is a wonderful way for kids […]

Braided Leather Bracelet

Braided Leather Bracelet

Make a simple, yet beautiful braided bracelet from an old belt without using any special tools. A great project for […]

Friendship Bangles

Friendship Bangles

These adorable bracelets are a fun project for little girls. A great play date project or perfect for Valentine’s Day […]

Felt S'mores

Felt S’mores

This adorable felt s’mores set is perfect for summer camp fun or for doll play! A great way to encourage […]

Nature Crowns

Nature Crowns

Make a woodland fairy princess crown from flowers in your garden. If it’s off season, try silk flowers from the […]

Bracelets from Recycled T-shirts

Bracelets from Recycled T-shirts

You can turn old t-shirts into pretty bracelets with dollar store bangles and glue. Follow these step by step instructions […]

Goofy Foam Glasses

Goofy Foam Glasses

What a fun party craft this would be! Just imagine how many different versions a group of kids could come […]

Clay Plant Impressions

Clay Plant Impressions

Capture pieces of your garden forever in these lovely modeling clay ornaments that are preschool friendly. You’ll love the uniqueness […]

Leaf Jump Rope

Leaf Jump Rope

Jump in the Fall with a leaf jump rope of red, yellow and orange or decorate your table with this […]

Twig Arrows

Twig Arrows

Super cute project that would be perfect for an archery costume or Cupid costume. Also great for a Valentine’s Day […]

Beaded Wind Chimes

Beaded Wind Chimes

Using a recycled plastic lid, some yarn, pony beads and bells you can create this pretty wind chime to hang […]

Make Duct Tape Bracelets

Make Duct Tape Bracelets

So many uses for Duck Tape, and bracelets are a great idea! A pretty wearable craft your kids can make […]

Tropical Twist Teepee

Tropical Twist Teepee

Brighten up play time or add a pop of color to a camping trip with this fun tie-dye tepee! This […]

Craft Stick Bald Eagle

Craft Stick Bald Eagle

Turn craft sticks and construction paper into a majestic bald eagle. Use the opportunity to learn more about our national bird. […]

Homemade Journal

Homemade Journal

What did you do over the summer? Teachers always ask, now you can be prepared by creating this fun journal […]

Body Paint

Baby Lotion Body Paint

Have some fun with some safe homemade body paint that’s made using baby lotion! This would be great for a […]

Jumprope Keychain Bracelets

Jumprope Keychain Bracelets

You won’t misplace your keys any more! Dollar store jump ropes are a good substitute for utility rope and are […]

Tie-Dye Kids Shirts

Tie-Dye Kids Shirts

Let your kids create their own fashion styles with this simple tie-dye tutorial. A fun end of summer project that […]

Tie Dye T-shirt Jewelry

Tie Dye T-shirt Jewelry

Make tie dye jewelry out of braided t-shirt strings. Great way to recycle old stained t-shirts. This is a really […]

Blowing Dandelion T-shirt

Blowing Dandelion T-shirt

Here’s an easy way to paint a blowing dandelion on a t-shirt. This is a really fun project for tweens […]

Easy Ombre Nail Art

Easy Ombre Nail Art

This is an easy nail art technique that the girl in your life will love. It’s a great idea for […]

Jar Lanterns

Recycle glass jars and colorful candy wrappers to make these beautiful jar lanterns. An easy project for kids of all […]

Paint Stir Dolls

Paint Stir Dolls

Turn paint stirs, markers, and fabric scraps into a day of doll making. Add glitter, sequins and other bits and […]

Mini Burger Bites

Mini Burger Bites

Nothing says summer like picnics and burgers! Surprise your picnic guests with these fun cookie burgers for dessert.

Book Page Pinwheels

Book Page Pinwheels

Pinwheels are easy to make and are perfect for party favors, decor, or photo props! Read on to learn how […]

Decorative Tin Can Containers

Decorative Tin Can Containers

A great way to recycle all of the tin cans that pile up in your recycle bin. An easy project […]

Painted Canvas

Painted Canvas

Beautiful canvas art created by using sticker letters to write a message on a canvas, covering  the canvas with paint. […]

Hand Crocheted Bracelets

Hand Crocheted Bracelets

A cool way to give new life to old t-shirts…make a jersey bracelet or headband out of them! A frugal […]

Cardboard Stackers

Cardboard Stackers

Cardboard Stackers are not only fun to play with…the stackers keep the kids’ minds busy thinking and reasoning while building […]

Fairy House

Fairy House

Make a fairy house from a dollar bin birdhouse and items from nature. Fun to make with that little girl […]

Shrink Plastic Curly Bead Necklaces

Shrink Plastic Curly Bead Necklaces

Paint a sheet of shrink plastic and then cut it into strips to make very distinctive, one-of-a-kind jewelry. Great camp […]

Homemade Drum

Homemade Drum

Recycle a cardboard oatmeal container and turn it into a drum with just a few items from around the house. […]

Stamped Driftwood

Stamped Driftwood

Perfect project for the kids to dress up their beachy finds and display around the home! Easy enough for kids […]

Shell Butterflies

Shell Butterflies

Fun at the beach always mean coming home with a bucketful of shells. The kids can turn their beach treasures […]

Keepsake Camp Pillow

Keepsake Camp Pillow

A great way to preserve memories from summer camp. Turn an ordinary pillowcase into a summer journal by having friends […]

Make a Tambourine

Bottle Cap Tambourine

This homemade tambourine is perfect for singing around the campfire! Kids will have fun crafting musical instruments that they can […]

Easy Framed Nature Collage

Easy Framed Nature Collage

For kids who love exploring nature and collecting all of the little, interesting things on the ground, this project is […]

Army Bunker Tent

Army Bunker Tent

Your little soldiers will have a blast playing under the kitchen table in this super cool bunker tent. We’ve provided […]

Edible Ornaments for Wildlife

Edible Ornaments for Wildlife

Decorate an outdoor tree with edible ornaments for your feathered friends.

Hammered Flower Leaf Prints

Hammered Flower Leaf Prints

Kids will love learning this fun nature technique of using the natural color from flowers to create art.

Painted Acorn Necklaces

Painted Acorn Necklaces

This fun wearable project is great for teens and preteens. They can make their own necklaces and one for a […]

Glow Stick Lanterns

Glow Stick Lanterns

Isn’t this perfect for Halloween night? I love this idea, even if it is temporary. All you need are glass […]

Wet Felted Flowers

Wet Felted Flowers

Using wool roving you can make these pretty felted flowers. Step by step tutorial explains the process.

Pounded Flower Prints

Pounded Flower Prints

This pretty flower poster is its own reward, but the hammering technique — pounding flowers onto paper — can be […]

Eggs and Bacon Candy

Eggs and Bacon Candy

Made from fruit roll ups, white chocolate and M&Ms, this candy looks like little servings of bacon and eggs! A […]

Make a Sit Upon

Make a Sit Upon

Anyone who has ever been involved with scouts will remember the classic sit upon! Fun to make and easy enough […]

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