Make your own play dough quickly and easily. This no-cook recipe is safe for even the youngest of crafters to help […]
Clay Wooden Bead Necklaces
Create your own polymer clay designs and swirls on wooden beads. Then use those beads to make beautiful necklaces.
Easy Clay Bird’s Nests
These beautiful clay bird’s nests are fun and easy to make. This is a great sensory art project for kids.
Flower Jewelry Holder
Use air-dry clay to make a beautiful flower jewelry holder. This simple craft makes a wonderful and inexpensive gift and […]
Whipped Snow
This faux-snow recipe is a great way to bring winters indoors. The kids will love sculpting this ‘snow’ into all sorts of […]
Victorian Egg and Spoon Race Doll Craft
Make a doll-size spoon and egg for a fun Victorian doll scene! A great project for American Girls fans.
Acorn Tea Set
I had no idea you could make a tea set with acorns. This is such a creative craft idea for […]
Chesnut Snails
Put those chestnuts (or acorns!) to good use with a fun snail craft. This clever kids project is perfect for […]
Eraser Bracelets
Make pretty eraser beads using eraser clay, then turn them into bracelets for a fun and practical back-to-school craft!
Crafty Recipe: Cooked Playdough
Follow the recipe to make your own cooked playdough. This fun dough is long-lasting, non-toxic, and inexpensive to make.
Doll-Size Food for a Victorian Picnic
Make adorable doll-size food out of Sculpey Clay, then plan a picnic for your doll! So much fun!
Polymer Clay Jewelry
Polymer clay jewelry is inexpensive and super easy to do using small stamps for fun designs! A great project for […]
Homemade Slime
Mix a few simple ingredients and create your own slime. It’s easy, fun, and a great party favor, especially for […]
Monster Toothbrush Buddies
These adorable glow-in-the-dark monsters are made from clay. They’re a great way to keep toothbrushes organized and accessible.
Flubber
Make squishy flubber with warm water, glue and Borax. Encourage your kids’ cognitive development while having fun at the same […]
Doll-Sized Turtle Terrarium
Make a little turtle terrarium that is perfectly sized for doll play with American Girl dolls. So cute!
Clay Pretzels
Use air-dry clay to make these cute little pretzels. There are so many ways to use them, like as a […]
Clay Ninja Turtle
Make your favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle with these easy to follow steps! All you need is Sculpey Clay.
Faux Stone Ring
This faux stone ring looks just like the real thing! Knead colors together then cut, bake and cool. Buff it […]
Faux Stone Clay Necklace
Make a beautiful necklace out of faux stones that you make yourself! All it takes is Sculpey clay and a […]
Faux Candy Bracelet
Use air dry clay to create simple candy jewelry that you can wear without getting sticky. A fun project with […]
Doll-Sized Fishing Pole and Fish
Make a cute fishing set for your American Girls or other 18″ dolls. A fun accessory for imaginative play.
Doll-Size Hot Dog
Use polymer clay to make adorable miniature hot dogs scaled perfectly for 18″ dolls. They look good enough to eat!
Non-Toxic Homemade Playdough
Make this non-toxic (edible but not tasty!) playdough in as little as 5 minutes using regular kitchen staples. No trip […]
Polymer Clay Beads
Learn how to make colorful polymer clay beads to wear as jewelry. The tutorial includes two- and three-tone beads as well […]
Claytime on Pirate Island
Create pirate fun with clay using these fabulous ideas and a printable background. A great activity for summer, a rainy […]
Clay Surrealism Sculpture
Teach kids about Salvador Dali and the Surrealist style with these simple clay sculptures. Easy and fun with no mess, […]
Creature Camouflage
Explore the concept of camouflage by making background patterns and clay creatures. A wonderful activity for the classroom, Scouts, or […]
Sidewalk Chalk Painting with Easter Eggs
Painting with Sidewalk Chalk Paint and plastic eggs is a fun way to keep toddlers and preschool-aged kids entertained. The […]
Love Bug Ladybug Picture Holder
Learn how to make cute ladybug picture holders using clay and a paper clip. They make the perfect kid-created homemade […]
Make Your Own Watercolors
Children can create their own watercolors, exploring how tissue paper releases color. Soak non-colorfast tissue paper in water and use […]
Finger Paint With Clay
Instead of using the traditional paint medium for finger painting, preschoolers can “paint” with modeling clay. This craft builds fine […]
Polymer Clay Easter Animals
Make sweet little Easter Rabbits, Chicks and Sheep to tuck inside Easter baskets, for decoration or just to play with
Beaded Clay Crosses
It’s so easy for little hands to make these fun beaded clay crosses as a reminder of what Easter is […]
Carrot Play Dough
If you’re looking for a non-edible alternative as an Easter gift, try this carrot-shaped play dough. Just as fun to […]
Little Clay Bunnies
Here are clear and simple instructions for making these little bunnies out of polymer (oven bake) clay. You might use […]
Glowing Gelatin Sensory Play
Follow the directions in this tutorial to make gelatin shapes that glow. A fun and unique sensory experience!
Popsicle Sidewalk Chalk
Easy DIY sidewalk chalk in fun popsicle shapes. The sticks are easy for little hands to hold and so much […]
Rainbow Soap Foam Bubbles
Fill a sensory bin with loads of beautiful, colorful soap foam! A great activity that is fun for all ages.
Edible Oatmeal Playdough
A great recipe for play dough that’s so safe it can be eaten! Please, you likely already have everything in […]
Clay Monogram Charms
Use oven bake clay to make these easy monogram charms with your kids for a simple handmade gift they can […]
Homemade Window Clings
Make your own homemade window clings with just some paint, a pattern if you’d like, and a zipper bag and […]
Polymer Clay Flower Earrings
Looking for a quick and fun wearable craft? These polymer clay flower earrings are a pretty addition to your jewelry […]
Salt Dough Minifigs
Lego fans will love making and decorating their own minifigs out of salt dough! So much room for creativity! Allow […]
Clay Best Friend Necklace
Learn how to create your very own “best friends” heart necklace with a few simple materials. They’re easy to make, […]
Play Dough Mat Printables
Extend Play Dough play with these fun activity mats! There are 10 you can print out for free.
Salt Dough Olympic Medals
Make some fun Olympic medals out of salt dough. Fun for a mini Olympics event, a sports-themed party, or for […]
Homemade Play Dough & Cookie Cutter Valentine
Make your own candy-free valentines with this adorable valentine. Includes a free printable to make creating the valentines super easy!
Spiral Knot Bracelet
This spiral knot polymer clay bracelet is an easy micro-macramé project for beginners. Here, I will show you how to […]
Painted Salt Dough Ornaments
Make salt dough ornaments and then adorn them with paint, glitter and wool roving for unique ornaments to give
Fluffy Sheep Christmas Ornament
Tutorial for a fluffy, adorable sheep Christmas ornament. I used foam insulation board from the hardware store!
Gingerbread Men Ornaments
Making gingerbread men ornaments can be more tricky than you’d expect–but if you use this easy tip, you’ll be hanging […]
Cloud Clay Christmas Tags
Not only are these Christmas tree tags easy, quick, and fun to make, but they are useful too. Decorate them […]
Tissue Box Nativity
Create a beautiful Nativity using a recycled tissue box. The best part is that the kids can play with this […]
Snowman Garland
This cute-as-can-be snowmen garland is sure to brighten any holiday room. These happy snowman faces are made by covering foam […]
Sculpey Snowball Ornaments
See how easy it is to make these adorable snowball ornaments with your kiddos!
Icelandic “Leaf Bread” Ornament
This ornament is based on a traditional Iceland Christmas food, Laufabrauð or “Leaf Bread.” The beautiful salt-dough ornaments you make […]
Clay Holiday Wreath
Create a holiday wreath ornament with clay and some buttons. A fun craft to make as a gift for grandparents.
Precious Pinecone Ornament
This award winning clay ornament features a 2″ long pine cone in hazelnut with glitter and snow trimmed edges. Green […]
Snowfall Clay Tree Ornament
Bake it in your kitchen oven. Add silver beads and snow to create this inexpensive Christmas ornament.