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Watermelon Mason Jar Vase

Turn a mason jar into a watermelon-themed vase. It makes the perfect summer centerpiece.

Paper Plate Sun

Welcome summer with this fun and easy paper plate craft. Use your creativity to give your sun a unique personality!

Fruit Shaped Duct Tape Purse

Apple and Watermelon Duct Tape Purses

Tweens and teens will have fun turning duct tape into purses that look like fruit! Follow the step-by-step instructions to […]

Painted Saguaro Cactus

Few plants are as instantly recognizable as the mighty saguaro cactus. Painting one is an easy project, even for beginners.

Sand Clay Handprint Keepsake

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

Easy Beach Bucket Cake

Easy Beach Bucket Cake

Yes, it’s really cake! All you need is an inexpensive plastic pail, your favorite cake and frosting, and this simple […]

Shark Attack Snack

Shark Attack Snack

Create shark attack scene for snack time! This snack is fun to put together and will delight kids.   

Colorful Cardboard Tube Fish

Colorful Cardboard Tube Fish

These fish are really simple to make and your little ones will have hours of fun playing with them when […]

Pipe Cleaner Cacti

Turn pipe cleaners into adorable cacti topped with pom pom flowers. What a fun craft for kids to do!

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

These adorable tropical fish start with painted paper plates and pieces of aluminum foil.  Each fish is one-of-a-kind, with lots of room […]

Pineapple Favor Bags

Send guests home from your luau or other celebration with these adorable pineapple favor bags. They’re so easy to make […]

Paper Flower Wreath Craft

Follow the step-by-step instructions to make a beautiful paper flower wreath. Pick any colors you want – this simple craft […]

Melon Boats

Melon Boats

Celebrate summer by combining a perfectly ripe melon with your favorite Jell-O flavor. These pleasing fruit bites are easy to […]

Rainbow Gumdrop Cookies

Rainbow Gumdrop Cookies

The kids can make these fun Rainbow Cookies all by themselves. They’re so cute and tasty, too!

sandpaper starfish

Sandpaper Starfish

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

Foam Sun Ornament

Foam Sun Ornament

Foam Sun Ornament This bright foam sun decoration will look like it’s floating in the sky when suspended from your […]

Rainbow Ice Pops

These beautiful rainbow ice pops deliver surprise bites of sweet and sour! They’re so easy to make and such a […]

Fingerprint Pineapple

Use your fingerprints to make a pineapple! It’s easy to do and is fun for summer or even as decorations […]

Handprint Watermelon

Turn your child’s handprint into a cute slice of watermelon, then use it for party invitations or thank you notes. […]

Fun Paper Sun

Celebrate summer with this happy sun craft. The bright colors and big smile are sure to brighten your day. 

Pipe Cleaner Bubble Wands

Making your own bubble wands is really easy and so much fun! Experiment with different shapes and decorate the handles […]

Watermelon Melty Bead Coasters

Watermelon Perler Bead Coasters

  Make these cute little coasters with perler beads! They are fun and easy to make and are great to […]

Sand Art Stickers

Easy Sand Art

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

Sea Creature Hot Dogs

Sea Creature Hot Dogs

Turn one hot dog into two crabs and two octopi! Your kids will love these little guys and lunchtime will […]

Butterfly Handprint Craft

This simple project is perfect for children of all ages and can be customized to fit any occasion. So grab […]

Jellyfish Watercolors

Jellyfish Watercolors

Make a beautiful and colorful jellyfish painting. All you need is watered down paint to create this fun project that’s […]

Life Preserver Sandwich

Life Preserver Sandwich

These adorable life preserver sandwiches are fun to eat and easy to make! They’re a cute addition to an ocean-themed […]

Tulip Wreath

Make a gorgeous tulip wreath with just a handful of supplies and 10 bunches of colorful mini tulips. It looks […]

Beachy Starfish

Follow the steps to create whimsical beachy starfish that are sure to make you smile. This easy craft is great […]

Pineapple Drawstring Backpack

Create an adorable drawstring backpack that looks like a pineapple. This is so much fun for summer pool parties, a […]

Yard Dominoes

Make a set of oversized dominoes for the backyard or to take along while camping, visiting the beach or picnicking. […]

Peanut Butter Fudge Starfish

Peanut Butter Fudge Starfish

Bring the fun and sun of the beach into the kitchen! Use a beach toy to mold peanut butter fudge […]

handprint campfire craft for kids

Handprint Campfire

This cool campfire craft starts with a handprint and ends with a ‘toasted’ marshmallow over the fire. What a fun […]

Bumble Bee Party Favor

Bumble Bee Party Favor

Turn dollar store bubbles into cute bumble bees. They’re perfect for a bee-themed party, a study of insects, or just […]

Festive Decoupaged Jars

Print your own tissue paper! Then use your homemade tissue paper to make some fun decoupaged jars to hold flowers, […]

Summer Fun Tote for Teachers

Summer Fun Tote for Teachers

Pamper your child’s teacher with a pretty tote stuffed full of fun-in-the-sun products. It’s a nice way to say “Thank […]

M&M Beach Ball Cake

Celebrate summer with this yummy beach ball cake that is covered with M&Ms. It’s fun for birthdays, pool parties, and […]

Felt Flowers

Homemade Felt Flowers

There are so many uses for felt flowers, from homemade barrettes and pins and headbands to dressing up magnets, frame […]

Make a Flower Crown

Flower Crown

Create a beautiful crown of flowers any girl will love. This hair accessory is perfect for a wedding, princess party, […]

Paper Cup Terrarium

Paper Cup Terrarium

Make mini terrariums using paper and plastic cups. This project is a fun and pretty way to grow plants from […]

Rainbow Marbled Butterfly Art

Create gorgeous rainbow butterfly art using marbled paper. Each one is different and as pretty as can be.

Fabric Flower Bouquet

Fabric Flower Bouquet

Make this sweet bouquet of fabric flowers for a loved one in your life. Celebrate a birthday, graduation, anniversary with […]

Four Seasons Felt Board Craft

Four Seasons Felt Board Craft

This felt board is a great way for kids to learn about the changing of the seasons. Use it any […]

Oyster Cookies and Octopus Pops

Create adorable oyster (or clam) cookies and octopus marshmallow pops for an Under the Sea or beach-themed party. They’re really […]

bottle bird feeder

Bottle Birdfeeder

Make a simple bird feeder from an empty water bottle. Your feathered friends will love it!

Plastic Wrap Rainbow Painting

Painting with plastic wrap is a really fun way to do finger painting without the mess! Watch the rainbow develop […]

Thumbprint Ladybugs

Thumbprint Ladybugs Create a field of colorful thumbprint ladybugs under a blue sky. This project is easy and lots of […]

Whale and Clown Fish Paper Cup Craft

This adorable whale and clown fish craft starts with a paper cup. Use the tutorial as a springboard to create […]

Coastal Wood Slice Coasters

The vibrant beach-inspired colors make these wood slice coasters so pretty. Best of all, they’re really easy to do.  

Paper Flowers

Paper Flowers

Create a stunning bouquet of flowers using paper and a scalloped punch. Use them to decorate gifts, as party decor, […]

Duck Tape Cala Lily Flowers

Duct Tape Calla Lily Flowers

Make flowers out of duct tape with these fun instructions. Makes great decor for your room.

Symmetry in Nature

Symmetry in Nature

Learn all about symmetry using natural objects. This is a great outdoor project for spring, summer or fall.

Doily Butterfly

Make a colorful butterfly out of doilies! These are perfect for topping a wrapped gift or sticking out of the […]

Paper Clip Flowers

Paper Clip Flowers

Glue paper clips together to create beautiful flowers. They can be made into hanging ornaments, gift toppers, refrigerator magnets, or […]

Clay Leaf Print Napkin Rings and Coasters

Create beautiful leaf prints using oven-bake clay. Then turn them into napkin rings and coasters that look so pretty for […]

paper plate Easter bunny treat bag

Paper Plate Easter Bunny Treat Bag

At first glance, you would think that this adorable Easter Bunny is art meant to be hung, but look again! […]

Carrot Cake Pops

These cake pops look just like carrots and they couldn’t be cuter! They’re easy to make and such a fun […]

Miniature Edible Jelly Bean Bouquet

This edible bouquet makes a wonderful pick-me-up for friends, family or a special teacher. It is easy to make and […]

Butterfly Fruit Cookies

Create cute butterfly cookies using blueberries and mandarin oranges. They’re easy to do and taste great!

Plantable Paper for Earth Day

Plantable Paper for Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day by making homemade paper with flower seeds embedded in it. It’s a great project where the whole […]

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