Fun Family Crafts

Leprechaun Pie

Kids will run to offer a hand in whipping up this delicious green treat for St. Patrick’s Day. The best […]

St. Patrick’s Day Pins

Shamrock pins made from fuzzy chenille stems. Pretty to wear for St. Patrick’s Day!

Magnetic Mouse Trap Clips

Magnetic refrigerator clips created from wooden mouse traps. Line them up along a kitchen wall to hold keys, notes and […]

Rainbow Fish

March is National Reading Month – to celebrate we’re making these bright and shiny rainbow fish to go along with […]

Let’s Play Dentist

We’re getting over Valentine’s Day sweets and marching into Dental Health Month. Toddlers and preschoolers can learn how to properly […]

Cloud Wind Puppet

Dance these paper cloud puppets around the house or outside over the flowers and grass. It’s a fun project for […]

Dr. Seuss Cat Hats

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday in style with these easy to make hats. Made from paper and paper plates, a perfect […]

Dr. Seuss Handprint Things

Inspired by Dr. Seuss’ book “The Cat in The Hat”, these hand print Things are a great craft for preschoolers […]

President Obama Symbol

Celebrate our current president with a patriotic paper plate “O” – for President Obama! A quick and easy craft for […]

Toothbrush Bracelets

Recycle plastic toothbrushes into cool bracelets! Parents, you will have to help with this one – the kids will look […]

Leap Year Frog

Get a jump start on leap year crafts with our easy paper bag leap frog. Frog crafts are a fun […]

Magnetic Puzzles

Our magnetic puzzles will make those long car rides a little more peaceful! Simply tape small pieces of magnet to […]

Recycled T-Shirt Bangles

Recycle your old t-shirts into pretty jewelry following our easy instructions. Girls can make them to trade with their friends!

Duct Tape Belt

We’ve turned duct tape and d rings into a creative belt – cute for boys or girls to wear. Tweens […]

Five Senses Activities: Hearing

Many fun activities to help kids learn the sense of hearing in many different ways! Make learning fun by using […]

Plastic Bag Bean Sprouts

Teach your kids about the parts of a seedling by germinating a bean seed in a plastic bag. A fun […]

Five Senses Activity for Sight

Fun activities and crafts for studying the 5 senses – this one being sight! We use simple household craft items […]

Beanbag Chickens

Cute and easy juggling chooks! Made from fabric scraps, this is the perfect project for a beginner in sewing.

Diaper Babies

Looking for a totally adorable, yet affordable, baby shower gift? These precious diaper babies, made from infant diapers, baby wash […]

Comb Painting

Turn cheap plastic combs and paint into a day of painting fun! A fun “hand on” (or in!) project for […]

Pom Pom Cupcake Magnets

Need a quick and easy gift for Valentine’s Day or for a last minute birthday present? Our pom pom cupcake […]

Decoupage Valentine Vase

Recycle those plain florist vases by turning them into pretty vases for Valentine’s Day. Decoupage pretty cocktail napkins onto the […]

Inside Out S’Mores

We’ve turned our favorite s’mores treats inside out! Fill jumbo marshmallows with chocolate chips and teddy grahams for a after […]

Fudgy Peanut Butter Hearts

You won’t have to beg the kids to help you out with this recipe – they’ll be more than willing […]

Paint Chip Hearts

Using paint chips and contact paper from your local hardware store, your preschooler can create a beautiful heart. Hand them […]

Tissue Paper Valentines

Beautiful Valentine’s Day cards created by twisting tissue paper. Kids of all ages can help make these cards to give […]

Conversation Heart Magnet

When you think of conversation hearts, you think of Valentine’s Day and this time we’re turning them into a pretty […]

Homemade Butter

Spread the word….it’s Valentine’s Day! Turn heavy cream into homemade butter – a fun kitchen experiment!

Handprint Tree of Hearts

Two sweet Valentines Day crafts! Two trees of love one made with handprints and one with paper roll!

Game of Touch

Different activities for the sense of touch including a game of touch made with hand print cut outs. A fun […]

Valentine Cookie Pops

Valentine’s Day sugar cookies dipped into chocolate and sprinkles – the perfect treat for a classroom treat or for dessert […]

Paper Straw Heart Garland

Twist pretty paper straws into hearts to form a Valentine’s Day garland. A simple decoration for kids to make. This […]

Crayon Heart Valentines

A really pretty goodie for kids to exchange that doesn’t add to the sugar overload on Valentine’s Day. Make these […]

Valentine Sucker Covers

Turn patterned paper and a bag of suckers into frugal gifts to exchange for Valentine’s Day. Share them with the […]

Valentine Pet Bandana

Don’t forget your pets when it comes to Valentine’s Day. We’ve painted heart shaped paw prints on a bright pink […]

Sweetheart Candy Dangly Earrings

Another fun project using candy conversation hearts. These colorful earrings will go perfectly with any wardrobe for Valentine’s Day!

Grocery Bag Valentine Garland

What a pretty way to recycle all of those plastic bags that keep piling up around the house. A fun […]

Valentine Handprint Flower Scroll

Painted red handprints turn into pretty flowers for this Valentine’s Day scroll. Tie a big red bow around the finished […]

Valentine Marshmallow Pops

Your kids will be the hit of the classroom handing out these yummy marshmallow pops! Dip marshmallows into chocolate and […]

The “Write” Valentine’s Day Card

Looking for a quick and easy last minute valentine project? This is it! Cut hearts from card stock, decorate them […]

Homemade Slot Sorter Toy

An empty oatmeal container and milk caps is all you need to make this simple toy for your toddler. Perfect […]

Vintage Pinwheels

In this guide from 1916, see two different ways to make pinwheel crafts — one with paper and one with […]

Preschool Painted Mugs

Paint personalized gifts using non-toxic paint and stickers! Fun gifts for grandparent, teachers, neighbors …and don’t forget to let the […]

Finger Painted Lyric Art

Let your little ones finger paint a large piece of foam board – then use their creations to make beautiful […]

Snowman Counting Game

Friendly, colorful snowmen make learning to count so much fun! Using paper and markers you can whip a set of […]

3-Ingredient Valentine Cupcakes

Grab the kids and head into the kitchen to make these easy 3-ingredient cupcakes. A quick and fun sweet treat, […]

Valentine Tin Can Luminary

Children and adults work together to create this work of “heart”. A fun recycling project that turns cans into a […]

Teddy Bear Taco Tart

Cut puff pastry into a teddy bear shape and top it with cheese and taco meat before decorating it for […]

Valentine Heart Hair Clips

Turn glittery red heart ornaments into pretty hair clips in a couple of easy steps. A pretty way to dress […]

“I Love Ewe” Cards

With cotton, paper and a few more craft items, toddlers and preschoolers can easily make these valentines. Not only for […]

Pipe Cleaner Love Goggles

The perfect accessory for your kids’ Valentine’s Day wardrobe! Would make a fun classroom project or your kids can make […]

Grocery Bag Wreath

A fun way to recycle all of those unwanted plastic grocery bags – turn them into this lovely heart-shaped wreath! […]

From the Bottom of My Heart to the Tips of My Toes, Valentine

Here’s a quick and easy valentine using your youngster’s hand prints and footprint. Stamp a heart from their hand prints […]

Paper Heart Wrappings

Tuck secret messages for your valentine into these cleverly folded paper hearts. As much fun to open as it is […]

Duct Tape Rosette Wreath

In just a few simple steps you can turn red duct tape and some recycled cardboard into a pretty rosette […]

Valentine Tic Tac Toe

This Tic Tac Toe game is cut from wood and tucked inside a heart shaped candy box. Clear gems bearing […]

Heart Votive Holder

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’ve got an easy and frugal craft for you. Using tissue paper to […]

Where The Wild Things Are Paper Bag Crafts

Recycle brown paper bags to make these creative “Where The Wild Things Are” costumes. Reading time has never been so […]

Balloon Car Racing

Racers, start …your…engines! A fun party game racing cars with the help of balloons!

Felt Heart Cookies

Youngsters will love to play with our Valentine’s Day heart cookies. Some felt and a few simple stitches are all […]