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Cereal Box Leprechaun Trap

Cereal Box Leprechaun Trap

Cereal Box Leprechaun Trap: In order to catch a leprechaun, you must have some bait to lure him in and […]

Valentine’s Day Countdown Wall Hanging

Valentine’s Day Countdown Wall Hanging

Count down the days to Valentine’s Day with this felt heart wall hanging. Fill the little pockets with love notes, […]

Thanksgiving Treat Holders

Thanksgiving Sailboat Treat Holders

Craft up the cutest little sailboat to act as treat holders. They also make great place cards for Thanksgiving dinner.

Colorful Tropical Fish

Colorful Tropical Fish

These pretty fish are so bright and cheerful! They would make a great decoration for an ocean themed birthday party […]

Bendable Fabric Flower

Bendable Fabric Flower

Make a colorful, bendable flower using scrap pieces of fabric and pipe cleaners. This is a great spring project, perfect […]

Balloon Powered Car

Balloon Powered Car

This balloon-powered car will keep kids busy for hours. It’s a great project for kids to learn while having tons […]

Cupid's Bow and Arrow

Cupid’s Bow and Arrow

This easy craft is lots of fun for Valentine’s Day. All you need are glittery pipe cleaners, paint and dowels.

Mardi Gras Feather Mask

Mardi Gras Feather Mask

Celebrate Mardi Gras this year with this colorful feathery mask for dressing up! This is a wonderful group activity too.

Coffee Can Drum

Coffee Can Drum

Coffee Can Drum Kids love music and banging on pots, pans, and plastic containers. Combine their creativity with their musical […]

Polka Dot Cardboard Tube Tulips

Polka Dot Cardboard Tube Tulips

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into a bright and colorful bouquet of polka dot tulips!

Coiled Cardboard Tube Rainbow Mobile

Coiled Cardboard Tube Rainbow Mobile

Make a pretty rainbow mobile by coiling painted cardboard tubes, perfect for spring! This colorful craft is great for St. […]

Mason Jar Bird Feeder

Bird watching is a wonderful hobby for all ages. Create this homemade mason jar bird feeder, then watch your feathered […]

Paper Plate Sunflower

Paper Plate Sunflower

Paper Plate Sunflower Turn a paper plate into a pretty sunflower! This easy craft is perfect for summer or fall. […]

Decoden Princess Scepter

Decoden Princess Scepter

Turn a styrofoam ball and random sequins into a sparkly princess scepter that’s lots of fun! It’s the perfect accessory […]

Clothespin Birds on a Branch

Clothespin Birds on a Branch

Make colorful birds from wooden clothespins and feathers. A fun late summer craft for the kids!

Sheet Music Tabletop Tree

Upcycle old sheet music (or use scrapbooking paper) to make this darling tabletop tree. It’s a beautiful addition to winter […]

Styrofoam Sailboats

Create easy sailboats out of styrofoam packaging. It’s great for water play on a hot summer’s day.

Plague Placards for Passover

Use dowels, construction paper and chipboard to make placards representing each of the ten plagues. Follow the directions or use […]

Craft Stick Abacus

Practice basic math skills with this cool craft stick abacus. Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for […]

Mini Pool Table in a Tin

Turn an empty Altoids tin into a portable miniature pool table! This clever craft is great fun and makes an […]

Yarn Aquarium

Use yarn and felt to create an ‘aquarium’ for hands-on play. Young children will love arranging the fish and helping […]

No Sew Stick Horse

Make a no-sew Stick Horse with inexpensive supplies from a dollar store. It’s great fun for a party or as an […]

Having a fun pencil cup is a great way to encourage kids to head to the desk! This cute clown pencil cup is fun to make and looks so cute and cheerful!

Clown Pencil Cup

With kids headed back to school, parents are looking for fun ways to encourage them to do their homework. Having […]

Patriotic Pinwheel

Make your own patriotic paper using paint and a home made sponge stamp! It’s easy and so much fun. Patriotic […]

Red, White and Blue Star Wand

Red, White and Blue Star Wand Kids will love decorating and creating this fun wand for the 4th of July. What […]

Felt Candy

Make colorful ‘candy’ for pretend play using felt! These faux treats look good enough to eat.

Mini Rose Topiary

Make a Mini Rose Topiary using paper roses and a foam ball. It’s easy to adapt to feature your favorite colors […]

Felt Flower Bouquet

Create a beautiful bouquet of flowers using felt! This project makes a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Teacher […]

Bunnies on a stick

Bunnies on a stick are fun for pretend play, puppet shows, or simply as Easter decorations. Make them from cardboard, […]

Foam Snowman

Foam Snowman

Make an adorable foam snowman to decorate the house this Christmas. All it takes is a little patience and time.

Bottle Cap Flower

Bottle Cap Flower

Recycle those old bottle caps into a darling flower for the garden. It’s inexpensive and so cute!

Car Conveyor Belt

Car Conveyor Belt

Make a super-cool car conveyor belt that’s kid-powered. It starts with a cardboard box.

Paper Cup Bird Feeder

Paper Cup Bird Feeder

Invite your feathered friends to come and enjoy a snack in your yard! These bird feeders are easy to make and […]

Patriotic Photo Booth Props

Patriotic Photo Booth Props

Have more fun with your pictures this 4th of July by using these printable photo props. It’s so easy!

Foam Robot

Foam Robot

Make a cute, personalized foam robot. It makes a fun party decoration or gift topper.

Knights and Dragons Party Invitation

Knights and Dragons Party Invitation

Set the tone for a royal knights and dragons birthday party with this fabulous homemade invitation. It’s a fun way […]

Berry Basket Balloon Car

Berry Basket Balloon Car

This quick and easy balloon-powered car is made out of a recycled berry basket. They are so much fun to […]

Ring Dish

Ring Dish

Make a pretty dish to hold rings and other jewelry using a store-bought bowl, a simple wooden dowel, and metallic […]

New Years Eve Mini Ball Drop

New Years Eve Mini Ball Drop

This mini ball drop is the perfect way to ring in the New Year with the whole family! It’s fun […]

No-Sew Semaphore Flags

No-Sew Semaphore Flags

Make these quick and easy no-sew semaphore flags, then have fun sending coded messages! Great for a party, in a […]

Paper Fan

Paper Fan

Pretty paper fans are fun to make and can come in really handy on warm days. They are also useful […]

Stick Fort Kit

Stick Fort Kit

Encourage building skills and open-ended play with this easy and fun stick fort. Fun to play with again and again!

4th of July Ribbon Wand

4th of July Ribbon Wand

Show your red, white and blue this 4th of July with this simple ribbon wand!  Change out the colors for different holidays […]

Easter Pinwheel Centerpiece

Easter Pinwheel Centerpiece

Create this eye pleasing Easter centerpiece that will give the kids the promise of something fun to play with after […]

Swallows on a Stick

Swallows on a Stick

Draw swallows and glue them with ribbons in a stick and you have a fun spring craft!

Wild West Puppet Theater

Wild West Puppet Theater

Create your own puppet theater and puppets with a fun Wild West theme! So much room for creative play.

Doodle Rainbow Flower Garden

Doodle Rainbow Flower Garden

Create a rainbow flower garden with paper and markers. This is a sure project to brighten up a day.

Glittery Mardi Gras Mask

Glittery Mardi Gras Mask

Masks are a fun part of the Mardi Gras tradition. Make your own sparkly masks with a few basic craft […]

Cardboard Tube Dangling Hearts

Cardboard Tube Dangling Hearts

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into these pretty dangling hearts to decorate your entryway or dress up a corner of the […]

Dowel Lamp

Dowel Lamp

The light effects that this lamp makes are amazing. Find out how simple creating it is! All you need is […]

Spider Stick Puppet

Spider Stick Puppet

Make these cute and very easy spider stick puppets from cardboard tubes and felt. When you are done, use them […]

Oatmeal Container Drum

Oatmeal Container Drum

Turn an ordinary oatmeal container into a functional drum that doubles as a snack carrier! Felt help control the sound, […]

Ceiling Kite

Ceiling Kite

Make this whimsical kite to hang from the ceiling of your bedroom. Choose whatever colors you like to make it […]

DIY Pirate Mast & Sails

DIY Pirate Mast & Sails

Whether you’re plan­ning a pirate party, a fun back­yard pirate play area for the kids, or just want some fun […]

Shamrock Plant Poke

Shamrock Plant Poke

Bring a little of the Irish luck to your spring garden with this shamrock plant poke! Older children will love […]

Pocket-sized Magnetic Fishing Kit

Pocket-sized Magnetic Fishing Kit

Repurpose your empty Altoids tin to hold this adorable mini magnetic fishing kit. It’s fun, easy, and very inexpensive. What […]

Styrofoam Scarecrow

Potted Scarecrow

This adorable little scarecrow would make a wonderful fall decoration for your home. Even better, he’d look great as part […]

Candy Corn Topiaries

Candy Corn Topiaries

Here’s a simple project your kids can make to decorate the house for Halloween! Easy to do with candy corn […]

Easter Egg Pots

Easter Egg Pots

Clay pots are painted in cheery pastel colors and filled with sparkling Styrofoam eggs. An easy, frugal craft that will […]

Make a Spin Drum

Spin Drum

Made from every day household items such as oatmeal containers and ribbon, your family will have fun personalizing their own […]

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