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Painted Rock Mosaic

Painted Rock Mosaic

Combine two favorite activities – painting and rock collecting. Spend the day collecting rocks, painting and arranging them to create […]

ice cream flowerpot

Ice Cream Flowerpots

These tasty ice cream flowerpots are impossible to resist! Made from ice cream, cookies, and candy, they are as fun […]

Hand Lettered American Flag Plaque

Embrace your hand lettering and display your patriotic spirit with this fabulous painted wood plaque. It’s easy to do and […]

Covering Stains with Fabric Markers

Rescue stained clothing by covering the stains with beautiful designs! Fabric markers are easy, fun for kids, and come in […]

Poppy Wreath

This simple Tissue Paper Poppy Wreath is a wonderful project for Memorial Day (Remembrance Day)  or Veteran’s Day. Turn it […]

Paper Poppy Craft

Use the printable and step-by-step directions to make gorgeous paper poppies for Memorial Day. The poppies look stunning wherever you […]

Tissue Paper Corsage

Tissue Paper Corsage

Make tissue paper flower corsages and tissue paper butterflies. Wear them, or use them as gift toppers for Mom, your […]

Recycled Denim Flower Magnets

Turn worn-out kid’s jeans into a fun and useful magnet.  It’s great as a gift for Mother’s Day or even […]

May Day Paper Plate Basket

May Day Paper Plate Basket

This pretty May Day basket is lined with flowers and topped with special little handprints. A simple Mother’s Day craft […]

Flower Bobby Pins

Create pretty silk flower hair pins to wear this spring. This project requires adult supervision.

Spring Cake Pops

Spring Cake Pops

It’s hard to tell that these pretty tulips are made out of cake! These cake pop flowers are easy to […]

Giant Recycled Flower

Giant Recycled Flower

Gather up a few things from your kitchen and recycling bin to create this giant spring flower. Paper plates, paper cups, […]

Crepe Paper Wisteria

Turn tissue paper into a beautiful wisteria wall hanging. It’s time-consuming, but looks fabulous and is inexpensive and easy to […]

Egg Carton Flower Magnets

Turn egg cartons into beautiful flower magnets! This kid-friendly activity is quick, easy and turns out great every time.

Paper Peonies

Welcome spring with tissue paper peonies! They’re easy to make, long-lasting, and so colorful and pretty.

Cardboard Tube Cherry Blossoms

Cardboard Tube Cherry Blossoms

Recycle cardboard tubes into this lovely piece of wall art inspired by cherry blossoms. It costs virtually nothing and the […]

Repurposed Tin Lid Wreath

Tin can lids are a free craft supply! Paint tin lids with nail polish and acrylic paint to create a […]

Egg Carton Flower Crown

Egg Carton Flower Crown

Make a pretty flower crown out of egg cartons. There’s so much room for creativity!

Thing 1 and Thing 2 Recycled Planters

Turn empty milk cartons into awesome planters inspired by Dr. Seuss’ Thing 1 and Thing 2. This craft is fun […]

Painting Rainbow Roses

This simple art activity for kids results in a beautiful bouquet of watercolor rainbow roses. It’s inspired by Alice in […]

Valentine Egg Carton Lollipop Flowers

Use cardboard egg cartons, some paint, and mini muffin pan liners to create cute lollipop flowers. They’re fun for Valentine’s […]

Handprint Roses

Turn your handprint into a bouquet of roses that will be cherished forever! These roses are perfect for a homemade […]

Fabric Flower Hair Ties

Make a bunch of cute hair ties in no time with these easy and speedy DIY hair ties. They’re perfect […]

Homemade Candy Rings

Homemade Candy Rings

These adorable rose rings are made in molds from candy melts. So cute, so easy, and tasty, too!

Clothespin Poinsettia

Clothespin Poinsettia

It’s never too soon to start crafting for Christmas!  Use these directions and a handful of clothespins to make a […]

Water Bottle Flowers

Recycle the entire bottle, wrapper and all, when you make this fun craft. With a different fabric choice, you can […]

Clothespin Sunflower

Clothespin Sunflower

Make a fun sunflower using clothespins, a paint stir stick, a jar lid, and sunflower seeds. This is a neat […]

Raspberry Cheesecake Roses

These Raspberry Cheesecake Roses are perfect for a celebration or special occasion. They’re made with real raspberry puree and chocolate […]

Coffee Filter Flowers

Learn how to make coffee filter flowers with this simple and easy tutorial. These flowers look very realistic and are […]

Firework Flowers

Patriotic posies for your Fourth of July celebrations. Make a bunch to decorate your table or let the kids give […]

Grow Garden Sign

Create a darling sign for a potting bench or other garden location. You can use the same simple technique for […]

Egg Carton Flower Pendant Light

Egg Carton Flower Pendant Light

We’re getting creative and turning egg cartons into flower pendant lights! Teenage girls will love making these pretty lights to […]

Daisy Painted Rocks

These beautiful daisy painted rocks are surprisingly easy to make. They look so pretty in the garden.

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Mother’s Day Garden Gift Basket

Make this flower garden themed gift basket for Mother’s Day or Teacher Appreciation Week. The supplies are all things you […]

S'mores Flower Pot Pops

S’mores Flower Pot Pops

Kids will love these easy Flower Pot Pops made with s’more ingredients.

Beehive Pinata

Pinatas make parties so much fun! This gorgeous beehive pinata is not too difficult and is perfect for a garden-themed […]

Sun Print Thank You Card

Explore the science behind sun prints, then turn your prints into thoughtful cards. It’s so easy and really fun!

Hyacinth Paper Flowers

Turn paper into gorgeous hyacinths. These swirly paper flowers are easy and fun to make and really impressive.

Light-Up Paper Flower Wreath

Turn folded paper flowers into a beautiful light-up wreath! It’s a fun project that looks really pretty.

Origami Paper Flowers

Use construction paper or other types of paper to make three styles of origami flowers. Then use them on cards, […]

Four Seasons Felt Board

This ingenious felt board allows for plenty of imaginative play, regardless of the time of year. Add extra accessories to […]

Mardi Gras Mini Float

Use your creativity to turn a miniature cereal box into a float inspired by Mardi Gras. It makes a fun […]

Construction Paper Flowers

Turn construction paper into beautiful flowers in just a few steps. Use them as gift toppers, on a card, or […]

Glue-Resist Sunflower

This colorful sunflower starts with ordinary glue. Once it’s dry, color it in with pastels and display it throughout fall.

Fairy Tale Mirror

Create an enchanted, fairy tale mirror to make pretend play even more fun. Start with a hand-held mirror and faux […]

Woodland Wreath

Create an adorable Woodland Wreath, with materials from the forest. It’s a wonderful activity to pair with a nature walk.

Sunflower Garland

This beautiful sunflower garland is made from inexpensive silk flowers and a found stick. It’s easy to make, bright, happy […]

Pasta Butterflies

These beautiful butterflies are made from painted pasta and displayed in mini flowerpots. Give it a try!

Tissue Paper Flowers

Tissue paper flowers brighten any space and they’ll never die! Making them is easy and fun.

Pinecone Rose Bouquet

Turn ordinary pinecones into a beautiful bouquet of faux roses. This lovely nature craft makes a nice gift for Mom, […]

Woven Thistle Craft

This unique craft combines multiple techniques to produce a “woven” thistle with lots of texture. Give it a try!

Wafer Paper Flower Cake

Create a gorgeous wreath cake using edible wafer paper flowers. It’s an elegant design that is great for birthdays, Mother’s Day, […]

Fondant Flower

Decorate cakes and cupcakes with edible fondant flowers that actually taste good. The tutorial has instructions to make an easy […]

Colored Cotton Ball Art

Create a dimensional ‘painting’ using colored cotton balls! Allow enough time for the dyed cotton balls to dry before making […]

Cardboard Flower Power Wreath

Gather scrap cardboard and turn it into a whimsical flower wreath. The whole family can work together to make this simple wreath.

Fairyland Frame

Create a lovely fairyland frame to display anywhere you want to remember the magic of fairies. Follow the steps exactly […]

Candy Hawaiian Lei

These easy candy leis are fun for an end-of-year teacher gift, graduations, or favors for a luau party. Personalize them […]

Chocolate Flower Teacher Gift

Show your appreciation for a wonderful teacher with these ribbon and candy roses. They also make memorable party favors.

Tulle Flower Bouquet

Repurpose party favor wrappings or scraps of tulle to make these sweet and colorful flowers. There are lots of options […]

Dimensional Paper Cactus

Create a gorgeous dimensional cactus from paper. The instructions are in Russian, but there are plenty of detailed photos and […]

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