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Let It Snow Banner

Create a pretty winter banner featuring the sheet music to Let it Snow. This idea isn’t limited to winter – […]

"Art Rocks" Guitars

“Art Rocks” Guitars

If you believe that “Art Rocks!” then try this awesome guitar project. There’s so much room for creativity as children […]

Cardboard Tube Elvis

Turn a cardboard tube into the King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley. This fun craft is sure to make […]

Pop Rocks Valentine

Pop Rocks Valentine

Anyone would love to hear “You rock, Valentine!” Pop Rocks are such a fun treat that this valentine is sure […]

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 […]

Perler Bead Guitar

Perler Bead Guitar

This cool guitar is easy to make using Perler Beads. It’s a fun project to accompany a study of music.

Treble Clef Ring

This playful treble clef ring is so fun for a young musician to make for herself and her friends. This […]

Candy Guitar Gift Idea

Candy Guitar Gift Idea

Here’s a unique Father’s Day gift idea that you can make – a guitar shaped candy arrangement! It’s great fun […]

Music Notes Cookie Platter

This platter of cookies is the perfect dessert for a music-inspired party, recital, or concert. They’re equally fun for whenever […]

Paper Plate Tambourines

These easy paper plate tambourines have a touch of glamour with a stained glass heart-cut out. It’s an easy Valentine’s […]

Jingle Bell Hand Kite

Waldorf Hand Kites are a simple homemade toy and a playroom staple. Make sweet Jingle Bell Hand Kites for all […]

Recycled Box Guitar

Recycled Box Guitar

Make a guitar (or bango, violin, etc.) out of recycled cracker boxes and cardboard tubes. Your preschooler can help put […]

Bottle Cap Tambourine

Bottle Cap Tambourine

Making musical instruments is always fun! Using recycled bottle caps and paper plates, you can make your own tambourine.

Recycled Maracas

Recycled Maracas

Plastic drink containers are turned into musical instruments! Strike up a beat with these shakers.

Abstract Planet Collage

Abstract Planet Collage

Here’s an activity that brings together art, science, music, and creativity. Your kids will love making abstract paintings and turning […]

Cardboard Tube Chili Pepper Maracas

Turn recycled cardboard tubes into these adorable maracas, perfect for Cinco de Mayo!  They are fun, easy, and inexpensive with […]

How to Draw a Jukebox

Follow the simple steps to draw a jukebox, then color it however you like. This easy drawing project is lots […]

Paper Plate Banjo

Paper Plate Banjo

Colorful paper plates, a paint stir stick and rubber bands make up this fun banjo that kids will love strumming […]

Musical Horn Wind Chime

Transform a thrift-store horn into an eye-catching wind chime. This kid-friendly project has so much room for creativity.

Quilled Love Card

This quilled love card is appropriate for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any time you want to send your love. […]

Water Glass Xylophone

Learn all about the science of sound through this fun musical activity. It’s easy to do using materials you already […]

Musical Shakers

Music stimulates cognitive development… and so does crafting! This project includes both, as children build and then play their own instruments.

Finger Cymbals

Finger Cymbals Don’t throw away those juice can lids! Make fun and musical finger cymbals! What You Need 2 juice […]

Packing Tape Drum Set

Packing Tape Drum Set

Make a cute drum that sounds pretty good when played. It starts with an empty coffee can and packing tape.

Recycled Cup Noisemaker

Cup Noisemaker

This noisemaker made from recycled cups is fun for kids of all ages. It’s an easy way to make birthdays […]

Fabric MP3 Case

Fabric MP3 Case

Make a fashionable fabric holder for your MP3 player that goes right over your belt, backpack strap, or other loop. […]

God Bless America Frame

God Bless America Frame

Show your love of the USA with this beautiful patriotic frame. It is very easy to make and is a […]

Recycled Bottle Xylophone

Recycled Bottle Xylophone

Add water to empty plastic bottles to make a xylophone that really works! As you make it, talk about the […]

Plastic Spoon Maracas

Plastic Spoon Maracas

Plastic Spoon Maracas are easy for kids to make and play. Everyone in the class or at the party can […]

Cardboard Ukulele

Cardboard Ukulele

Use this cool ukulele as party decor for your next luau! Fun and easy to make.

Animal's Music Making Bracelet

Animal’s Music Making Bracelet

Get loud like Animal, the Muppet drummer and rock & roll icon! These bracelets let Animal fans make music everywhere […]

Jingle Bell Toy

Jingle Bell Toy

Make your own instruments with some sticks, fabric scraps, and jingle bells!

Bubble Wrap Print Corn Shakers

Bubble Wrap Print Corn Shakers

Making bubble wrap print corn shakers is great for sensory and fine-motor development! This adorable craft is great for fall […]

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, […]

Musical Bracelet

Musical Bracelet

It is shown how to make a bracelet, that can be played by a music box. A challenging project for […]

Craft Stick Kazoo

Craft Stick Kazoo

Gather craft sticks, rubber bands, construction paper, tape and scissors. Now follow the simple instructions to make a kazoo that […]

Guitar Craft

Guitar Craft

Turn an empty cereal box and some pipe cleaners into a fun guitar. Your little one will have lots of […]

Matchbox Guitar

Matchbox Guitar

Turn a matchbox and popsicle stick into an awesome guitar. If you have a rockin’ dad in your life, this […]

Foam Mariachi Guitar

Foam Mariachi Guitar

Craft foam has so many possibilities. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by making and decorating this fun mariachi guitar. A fun […]

Cardboard Guitar

Transform an old cardboard box, a plastic container and some rubber bands into a totally awesome guitar! Great for hours […]

Bell Shaker

Bell Shaker

Treasures from a nature hunt can be turned into neat bell shakers. Collect sticks and acorn caps to make your […]

Homemade Drum

Homemade Drum

Recycle a cardboard oatmeal container and turn it into a drum with just a few items from around the house. […]

Make a Tambourine

Bottle Cap Tambourine

This homemade tambourine is perfect for singing around the campfire! Kids will have fun crafting musical instruments that they can […]

Hand On Chicken

Hand On Chicken

Get up and dance on May 14…National Chicken Dance Day! Toddlers will love making handprint chickens to dance around with!

How to make easy paper bag maracas, by Amanda Formaro - featured on Fun Family Crafts

Paper Bag Maracas for Kids

Make these paper bag maracas or noise makers in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, or decorate differently to use any time […]

Magic Flute

Magic Flute

Here’s an easy and cheap way to keep your little musicians amused. We’ve turned regular drinking straws into magical flutes […]

Rainbow Xylophone

Rainbow Xylophone

This rainbow xylophone is a cheap and easy craft for a day of play! Your little ones will love making […]

Cardboard Guitars

Cardboard Guitars

Strum up a good time with our cardboard guitars. This is a fun recycling project made from cardboard, rubber bands […]

Noisemakers

Noisemakers

Colorful noisemakers with bring fun to your New Year’s day party or any child’s party. The kids will take home […]

New Year's Pot Bangers

New Year’s Pot Bangers

Round up the band, drag out Mom’s pots and pans, and make lots of noise with your personalized pot bangers! […]

Noisemaker Shakers

Noisemaker Shakers

Shake! Shake! Shake! in the new year with these colorful spool noisemakers! A fun family project that kids of all […]

Guitar Pick Necklace

Guitar Pick Necklace

Here’s a fun project for teens and preteens that love to rock! Make some guitar pick necklaces today.

Cardboard Box Guitars

Cardboard Box Guitars

Boredom Buster — create guitars out of cardboard boxes, take “rock star” pictures and have your own concert in the […]

Xylophone Windchime

Xylophone Windchime

Bright colors and memorable tones make this a nice gift for someone of almost any age and interest.

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