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Painted Rock Cactus

Learn how to make a clay pot garden, full of cactus painted rocks. This craft is fun for all ages […]

“I Think You Are Tree-mendous!” Valentine

Use a cardboard tube to make a “tree-mendous” valentine that’s as cute as can be! Fill the trunk with treats […]

Salt Dough Conversation Heart Magnets

Salt Dough Conversation Hearts Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these adorable conversation heart magnets made from salt dough. Make one for […]

Paper Plate King Cake

Celebrate Mardi Gras with this festive paper plate king cake craft. It’s great fun to make it right before enjoying […]

Chinese Red Lantern

Chinese New Year ends with a traditional Lantern Festival. Make your own Chinese lantern, decorate it with glittery gold, and […]

Paper Plate Fish Aquarium

Paper Plate Fish Aquarium

Make an adorable aquarium craft using a paper plate and a few basic supplies. It’s a fun project with plenty […]

Handprint Dove

This simple Handprint Dove is great for Martin Luther King Day, as well as the International Day of Peace (September […]

Puzzle Piece Peace Wreath

Remember Martin Luther King Jr. with this puzzle piece peace wreath, inspired by his famous Dream speech. This is a […]

Hinged Pokeball Valentine

Pokeman fans will love receiving this “I Choose You!” Pokeball valentine. It’s made with paper plates and hinged so it […]

Valentine Wine Glasses

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with special glasses you’ve painted yourself. It’s surprisingly easy to craft your own hand-painted glasses for Valentine’s […]

Edible Paint Tortillas

Use edible paint to create works of art with a tortilla as the canvas! After painting the tortillas, use them […]

Egg Penguin

Egg Penguin

This adorable little penguin is made from a wooden egg. What a fun wintertime decoration to make and display!

Dino-Mite Dinosaurs

Tell friends and family how dino-mite you think they are with this cute paper plate valentine. The tutorial has instructions […]

Mini President Figurines

Mini President Figurines

Celebrate President’s Day by making mini figurines of great leaders from history. It’s a wonderful way to tie art into […]

Skiing Penguin Ornaments

Skiing Penguin Ornaments

These adorable skiing penguins are made from blown eggs. They’re fun to paint and couldn’t be cuter!

Ox Pin or Magnet

Welcome the Year of the Ox with this fun craft. Add a pin to wear this felt ox, or put […]

Polar Bear Paw Print Art

Polar Bear Paw Print Art

This stunning Arctic craft uses watercolor, ink and oil pastel to create a beautiful winter scene of a polar bear […]

Tin Can Snowman

Tin Can Snowman

This cute snowman is made with tin cans and homemade puffy paint. Hang your snowman inside or out and enjoy […]

Dimensional Skier Craft

Create a dimensional skier using construction paper, felt, and other common materials. It’s a fun projects for kids to do […]

Star Wand

Star Wand

Make some magical fun with this whimsical star wand. Decorate it however you’d like, as there is so much room […]

Paper Plate Jellyfish

Paper Plate Jellyfish

This fun and easy jellyfish craft is suitable for the youngest of crafters. It’s a fun way to learn more about […]

Jingle Bells Snowman

Jingle Bells Snowman

Jingle Bells Snowman This cute snowman ornament looks adorable hanging from the Christmas tree. Make it as is, or simplify […]

Hidden Money Santa

This cardboard tube Santa is a really fun way to give the gift of money. Expect a double-take when the […]

Family Name Ornament

Family Name Ornament

Family Name Ornament Personalize your Christmas tree with ornaments that spell out your family name. They’re so festive and fun! […]

Handprint Kinara

Handprint Kinara

Celebrate Kwanzaa with this handprint kinara craft. It’s a quick and easy way to create a decoration that will capture […]

Snowman Ornaments from Keys

Snowman Ornaments from Keys

These adorable snowman ornaments made from discarded keys are a great recycling project for kids. They’re perfect for decorating the […]

Paper Plate Reindeer

This adorable paper plate reindeer features handprint antlers. It’s a fun and easy project that is perfect for preschool-age children. 

Light Bulb Snowman

Turn an old light bulb into a darling snowman in a few easy steps. This is such a fun way […]

Holiday Cowbells

Holiday Cowbells

Turn cowbells into fun ornaments featuring Santa, Frosty, and Rudolph. Santa and friends will look great hanging on a tree, […]

Bottlecap Snowman Ornament

Bottle Cap Snowman Ornament

This bottle cap snowman is easy to make with a little paint, blue, and scraps of ribbon. Even the smallest […]

Fireworks Painting

Cardboard tubes make it fun to create beautiful fireworks paintings! It’s fun for patriotic celebrations, New Year’s Eve and more.

Little Wooden Angel Ornament

Little Wooden Angel Ornament

This adorable little angel ornament is very easy to make, particularly if you use a Sharpie marker for the facial […]

Handprint Christmas Trees

Handprint Christmas Trees

These fun Christmas tree decorations are so cute, but what makes them special is that they’re made from handprints! What […]

Paper Angel

Paper Angel

Paper Angel This angel comes together quickly with only a few items. It’s a fun project for Sunday school or […]

‘The Snowy Day’ Craft

Put empty spools, bubble wrap and other repurposed items to use to make this cool artwork inspired by ‘The Snowy […]

Pasta Menorah

Pasta Menorah

This beautiful menorah is made entirely from dry pasta noodles! Kids will love making their own menorah for Hanukkah. 

Craft Stick Santa Claus

Craft Stick Santa Claus

Craft Stick Santa Claus This cute craft stick Santa is an easy ornament made with very few supplies. Put him together in […]

Stained Glue Snowflake Ornaments

Stained Glue Snowflake Ornaments

These stained glue snowflakes are so pretty and yet very simple to make. When you are done, hang these elegant […]

Santa Chimney Place Setting

Santa Chimney Place Setting

This adorable craft uses a clay pot as the chimney and Styrofoam eggs for Santa’s body. It’s such a cute […]

Snowman Advent to Christmas Garland

Snowman Christmas Countdown Garland

Make this fun snowman garland with plastic gumball machine capsules. Hide trinkets inside for little ones count down to Christmas […]

Handprint Menorah

Handprint Menorah

Handprint crafts are always a big hit with relatives, and they make wonderful keepsake gifts as well. This is a […]

Heart Santa Magnet

Turn wooden hearts into a delightful Santa magnet for the refrigerator. Add a hanger and it makes an awesome ornament […]

Salt Dough Houses

Use salt dough to make darling little houses that come together to make the cutest Christmas village. There are so […]

Faux Quilted Pallet Pumpkins

Create gorgeous faux-quilted pumpkins using stamps in a variety of sizes, shapes, and patterns. The modern pumpkin shapes blend with […]

Heart Turkey Magnet

You can prop this adorable turkey up against a place card for Thanksgiving, then use it as a refrigerator magnet […]

Nativity Advent Calendar

Nativity Advent Calendar

This beautiful Advent Calendar allows kids to add parts to the picture each day as Christmas gets closer. On Christmas […]

Paper Plate Angel

Paper Plate Angel

This simple craft is perfect for a Sunday School activity or at home as a Christmas craft. Personalize the angels […]

Paint Swatch Nature Scavenger Hunt

Create paint swatches, then head out for a nature walk. Kids of all ages will love the challenge of this […]

Toilet Paper Roll Grinch

Cardboard Tube Grinch

Love Dr. Seuss’ classic story, How The Grinch Stole Christmas? Create your very own Grinch with an empty cardboard tube.

Cardboard Tube Star Ornaments

Turn empty cardboard tubes into beautiful star-shaped ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree. These ornaments are super simple to […]

Cork Snowman

Cork Snowman

This sweet little snowman ornament started as an old cork. Kids will love this trash-to-treasure project.  

Cardboard Tube Guy Smiley

Learn how to make everybody’s favorite game show host, Guy Smiley! This beloved Sesame Street character starts with a cardboard […]

Shaving Cream Impressionism Paintings

Shaving Cream Impressionism Paintings

Using shaving cream and paint, you can create a great medium for making impressionist art. You can also teach about […]

Chenille Snowboarder

Chenille Snowboarder

Snowboarding season is just about here! Kids will love testing their creativity while bending this chenille snowboarder into shape. Chenille […]

bubble wrap crocodile

Bubble Wrap Crocodiles

Use bubble wrap and cardboard to create these adorable crocodiles. This craft is so much fun and uses materials you […]

Easy Soldier Craft

Honor soldiers on Veteran’s Day or any time with this easy construction paper craft. It’s a wonderful way to help […]

A Plump and Perky Turkey

A Plump and Perky Turkey

This perfect Thanksgiving turkey craft is easy as pumpkin pie! All you need is a paper plate, some colorful paint […]

Cardboard Tube Reindeer, Santa and Elf

Turn empty cardboard tubes into Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus, and a merry elf. These easy and inexpensive projects […]

Fall Birch Tree Painting

Fall Birch Tree Painting

Celebrate fall with a neat birch tree painting. This project using a unique process to create the tree trunks, then […]

Coffee Filter Grover

Use a coffee filter to make your very own Grover. This is a wonderful project to accompany ‘The Monster at […]

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