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Foam Cup Safari Animals

Foam Cup Safari Animals

Make an adorable set of safari animals (monkey, giraffe and tiger) with foam cups! They’re fun to make and are […]

Styrofoam Love Bug

Give these little love bugs to all of your favorite valentines this year. His cute little face is sure to […]

Styrofoam Scarecrow

Potted Scarecrow

This adorable little scarecrow makes a wonderful fall decoration. Put it on the porch to welcome visitors or on the […]

Candy Corn Wreath

Candy Corn Wreath

This candy corn wreath screams fall! It proves that candy corn is not only for a candy dish.

Halloween Friends

Halloween Friends

Use clay pots to make an adorable werewolf, mummy, witch, and vampire to decorate for Halloween. These festive characters are […]

Snow Cone Kendama

Sno-Cone Kendama

Make a classic kendama (ball and cup toy) with a cool sno-cone themed twist. What a fun summer activity!

Styrofoam Cup Spring Bonnet

Styrofoam Cup Spring Bonnet

These beautiful springtime hats are perfect for Easter and Mother’s Day! Adults “shrink” Styrofoam cups in the oven and then […]

Styrofoam Bugs

Styrofoam Bugs

These colorful Styrofoam bugs couldn’t be cuter. Made from Styrofoam and paint, these friendly little guys would be perfect for […]

Cheesecloth Ghosts

Cheesecloth Ghosts

These spooky ghosts are much easier than they look. Kids will love making these little spooks.

Egg Monster

Egg Monster

This cute monster is made from a Styrofoam egg. It’s such a fun project for Halloween, with so much room […]

Rainbow Jellyfish

Rainbow Jellyfish

It’s so easy to make a collection of jellyfish in vibrant colors. This is a fun way to teach kids […]

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 […]

Button Topiary

Button Topiary

Use buttons and a few other supplies to create cute topiaries that will last forever. It’s a fun gift for […]

Candy Bouquet Gift

Show that special teacher just how much you care with this cute and tasty Candy Bouquet.  It also makes a […]

styrofoam koala

Styrofoam Koalas

Turn styrofoam balls into the cutest koalas! They make fun pencil toppers or can be displayed on a shelf.

Leprechaun hat craft

Styrofoam Cup Leprechaun Hats

Turn styrofoam cups into cute leprechaun hats for St. Patrick’s Day. This fun craft makes a great party favor.

Thankful Styrofoam Turkey

Thankful Styrofoam Turkey

Styrofoam discs and paint become a fun Thanksgiving project for the kids. This is a great way to remember and […]

Clay Pot Alligator

Clay Pot Alligator

This clay pot alligator is cute and green and easy to make. Create one together today!

Foam Sun Ornament

Foam Sun Ornament

Foam Sun Ornament This bright foam sun decoration will look like it’s floating in the sky when suspended from your […]

Snow Floam Sensory Play

Celebrate winter while staying warm and crafting indoors with snow-themed floam! It’s made from recycled styrofoam and will provide hours […]

Camilla the Chicken

Camilla the Chicken

Gonzo would be lost without Camilla the Chicken. Create a fowl friend of your own with this egg-ceptional Camilla craft.

Styrofoam Sailboats

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

Star Wars Planet Mobile

Star Wars Planet Mobile

Turn a store-bought solar system kit into a galaxy far, far away! Each planet represents a different planet in the […]

Carved Bunny Stamp

Carved Bunny Stamp

Make your own bunny stamp from a piece of styrofoam. Then add paint and stamp away!

Mini Doll Swimming Pool

Mini Doll Swimming Pool

It might not be swimming weather now, but your dolls can enjoy the water year-round with this fun doll-sized pool! It’s […]

Rainbow Crayon Wall Art

Rainbow Crayon Wall Art

Create a dimensional work of art using crayons and foam. It’s easy to do and looks spectacular!

Let It Snow Christmas Ornament

Let It Snow Christmas Ornament

This cute and easy ornament looks like a tiny bucket of elf-sized snow balls. It’s affordable to make as well.

Decorative Kissing Ball

Decorative Kissing Ball

It is so easy to make decorative kissing balls using ribbon. Choose the colors to match any season, holiday, or […]

Dyed Cornhusk Witch

Dyed Cornhusk Witch

Create festive cornhusk witches in black and orange this Halloween. This fun craft is best for teenagers.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Puppets

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Puppets

Kids will love making (and playing with!) these Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles stick puppets. Quick, easy, and inexpensive to do!

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!

Easter Bunny Paper Medallion

Easter Bunny Paper Medallion

Decorate your home with this fabulous Easter Bunny Medallion. A great project for spring.

Peek-a-Boo Santa

Peek-a-Boo Santa

Use this “peek-a-boo” Santa as a plant stake, tuck him into wreath or place him between the branches of the […]

Cupcake Decorations

Cupcake Decorations

These cute cupcakes are fun and easy to make. Use them as gifts or to decorate for Christmas or any […]

Fluffy Sheep Christmas Ornament

Fluffy Sheep Christmas Ornament

Tutorial for a fluffy, adorable sheep Christmas ornament. I used foam insulation board from the hardware store!

LED Snowman

LED Snowman

This cheerful snowman, with his light-up nose, is sure to spread holiday joy. A fun craft for winter that makes […]

Heavenly Angel

Heavenly Angel

This beautiful angel makes a wonderful craft for teenagers to do during the holiday season. Follow the directions as written […]

Burlap Christmas Tree

Burlap Christmas Tree

This beautiful tree starts with a styrofoam cone. A fun project best suited for tweens or teenagers.

Snowball Fight in a Bucket

Snowball Fight in a Bucket

If the weather isn’t cooperating for an outdoor snowball fight, make your own indoor version! No cold, wet, messy snow […]

Minnie Mouse Ornament

Minnie Mouse Ornament

This Minnie Mouse-inspired ornament is inexpensive, easy to make, and so cute. A fun gift to give to a Disney […]

Snow Globe Ornaments

Snow Globe Ornaments

Create beautiful snow globe ornaments featuring your child’s artwork. A fun gift for grandparents and other family members at Christmas.

Turkey Crayon Holder

Turkey Crayon Holder

This cute turkey is functional and fashionable. A fun project to make Thanksgiving morning to use at Thanksgiving dinner.

Wall Letters

Wall Letters

I love typography, and couldn’t settle for expensive store bought letters for our playroom walls, so I made my own!

Halloween Candy Jars

Halloween Candy Jars

Turn clear glass jars into vampires, cats or your favorite Halloween ghouls. Give them as gifts, keep them as decorations, […]

Ghostly Centerpieces

Ghostly Centerpieces

Use a feather boa to make a fluffy, whimsical ghost. Use gauze instead to make a mummy ghost. A very […]

Candy Globes

Candy Globes

Cover styrofoam balls with candy to make fun, colorful Halloween decorations. Display on candleholders, glasses or vases.

Homemade Magic 8 Ball

Homemade Magic 8 Ball

Use an empty glass jar to make your own Magic 8 Ball that will “magically” answer any yes-no question. A […]

Out of This World Solar System

Bring the planets to life with a project that is educational and fun at the same time. Kids will love […]

Styrofoam Ball Spiders

Styrofoam Ball Spiders

Cut and colorful, these adorable little spiders made from painted Styrofoam balls are a great insect or Halloween craft for […]

Back to School Teacher Wreaths

Back to School Teacher Wreaths

These wreaths make cute back to school gifts for teachers. You can create them using crayons and mini chalkboards and […]

Miniature Uncle Sam’s Hats

Miniature Uncle Sam’s Hats

Turn Styrofoam cups and paint into patriotic decoration for your table or shelf. A fun addition to your decorations for […]

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 […]

Styrofoam Egg Carton Butterfly

Styrofoam Egg Carton Butterfly

Cut from recycled Styrofoam egg cartons, these butterflies can be painted and glittered to hang from the ceiling or in […]

100 Days of School with 100 Candles on the Cake

100 Days of School with 100 Candles on the Cake

Celebrate the 100th day of school in a big way with this birthday cake decorated with 100 candles! Don’t try […]

Birch Bark Christmas Trees

Birch Bark Christmas Trees

Bring a winter outdoor theme inside this year with these beautiful birch wood Christmas trees – handcrafted using real birch […]

Upcycled Mini Workbench

Upcycled Mini Workbench

Do you have a little fixer in the family? He or she will love pounding “nails” into his/her own workbench […]

Mummy Family

Mummy Family

A great Halloween craft that kids of any age will love to make!

Boo Rag Wreath

Boo Rag Wreath

Add some whimsy to your Halloween decorations with this colorful rag wreath!

Mini Styrofoam Jack O'Lanterns

Mini Styrofoam Jack O’Lanterns

Make a pile of mini decoupaged Jack-o-Lanterns using Styrofoam. You can even make them glow using mini battery operated tea […]

Fall Leaf Printmaking

Fall Leaf Printmaking

Recycle some styrofoam plates to make stamps and create these fun fall prints.

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