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Bee Mine Plaque

Learn how to apply heat transfer vinyl to wood to make this adorable gift for someone you love. Teens can […]

Sesame Street Characters on Wood

Learn how to draw your favorite Sesame Street characters on wood coasters using chalk markers. The vibrant colors bring Elmo, […]

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 […]

Ox Pin or Magnet

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

Penguin Gift Tag

Penguin Gift Tag

Get a jump on holiday preparations by having the kids make a bunch of penguin gift tags. They’re perfect for […]

Heart Santa Magnet

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

Wood Slice Snowman

Make a standing snowman or ornament using wood sliced from branches from your own yard. It’s a simple and elegant […]

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 […]

Autumn Gnomes

Autumn Gnomes

These adorable little autumn gnomes are easy to make and fun to play with! They are super cute and would […]

Painted Wooden Pumpkin

Create a rustic wood pumpkin to display throughout the fall. This easy woodworking project requires only basic tools and minimal […]

Desk Organizer Caddy

Organize your desk, work space, or art area with this practical desk organizer made from recycled materials. It’s easy to […]

Photo Puzzle Blocks

Photo Puzzle Blocks

Make a cool puzzle using six family photos! All you have to do is scale, cut, and decoupage the pictures […]

Kid-Sized Pup Tents

Kid-Sized Pup Tents

Build a campground in your back yard and fill it with these easy-to-make pup tents. They’re sure to bring hours […]

Rainbow Bead Toy

This Rainbow Bead Toy is very easy to make and requires no special tools or equipment. Playing with it is a […]

Wooden Crate Parking Garage

Turn a wooden crate and cardboard tubes into a fabulous parking garage for Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars. Not only […]

A Frame Pup Tent

A Frame Pup Tent

Make your own tent using wood, PVC and a $5 sheet. What kid wouldn’t want their own tent to keep […]

Valentine Fingerprint Frame

Valentine Fingerprint Frame

This adorable, festive frame is so easy and inexpensive to make. Even the smallest crafters will enjoy applying the paint […]

The Ultimate Christmas Recycling Craft

This clever Christmas tree is made entirely from recyclable items and scraps. Can you spot the light bulb, Tic-Tac container, […]

Diamond Art Gingerbread Family

This festive decoration features a gingerbread character for each member of the family, joined together with hearts. Each person can […]

Family Fingerprint Keepsake Christmas Tree

This Christmas tree keepsake is something you’ll treasure for years (even generations!) to come. Each section of the tree features […]

Dirty Pour Coasters

Paint pouring is so much fun and really easy to do. The tutorial explains three different techniques to get beautiful […]

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 […]

Tinker Creatures

Tinker Creatures

Tinker around to build some cool and one-of-a-kind creatures! This project is a great way to use up any leftover craft […]

Driftwood Vase

Use driftwood (or even branches collected from the yard!) and an empty container to make this pretty vase. It’s easy, inexpensive and fun!

Wiggly Worm Ring Toss

This ring toss game is really fun to make and just as enjoyable to play!  It’s a great summertime activity.

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 […]

Personalized Wooden Spoons

Burning wood is such a fun way to create personalized wooden spoons! Design your own pattern to make a gift […]

Scrap Wood Frames

Turn scraps of wood into rustic frames for gift giving. This easy project takes just minutes and looks great.

Wooden Christmas Tree

Use wood and fabric to create a unconventional Christmas tree to display this season. It’s a fun alternative (or supplement) […]

Clothespin Nativity

Clothespin Nativity

Make this adorable nativity scene to celebrate the reason for the season. A great way to share the story of […]

Travel Lego Box

Travel Lego Box

A fun way to get your little man involved in decorating a box for his legos. This is great for […]

Clothespin Art Center

Clothespin Art Center

Made from clothespins and crayon wrappers this is a fun way to display your kids’ artwork! A great homework holder […]

Magnetic Airplane Clip

Magnetic Airplane Clip

This fun airplane is made from clothespins and craft sticks. A great craft for boys!

Travel Sized Baseball Game

Travel Sized Baseball Game

Use a recycled candy or mint tin, paper, wood circles and magnets to create this fun baseball travel game for […]

Popsicle Stick Bracelets

These budget-friendly Popsicle Stick Bracelets are so cute and a lot of fun to wear. Make a bunch to share […]

Rainbow Unicorn Frame Craft

Turn an unfinished wooden frame into a fabulous unicorn frame! Use it as a decoration as is, or clip your […]

Clothespin Bug Magnets

Clothespin Bug Magnets

Use clothespins to create fun magnets for your fridge or a locker. Instructions for a bumblebee and a grasshopper are […]

Family Key Holder

Create a key holder that the whole family will love. This makes a wonderful gift for practically anyone!

Scrappy Robot Magnets

It only takes about 30 minutes to transform scrap wood and extra hardware into adorable robot magnets. There are so […]

Wooden Art Ring

Learn how to make this simple art wooden ring. No two are alike!

Pirate Ship Birdhouse

Dress up a plain wooden birdhouse to look like a pirate’s ship. This fun craft will inspire lots of creativity!

Driftwood Planter

Transform the driftwood collected on vacation into a unique planter. It’s a fun project to do together as a family […]

UnBeeLievable Bee House

Turn a stump into a bee house that welcomes pollinators to your yard. It can be as simple or as […]

Craft Stick Playing Cards

Create a set of playing cards using craft sticks! They can be made with a woodburning tool or a Sharpie.

Pyrography Wooden Spoon

Personalize a wooden spoon using a wood burning tool and markers. This project makes a nice gift for someone who likes […]

Pyrography Wooden Pots

Convert wooden tea light holders to colorful plant pots using a wood burning tool and paint. They’re beautiful and each […]

Monogram Magnets

These easy-to-make monogram magnets make it simple to tell at a glance whose notes, artwork, permission slips, etc. are hanging […]

Wood Bead Trivets

Make a set of trivets using painted wooden blocks and beads. It’s easy to do and they make a lovely […]

Golden Gate Bridge Pinewood Derby Car

If you need ideas for creative Pinewood Derby cars, look no further! This tutorial shows how to make a car […]

Circus Train Car Frame

Circus Train Car Frame Create a fun circus-themed frame for photos of the kids being their silly selves! Supplies: 3 […]

Craft Stick Abacus

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

Free Form Geoboard

This free-form geoboard allows children to make shapes, patterns, numbers and letters, or even weave leaves and twigs though the […]

Penguin Pals Ornament

Penguin Pals Ornament

Penguin Pals Ornament Make these cute little penguin ornaments from wood circles, paint and yarn. It’s a fun Christmas craft […]

Bob Ross Dancing Toy

Turn an old fashioned wooden collapsing/dancing toy into a magnificent Dancing Bob Ross! He’s sure to put a smile on […]

Mandala Christmas Stars

Decorate for Christmas with these mesmerizing little wooden stars. Make yours as simple or ornate as you wish.

Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with this cute tree-shaped calendar. It’s easy to make and allows for larger gifts and treats […]

Four Seasons Small World Play

This 4-section wooden backdrop is perfect for small world play. Paint one season in each of the sections and fill […]

Oversize Scrabble Tiles

Turn scrap wood into oversize Scrabble tiles. Hang them outdoors or in to spell fun, seasonal messages.

Pyrography Pencils

Restyle monochrome pencils with pyrography! It’s easy to do, but parent supervision is essential.

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