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Crochet Sunglasses

Crochet Sunglasses

Crochet sunglasses are fun to keep you looking cool during the summer. They also work great for yarnbombing!

Dyeing Yarn with Kool-Aid

Dyeing Yarn with Kool-Aid

Dye yarn with all sorts of fun colors using Kool Aid!  This easy process is fun to do and requires […]

Knit Bowtie Headband

Knit Bowtie Headband

This simple knitted bowtie headband is just the thing for windy school days!  A great project for a beginning knitter.

Building Blocks Yarn Flower

Building Blocks Yarn Flower

Use your Lego, Mega Bloks or any brand of building blocks to make a beautiful and simple yarn flower.  You […]

Finger Knitting

Finger Knitting

Use this finger knitting tutorial to make cool scarves, bracelets and headbands. No equipment is needed except your fingers and […]

Tassel Bookmarks

Tassel Bookmarks

Make cute and colorful bookmarks with a matching yarn tassel.  Keep them plain or personalize them with your name or […]

Knitted Hair Bow

Knitted Hair Bow

This cute hair bow can be created by a beginning to intermediate knitter. It can be worn by someone of any […]

Rubber Band Loom Yarn Flower

Use your rubber band loom to make this beautiful yarn flower!  Turn the flower into a hair accessory, add it […]

Printable Monster Lacing Cards

Lacing cards are the perfect way for toddlers and preschoolers to develop find motor skills. This post provides you with […]

Kid’s Graduation Cap

Help your preschooler or kindergartener make their own graduation cap. A fun way to celebrate a special milestone and also […]

Crocheted Flower

Crochet this funky flower and add to a girl’s headband, use it to decorate gifts, or make a cute brooch. […]

Funky Flower Crochet Pattern

Funky Flower Crochet Pattern

Here’s a free crochet pattern of a fantastic flower motif, great for kids who want to learn how to crochet […]

Washcloth Bunnies

Washcloth Bunnies

Using any color washcloths and some craft supplies you probably have around the house, create these washcloth bunnies. Easy to follow […]

Felt Dress Up Dolls

Felt Dress Up Dolls

If you want to keep your kids occupied during the car ride, but don’t want to rely on the trusty […]

Recycled Striped Vase

Recycled Striped Vase

Here’s a fun family craft project to upcycle empty plastic bottles by turning them into a functional vase.

Mismatched Mitten Puppets

Mismatched Mitten Puppets

Don’t toss those single mittens, instead turn them into cute puppets in less than 30 minutes!

Sunny Side Up Easter Eggs

Sunny Side Up Easter Eggs

This cute project starts with needle felting. Add a button, then use the finished eggs for pretend play, relay races, […]

Balloon Yarn Chicken

Balloon Yarn Chicken

Learn how to make a chicken with a balloon and yarn.

Thread and Nail Art

Thread and Nail Art

Make this cute heart out of yarn, nails and scrap wood! A fun string art project the kids will love.

St. Patrick's Day Monster Cards

St. Patrick’s Day Monster Cards

Switch things up for St. Patrick’s Day. Instead of the usual leprechaun, how about a shamrock shaped monster card for […]

Dr. Suess Pencil Cup Hat with Truffula Tree Pencils

Dr. Suess Pencil Cup Hat with Truffula Tree Pencils

Upcycle a tin can into a cute “Cat in the Hat” wrapped yarn masterpiece. Add some pom pom decorated pencils […]

Crochet Circle Cuff

Crochet Circle Cuff

Learn to make a cute and colorful crochet bracelet! A great project for teenagers and preteens.

Cardboard Tube Dangling Hearts

Cardboard Tube Dangling Hearts

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into these pretty dangling hearts to decorate your entryway or dress up a corner of the […]

Snowflake Rubbings

Snowflake Rubbings

Make your own snowflake rubbing plates and then use them to create a winter scene. You can use the same […]

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 […]

Crocheted Christmas Wreath Ornament

Crocheted Christmas Wreath Ornament

These cute little wreaths work up in no time at all and are a great way to include your kids […]

Cork Angel

Cork Angel

Turn a cork and a few other basic materials into a beautiful angel. Make one as a tree decoration or […]

Yarn Wrapped Ornament

Yarn Wrapped Ornament

This is the perfect ornament for using up your little scraps of yarn. Because this uses hot glue, it is […]

Gobble Gobble Doodle Decor

Gobble Gobble Doodle Decor

Doodle Up Some Thanksgiving Decor and Embellish with Buttons or other Craft Supplies. Great fun for kids of all ages!

Glow in the Dark Glitter Webs

Glow in the Dark Glitter Webs

Create these fun glow in the dark glitter spider webs that you can admire even when the lights go out. […]

Yellow Yo-Yo

Yellow Yo-Yo

This Yellow Yo-Yo project is perfect for “Y Week.” All you need are construction paper, yarn, and a bottle cap.

Bacon and an Egg with a Yellow Yarn Yolk

Bacon and an Egg with a Yellow Yarn Yolk

Here’s a fun and easy craft made from paper and yarn. Talk about the Yellow Yarn Yolk during “Y-Week” or […]

Pom Pom Pumpkin

Pom Pom Pumpkin

Make a cute pom pom pumpkin from yarn and felt. This project is simple, fast, and perfect for fall and […]

Jack-o-Lantern Vase

Jack-o-Lantern Vase

Turn a vase, yarn and felt into a cute jack-o-lantern, perfect for holding flowers, a candle, or some sweet treats! […]

Decorate Pinecones for Fall

Decorate Pinecones for Fall

Grab some pinecones and craft materials and give your kids the opportunity to make their own fall decorations!

Despicable Me Minion Hat

Despicable Me Minion Hat

Crochet an adorable minion hat! Perfect for the Despicable Me fan in your household. A fun crochet project with complete […]

Milk Jug Monster

Milk Jug Monster

Turn an empty milk jug into a colorful monster, perfect for Halloween. Use pom poms, yarn, tape, fabric, or anything […]

Gluey Ghost

Gluey Ghost

For Halloween this year make these eerie ghosts from yarn and white glue. They are super easy, inexpensive, and fun […]

Canning Lid Pumpkin

Canning Lid Pumpkin

This canning lid pumpkin is cute, simple and fun to make. A perfect craft for fall and a great recycling […]

Upcycled Pill Bottle Koala

Upcycled Pill Bottle Koala

Decorate an empty pill bottle with an adorable koala using felt and yarn. A cute way to store sequins, googly […]

Ribbon Weaving Loom

Craft Stick Ribbon Weaving Loom

Make your own mini weaving looms from popsicle sticks and have fun weaving old scraps of fabric, yarn and ribbons!

Smiley Backpack Tag

Smiley Backpack Tag

Make a fun and colorful charm for your backpack! Perfect for back to school or any time of the year.

Ceiling Kite

Ceiling Kite

Make this whimsical kite to hang from the ceiling of your bedroom. Choose whatever colors you like to make it […]

Simple Yarn Art

Simple Yarn Art

Search a coloring book for a simple picture with very little detail. Glue then apply strands of yarn in different […]

Clown Serving Plate

Clown Serving Plate

Take two paper plates (cut and stapled together) and some craft supplies (whatever you have on hand is fine) to […]

Clown Mask

Clown Mask

Making your own clown mask is fun and easy. A perfect activity for a circus-themed party or for dress-up play.

1920's Inspired Feather Headband

1920’s Inspired Feather Headband

This is such a fun craft video for kids for imaginary play or even for a birthday party celebration! Makes […]

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Sparkly Word Art

Have some yarn scraps left over? Turn them into Sparkly Word Art! Attach them to gift packages, hang them in […]

Straw Weaving Loom

Straw Weaving Loom

Teach your kids a childhood classic: weaving on a drinking straw loom. The result is a strip of woven fabric, […]

Pom Pom Necklaces

Pom Pom Necklaces

Parents will need to help the youngest of children with some of the cutting and the final knots that hold […]

Tiny Yarn Butterflies

Tiny Yarn Butterflies

Make colorful mini butterflies from yarn leftovers! These beauties are so easy to make and absolutely darling. All you need […]

Fuzzy Plastic Animals

Fuzzy Plastic Animals

Give some dollar store plastic animals a coat of fur with yarn scraps. A fun texture enriched projects kids will […]

Easy Finger Puppets

Easy Finger Puppets

Make quick and easy finger puppets from an ordinary sheet of paper, then decorate with yarn, googly eyes, or anything […]

Newpaper Sombrero

Newpaper Sombrero

Don’t recycle your newspaper just yet – save it to make these fun sombreros! This project requires some adult help […]

Pom Pets

Pom Pets

These cute little Pom Pets will be a great friend to take along on car rides or any mode of […]

Robot Stitching Template

Robot Stitching Template

Use the printable to stitch a darling robot on notecards, a pillow or anything else. This is an easy hand-sewing […]

Yarn Octopus

Yarn Octopus

A slightly different spin on the traditional braided yarn octopus.Try this cute project with or for your kids, they will […]

Crochet 101

Crochet 101

Teach your children to crochet with this very basic, step-by-step tutorial series. Large, clear photos and accompanying videos make it […]

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