Kids Crafts

Welcome to our Kids Crafts page. Here you'll find all kinds of fun crafts, projects, tips, and activities for kids, many centered around the current holiday or season. Check out a few of our most popular posts here, or scroll down for the most recent projects.

DIY Holiday Craft Kits and Gift Boxes

by Marie November 26, 2010

Looking for the perfect gift to give the creative child in your life? Well, Total Class Creative, a Make and Takes sponsor, is here to help. They are ready to dish out the discounts for this shopping weekend! For 2 days only, TCC is giving you 50% off their kits to celebrate Black Friday! November [...]

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A Few Last Minute Thanksgiving Day Crafts

by Marie November 23, 2010

Thanksgiving is just a few days away and we’re still making some last minute crafts and recipes to celebrate. What are you working on last minute for Thanksgiving? I’m excited to be guest contributor for PBS Parents, sharing a great way to display all the things you’re thankful for with this Thankful Tree. Head on [...]

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Hanukkah Luminaries to Light up the Night

by Marie November 22, 2010

We’ve made some fun Halloween luminaries before, but today we’re making them for Hanukkah to represent a menorah. These are fun to place outside your home, lighting one each of the 8 nights. Supplies for Hanukkah Luminaries: white paper lunch sacks triangle cookie cutter or stamp blue and gold paint – thanks DecoArt paper plate [...]

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More Love for Tape with Holiday Gift Giving

by Marie November 16, 2010

This post is brought to you by Scotch(R) Double Sided Tape. This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. The 25 samples will be going to these numbered comments: 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, [...]

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Turkey Jar Toppers and Silly Santa Hats

by Marie November 15, 2010

I’m sharing a few fun crafty ideas with you for the upcoming holidays, something for Thanksgiving and Christmas. How are your holiday crafts coming along? We’ve painted fun turkey stamped bread basket liner, so now I’m contributing over at Craftzine with a way to hand stamp a Turkey Topper for a Mason Jar. Gobble, Gobble! [...]

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Handmade Bread Basket Liner for Thanksgiving

by Marie November 8, 2010

This year we’re heading up to our Aunt and Uncle’s for Thanksgiving. I wanted to give them something fun for hosting us, so we’ve personalized a bread basket liner for Thanksgiving. These cute little turkey hands come from my 3 kids, something for our hosts to remember us by. Supplies for Thanksgiving Bread Basket Liner: [...]

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Make and Takes Thanksgiving Ideas

by Marie November 7, 2010

Here are a few fun Thanksgiving crafts we’ve done in the past. There’s all kinds of ideas for your table, the kids, and yummy food! Fun Recipes for Thanksgiving: Tasty Turkey Table Favors (pictured above) Chocolate Pudding Pie Oreo Cookie Turkeys Easy Apple Pie Caramel Pumpkin Pie Crafts and Ideas for the Kid’s Table: Gobbling [...]

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Pumpkins, Spiders, and Bats, Oh My!

by Marie October 25, 2010

With Halloween just a week away, I seem to be in a black and orange whirlwind. There’s last minute touches to costumes, pumpkins that need to be carved, and more witch broom chocolate treats to be served! And to add to all the fun, here are a few fun Halloween projects that are sure to [...]

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Last-Minute Birthday Party Games

by Heather October 22, 2010

Let’s face it, life can be hectic. Sometimes you don’t have time to put on a show-stopping birthday party. Admit it, sometimes we want to impress other parents with our amazing parties! I know I do! I love some good bloggy eye-candy, but the truth is, with three boys who aren’t even in grade school [...]

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Terrorific Halloween Coloring Pages

by Marie October 18, 2010

We’ve got some extra spooky Halloween coloring pages for you! See if you can scare away these bats, flying ghost, or cackling jack o’lantern! There’s even a fun maze to get through, see if you can find your way out!

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