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.

Week of Birthday Party Ideas

by Marie May 17, 2010

I’m putting together a fabulous week of children’s birthday party ideas. Each day this week will have 2 themed party ideas, from princesses and pirates to Dora and dinosaurs! I hope these party posts will help give you the jump start you might need to throw a fantastic birthday party. Enjoy!

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Starting a Science Observation Journal

by Marie May 11, 2010

My son is starting to ask all kinds of questions about the world around us. He recently brought home this spikey looking nut from the school playground, asking what it was and wondering what might be inside. So we started a Science Observation Journal, a place where we could collect and record all kinds of [...]

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Two Fun Ways to Celebrate Graduation Day

by Marie May 10, 2010

I’m contributing over at Snackpicks again today sharing two fun ways to celebrate your graduate! There’s fun ideas for a graduation party, complete with invitations, snacks, and games. Or make a personalized handprint certificate for your graduate to commemorate their special day!

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Organizing Craft Supplies with Plastic Zip Bags

by Marie May 10, 2010

When I buy crafting supplies they usually come in packages that don’t close back up or are too small for my fingers to use. I often end up with a tub or drawer of beads, pom poms, and googly eyes everywhere or many of these supplies find themselves in places that they shouldn’t. So I [...]

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Helping Kids Stay Hydrated with a Cute Crafty Cup

by Marie May 6, 2010

how to get your kids to drink more water

Guest Post by Allison of How Does She? We are awe struck by all the things amazing women around us do. From balancing a healthy lifestyle, to throwing the perfect party, to implementing creative ideas with family. We always seem to be asking, “How Does She do this, or How Does She do that?” While [...]

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Monsterous Stepping Stool for Kids

by Marie May 3, 2010

This monster stepping stool by Indie Tutes has been in my bookmarks for a while now. I’m off to get some fuzzy furry fabric today to create this absolutely creepy stool. My kids are going to love it!

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Mother’s Day Pipe Cleaner Flower Bouquet

by Marie May 3, 2010

I first saw these pipe cleaner flowers done by Kami at No Biggie. She shared how to make them into fun rose rings, but I thought I’d put my own little twist on them for a Mother’s Day Bouquet. You can bind them together all on their own or place them in a flower pot [...]

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Crayons Shaped into Letters for Teacher Appreciation

by Marie April 29, 2010

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week and here’s a fun idea to give: Crayons Shaped into Letters by Testosterone Times Three. My sister shared this with me while searching online and I think it’s such a darling idea. So easy and super colorful! Any teacher would love it!

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Fun Printable Mother’s Day Coloring Pages

by Marie April 27, 2010

Mom, Grandma, or even Aunties would love to receive a colorful drawing from a child. Print out these fun coloring pages and add them to your Mother’s Day gift as a cute card!

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Animal Umbrellas to Spruce Up the Spring Rain

by Marie April 26, 2010

We’ve had a few April showers this month, even snow, but we’re staying dry with these fun animal umbrellas. This pink umbrella makes the perfect jellyfish, fun for twirling and spinning in the rain. With just a few simple supplies, you’ll be sporting these cute little animal umbrellas during your next rainfall. Supplies for Jellyfish [...]

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