KID'S CRAFT
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Painting with normal paint can be fun, but the resulting pictures lack depth. Puff paint, or three dimensional paint, is sold at craft stores, but can get expensive for a parent of a very artistic child.
By Melanie Marten | Published 11/3/2007 | Read more »
Bowling is a fun game that kid's love. It also encourages activity in the home. It is easy for kids to create their own bowling game with inexpensive materials.
By Melanie Marten | Published 7/23/2007 | Read more »
Large plastic pony beads are the basis of many kid's crafts. This one used the transparent kind to create a sparkling sun catcher decoration for a window.
By Melanie Marten | Published 9/21/2007 | Read more »
What better way to share the love on Valentine's Day than with a festive bag full of wishes? This is a great craft for kids to make for their friends, parents or a grandparent. The simple instructions below will help you create this Valentines' Day craft.
By Melanie Marten | Published 1/9/2008 | Read more »
Combining painting, cutting and pasting, and creativity, your kids will love this sunset silhouette craft. Easy and inexpensive to complete, the finished picture is very impressive.
By Melanie Marten | Published 8/10/2007 | Read more »
Sand painting has long been a staple of fairgrounds and craft lessons. This popular craft is easy to do at home as well.
By Melanie Marten | Published 8/10/2007 | Read more »
When decorating your Christmas tree this holiday season, there are many different types of ornaments you can choose. Classic glass balls, sparkling lights, country gingerbread shapes, and festive candy.
By Melanie Marten | Published 12/17/2007 | Read more »
Giving a small picture of yourself to your parent or grandparent is a great idea, but giving it on a great photo easel is even better. Using simple materials, this picture easel can be used as a gift or for decoration.
By Melanie Marten | Published 1/16/2008 | Read more »
Kids love to paint and make their own artwork. While the brush and paint pot method of painting is tried and true, marble painting is a whole new way to get attractive pictures. It is also a lot of fun to do.
By Melanie Marten | Published 11/3/2007 | Read more »
As autumn comes with colorful leaves and crisp breezes, children's thoughts are consumed by holidays with yummy treats and school work. Why not take a break and create a pretty fall leaves lapel pin or brooch.
By Melanie Marten | Published 11/2/2007 | Read more »
Some of the greatest artists in the world made prints of their famous paintings with wood blocks or printing presses. Now, your kids can make the same type of prints with inexpensive materials.
By Melanie Marten | Published 8/10/2007 | Read more »
Fall decorations tend toward colorful corn and pumpkin displays, spooky Halloween accents, and scarecrows. Making your own scarecrow decoration is quite easy with a few simple materials.
By Melanie Marten | Published 11/2/2007 | Read more »
At home or school, keep children creative by having them design and personalize their own flatware. Capture your children's imagination onto artful dishes good enough to eat on with this Miy make-it-yourself kids easy craft project.
By MaddyLane | Published 8/31/2007 | Read more »
This is a fun craft for little ones. The best thing about making lunchbag puppets is that kids have fun making the puppets, and then they can play with them!
By Abigail Beal | Published 2/1/2007 | Read more »
This Valentine's Day kid's craft is fun for children of any age to make. With some simple materials and just a few steps, you will create a holiday magnet that is great for decorating the home or giving as a gift to someone you love
By Melanie Marten | Published 1/9/2008 | Read more »
This holiday kid's craft will not only engage your children in artistic creativity, it will help them create a lovely Valentine's Day decoration that doubles as a candy holder. Read this article to learn how to create this Valentine's Day candy heart basket.
By Melanie Marten | Published 1/9/2008 | Read more »
Children who cannot have a pet of their own may enjoy creating this home aquarium in a box. It is a fun craft that creates a very unique fish tank decoration.
By Melanie Marten | Published 8/22/2007 | Read more »
While live pumpkins are used to make Halloween Jack-o-lanterns, and whole pumpkins serve as centerpieces for natural fall arrangements, it is a good idea to create an everlasting pumpkin decoration that can be used year after year.
By Melanie Marten | Published 11/2/2007 | Read more »
An easy craft with a fun end-product. Variations can be created through out the year.
By Angela La Fon | Published 12/26/2007 | Read more »
This clown marionette puppet is made from a plastic bottle, pill bottles, and some string. Not only will your kids enjoy creating this craft, they will also have fun putting on plays and dramatic shows.
By Melanie Marten | Published 8/14/2007 | Read more »
Kids love to do craft projects with clay. Store bought clay can be expensive, however. With this easy to make recipe for self-hardening, or air drying, clay, your kids will be creating masterpiece projects in no time.
By Melanie Marten | Published 2/3/2007 | Read more »
Craft for kids to do at home or in the classroom for Father's Day. Give him something different then the traditional coffee mugs, ties, and soap on a string.
By SkyeDanzer | Published 6/1/2007 | Read more »
This Serving Tray That Lets You Display Your Kid's Artwork is a great way to serve drinks or even some snack foods on family game night.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 2/14/2007 | Read more »
There is nothing as educational and fun as planting a seed and watching it grow. This kid's craft idea spices up that plan by turning the plant and pot into a funny face.
By Melanie Marten | Published 8/10/2007 | Read more »
Creating art by using rollers with carved or etched patterns on them has been done for centuries. Kids who enjoy making painted crafts or artwork can create their own patterned rollers with simple materials
By Melanie Marten | Published 11/3/2007 | Read more »
Whether you want a decoration for Valentine's Day, or just want a pretty garland for your daughter's bedroom, this butterfly heart garland delivers. Fashioned from pretty ribbon and construction paper, the garland is easy for children to create.
By Melanie Marten | Published 1/9/2008 | Read more »
For rainy day fun, try making simple rod puppets from objects found around the house
By C. Jeanne Heida | Published 1/9/2008 | Read more »
This is a simple craft to make with kids and creativity.
By Dreamweaverr | Published 4/23/2008 | Read more »
This pretty dove brings a message of love clamped in her beak. Fashioned from three large hearts cut from white paper and decorated with red and ink accents, it is perfect for Valentine's Day.
By Melanie Marten | Published 1/16/2008 | Read more »
Here is a recycled craft project that reuses small household items as a fun cat toy. The project is easy to make, and can be enjoyed by kids, adults, and their beloved pet cats.
By Pam Gaulin | Published 5/7/2007 | Read more »
Starting a kid friendly craft business can help alleviate the "I am so bored syndrom" many parents face today while their children are not in school. There are many crafts for children today that will inspire their imaginations and further their learning skills.
By Karen Barnes | Published 6/11/2007 | Read more »
Halloween parties require lots of treats, creative costumes, creepy decorations, and spooky party games. This spooky witch party pinata will freak out party-goers.
By Melanie Marten | Published 10/20/2007 | Read more »
Mancala is an old African game that is both easy to play and lots of fun. On a game board with twelve spots, beads or stones are moved along a path. The object is to collect more of these playing pieces than your opponent.
By Melanie Marten | Published 9/21/2007 | Read more »
This Kid's Art Picture Frame clock would look great in a little girl's room, a family room, the basement reck room, or even in a game room. You could also use it on your desk at work.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 4/11/2007 | Read more »
Crafters! Add a seasonal flourish to your refrigerator with these nifty halloween-theme magnets you can make with Sculpy, the polymer clay that bakes hard in your kitchen oven.
By David Claerr | Published 10/29/2007 | Read more »
This is a fun craft project kids can make in the spring when fresh flowers are readily available for inspiration. While the flowers in this craft project are made of tissue paper, real flowers provide the perfect shape to trace to get realistic petal and bud shapes.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 1/9/2007 | Read more »
Some of the most omnipresent things scattered about a child's room are broken crayons. What starts out as a bright box of sharpened coloring tools quickly degrades into bits and pieces of lumpy wax.
By Melanie Marten | Published 5/24/2007 | Read more »
The finished product looks like a small vintage hat, adorned with flowers. It makes a sweet wall decoration.
By Dreamweaverr | Published 5/18/2007 | Read more »
I love making these simple Kid's Profile pillow covers out of Fabric pieces and Digital Photo Iron Transfer Paper. The kids can use digital photos of their profile and print them onto photo transfer paper.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 4/11/2007 | Read more »
This simple Easter Bunny tablecloth is a fun project for the kids to make on their own. This is a great Easter craft project for kids that will last for years!
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 2/27/2007 | Read more »
Making a Christmas themed or reindeer piggy bank is a fun craft project to do with kids while they are out of class on school vacation. A Christmas piggy bank craft project can play double duty by occupying your children with something constructive to do.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 12/29/2006 | Read more »
Making a piggy bank is a fun craft project to do with kids. A piggy bank craft project can play double duty by occupying your child with something constructive to do and encouraging them to learn how to save money at the same time.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 7/6/2006 | Read more »
Looking for an education craft project to help younger kids earn to tell time. Try making this twist on the old favorite of the paper plate clock.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 2/19/2007 | Read more »
Here is how to make a Jolly Rancher lollipop turkey craft. This craft is very easy to make, quick, and fun for kids to help with. Use this Thanksgiving Day craft for your guests
By Angel Vee | Published 11/13/2008 | Read more »
These are tips and suggestions for painting a kid's room wall mural
By Dreamweaverr | Published 5/14/2008 | Read more »
Craft activity websites are great; the ideas are cute and look like fun.
By Marilisa Kinney Sachteleben | Published 8/13/2008 | Read more »
A step by step guide to the perfect and most peaceful kid's table ever.
By Doc of District 13 | Published 9/29/2008 | Read more »
This article is a kid's craft Lego Block project and very easy to make.
By Dreamweaverr | Published 4/10/2008 | Read more »
Halloween shower curtains are such a fun way to decorate your kid's bathroom for Halloween.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
This Halloween ghost feet craft project is easy and quick to make.
By Jennifer Claerr | Published 10/22/2007 | Read more »
A Christmas craft that can be kept for years and cherished in the years to come is the Christmas memory box.
By Tiffany B. | Published 10/20/2008 | Read more »
This easy lamp light craft is perfect for kids to make.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 3/26/2008 | Read more »
A look at some great free frog paper craft patterns.
By Thom W. Conroy | Published 4/16/2009 | Read more »
Work from home, make money and have fun as a kid's face painter.
By SkyeDanzer | Published 4/24/2009 | Read more »
This article provides instructions for a quick and easy kid's activity for the Fourth-of-July celebration.
By Sheila Chase | Published 5/20/2009 | Read more »
Ever wonder what you could do with all those soup and vegetable cans? Reuse what you have and teach your children about recycling and being green with this fun, easy craft.
By R. Webb | Published 5/27/2009 | Read more »
Every kid's bedroom needs a waste basket or trash can. Why settle for a boring plastic cylinder when you can design a stylish lace up waste basket?
By Melanie Marten | Published 9/19/2007 | Read more »
Families with children tend to go through tons of breakfast cereal. Instead of tossing the boxes when they're empty, try this easy and green kid's craft project which recycles empty cereal boxes into magazine organizers.
By Cheryl Gaskill | Published 4/10/2009 | Read more »
This article has lots of ideas for decorating a child's room in a whale theme. Kid's room ideas include whale design stencils, wallpaper, a whale mobile, and more. Included are links with free instructions and patterns to a whale quilt block.
By Mara Oakes | Published 3/23/2009 | Read more »
Need a holder for your clothes pins? Make one from a little kid's shirt.
By Emma S. | Published 1/14/2009 | Read more »
An adorable, easy to make craft using pine cones and other natural items.
By Cami Farmer | Published 1/16/2009 | Read more »
Easy kid's crafts chosen for their educational value and ease for use in the classroom. Includes ways to tie them to your curriculum and lessons. Cute engaging activities kids will love.
By Nannette Richford | Published 3/13/2009 | Read more »
In preparing for Thanksgiving, include your kids in the preparations. There seems to always be a "kid's table" set up for the main meal. Enlist your children's help in decorating for that special table.
By Cyndee Kromminga | Published 11/16/2008 | Read more »
This Halloween Shower curtain is a fun way to decorate the kid's bathroom for Halloween this year.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 8/30/2007 | Read more »
This simple Valentine's Day Roses is a fun craft project for the kids and parents can make together. They can spend hours making the Valentine's Day Roses tablecloth and then enjoy their hard work when they sit down to dinner with the family.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 1/22/2007 | Read more »
Looking for a new way to display your kid's artwork? This easy coffee table is the perfect way to display some of your child's favorite artwork year round!!
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 2/2/2007 | Read more »
This simple Chalkboard placemat is a great project for keeping the kids busy at the dinner table. The canvas lends itself well to almost any paint and any chalkboard paint you might want to paint on it.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 2/14/2007 | Read more »
These kid's art candle votives are made out of all that great artwork kids tend to produce the first 12 years of life!
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 2/14/2007 | Read more »
We have all seen those cute 2 sided fleece blankets that everyone seems to be making lately. They are easy to make, easy to personalize into the shape of an Easter Egg, and best of all warm.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 1/9/2007 | Read more »
This simple Valentine's Day Heart is a fun project for the kids to do as a gift for Mom or Dad. They can spend hours making it and then enjoy their hard work when they sit down to dinner with the family.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 1/4/2007 | Read more »
Here's an easy and fun craft project for your kids.
By lilith | Published 9/8/2007 | Read more »
This Turkey Napkin Holder is perfect to display on your kitchen table during the Thanksgiving holiday. It is made out of air drying clay and very durable.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 10/4/2006 | Read more »
I love working with clay. There are some simple house hold supplies and materials you can use to create great texture on any of your craft projects made out of clay.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 10/26/2006 | Read more »
Many people in the Hartford,Ct area enjoy participating in crafts activities.Presented here, is a guide which briefly profiles the top craft-supply stores in the Hartford, Connecticut area.
By Thomas J McCabe | Published 3/15/2007 | Read more »
Create a rainbow window picture to glow in the sun as it shine through your window.
By Kidsemag.com | Published 1/24/2006 | Read more »
How to make a summer craft tote for your child, with suggested ideas for art and craft supplies
By C. Jeanne Heida | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
Many parents want to decorate their kid's bedroom in a special way. One great idea for a little girl's bedroom is a fairy and magic decor idea.
By Melanie Marten | Published 7/10/2007 | Read more »
When I was growing up, my room was a disaster area. When I became a parent, I determined that things would change. Here are some basic tips on how to keep your kid's room organized.
By Lynnae McCoy | Published 8/21/2007 | Read more »
Children love to make simple crafts. They also love engaging in dramatic, creative play. A perfect way to combine these two loves is by letting your kids craft fun felt finger puppets.
By Melanie Marten | Published 4/3/2007 | Read more »
Looking for a few good Father's Day crafts for the kids? These easy no sew Father's Day pillowslip covers are super easy to make and a great craft project for kids of any age! These easy
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 5/9/2007 | Read more »
Here's a craft that you and your child can make together using an old recycled calendar that would make a wonderful gift for a loved one from your child.
By Jennifer N. | Published 4/30/2007 | Read more »
you love those wood letters everyone is using to decorate their kid's room with their name, then you will love this fun and easy Styrofoam craft project.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 4/10/2007 | Read more »
Kids love to see their names or initials on things. That is why there is a huge market for personalized pencils, notepads, and other items. Using names and initials is also a great way to decorate a kid's room.
By Melanie Marten | Published 4/3/2007 | Read more »
You don't need to make a trip to the craft store when you are looking for crafts to do with your children
By Lisa Riggs | Published 4/26/2007 | Read more »
Kids can help make this fluffy DIY headboard and help Mom or Dad hang it in their bedroom.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 1/28/2008 | Read more »
A unique Mother's Day card from start to finsih. Easy to make. The kids will have fun using their creativity and skill to create their own 3-D Mother's Day card.
By Wendy Dawn | Published 5/8/2008 | Read more »
It is easy to fall into a trap and give the same old favors, check this article out for some fresh new ideas!
By Cheryl Webb | Published 3/27/2008 | Read more »
This Fall tree card has fun falling leaves and can be made by children of all ages.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 10/3/2007 | Read more »
The playroom always provides a challenge! Decorating with a theme is sometimes hard to do, especially when your children vary in age. Face the challenge and defeat it with a space that everyone will love...
By Melanie Winters | Published 6/30/2008 | Read more »
Thanksgiving is full of crafts that celebrate turkeys, pilgrims, and even the Mayflower. This year, use a tortilla to create a Tortilla Teepee with the kids that gives thanks to the Native American culture that helped the settlers survive.
By B. Hurt | Published 11/16/2007 | Read more »
An edible candy wreath is a nice decoration for the holiday's. Better yet, you can make mini versions of this wreath for gift giving!
By April Horton | Published 11/21/2007 | Read more »
Easy ideas for art projects that are fun for kids to do and perfect to give away.
By Angela La Fon | Published 12/3/2007 | Read more »
Teacher & Mom shares tested ideas & tips for all ages.
By Angela La Fon | Published 1/15/2008 | Read more »
Looking for some fun easy crafts to do with your kids? Try these craft ideas!
By Meghan Isaacs | Published 11/2/2008 | Read more »
Here are some ideas for adorable footprint art for kids.
By Rachel Carpenter (joyful327) | Published 12/17/2008 | Read more »
Your baby's room can easily become your little boy's or girl's room.
By Nannette Campbell | Published 12/18/2008 | Read more »
This Fall shower curtain is a fun, elegant, and whimsical way to decorate a bathroom for the Fall.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 9/21/2007 | Read more »
Maybe I can help reduce your kids agonizing boredom with these few solutions I have come up with.
By Shellie | Published 12/15/2008 | Read more »
It's time to start planning the most memorable birthday party yet, but you're at a loss for ideas. What should you do?
By Peter Bailey | Published 11/17/2008 | Read more »
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