These are not your ordinary Popsicle stick frames, slapped together with glue. Nope, these are individual works of art your kid can make and gift to mom, dad & grandparents with pride. You’ll want to display these awesome little frames on your fridge, your filing cabinet or in a prime living room spot because they’re …
Crafts for Kids
Every kid dreams of being a rock star, right? But before we run out and buy them a baby violin (or grand piano), let’s make some really cool “play” instruments. Play instruments are fun for the imagination and some (gasp!) even work a bit of science into the mix.
What transmits sound better: recycled soup cans or plastic party cups? Experimenting with tin can or plastic cup telephones can be a great boredom buster for kids! Kids growing up in the smartphone generation will be amazed at how something as simple as STRING can transmit sound. Granted, tin can phones aren’t the most practical …
I’m pretty easy on the kids when it comes to screen time, but when Mitch starts squishing his food into cubes before he eats it, I know we need a Minecraft detox. Here’s a simple and fun project you can do anytime–but spring is the best! You just need some dirt, a Minecraft action figure …
Today we’re getting girly with Paper Dolls! Paper dolls are a classic crafty toy that any kid should get a kick out of –especially on a day when you can’t play outside. All the dolls featured in this collection are great for kids excited about fashion and playing dressup! Some of the designs can be …
When Easter is over I stuff all the baskets and plastic eggs (and a few crafts we didn’t get to) into a big plastic tub in my basement. I haven’t bought plastic eggs in YEARS — but I still have quite a collection. My boys truly love hunting for eggs on Easter morning, so I’ve …
I’ve always wanted to make painted rocks with my kiddo, so the last time we went camping I packed an art box. (Ok, I always pack an art box when we go camping because, duh, my kid loves to craft.) There are two kinds of painted rocks. First are the “inspirational” rocks that people love …
Sloths! Robots! Monster Trucks! Coloring Pages to Keep Kids Stuck at Home Busy Speaking as a semi-professional Boy Mom with years of experience, I know all about the basic needs of the creative boy. He wants to color and do art, but maybe he won’t come within miles of glitter glue or pink crayons. (Then …