Here’s my favorite crafts for kids that I’ve done with my own children!
Got a gamer kid? Break away from the screen with these Minecraft Spawn Eggs, Milk Carton Fairy Houses or a big batch of STEM friendly Electric Play Dough!
Make this All American Frame with craft sticks painted Red, White and Blue Popsicle Stick photo frames are one of the simplest crafts your kids can master! All you need are a package of “craft sticks” from the hobby shop or the craft aisle and acrylic paint! You can add patriotic flare with star shaped …
Let your kids make the BEST handmade gift ever with these super simple Photo Frames made from Popsicle sticks! Kids can color them with paint or markers to match any occasion from Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or Just Because I’m Cute Day. * *Not a real holiday, but hey, it should be. Craft Sticks and …
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 …
A Few Cents can Buy Custom Made Fun with a 3D Printer Did you know that 3D printed toys are really quite cheap? Sure, your printer cost several hundred dollars (or more), but a roll of brightly colored plastic filament can be picked up for around $17. Weighing 13 grams, you could crank out 153 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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