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!
Take your first step in the world of robotics with a brush bot — or bristle bot–made from a toothbrush and tiny motor. What is a Brush Bot? Brush bots are extremely simple robots made from a vibrating motor and a small brush that acts as legs. They are similar to Hexbugs, a commercially made …
Here’s a simple 3D paper pumpkin your kids can make with NO GLUE this fall. They’re fun and quick to make, so you can fill your holiday table — or just the TV stand — with a whole paper pumpkin patch! A Classic Fall Paper Craft I first made these pumpkins as a kid, way …
Here’s a great 3D paper pumpkin for fall that your kids can craft with just a tiny bit of help from mom. You can make it from a few sheets of orange construction paper and a green fuzzy stick. The free standing style of this 3D pumpkin makes a great center piece or a decoration …
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.