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Kids Crafts Feature Writer: Susan Caplan

Happy New Year! Check out our current articles as well as the Kids Crafts archives for art and craft projects for toddlers through teens. Be sure to have an assortment of craft supplies on hand for an afternoon of kids and crafting.

For National Bird Feeding Month throughout January there's Bird Feeders to Make with Kids.

Create a Burrowing Animal Mobile to celebrate Groundhog Day on February 2.

Valentine's Day Heart Cards and Crafts for February 14.

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Feature Writer Articles in Kids Crafts

 		Make a Tin Can Lantern
Turn a punched tin can into a candleholder. Make several to decorate an outdoor party, line a walkway, or even decorate tables at a picnic or a wedding.
Valentine's Day Heart Cards and Crafts for Kids
From collage techniques to painting, kids can make a variety of different hearts to decorate home or school walls and to create personalized cards.
Recycle Free Materials for Craft Projects
Save money and inspire creativity by collecting common household items for recycled and upcycled craft projects.
Grow a Crystal Garden
A few special ingredients will grow a delicate crystal garden. Try different growing surfaces and liquid growing mixtures to study the various results.
Fold a Paper Box From Calendar Pages
Recycle the pages from an old calendar or any other type of paper to create a small box to tuck a gift or treasure inside.
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 		Have Some Family Fun With Apple Heads
Parents looking for fun things to do with kids during the winter months can find fun with apple projects. Apple heads are easy and inexpensive as well as fun to make.
Three Free Easy to Make Creative Toys
With a little imagination, and not a lot of money, a parent can put together great rainy day toys.
Fun Craft Ideas for Old Christmas Cards
With simple directions and a little creative thinking, any family can make old holiday greeting cards into something new and wonderful ... and help the environment too!
A St Patrick's Day Pot of Luck
Create a pot of luck for St Patrick's Day! Preschool and primary school students can make this craft, which involves both shamrocks and gold.
A Whose Mouse are You Craft
Preschool and primary-aged children can create a simple book that celebrates family using the model of Whose Mouse Are You? This is a perfect Valentine's Day project.
How to Make Homemade Playdough (Play-doh)
Knowing how to make homemade playdough is simple. Use these easy playdough recipes to make different types of playdough in many colours for a fun kids' craft activity.
Holiday Gifts on the Cheap
The Holiday Season and its pressure to spend money, can lead to financial stress and take some of the joy out of the festivities. Try making homemade gifts instead.
Fun Winter Crafts for Kids
Crafts are a great way to keep kids busy when it's too cold to go outside and play. With a little imagination and a few supplies, kids can beat the winter blues.
How to Make a Rainy Day Jar
Teach children to compliment others and brighten someone's day with a rainy day jar - a simple, inexpensive craft project.
Valentine's Day Crafts
Parents looking for things to do with kids to celebrate Valentine's Day can have fun creating a Valentine's Day craft. These easy kids' crafts can make any day special.
Quick and Easy Gingerbread House
Making gingerbread houses can be challenging. But, creating one from Pop-Tarts is a fun way for kids to take part in a traditional holiday activity.
Christmas Crafts for Young Children
December is the most exciting month of the year for children. Here are art projects, which will also make great gift ideas, to keep kids occupied during this busy time.
Simple Christmas Tree Craft for Kids
Use craft sticks for kids of all ages to make a simple Christmas tree craft that can be used as Christmas ornaments, Christmas decorations or place card holders.
How to Make a Jewish Menorah for Kids
Use these Hanukkah ideas to make craft-stick menorahs or hanukkiahs into Hanukkah ornaments, Hanukkah decorations, place card holders or a Hanukkah gift for grandparents.
A Christmas Craft Project for Elementary Kids
This Christmas tree ornament is inexpensive to make, and easy to construct, even for young children. It can be used as a holiday decoration or given as a little gift.
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