Kids Crafts

With littles ones in school or making crafts at home, you can use these simple ideas for displaying kids' crafts: craft lines and open-back display frames.

Jan 27, 2012 - Lara Smith

Don't toss those yogurt cups when you can turn them into desk organizers, musical instruments, or a game. These recycling crafts will keep kids busy.

Dec 5, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Turn ugly or boring paintings and prints found at thrift stores, yard sales, and even your attic into one-of-a-kind arts and crafts creations.

Nov 29, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Start with homemade play clay that looks like stone and then try one of these three techniques for a kids' craft that doesn't require a pottery wheel.

Oct 15, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Whether kids are preschoolers or preteens, they can enjoy adding texture to their art projects using one or several of these texture activities for kids.

Sep 16, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Searching for something to do with all of the leaves, flowers, and other treasures your child collects outdoors? Use them to create one of a kind artwork.

Aug 17, 2011 - Nicole Fravel

Children of all ages can learn a variety of techniques that will allow them to create an assortment of shapes with clay and play dough.

Aug 4, 2011 - Susan Caplan

With adult assistance, kids craft unique collages that can be transformed into ornaments, sun catchers, and accents for handmade cards and scrapbook pages.

Jul 8, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Kids love making things with polymer clays but they always want to toss the leftovers. Learn how to use them in multi-colored projects.

Jun 20, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Play tic-tac-toe, checkers, or a version of connect four with this easy to make travel game. Kids can also play sorting games of their own creation.

May 2, 2011 - Susan Caplan

With the help of a stencil, turn inexpensive sheets of craft foam into a single flower or a bouquet to tuck into a basket or a vase.

Apr 4, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Help your children make their own pop art self-portraits to add a modern flair to your home décor.

Apr 2, 2011 - Melissa Howard

Turn that souvenir hat, costume hat or tiara, or holiday-theme hat into a fun mobile that shows off a child's interest or hobby.

Mar 8, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Whether you are a parent hiking with your children or you are a camp counselor looking to fill an afternoon, these nature crafts will entertain kids.

Mar 3, 2011 - Susan Caplan

How to make fun spintops using old CDs, shooter marbles, and some paper.

Mar 2, 2011 - Melissa Howard

Use extra-large sized jigsaw puzzle pieces to make cartoonish faces with your children.

Mar 2, 2011 - Melissa Howard

Recycle your old CDs to make beautiful stained glass sun-catchers to brighten a window or celebrate a holiday.

Feb 21, 2011 - Melissa Howard

Make an herb-soaked bandana that will repel fleas or bake some tasty biscuits for your favorite pup who may just give you a sloppy kiss of thanks.

Feb 8, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Don't spend lots of money buying costumes when kids can turn to craft supplies and recyclable materials and create all sorts of make believe fun.

Feb 3, 2011 - Susan Caplan

These cute planters are a fun gardening project for classroom or home. You may be inspired to make them at Easter or Passover when you use a lot of eggs.

Feb 3, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Young children can paint without using a paintbrush. The following article provides fun and different painting ideas for home or ECE settings.

Jan 17, 2011 - Christine Moore

If looking for kids' craft kits, here are ideas for a variety of fun kits including basic, wood, paper, sock pocket and Shrinky Dinks.

Jan 15, 2011 - Janis Masyk-Jackson

A fun craft project for children is to make their own craft boxes, then fill them with lots of fun kids' craft supplies. This can be a family project.

Jan 14, 2011 - Janis Masyk-Jackson

Turn these crafts into games for kids with a minimum of time and arts and craft supplies. Take along the supplies to entertain kids when waiting.

Jan 13, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Do kids get restless while waiting for the food to arrive in a restaurant? Bring along white paper and markers for these easy art projects.

Dec 17, 2010 - Susan Caplan

If you frequently participate in arts and crafts with your children, then these must have supplies will make the crafting process quicker and easier.

Nov 21, 2010 - Melissa Lowery

Kids love creating these "toys" to give friends at school parties. Create dolls, airplanes and trains out of candies.

Nov 7, 2010 - Kelley Huston

Halloween will soon be here. Find out where to get free Halloween printable activity sheets and save time planning preschool Halloween activities.

Oct 20, 2010 - Kate Le Page

A parent or teacher doesn't need to be a fine artist to show young children how to paint. Teach them how to use a paintbrush and mix colors.

Oct 4, 2010 - Susan Caplan