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Craft Goodie Bags for Kids' Birthday Parties

Fill a birthday party goodie bag with craft materials to encourage fun and memories even after the party ends. more...

Salt and Flour Craft Dough Recipes

This collection of play dough recipes use basic ingredients found in the kitchen. more...

Stock a Craft Box for Kids

Give children the opportunity to create projects that express their personality by providing them craft materials they can use as they wish. more...

Make a Sun Catcher with Glue and Tissue

Set colorful tissue in white glue. When it's dry, you'll have a sun catcher. Make a sun catcher for your room or give one as a gift. more...

Understanding the Color Wheel – Tint/Tone/Shade

Expand your understanding of why some colors look better next to one than another. Practice creating tints, tones, and shades and then use them in an abstract painting. more...

Understanding the Color Wheel – Complements

Complementary colors are those on opposite sides of the color wheel. These combinations are vivid and eye-catching. Create a cut-paper project to highlight the contrast. more...

Understanding the Color Wheel – Analogous Colors

Analogous colors are colors next to one another on the color wheel. Discover how you can use these combinations to make great art and to get dressed in the morning. more...

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Spool Knitting Projects

By: Karen Whiting

An old fashioned spool and nail tool, or modern plastic one, creates hollow knit tubes. It's called spool-knitting. Here are ideas to creatively use those coils. more...

No-Mess Art Projects for Kids

By: Natalie Cooper

Looking for craft projects and materials that will give kids the most fun with the least mess? Try these tips for fun, easy and clean art projects for kids. more...

How to Make Coffee Filter Butterflies

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Coffee filter butterflies are made with common household materials making them a perfect craft for children on rainy days. more...

Tips for Saving Money on Craft Supplies

By: Belinda Mooney

Crafting can be expensive. Cut your costs with these money saving ideas. more...

Heirloom Craft - Stenciled Step Ladder

By: Belinda Mooney

Start with a plain step ladder, add some paint and stencils and you can create a family heirloom with your child. more...

Mother's Day Gifts from Children 6 to 10 Years

By: Mary King

Kids feel ripples from the recession as allowances dwindle or get cut completely. These gift ideas are sure to please any mom. Price range is free to ten dollars. more...

Mother's Day Hand Print Flower

By: Erica Loop

Brighten mom's special day with this fun hand made craft. This art activity is perfect for little hands, with some adult guidance. more...

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