Kids learn, experiment and grow through play—so imagine how much more creativity can happen if they’re making their playthings as well! Here are five fun projects that let children make DIY toys—and play with them too. 1. Sssssssnakey Craft by Krafty Kym 2013 was the Chinese Year of the Snake, so send it off with […]
Getting gifts is great, until Mom makes you write thank-you notes for every single one. But I figured out a way to bring thank yous to a whole new level of fun this year with this easy-to-make, inventive Thank You card. Create the card with built-in envelopes for secret messages, decorate it to fit your […]
I almost never throw away cardboard tubes. I have a drawer in my craft room filled with them because you can make so many things with a cardboard tube as the base! When you paint a cardboard tube and let it dry for about thirty minutes or so, it’s pliable and can be shaped if […]
The beauty of these diorama ornaments is in choosing what to capture inside the dome. Your kids can create any scene they like with any light-weight items, as long as it fits beneath the plastic cup. They can also craft their own figures, or, use miniatures. Cotton balls, pom poms, pipe cleaners, and doll house […]
Kix treats take on a whole new personality, or, rather, new personalities, when they become a family of snowmen. Simply roll the treats into balls, stack, sprinkle with powdered sugar and decorate however you like. This can be a fun and easy holiday food craft to make with your kids for a holiday party treat. […]
Given how easy it is to turn inexpensive, plain dishes into fun decor, I’m going to make some for every holiday. Display these festive dishes throughout the season, letting kids create their own fun scenes. Sure, the carrot nose is obvious, but maybe the snowman needs a sweet pea mustache and pasta hair? Or perhaps […]
Scrabble letter tiles are great for kids learning how to spell and recognize words, and they’re great for crafting too! Here are 5 crafts kids can make with parent’s help for themselves or as grandparent diy gifts this holiday season. Ornament It’s simple and can be made anyway you want! Choose the letter tiles to […]
Las Posadas is a nine day celebration starting on December 16th and ending on Christmas Eve. Meaning lodging in Spanish, Las Posadas celebrate the origins of Christmas and remains a culturally significant holiday for many Latinos today. Included in celebrations of Las Posadas is imagery of the three kings. Simple and festive activities like this […]
This adorable fruity snowman snack is not only easy to make, but it’s a fantastic winter snack for kids. They will love helping you put this quick snack together in the kitchen, and love gobbling it up even more! What You’ll Need Ingredients: 3 slices of banana 1 slice of strawberry 2 pretzel sticks Berry […]
Science doubles as fun with this winter craft for the older kids. Create fun shapes with pipe cleaners and magically coat them with crystals. The chemical reaction is much the same as turning sugar into rock candy. Both require a simple set-up and a little patience for eye-catching results. Borax is made of soft crystals […]