Kids Crafts and Activities
Teaching Kids to Crochet and Knit
Looking for a craft to teach your children? A craft which will result in quality, usable and functioning products? A craft which will teach them focus, goal setting and accomplishment as well as design, planning and follow through? Sounds like a tall order, right? Nope, the answer is as simple as teaching them to crochet
Family Fun with Crafts
Sometimes it’s ideal to set the children down at the table, give them a craft to work on and then enjoy the focused peace and quiet that lasts for about five minutes! Other times, it’s more fun to have the entire family get involved in a craft project. It creates a sense of togetherness, shows [...]
T-shirt Painting: A Fun Kid Craft
Fabric painting is tons of fun for both children and adults. Bright colored paints and a semi-steady hand can transform a plain t-shirt into a real fashion statement. Better, they enable children to express themselves creatively and then wear their statement again and again. Here’s how to get started with fabric painting.
Supplies:
T-shirt, sweatshirt, canvas bag, [...]
Cross Stitching – Great for Crafty Kids
Looking for a craft for a detail oriented child? Does your child enjoy crafting? Do they have an ability to focus and enjoy spending their time creating? Cross stitching may be the perfect hobby.
Even very young children can learn to cross stitch. Children as young as seven have the ability to focus, the eye hand [...]
The Benefits of Woodworking Projects for Kids
If you enjoy woodworking, you can share this skill with your kids and have a lot of fund while doing it. Parents are frequently looking for enjoyable learning experiences that they can do as a family. There is a good selection of simple woodworking projects that you can undertake to grow your relationship with your kids. read more
7 Fun Crafts for Those Loose Buttons
Buttons are easy to collect. A jar stored in the laundry room can collect dozens each year. They come attached to new clothes, and often show up in the strangest of places. So what can you do with all of those buttons? Make great projects with your children!
Here are seven fun things your kids can [...]
Everyday Stuff = Great Crafts
Children are fantastic when it comes to using their imagination. They’re also pretty great about the three Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle. Put those two ideas together and your children will have a ton of fun. Here’s how to get them started.
Plastic Pop Bottles:
Butterflies – Grab a butterfly stencil, about four inches square for a [...]
Cooking Made Easy For Kids
The cooking bug always seems to know when to strike, and at times it can bite at an early age. The desire is even furthered along especially when it comes to play cooking toys. read more