Below you will find many Ideas for Gemstone Arts & Crafts Projects & Activities with Gemstones for Children, Teens, and Preschoolers.
Altered
Art - Junk Bracelet - -
This Altered art project shows you how to turn broken jewelry pieces,
single earrings and odds and ends into a beautiful altered art junk
bracelet made with gemstones.
Bejeweled
Gemstones Valentine's Day Box - -
Dressed in apricot moire fabric and trimmed with satiny cord, a
luxurious pink bow, and an array of faux gemstones, this box is no
mere vessel. It's a treasure on its own. With a note, a photo, or
some sweets tucked inside, it would make the perfect keepsake for Mom
or anyone who appreciates a touch of luxury.
Bible
Class with GemstonesTote - - Carry your books, your projects,
supplies... everything you need for your bible studies.
Bottle
Cap Valentine Pins - - These pins
are tons of fun to make. Be creative! You can use any type of small
decorative items like gems, buttons, sequin and glitter too.
Bracelet
with Gems - - Using easy to get, inexpensive materials,
your kid would surely love to boasts of her new possession. Also, the
fact that she has made it the pretty accessory on her own would add
to her happiness. The bracelet can also become beautiful party favors
for kids' birthday parties or can be exchanged by kids, as friendship
bracelets. Read on to know how to make jewelry crafts for kids.
Braided
Suede Bracelet - -
This suede bracelet would make a great.pngt for a close friend.
Brownie
Bear Pins - -
Here's a terrific project for Brownies or for Valentine's Day.
Brownie
Bracelets - - We
made these for our "Friends are Fun" Try-It. The girls each
made one and picked a name of a fellow troop member out of a hat to
give it to.
Bubble
Frame - - Here's
a fun and creative way to frame one of those classic bubble bath
shots! Grab some old puzzle pieces, paint and some craft gems and you
are on your way. These easy and personalized frames make wonderful
.pngts for relatives.
Buried
Treasure Craft Project - - Gather
your crafts from the beach!
CD
Gemstones Ornaments - - Save
those AOL CDs and fill your Christmas tree with pretty, reflective
ornaments.
"Charming"
Gemstones Mother's Pins - - Mom
will be proud to wear this sophisticated pin the boys can make using
shrink art material.
Christmas
Candy Toppers - - Give
sweet treats in these cute candy toppers.
Christmas
Tree Fan - - Paint
and decorate a paper fan to look like a Christmas tree.
Clay
Photo Frames - - These
clay photo frames make a great.pngt for Grandparent's Day but you
could make them for any occasion, or even use them to decorate your
locker or desk at school! We have added magnets to ours but you could
add a stand and use them for table-top display instead.
Cross
Necklace - - Make
pretty "gold" medallions to wear as a necklace, use as
charms or make into a pin.
Crown
Craft - - Here
is a very regal crown which is fun for kids to make and wear.
Daisy
Petal Responsibility Chart - - This
is the cutest chore chart your girls will ever have! Give them each a
chart to take home or use one for the whole troop at your meetings.
Elephant
Mask - - You
can tell this gorgeous elephant mask is of an Indian elephant because
of his colourful head-dress and his ears! Fun for kids to make and
wear!
Envelopes
- Indian - -
This project shows you how to decorate an envelope into a indian
style theme. Perfect for a party invitation or special event.
Fairy
Princess - -
A jeweled scepter -- fashioned from clay -- and glittery plastic gems
add a royal touch to this princess costume.
Fancy
Favor Boxes - - Dress
up our mini boxes in fancy dresses for an adorable party favor.
Fancy
Miniature Shoes - - Terrific
party craft! Girls love decorating these shoes in their own style and
favorite colors.
Father's
Day Crown - -
Make Dad King For A Day with
this Fathers Day Crown designed by the FreeKidsCrafts team.
Felt
Candy Bag - - Here is a cute idea for a Valentine's Day craft
to do with your kids. Older kids will be able to produce a really
pretty bag on their own; younger children may need some help, or you
can adapt the craft to make it appropriate for their age.
Film
Canister First Aid Kit - - Hook
them to your belt or your back pack! These are great for camping,
school, summer camp or field trips.
Floral
Gem Stone Orbs - - This kids craft project shows you how to make a
floral gem stone orb. This project is a great groups craft project
and is suitable for all ages.
Gemstone
Jewelry Box Project - - Try this gemstone jewerly box project and keep
your jewelry in a dazzling box decorated with gems that match the
colors of your room.
Girls
Rule Hanger Project - -
The girls rule hanger project lets you write any message you like,
and hang it from your door or on your wall. Either way, the world
will know that you mean business.
Glitter
Votive Cups for Christmas - - Make these pretty votive cups and keep
glitter mess to a minimum with double face tape.
Gold
Star Napkin Rings - -
Embellish gold star napkin rings with gemstones for your next holiday
dinner.
Good
Deed Princess Tiaras - - Your good deeds will make you shine in more
ways than one. Earn a gem for your tiara with
each good deed you do.
Gourd
Heads - - Here's a project
where the kids can just go crazy with any supplies you have.
Hanukkah
Votives - - Turn
ordinary glass votive cups
into a Hanukkah table adornment. Make these pretty votive cups and
keep glitter mess to a minimum with double face tape. This craft is
easy enough for kids old enough to handle scissors.
How
To Decorate a Glass Vase - - You may have an old glass vase lying around
the house that is in need of a new look. Or perhaps you picked up an
unusual shaped vase at a thrift shop or flea market that is too plain
for your taste. A decorated glass vase is an inexpensive way to add
personality to your home. Depending on the look you are trying to
achieve, there are many ways to decorate your glass vase.
How
to Decorate Candles With Gems & Paint - - Candles
make lovely centerpieces by themselves or surrounded by greenery,
fabric or other decorations. But for special occasions, or just to
coordinate with a room, it can be nice if your candle matches its
surroundings. And to match a theme or decor, you may wish to decorate
the candle. This can be done easily with gemstones and fabric paint.
How
to Make a Holiday Lampwork Necklace - -
Renee Weaver shapes light bulbs, Santa's and peppermint candy
lampwork beads to design her holiday necklace.
How
to Make a Gemstone and Sterling Silver Bracelet - - Handcrafted
bracelets are easy and fun to make. With the variety of gemstone
colors, shapes and sizes available the possibilities are endless!
How
to make a simple gemstone necklace - - With
gemstone beads, every bead is precious. Every bead is beautiful. A
little more effort is needed when stringing a gemstone necklace
together.
How
to Make a Wire Wrap Rosary Bracelet - - Wearing
a rosary bracelet means never being without your rosary. But these
bracelets can be expensive to buy. Making a wire wrap Rosary bracelet
yourself is the same difference as making a wire wrap bracelet of any
kind, other than adding the crucifix and Miraculous medal charms.
These bracelets can be a single decade wire wrap bracelet, with the
crucifix and medal, or can be bead strung, wrap around bracelets with
all five decades, the crucifix and medal. Here I will show you how to
make a single decade bracelet, using pearls and sterling silver wire
and findings. (Once finished with the bracelet, have your parish
priest bless it for you, then wear it proudly).
How
to Make Fairy Crowns for Dolls - - Nearly all young girls find fairies
enchanting. The idea of a miniature woodland world of their own
appeals to them. You can give your child a fairy world of her own by
helping her create fairy crowns for her dolls. Here are five simple
ideas for fairy crowns using wired curling ribbon with stars, an ivy
and flower wreath, a glittery tissue paper crown, a jeweled cardboard
crown, and a braided ribbon wreath. The smaller the doll, the less
detail you might have, but children will find all fairy crowns
magical, especially when they're handmade by someone they love.
How
to Make Gemstone T-Shirts - -
Learning how to customize gemstone T-shirts can give you a trendy new
look without having to pay high designer prices. It is easy to turn
an ordinary shirt into a signature piece of clothing designed by you.
Use different sized gemstones to arrange an unusual pattern or the
same color gemstones for a zodiac-sign design. Anything you decide to
create will reflect your own individual style. Gemstone T-shirts can
be given as.pngts and designed for any occasion. It is also a hobby
the whole family can enjoy.
How
to Make Paper Tiaras - - Traditionally, only royalty could wear
tiaras--bejeweled or ornamented crowns that served as symbols of
social or monetary status. With modern mass production and
artificial/imitation gemstones, people from all walks can enjoy that
same feeling of grandeur and importance that a tiara seems to bestow
on its wearer. Children can also enjoy "dressing up" with a
tiara by making a paper one. With the wide variety of low-cost
crafting mediums, materials and tools, you can make a paper tiara to
match or exceed the design of a real one.
How
to Make Venetian Carnival Masks - - A tradition that stems from Venice, Italy,
Venetian masks are similar to masquerade masks, but are much more
intricate and ornate in their beauty. Whether you are using them for
a costume or decor, the creative possibilities in making one are
endless. Begin creating your mask by starting with a basic white
mask, which you can purchase at your local costume store. So grab
your craft tools and good ideas and create your very own unique
Venetian mask for your home or next costume party.
How
to Make Wire Gem Trees - - While many people associate gemstones with
expensive jewelry, inexpensive stones can add a colorful touch to
home decorating projects. In just a couple of hours, you can create a
wire gemstone tree that will bring a dash of originality to any home
decor.
How
to Make Wire Tree of Life Pendant - - Tree
of Life pendants have become very popular. The Tree of Life is a
universal symbol---it is present in many cultures and can stand for
wisdom, bounty, beauty, life, creation, and even divination. You can
easily make your own Tree of Life pendant with a few materials.
How
to Make Your Pillows Look Fancy - - Fancy pillows can be expensive, whether they
are small or large. You can use things from your household, or else
invest money in materials from a craft store, that will help create a
more fancy look for your pillows without breaking the bank.
Jeans
Book Cover - - Before you throw away those outgrown jeans, take a look at this
project. Decorate a 3-ring binder or a composition notebook and use
the pockets to hold your pens
and pencils.
Jelly
Jewelry - - The
cool thing about our this vinyl is that it sticks to itself.
Bracelets stay wrapped around your wrist with no snap or tie needed.
Jeweled
Crowns - - Make
dazzling, sparkly crowns to wear on special days or any day!
Jeweled
Picture Frames - - There is no end to
the design possibilities for jeweled picture frames!
"Joy
of Snow" Door Hanger - - Everyone loves
that first magical snow of the season. Welcome it by making our "Joy
of Snow" Door Hanger.
Keepsake
Boxwith Poem - - Use
one of our poems of make up your own to put inside the lid of this
pretty decorated box.
Locker
Magnets - - Make
our locker magnets and you'll have the best dressed locker in the
school!
Lucky
Charm Bag - - Keep
your favorite good luck charm safe in an easy-to-make felt bag.
Lucky
Charm Pouch - - Stitch up a pouch to hold
your favorite good luck charms.
Make
A Garden Plaque - - Here
is a clever craft idea for summer. Kids can make this garden plaque
extra special with all their treasures and display it in the garden
to admire - or give it as a very special.pngt!
Make
and decorate a mask - -
Help your kids use their imagination to make their own masks.
Make
Your Own Body Art - - No
more premade designs! Now you can decorate yourself with your own
creative ideas.
Making
Gemstone Rings - - Making gemstone rings is easy, fun and
surprisingly affordable. These easy pieces allow you to express your
creativity, wear beautiful stones or crystals, and do it all on a
budget. Making gemstone rings is a quick, mess-free project, and can
be done by adults or older children. Visit your local craft store or
bead shop for a wide variety of suitable gemstones or crystals for
your gemstone rings, as well as the other supplies required.
Medieval
Crown - - Re-create the majesty of the kings and queens
of medieval Europe with this wearable crown craft made out of
construction paper strips.
Message
in a Bottle - - Looking for a really
unique idea for a card or an invitation? Make a message in a bottle!
This idea came from one of our clever visitors. For a little extra
postage you can even put them right in the mail.
Mini
Heart Box with Photo - - Fill with candy or a small
treasure for someone you love.
Mini
Shoe Ornaments - - What pretty
ornaments these mini shoes make. Decorate them any way you want.
Necklace - - This
beautiful necklace is a great addition to any princess wardrobe.
Ostrich
Egg Jewelry Box - -
Adrienne Martino decorates an ornate jewelry box made from an ostrich
egg.
Patriotic
Mother's Pins - - What
a great pin for your Blue and Gold Dinner!
Perler
Bead Heart Necklaces - - Make a pretty
heart necklace for each of your friends! Use one of the patterns
provided or design your own!
Picture
Holder - - This is a cool way
of hanging pictures. Your kids will enjoy making their own picture
older.
Picture
Marble SWAPs - - Marble
SWAPs are fun! You can use any kind of artwork, even small photos.
Princess
Clothespin Doll - - Wrap up a slotted
clothespin to make a miniature princess doll.
Purse-Themed
Greeting Cards - -
Kate has been making cards since she was a child. As a kid, she
submitted greeting cards to coloring contests. In this segment, Kate
makes three different cards that share a purse theme.
Sceptre
Craft - -
Your kids will enjoy making this sceptre for their next club meeting.
Scout
Hand Swaps - - Make
swaps that say "I Love Girl Scouting".
Semiprecious
Stone Necklace - -
This versatile necklace adjusts to your outfit and your mood. Wear it
long and lean, double it to accentuate a plunging neckline (shown
here), or turn it into a ribbon-tied collar.
Shaman
Clay Mask - -
Teri Barnett Moore sculpts a clay shaman mask.
Shamrock
Body Art - - Decorate
your cheek, your arm... even your belly button with shamrock body
art. It's easy!
Silver
Circles Necklace and Earring Set - -
Form sterling silver circles into a necklace and earring set.
Solid
Perfume Heart Necklace - -
You little girls will love to make a perfume necklace they made
themselves!
Sparkly
Bracelet - - These
pretty, sparkly bracelet are
easy to make with pipe cleaners and gemstones.
Sparkling Easter
Eggs - - Shiny,
sparkly eggs will make your Easter morning brighter!
Sparkly
Gem Bangle - -
Girls will love to make their own sparkly gem bangle.
Star
of David Necklace - - Make
pretty "gold" medallions to wear as a necklace, use as
charms or make into a pin.
Summer
Glamour Gear - - Little girls will
love to dress up in glamour gear this summer.
Suede
Healing Pouch - -
Teri Barnett Moore adds herbs, gemstones and attaches a small goddess
figure to her suede neck pouch.
The
Prince of Rock 'n' Roll Halloween Costume - -
Bring on the fans! This costume deserves it's own postage stamp.
(Elvis Presley inspired the most popular commemorative stamp ever.)
Underneath his cotton cape, lined in aqua lame, is a dress shirt
shimmering with gloriously gaudy fake gemstones secured with fabric
glue. The belt is a wide ribbon, also decorated with gems,
safety-pinned at the back. For the pompadour, we slicked his hair
back with gel and poofed it up; the sideburns are eye pencil.
Toddler
Fish Craft - -
This is a simple, yet fun fish craft for toddlers. We made this fish
with our toddler and she loved it! Just use our simple fish template
and then let your toddler decorate it using their imagination. This
makes a great preschool craft or one you can do at home with your
toddler on a rainy day.
Train
Ornaments - - Decorate little
wooden trains to make beautiful ornaments to cherish forever.
Treasure
Frames - - This
treasure frame is terrific for camps or parties... economical too!
Treasure
Mirrors - - Use
unbreakable mirrors and this is a winning kid's craft.
Tree
of Life Pendant - - Create this gorgeous and colorful Tree of
Life Pendant easily with gemstone chips in leaf colors. This pendant
is the perfect addition to any wardrobe.
Valentine
No-Sew Bandana
Pillow - No
sewing! Just cut and tie together two bandanas to make a cute pillow
to hold your valentines.
Valentine Tissue
Paper Flowers - - Make one single bloom or a whole bunch
to put in a special vase.
Valentine
Treasure Box - - This cute treasure box can hold
treats for your class.
Very
Special Valentines - - You
won't believe how easy it is to make these very special cards for
your very special people.
Vintage
Flower Pin - - Make this wonderful vintage flower pin using a store
bought flower. This flower looks great for this season especially on
a simple scarf.
Wall-Mounted
Hanging Votives - -
Sandy Cozad is a talented metalsmith, but she wanted small projects
that were more mobile and simpler to manage. She started twisting
small-gauge wire and creating hanging votives. Sandy also twists wire
to create a rod that can be mounted on the wall and used to hang the
votive piece.
What
a Gem Necklace - - This
what a gem necklace is a great starting point for creating beaded
jewelry. Sparkles are everywhere, and that's all you see.
Wind
and Sun Catchers - -
Here comes spring! Make a wind chime that also catches and reflects
the sun.
Yarn
Crosses - - Make a yarn cross
and hang it up for a decoration or add some yarn for a necklace. This
is an encore craft where we bring back the best crafts from previous
years.
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