Kids Arts & Crafts by Holiday or Occasion

July 1st is Canada Day and in recognition of that the FreeKidsCrafts team has designed this original Paper Bag Hand Puppet. To all of our wonderful neighbors to the North, "Happy Holiday".

July 1st is Canada Day and the FreeKidsCraft team has designed this easy Canadian Maple Leaf to help our neighbors celebrate.

Make a Halloween picture using chalk! A ghostly outline is created using glue to make this a unique picture. Make a ghost, pumpkin, cat or other Halloween picture with this technique.

Halloween is on its way and the FreeKidsCrafts Team has designed this Tissue Paper Black Cat to help you decorate for the occasion.

Crafts Materials Needed:

Tissue Paper: Black & Yellow
Tacky Glue
Scissors
Black Cat Pattern (Printables)
Cardstock or heavy paper

The FreeKidsCrafts Team has created this charming little Bat Handprint to fly around and create some Halloween fun.

Crafts Materials Needed:

White and Medium Blue heavy weight paper
Printable Bat Pattern
Scissor
Glue

The FreeKidsCraftsTeam created this original Goofy Paper Plate Frankenstein Puppet for hours of Halloween fun.

Crafts Materials Needed:

Green Plastic or Paper Plate
Black Plastic or Paper Plate
Black Marker
Large Wiggle Eyes
Jumbo Craft Stick (color with black marker if desired)
Black Pipe Cleaner
Scissors
Glue

This original creepy crawly Paper Plate Spider from the FreeKidsCrafts team is sure to elicit squeels of delight from little crafters.

Crafts Materials Needed

Black Paper or Plastic Plate
Four Black Pipe Cleaners
Large Wiggle Eyes
Scissors
Glue

Need a last minute project idea to keep little hands busy? Make handprint ghosts when you need a break from trick-or-treating.

Crafts Materials Needed:
White Paper
Crayons or Makers
Scissors (Optional)

Go trick-or-treating with your own hand-made pumpkin goodie bag.

Materials Needed:

* Two paper bowls
* Pipe cleaner or string
* Poster paint
* Paint brushes
* Palette
* Glue gun or stapler
* Scissors

Create an adorable angel out of a paper cup and a Styrofoam ball.

Materials Needed:
* Paper cup
* Styrofoam ball
* White construction paper
* White glue
* White acrylic paint
* Poster paint
* Crepe paper
* Gold pipe cleaner or craft wire
* Black marker pen
* Pencil
* Paint brush
* Palette
* Scissors
* Glitter glue (optional)

This is a really cute craft for little kids and toddlers. They can create their own watering can out of a 1/2 gallon milk jug, make a cute watering can with your toddler.

Crafts Materials Needed:

# 1/2 gallon milk or juice jug thoroughly rinsed with cap

# Small Nail and Hammer

# Foam Stickers

# Acrylic Paint (optional)

A recipe or letter holder...add silk flowers, buttons, felt cut outs or decor of your choice to make a pretty Mother's Day gift.

Crafts Materials Needed:
# 29 Jumbo Craft Sticks 6"X3/4" 75/Pkg-75/Pkg

# Craft Glue

# Acrylic Paint like Ceramcoat.

# Acrylic Sealer

# Decorations: Pacon Assorted Craft Buttons - Multicolor by Pacon Corp. - 25100 silk flowers, rhinestones, stickers, paint pens, etc.

If you like the way the above Easter Bunny with Springy Arms and Legs looks, then take a look at the easy instructions below to make one just like this with your child. Celebrating Easter can be a lot of fun when you have the right child-friendly activities. Have fun.

Crafts Materials Needed:

# Glue
# Scissors
# Marker
# Tape
# Construction Paper
# Pipe Cleaner

A cute salt dough activity for Easter using cookie molds and crayons.

Crafts Materials Needed

# 1 cup salt

# 2 cups all purpose flour

# 1 teaspoon Alum (optional)

# 3/4 cup warm water


# Cookie Cutters

# Copper Mold

# Crayons

# Medium Bowl

# Rolling Pin

# Straw to make hole in ornament

# Floured surface to work on

# Floured Baking Sheet

# Ribbon to attach to ornament so it can be hung or tied to gift

# Gloves to keep food coloring off of hands

Make a cute marshmallow rainbow for St. Patrick's Day. A fun way to learn about rainbows and colors.

Crafts Materials Needed:

# Colored Mini Marshmallows

# Non Toxic Tacky Craft Glue (Elmers may not be strong enough to hold the marshmallows well)

# White Construction Paper to Print Rainbow

# 2 Cotton Balls

A cute rainbow with a pot of gold at the end! Fill with goodies or "gold coins."

Dress up your school bulletin board with clever little handprint leprechauns... another FreeKidsCrafts.com original project.

This FreeKidsCraft.com original project comes with your choice of black and white or colored artwork to print, cut and paste.

This is a wonderful toddler activity. Salt dough is easy to work with and children enjoy the way it feels. Your children will be very proud of their heart ornaments.

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Flower Candy Boxes Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Paint these colorful flower candy boxes to decorate for a Cinco de Mayo or Fiesta party. Fill the boxes with candy or treats for your guests.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Don Mechanic Enterprises, Small Wood Flower Boxes, 3
* Loew-Cornell® Comfort Handle™ Paintbrush, ½ - inch Wash, Series 3550, 1
* Loew-Cornell® Brush Bin II, 1
* Loew-Cornell® 6 Well Paint Palette, 1
* Loew-Cornell® Compressed Sponges, 1 Package
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Royal Fuschia
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, True Red
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Calypso Blue
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Blue Violet
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Olive Green
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Royal Purple
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Wild Orchid
* Scissors
* Paper Towels

Painted Chili Pepper Candle Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

This painted chili pepper candle is a perfect way to light up your Cinco de Mayo or Fiesta day celebration. Create your own chili pepper stamps using Loew-Cornell® compressed sponges and paint this candle in no time flat!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Pattern Required
* Loew-Cornell® Brush Bin II, 1
* Loew-Cornell® Compresse Sponges, 1 Package
* Loew-Cornell® White Nylon Paintbrush, No. 1 Round, Series No. 795, 1
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, True Red
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Holly Green
* DecoArt® Americana® Candle Painting Medium
* White Pillar Candle, 1
* Scissors
* Paper Plate
* Paper Towels

Confetti Painted Pot Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Paint a pot to hold tissue flowers, chips, or candy for your Fiesta or Cinco de Mayo celebration. The confetti designs are stamps, cut from a Loew-Cornell compressed sponge.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Loew-Cornell® White Nylon Paintbrush, ¾ - inch Wash, Series 798, 1
* Loew-Cornell® Brush Bin II, 1
* Loew-Cornell® 6 Well Paint Palette, 1
* Loew-Cornell® Compressed Sponges, 1 Pkg.
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Holly Green
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, True Red
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Snow White
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Calypso Blue
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Bright Yellow
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Olive Green
* Clay Pot, 8 - inch or Larger, 1
* Scissors
* Paper Plate
* Paper Towels

Cinco De Mayo Stake Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Paint a sign to commemorate Cinco de Mayo. The sign is a great addition to your yard or a plant pot.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Lara's Crafts® Rectangle, 6 - inches x 5 - inches, 1
* Lara's Crafts® Wood Stake, 18 - inches, 1
* Lara's Crafts® Self Adhesive Alphabet Letters, 1 Pkg.
* Loew-Cornell® Comfort Handle™ Paintbrush, ½ - inch Wash, Series 3550, 1
* Loew-Cornell® Brush Bin II, 1
* Loew-Cornell® 6 Well Paint Palette, 1
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, True Red
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Snow White
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Holly Green
* Paper Towels
* Scissors
* Red and Green Ribbon or Raffia, 24 – inches in Length Each
* Hot Glue Gun
* Glue Sticks

Cinco De Mayo Flower Shirt Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Viva Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate this holiday, or any Fiesta Day with this colorful sponge painted shirt.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Loew-Cornell® White Nylon Paintbrush, No. 4 Round, Series 795, 1
* Loew-Cornell® Brush Bin II, 1
* Loew-Cornell® Compressed Sponges, 1 Package
* Loew-Cornell® Sponge Stamps, Alphabet, 1 Package
* Loew-Cornell® Sponge Stamps, Flowers, 1 Package
* White T-Shirt, any size, 1
* Shirt Painting Board or Heavy Cardboard, 1
* Fabric Paint, Turquoise
* Fabric Paint, Dark Pink
* Fabric Paint, Light Pink
* Fabric Paint, Lime Green
* Fabric Paint, Yellow
* Paper Towels
* Scissors
* Paper Plates, 2

Chili Pepper Pot Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Make one or more of these pots to decorate your table and hold napkins, silverware, or candy for a Cinco de Mayo or Fiesta Day celebration. The chili pepper designs are stamps, cut from a Loew-Cornell® compressed sponge.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Pattern Required
* Loew-Cornell® White Nylon Paintbrush, ¾ - inch Wash, Series 798, 1
* Loew-Cornell® Brush Bin II, 1
* Loew-Cornell® Compressed Sponges, 1 Pkg.
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Holly Green
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, True Red
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Snow White
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Burnt Umber
* DecoArt® Spray Sealer
* 6 - inch or Larger Clay Pot, 1
* Scissors
* Paper Plate
* Paper Towels

Cinco De Mayo Candle Stake Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Add candles to your outdoor party in an exciting new way with these yard/plant candle stakes. Wrapped yarn accents make these easy enough for the kids to make!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Lara’s Crafts, Wood Circle, 1 ¾ - inch, 1
* Lara’s Crafts, Wood Stake 18 - inch, 1
* Loew-Cornell® Comfort Handle™ Paintbrush, ½ - inch Wash, Series 3550, 1
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Snow White
* Yarn, Red, White and Green, Amount needed varies due to thickness of yarn used
* Scissors
* White Craft Glue
* Glass Votive Cup with Straight Sides, 1
* White Votive Candle

Fiesta Box Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

This colorful box is a great project for kids or adults. The bright, festive look of the tissue and fiber make this a great holiday project for Cinco de Mayo!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Don Mechanic Enterprises, Square Wood Box, 1
* Xyron® 900, 500, 510, 250 or X150 Machine
* Xyron® 900, 500, 510, 250 or X150 Machine Acid Free Permanent or Repositionable Adhesive Cartridge
* EK Success Adornaments™ Fibers, Primary Colors, 1 Pkg.
* Amscan Floral Print Tissue, Or Your Choice of Patterns in Primary Colors
* Scissors

Painted Chili Pepper T-Shirt Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

This painted chili pepper shirt is perfect to wear on Cinco de Mayo or for any Fiesta day. Create your own chili pepper stamps for this shirt using Loew-Cornell® compressed sponges.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Pattern Required
* Loew-Cornell® Brush Bin II, 1
* Loew-Cornell® Compressed Sponges, 1 Package
* White T-Shirt, any size, 1
* Shirt Painting Board or Heavy Cardboard, 1
* Fabric Paint, Turquoise
* Fabric Paint, Red
* Fabric Paint, Green
* Fabric Paint, Lime Green
* Fabric Paint, Brown
* Paper Towels
* Scissors
* Paper Plates, 2

Mexicali Candlesticks Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Paint a pair of these chunky wood candlesticks to adorn your Cinco de Mayo or Fiesta tabletop. Wrapped yarn trim, in the traditional colors of the Mexican flag, add simple embellishment.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Lara’s Crafts, Wood Pedestal Candlesticks, 2
* Loew-Cornell® Comfort Handle™ Paintbrush, ½ - inch Wash, Series 3550, 1
* Loew-Cornell® Brush Bin II, 1
* Loew-Cornell® 6 Well Paint Palette, 1
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, True Red
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Snow White
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Holly Green
* Scissors
* Paper Towels
* Red, White, Green Yarn, Approximately 2 Yards Each
* Gold Button, 2
* Red Taper Candle, 2

Mexicali Napkin Rings Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Looking for a way to dress up a Cinco de Mayo table or Mexican dinner party? These quick and easy to paint wood napkin rings are sure to add pizazz to your table setting.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Lara's Crafts® Rectangles, 1 ¼ - inch, 1 For Each Ring
* Lara's Crafts® Wood Napkin Rings, One For Each Ring Design
* Loew-Cornell® Comfort Handle™ Paintbrush, ½ - inch Wash, Series 3550, 1
* Loew-Cornell® Brush Bin II, 1
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, True Red
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Snow White
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Holly Green
* Paper Towels
* Scissors
* Red and Green Ribbon Raffia, 24 – inches Each

Cinco De Mayo Wind Sock Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Make this wind sock to hang from your patio, tree, or post. The ribbons will dance in the breeze adding color to any party or landscape setting.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Lara's Crafts® Rectangle, 6 - inches x 5 - inches, 2
* Loew-Cornell® Comfort Handle™ Paintbrush, ¾ - inch Wash, Series 3550, 1
* Loew-Cornell® Brush Bin II, 1
* Loew-Cornell® 6 Well Paint Palette, 1
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, True Red
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Snow White
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Holly Green
* Paper Towels
* Scissors
* Red, White, and Green Ribbon Your Choice of Widths, Approximately 1 – 2 Yards Each

Tissue Fiesta Flowers Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Create colorful tissue paper flowers to add a festive touch to your Cinco de Mayo or Fiesta party table. They are both fun and inexpensive to make, and easy project to do with kids!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* DMD Tissue Value Pack, Or Primary Colors of Tissue. Each Sheet Makes Three Flowers.
* Scissors
* Green Chenille Stems, 1 For Each Flower

Heart Cross Stitch Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

This simple heart design would be lovely repeated several times and sewn onto a towel, or repeat it several times on aida cloth, and sew trim to the top and bottom and glue around a basket. You could also use it to make a card for that special someone.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Pattern Required
* Charles Craft Aida Cloth, 14-count, White
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 333 Blue Violet-Vy. Dk.
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 340 Blue Violet-Med.
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 341 Blue Violet-Lt.
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 501 Blue Green-Dk.
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 502 Blue Green
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 503 Blue Green-Med.
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 504 Blue Green-Lt.
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 744 Yellow-Pale
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 776 Pink-MD
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 813 Blue-Lt.
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 818 Baby Pink
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 827 Blue-Vy. Lt.
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 828 Blue-Ult. Vy. Lt.
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 3746 Blue Violet-Dk.
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 3747 Blue Violet-Vy. Lt.
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 3813 Blue Green - Lt
* Needle for cross stitch

Heart Border Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

This simple heart border can be worked up in a single color of floss. Just match to your project for a sweet finishing touch.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Pattern Required
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 321 Christmas Red
* Aida cloth, 14-count, white
* Needle for cross stitch

Valentine Cardinals Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Delicate hearts and tiny pearls make up this sweetheart of a design.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Pattern Required
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 1 White
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 223 Shell Pink-LT
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 224 Shell Pink-VY LT
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 225 Shell Pink-UL VY LT
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 504 Blue Green-Lt.
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 3722 Shell Pink-MD
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 3799 Pewter Grey - Vy. Dk.
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 3813 Blue Green - Lt
* DMC® Rayon Floss, 35200 White
* Mill Hill Petite Glass Beads, 40479
* Aida cloth, 14-count, red
* Needle for cross stitch

Chain of Hearts Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Add this sweet and simple border to any cross stitch design.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Pattern Required
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 304 Christmas Red-MD
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 3326 Rose-LT
* Aida cloth, 10-count, white
* Needle for cross stitch

Heart Sachet Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Stitch up a sweet smelling sachet, with love from you.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Pattern Required
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 321 Christmas Red
* Aida cloth, 10-count, white
* Bandanna, white
* Needle for cross stitch
* Needle, sewing
* Pins
* Potpourri
* Thread, white
* Sewing machine

Interlocking Hearts Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

This simple border can be added to your favorite accessories in a flash.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Pattern Required
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 321 Christmas Red
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 700 Christmas Green-BRT
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 3326 Rose-LT
* Aida cloth, 10-count, white
* Needle for cross stitch

Hearts and Flowers Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

These easy to stitch hearts and flowers will make a perfect addition to your bare home accessories.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Pattern Required
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 321 Christmas Red
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 743 Yellow-Med.
* DMC® Embroidery Floss, 893 Carnation-LT
* Aida cloth, 10-count, white
* Needle for cross stitch