Kids Arts & Crafts by Holiday or Occasion

This Halloween Pumpkin Candy Container craft makes a great container for candy. If you use the very small pots - you'll also have a super party favor! Or if you want, Make Halloween Treat bags at school or home, for children to keep their Halloween party favors and candy.

You'll need:
clay pot
clay drainage plate
wooden ball
acrylic paint
raffia

or

You'll need:
Orange tempera paint
Green tempera paint
Lunch bag
Sponge
Palm of hand, index finger
soap & water.

Halloween craft ideas for kids to make at a Halloween party, in the classroom and scout troops.

You'll Need:
black plastic spoons (sturdy plastic)
green Candy Melts (craft store) We use Wilton® brand
craft foam sheets or felt; black and green
black yarn, orange yarn optional
wax or parchment paper
clear cellophane wrap
plastic wiggle eyes
red permanent marker for her mouth
glue dots or craft glue stick

Mothers day gifts kids can make, easy to make soap. Kids will enjoy making this simple soap as a gift ,or to keep for their own bath time. Wrap up a few bars in tissue and give as a gift for Mother's Day, Grandparent's Day, or a say "thank you" to a special teacher.


You'll Need:
Glycerin soap, clear or white (transparent Neutrogena bars will work)
Soap dye in colors or your choice
Soap or candy molds
Microwave safe measuring cup
you can use for pouring (we used Pyrex)
Spoon
Popsicle stick
Knife (adults only)

Celebrate Fourth of July with fun kids craft ideas, activities and recipes kids can make. Nothing says Independence day quite like, hot dogs, apple pie, parades, flags and a night time fireworks display. If you are hosting the celebration this year begin with some fun, safe and unique activities to celebrate the 4th of July with kids!

Easter crafts, easter bonnet craft for preschool and young children from Amazingmoms.com.

Materials Needed:
paper plate
ribbon
hole punch
glue
supplies to decorate the hat i.e. lace, bows,
ribbons, beads, costume jewelry, chenille stems,
feathers, felt, crayons, poster paint

Christmas crafts for kids, star decorations and gingerbread ornament instructions.

You'll Need:
Glitter in assorted colors
Plastic food wrap
Large piece of cardboard
A bottle of White glue
Yarn for hanging, optional

A homemade Valentine craft for kids to make with puzzle pieces. Share a piece of your heart with this clever homemade Valentine. A perfect use for old puzzles and a great project idea for classrooms and scout troops!

Materials
Puzzle pieces
Red spray paint
Poster board or card stock paper
Newspaper
Glue

An easy to make craft for classroom Valentines Day party favors or craft activity. An easy to make Valentine's Day craft for a classroom party favor or craft activity.

Materials
Heavy construction paper
Pipe cleaners
Decorated Pencils
Hole punch
Black Marker or Pen

Keep your refrigerator organized with this special refrigerator magnet clip gift for Mom, Grandma, Auntie or Dad!

mother's day crafts, home made mother's day gift, crafts for elementary school kids

You'll need:
Paint Stir Stick
Paint
3 Clothespins (with a spring)
Wood or Craft glue
Magnetic Strip
Buttons/decorations, optional

Kids can get truly creative with these paper heart shaped animal Valentines day crafts. Writing a witty pun on the back of this Valentine's Day card, makes a Purrr-fect home made Valentine.

Materials:
Construction paper
Glue or Glue stick
Yarn
Scissors
Pencil

Make this easy Fathers Day gift for your dad that loves to grill! Dad will love to do the cooking this summer with
these unique Barbeque Chef tools made especially for him! Make the apron, mitts, tools or all three for a
great set he’ll cherish all summer long.

Easter Craft ideas for kids with Easter bunny crafts. A whimsical Easter basket, that kids can make and fill with Easter treats!

You'll need:
white or brown paper lunch bags
scissors
pink construction paper
pink pom-pom (optional)
glue stick
markers - black, gray, pink
plastic google eyes (optional)
Easter grass

Mothers day crafts for kids, gifts children can make for mom. Mom can prop open her door with this special gift!
Mother's day gift

You'll need:
One coffee can with lid
Sand
Florist picks or pipe cleaners
Paper or felt
Fabric or paint

A unique Valentines Day craft and decoration kids can make. A craft for older kids or adults - fun for classrooms, or scout troops. Give this unique Valentine's Day craft as a gift, or make a several to set a romantic Valentine's Day table!

You'll need:
Large Conversation Heart Candies
Taper Candles
Hot Glue Gun Mod-Podge Craft Sealer
Paint brush


You'll need:
Large Conversation Heart Candies
Taper Candles
Hot Glue Gun Mod-Podge Craft Sealer
Paint brush

Surprise an elderly neighbor, relative or teacher with a May Day Basket. The response is sure to bring a smile to your little ones face and warm the recipients heart ! This craft is also great for Mother's Day or Grandmother's Day..

You'll need:

A plastic berry basket
Construction paper cut in narrow
strips or "curly ribbon" will do well.
Tissue paper or cellophane wrap
and a potted 4"inch pot of pansies or
any outside plant.
These can usually be purchased
for under $1.00 this time of year.

The Kwanzaa celebration occurs right after Christmas. Although the two share some similarities, like exchanging gifts and spending time with loved ones, Kwanzaa has a unique meaning all it's own. Use the links below to learn more about this special occasion or to add to your family celebration.

Use wood craft spoons or tongue depressors to make a Christmas tree craft for kids. This can be a Christmas Ornament, Decorative Pin, or Gift Tag.

You'll Need
Wooden craft spoons
or the spoons that come with ice cream cups.

Acrylic paint
Fabric paint tubes
Paint brushes
Yellow fun foam or felt
Craft glue
Scissors
Pin backs or ribbon

Easter Craft ideas for kids, make a threaded egg decoration. These beautiful Easter eggs can be used as a decoration
or surprise someone with an Easter gift. This is a perfect activity for scout troops, Sunday school, classroom projects, or make them at home as a family activity.

You'll Need:
Small oval balloons
Liquid starch or fabric stiffener
Scissors
Embroidery floss or sewing thread

Love will bloom with this homemade valentine craft for kids to make and give. The recipient of this charming Valentine won't need to have a green thumb. This planted Love Flower needs no water or sunshine - Just hugs! Valentine's day arts and crafts, kids valentine projects, preschool, grade school activities for valentines day. This crafts is great also for Mother's Day, Grandmother's Day, and birthdays as well.

Materials Needed:

Red and Green Fun Foam
Scissors
Three-inch clay pot
Permanent marker
Florist tape
Florist stake
Florist foam
Photo

Christmas crafts for kids, Scout troops, and family decorations. Make a Pretzel Wreath and a Cinnamon Cut Out Christmas Ornament.

Halloween recipes, silly and easy recipes for childrens halloween parties. Marshmallow Goblin Pops -- Marshmallow Pumpkin Pops. A Halloween party treat for you and the kids to make.

You'll need:
marshmallows
4" lollipop sticks (craft store) sticks
orange and green Candy Melts ;Wilton brand
from the craft store
black decorating gel
wax or parchment paper

Halloween spider craft for kids, handprint spider. Hand Print Spiders - For the HUalloween spider craft:

You'll need:
Black Tempera or poster paint
paper
wiggly eyes

For the Spooky See Through

You'll need:
White school glue
Food color
Plastic food wrap
Paint brush or cotton swabs
Card board or paper

Easy Christmas craft ideas to make with kids, pine cone Christmas tree, candy cane reindeer craft.

Materials You'll need:
Dry Pine Cones
Green Glitter
Glue
Sequins

Easy to make Christmas decoration for kids with a juice lid great for parties, classrooms and Scout Troops.

Use last year's Holiday cards to make a new Christmas ornament.

You'll need:
A clean lid from frozen juice container
Construction paper
Old Christmas cards.
Ribbon
Glue

Dreidel Game rules, how to play dreidel for Chanukah , Hanukkah. Dreidel, is a traditional game played by children
during the eight day Hanukkah celebration.

Make a Christmas snowman magnet or pin with a wood craft spoon and basic craft supplies for kids.

You'll Need
Wooden craft spoons - the type that come packaged with ice cream cups.
Acrylic paint
Fabric paint tubes
Paint brushes
Fun foam or felt

Make this sweet Candy cane mouse Christmas craft at home, in a classroom, with scouts or at kids Christmas party.

A super choice for a Christmas party craft, party favor, holiday scout troop project or in the classroom. this very easy for kids to make!



You'll Need:
Two colors of Felt
Wrapped 6 inch candy cane
Plastic Wiggle eyes
Small Pom-Pom for the nose

Make a cheerful gift that spells Mom's name or Dad's Name or you could even make it for Grandma or Grandpa or anyone else for that matter. But it sure does make a great Mother's Day or Father's Day gift.


You'll need:
Elastic Thread
A variety of colored beads
and Alphabet Beads
to Spell MOM
or MOMMY

Christmas Gifts that older kids can make.

X-men birthday party ideas with x-men party supplies, games and activities. A mutant adventure awaits with this X-men birthday party, including party supplies, games and fun activities!

A fun-filled train birthday party with party games and activities for little conductors. Grab your ticket and hop aboard, for this fun-filled train birthday party with party games and activities for little conductors!

Ladybug birthday party ideas to celebrate your birthday with little Ladybug friends. Fly on over to a ladybug birthday party!
With these ladybug party ideas your child's next birthday will hit the spot! A favorite spring, or summer garden party for girls.

Christmas Gifts kids can make, easy homemade gifts that even little kids can make as presents.

Thomas the Tank Engine birthday party, supplies, games, activities and party ideas for children who love Thomas and friends. Grab your ticket and hop aboard for this fun-filled Thomas the Tank Engine birthday party, including party games, crafts, activities and party ideas for children who love Thomas and and all his friends from the Island of Sodor!

Circus clown birthday party ideas with party games and supplies for kids. You don't have to go to the Big Top to enjoy the circus for your birthday! Host this party right in your own yard.

A space birthday party guide with party games, decorations, crafts for an astronaut, space or rocket ship birthday party.

Celebrate your child's birthday with fun animal party games, and activities. A wonderful party for toddlers and preschoolers. Have a birthday party adventure with this wild animal safari theme including party games, activities and fun decorations.

Polly Pocket birthday party ideas with party games, fun crafts, Polly Pocket party supplies and decorating tips! Invite all of your "Polly Pals" to this fab-tastic Polly Pocket birthday party with party games, crafts, birthday party supplies and decorating tips!

Spa party ideas for a pre-teen birthday party, spa party supplies and games. A pre-teen or teen spa party guide with activities and ideas to make your birthday girl feel glamorous!

Sleepover party ideas for a girls sleepover birthday party with party games, crafts and fun activities. Girls love sleepover parties! Go beyond movies, munchies and staying up all night, with this fun-filled sleepover party for girls ages 8-12.
Including party games, crafts and adorable sleepover party supplies.