Craft Ideas & Crafts Directory : Arts & Crafts Projects & Activities for Kids

Baby Block Box Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Make this cute baby bear block box to use as a table centerpiece for a baby shower, then give it as a gift for the mom-to-be!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Don Mechanic Enterprises® Unfinished Wood ABC Block Box
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Snow White
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Baby Pink
* DecoArt® Americana® Acrylic Paint, Baby Blue
* Loew-Cornell® Comfort Handle™ Paintbrush, Series 3300, No. 4 Shader
* Loew-Cornell® Comfort Handle™ Paintbrush, Series 3550, ¾-inch Wash
* Loew-Cornell® Brush Tub II®
* Plush Bear, 6-inch
* Pink and White Silk Flowers
* Pink Wired Ribbon
* Blue Ribbon
* Scrap of Pink and Blue Fabric
* Lo-Temp Glue Gun
* Pink Powder Blush

Green Checked Ribbon Pail Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

This ribbon pail is a quick, easy and economical way to decorate for any special occasion

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* White Pail
* American Crafts “ Elements” Ribbon: Green Essentials
* Small Silk Flower Bunch
* Scissors
* Glue Gun and Glue Sticks

Amethyst Wire Wrapped Bracelet & Earrings Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial
Create this stunningly elegant set.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

* Halcraft Amethyst Wire And Glass, 4 Packages
* Halcraft Amethyst Small Glass Beads
* Halcraft 6mm Light Amethyst Glass
* Halcraft Silver Jewelry Closure Kit
* Headpins
* Jumprings
* Earwires
* Round Pliers
* Flat Nose Pliers
* Wire Cutters

Light Blue Multi Strand Bracelet & Earrings Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial
You won’t be singing the blues wearing this lovely multi strand set.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Bracelet
Blue Moon Beads Glass Bead- Round Swirl Aqua
* Blue Moon Beads Glass Beads Light Blue
* Blue Moon Beads S Toggle Medium
* Blue Moon Beads 2.5x6 Mm Metal Spacers
* Blue Moon Beads 3x8 Metal Spacer Bead
* Blue Moon Beads 4mm Metal Round Beads
* Tiger Tail Beading Wire

* Earrings:
Blue Moon Beads Silver Chain
* Blue Moon Beads Glass Beads Swirl Round
* Blue Moon Beads Glass Beads Light Blue
* Blue Moon Beads Metal Spacers
* Sterling Silver Ear Wire
* Eye Pins
* Tools:
Wire Cutters
* Round Nose Pliers
* Crimp Pliers

Egg Garland Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Craft this egg garland for Easter from plastic easter eggs and pony beads

With a little help, even young children will feel successful making this Easter garland.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 11 Plastic Easter eggs
* 108 Pony beads
* 2 yards 1/8" wide ribbon

Fun Things to Do With the Letter Ff Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY: Varies depending on project(s)/activities selected.
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Fun Things to Do With the Letter Ff Activities & Crafts, Songs, Finger Plays, Nursery Rhymes, Recipes

Fun Things to Do With the Letter Gg Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY: Varies depending on project(s)/activities selected.
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Fun Things to Do With the Letter Gg Activities & Crafts, Songs, Finger Plays, Nursery Rhymes, Recipes

Fun Things to Do With the Letter Hh Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY: Varies depending on project(s)/activities selected.
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Fun Things to Do With the Letter Hh Activities & Crafts, Songs, Finger Plays, Nursery Rhymes, Recipes

Fun Things to Do With the Letter Ii Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY: Varies depending on project(s)/activities selected.
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Fun Things to Do With the Letter Ii Activities & Crafts, Songs, Finger Plays, Nursery Rhymes, Recipes

Fun Things to Do With the Letter Jj Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY: Varies depending on project(s)/activities selected.
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Fun Things to Do With the Letter Jj Activities & Crafts, Songs, Finger Plays, Nursery Rhymes, Recipes

Fun Things to Do With the Letter Kk Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY: Varies depending on project(s)/activities selected.
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Fun Things to Do With the Letter Kk Activities & Crafts, Songs, Finger Plays, Nursery Rhymes, Recipes

Creative Leaves Kids Arts & Crafts Activity TutorialrnrnCRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY: rn * Leavesrn * Wax paperrn * Paper towelrn * Ironrn * Newspaperrn * Thin paperrn * Cardboardrn * Crayonsrn * Heavy bookrn * Tree identification book

Windsock Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Cardboard core from tissue or paper towel
6 pieces White ribbon 3/8" by 18" (3 yds.)
6 pieces Red ribbon 3/8" by 18" (3 yds.)
6 pieces Blue ribbon 3/8" by 18" (3 yds.)
Craft glue
Paint brush or craft stick to spread glue
Scissors
36" piece of string or cord
Plastic wrap or aluminum foil
Large darning needle
Optional: 18" length dowel stick
You can use 9" lengths of ribbon gluing them in place on just the outside of the cardboard core for a less full Wind Sock.
Scraps of red, white and blue yarn, embroidery floss, torn fabric strips or paper can also be used to replace ribbon

Rainbow Candle Craft - This toilet paper roll candle is nice and colourful and quite easy to make. Make enough of them and you may even attract a Leprechaun or two!  

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
toilet paper tube, scissors, crayons, paper, a printer and glue.

Puppet Stand Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Instructions to make a home made puppet holder from cardboard rolls and shoe boxes.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Heavy Box w/ Cover (Shoe Box)
* Paper Towel Rolls
* Spray Paint
* Glue
* Newspaper

Transportation Arts and Crafts Ideas For Kids - A page dedicated to transportation arts & crafts project ideas for young children.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Misc arts & crafts supplies depending upon project.

Coffee Filter Flowers Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - Make a beautiful flower bouquet with this easy & fun arts & crafts activity for kids.. These flowers are quick, easy, inexpensive and fun for all ages. Use your imagination to come up with your own varieties!

* 2 basket style drip coffee filters
* Food coloring (2 colors)
* Wooden skewer
* Green construction paper
* Clear tape
* White glue
* Green paint or marker

Fishy Yarn Printing or Painting Techniques - Creating an underwater scene while building fine motor skills with paint or ink.

What You Need:

* scissors
* glue
* yarn
* cardboard or oaktag
* paper
* printing ink or paint
* crayons

Kids, with the help of Mom or Dad, can make these great Halloween Yarn Wigs to wear with their costume. Teens can probably Make their own Halloween Yarn Wig without any help.

Materials Needed:
Bed Pillow
1 skein of yarn (color of choice)
sewing machine
1 piece of sturdy fabric (4"x 5").

Your kids will love painting with yarn, what? You children will Paint Like Picasso with Yarn / Embroidery floss in several colors or with heavy yarn in many colors for younger children. Your kids will make a beautiful picture / poster that looks like a piece of art.

Materials Needed:
Embroidery floss in several colors; heavy yarn in many colors for younger children;
scissors;
Elmer's Glue-All;
colored construction paper;
colored lightweight cardboard;
pencil;
toothpicks;
Elmer's 3-D Glitter Gel

Kids can make this great Yarn Jar craft. It is a patriotic red, white, and blue American craft. This yarn jar makes a great gift for Fourth of July, Veteran's Day, President's Day, or Memorial Day.

Materials Needed:
Empty glass jar
tissue box or toilet paper tube
4 oz Elmers Glue
white yarn
food coloring

This is an adorable Yarn Lion Crafts for Kids - Make a paper lion with yarn hair - adorable. Teach your child how to read with this crafts project.

Materials Needed:

Two or three Styrofoam dinner plates or heavy duty paper plate for each cat
one small paper plate
acrylic paint
glue or staples
large paper clip
sticky note paper or plain paper.

Kids will love making and playing with this Yarn Octopus - Spin a yarn as you settle down to create this yarn octopus. The finished craft makes a great source of inspiration for young imaginations to make up stories about their particular octopus.

Materials Needed:

# Two different colors of yarn
# Small ball of cotton
# Glue
# Wiggle eyes
# Felt, optional
# Ruler
# Scissors
# Glue

Kids will love making these SeaShell Windchimes - Make your own Seashell Windchimes. This is a great outside musical decoration. There are many things you can make with seashells. The Seashell wind chime will make a lovely sound when the wind blows through it.

Materials Needed:

8 seashells (available from the beach, or at craft supply stores)
1 plastic coffee-can lid
knitting yarn scraps
liquid white glue
sharp pencil or paper punch.

This Valentine's Day, bewitch the object of your affection with a bejeweled charm bracelet. This is a great Valentine's Day gift to give to someone you love or care about.

Craft Materials Needed:

20-gauge wire (available at bead stores)
Scissors
Pliers
Beads

BigHearted Valentine's Day Hello Card Craft - Inspired by the movie"Monsters, Inc."and a package of oversize googly eyes, this bighearted cyclops includes an in-sight-ful inscription:"Ive got my eye on you!"

CRAFT MATERIALS NEEDED:
Scissors
Red card stock
Hole punch
Heavy red yarn (we used chenille)
Tacky glue
40-millimeter googly eyes
Markers
White paper or card stock

Childrens craft for kids to make their Moms a Book of Love...this makes a great gift for Valentines Day and it is almost certainly going to be a keepsake. a Kids already have Mom's heart pretty well sewn up, but there's no sense taking chances, and this whimsical notepad leaves no doubt as to who holds the strings.

CRAFT MATERIALS NEEDED:
Red paper
White paper
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Yarn

Kids can make this easy Craft Stick Jewelry Box as a gift for Mom or Grandma on Mother's Day or a birthday or if your child is a little girl or a teen, then she might want to use this herself. Want to give Mom or Grandma a thoughtful gift shell always cherish? Well, grab some craft sticks and glue because were putting you to work at making this fun jewelry box that doubles as a cherished keepsake.

CRAFT MATERIALS NEEDED:

# 1 package of craft sticks, size of your choice
# White craft glue
# Pony bead or buttons
# White acrylic paint (optional)
# Pink glitter glue (optional)
# Craft jewels (optional)
# Paint brush
# Wax paper

This is a great gift to give to Mom or Grandma on Mother's Day...it is a Cookie Cutter Valentines Day Heart Craft. This is one Valentines Day gift that keeps on giving: a heart-shaped cutter to make cookies or clay hearts all year long.

CRAFT MATERIALS NEEDED:
Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Card stock or paper
Markers
Ribbon

Crayon Hearts Valentines Day Craft - Gather crayon nubs and recycle them into swirly, useable Valentines Day gifts with this crafts project for kids. We cant think of a better way to say,"I melt for you."

CRAFT MATERIALS NEEDED:
Crayon pieces
Heart-shaped metal cookie or muffin tin (our hearts are about 1 1/2 inches across)
Scrap paper
Double-sided foam mounting tape
Scissors
Colored card stock
Marker

Kids can create this Dainty Heart for Valentines Day. Children can Make their own dainty heart with #2 steel crochet hook; small amount of red and white Knit-Cro-Sheen thread.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:
#2 steel crochet hook
small amount of red and white Knit-Cro-Sheen thread.

Kids will love making these heart shaped glasses that are perfect for a Valentine's Day costume. Eyes for You Valentines Day Glasses - Strap on these heart-shaped glasses to turn Valentines Day a shade wacky.

CRAFT MATERIALS NEEDED:
Craft foam
Pen
Scissors
Pipe cleaners
Envelope

These Valentine's Day bookmarks are perfect for a special present for a teacher, mummy or granny - and also lend themselves to a production line if lots are required for a class or party bags!

CRAFT MATERIALS NEEDED:

Scraps of felt and ribbons
PVA (white) glue
Sharp scissors
Optional: sequins, buttons or other adornments

Felt Needle Case for Valentines Day - This a great gift to give to the sewer in your family such as Mom or Grandma on Mother's Day or a birthday

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

Scraps of felt
Scraps of wool (yarn) or embroidery thread and appropriate needle
PVA (white) glue
Embellishments as required

Make your own Floating Heart Candles for Valentines Day for Valentines Day. This is so easy but what a romantic setting it makes for Valentines Day.

CRAFT MATERIALS NEEDED:

glass bowl or vase (one large or several small)
small heart and or rose shaped floating candles
water

Flush with Hearts Valentines Day Craft Idea - Recycle a deck of old cards into these ace valentines ... It makes a great gift for the queen in your family on Valentine's Day.

CRAFT MATERIALS NEEDED:
Heart-suit cards from an old playing deck
Photograph of your child
Scissors
Glue stick
Card stock
Permanent marker

Kids can make these simple and fun “butterfly heartlings”creation made from heart-shaped foamie craft pieces. Stick a magnet on the back of them, or use them to embellish your gifts! artlings Project makes an easy Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or other special occasion gift made by gluing colored square- and heart-shaped foam pieces together.

Make these decorative Foam Heart Pins - Boys and girls alike will enjoy these fun Valentine pins. This makes a great classroom project and kids can wear their creations home.

CRAFT MATERIALS NEEDED:

# Large craft foam hearts (blue or pink)
# Colorful beads or alphabet beads
# Glitter glue in blue and pink
# White craft glue
# Pin backs

Kids can make these Friendship Boxes - Sometimes it’s not the actual gift but the message that it brings that is most cherished. This gift is great for showing how much your friends mean to you. This is a keepsake craft.

CRAFT MATERIALS NEEDED:

# 1 empty box, any size
# Valentine themed wrapping paper or pink/red construction paper
# Pink construction paper
# White paper for poem
# White craft glue
# White ribbon
# Scissors

A child's craft activity to make these Fun Foam Roses for Valentines Day as a gift for someone you love. These are also great for Moms and Grandmas on Mothers Day or a Birthday - Who doesn’t like getting red roses for Valentine’s Day? Make this fun craft for your Mom and she will love and cherish it.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

# 1 ½ green chenille stems (per flower)
# Red craft foam
# Scissors
# White craft glue or hot glue gun