Party Favor & Decoration Crafts

These firecrackers are of the harmless type and are very handy for adding treats to at birthday parties.

Material:

Tissue roll or roll made from construction paper
Wrapping paper
Ribbon
Elastic bands
Candy or party favors

Celebrate love with this Valentine's day party for kids! Valentine's party games, decorations, crafts, menu suggestions and party tips from real moms who've hosted dozens of Valentine's Day parties!

Little girls will love making this Beaded Tiara / Crown and will then Love to Dress Up Like Princess after they are done. Great craft for children who love to play dress up.

Materials You need:

* 4 12" Metallic Pipe Cleaners
* 12 Red Translucent Pony Beads
* 20 Pink Translucent Pony Beads
* 44 Chrystal Faceted 8mm Beads

You need:

* Pink, Blue, Yellow Paper
* String or Cord
* 1" x 24" Strip of Heavy Paper
* White Tacky Glue
* Scissors
* Stapler
* Hole Punch (optional)

A craft for kids, especially girls and pre-tenns. This is a necklace that is also a Lip Stick or Lip Gloss Holder that goes around her neck. Keep you lip gloss or chap stick handy with this decorative holder made from craft foam.

You need:

* Green, Pink and Black Craft Foam
* Plastic Clips
* Low Temp Glue Gun
* 1 Yard Black Satin Cord
* 4 Pink Pony Beads
* 2 Black Pony Beads
* 1/8" Hole Punch
(1/4" Punch will work also)
* Scissors
* Lip Gloss Holder Pattern

A hat craft for kids that is perfect for Spring or Easter. Little girls will love wearing this Flowered Easter Bonnet on Easter. She will be as pretty as can be! Make this hat to wear or use it as a centerpiece.

Materials You need:

* 18" x 24" Heavy Ivory Paper
* Pink, Yellow, Purple, Green Letter Size Paper
* Flowers: Print 2 each on yellow, purple, and pink
* Leaves: 2 each on green
* Tacky Glue
* Scissors
* Hole Punch

Kids can make their own fancy Valentine's Day gift boxes or they can be Party Favor Boxes. This craft for kids is fun and your children will beg for more. Dress up our mini boxes in fancy dresses for an adorable party favor.

Materials You need:

* Mini Favor Box Blanks
* Molded Pearls
* Heart Gemstones
* Feather Boa
* Low Temp Hot Glue Gun or Tacky Glue

Help your kids celebrate Thanksgiving by doing this Thanksgiving crafts with them, these are Cornucopia Place Cards that you and your kids can make together. Cornucopia Place Cards Craft for Children to make for Thanksgiving or in the Fall.

Ages 5 & up.

You need:

* Bugle Snacks
* Fruit-shaped Candy
* Scissors
* Construction Paper
* White Glue
* Black Marker

Hey kids, this Flowers crafts project would make a great gift for Mom and Grandma on Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, or as a birthday gift. Children can create this Tissue Paper Flowers Craft on their own or create it with you. These flowers are made from folded tissue paper (crepe paper). You can make an entire bouquet of them for a great gift or decoration.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

# Tissue paper (crepe paper)
# Green pipe cleaners (or twist ties)

Children can celebrate Thanksgiving by crafting this Turkey Made from their own Glove. This Craft for Kids is called the Glove-ly Gobler. Your kids can Turn a glove into these googly-eyed gobblers for a jaunty addition to your Thanksgiving decorations.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

# 1 glove or mitten (in an autumn hue such as orange, yellow, brown, or red)
# Poly-fill stuffing*
# 1 wooden thimble*
# Paintbrush
# Black acrylic paint
# 2 googly eyes*
# 1 scrap orange felt
# 1 scrap red felt
# Thin red ribbon (about 1 inch)
# Gold ribbon (about 1 inch)
# Multicolored ribbon (about 7 inches)

Celebrate Thanksgiving by making this Turkey Pinata. This arts and crafts project will tell you how to make this Turkey Pinata craft. Celebrate Turkey Day with this fun fowl piñata

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

Batch of papier-mâché
14-inch balloon, inflated
10-inch-wide bowl
1 two-page spread each of regular newspaper, comics, and plain newsprint, torn into 1 1/2- by 11-inch strips
String
9-inch orange balloon, inflated
Cloth tape
Black marker
White paper
Scissors
Yellow construction paper
9-inch red balloon, not inflated
20- by 30-inch sheets of tissue paper: 1 red, 1 yellow, 3 orange, 2 brown
Stapler
Glue
Wrapped hard candies

American Flag Craft Stick Craft for Children to create to celebrate America's Independence Day on 4th of July. This children's arts and crafts project is to make a Craft Stick Flag - This crafts project is a simple-to-make US flag made from craft sticks. This is a great way to celebrate July 4th, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Flags Day, or President's Day. Or you can simply have your children make the American flag to support the American troops.

ARTS AND CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS CRAFT FOR KIDS:

# 9 craft sticks
# Red and white acrylic paint
# Brushes
# Blue construction paper
# Glue
# Either white paper or a white gel pen

Learn How your Kids Can Make Handmade Dreidel Decorations for Hannukah. This craft for kids is to create Dreidel Decorations to celebrate Hanukkah...a great craft for Jewish children. An easy decoration to create and display for a Hannukah party or for a Sunday School classroom activity.

ARTS AND CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR CHILDREN WILL NEED FOR THIS ACTIVITY:

# 10 Popsicle sticks
# Tacky glue
# Piece of cardboard
# Scissors
# Paint and paint brush, or markers

Your kids will love celebrating Halloween by creating these scary and ghoulish stick figures with the following arts and crafts activities that were created for children to create themselves. If you are looking for last minute Halloween crafts, you've come to the right place! These adorable little monsters have personality of their own. Made from simple items such as ice cream sticks and tempura paint, theyre sure to be a hit with your kids. You can make a 2 headed snake, centipede, ghostly tree, handy herman, or a ghost ...

SOME CRAFTS MATERIALS YOU NEED FOR THESE ACTIVITIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
ice cream stick with wide ends
tempura paint
glitter glue
thin red ribbon
scissors
tacky or hot glue
wiggle eyes
chenille sticks
black marker
Kleenex tissue

Halloween is a fun time for kids to give away treats and candy and to go collect them as well. This childrens' arts and crafts project is an idea to make Halloween Bags with these Crafts instructions. Your kids will learn how to use popsicle sticks to make treat holders for Halloween.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY
# 1 Tube of Elmer's Glue
# 20 Popsicle Sticks
# Paper Bag
# Navy blue or black Felt
# 1 Wiggle eye
# 1 pair of scissors
# Brown gift bag

You can teach your kids how to celebrate Mardi Gras by making these fun to make and fun to play with Mardi Gras Noise Makers. This is an easy-to-make arts and crafts activity for your children and even you. And with these easy enough for kids instructions, you can both learn how to make these festive, Mardi Gras noise makers out of paper plates and a few other items found below.

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

# 2 Paper Plates
# Crayons, Markers, or Paint
# Crepe Paper or Other Streamers
# Dried Beans
# Stapler or Tape
# Craft Stick
# Tape

Party Crackers -Kids, with this fun and easy to make craft, you can make your own party crackers!

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


Cardboard Paper Towel
Wrapping Paper or Toilet Paper Rolls ( cut to about 3 in. long)
Wrapping Paper
decorations, ribbon, glitter etc
Tape
Small Surprises (chocolates, candies, balloon, toy, ....)
short Fortune Note in each like "The New Year will bring you much happiness. ")

Instructions:

Stuff paper roll with a selection of small surprises. Hold in place with a small amount of tape on each end.

Wrap each paper roll with wrapping paper leaving about 3 inches of extra paper on each end.

Twist the wrapping paper ends and hold with ribbon or tape.

Decorate as you like.

Party Hats - Make your own party hats for your party


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

8 1/2" x 11 " Paper
Wrapping Paper, decorations, ribbon, glitter etc
Tape

Instructions:

Mark shape on Paper and cut out

Bring straight edges of the paper roll together to form a cone shaped hat. Tape in place.

Wrap each cone paper roll with wrapping paper.

Tape wrapping paper in place and tape to paper base.

Decorate as you like.

Party Horns Favours - Make your own party horns for your party with this easy to make craft for kids

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

Cardboard Paper Towel, Wrapping Paper or Toilet Paper Rolls ( cut to about 4 in. long)
Wrapping Paper, decorations, ribbon, glitter etc
Tape

Instructions:

Mark each end of paper roll in 4 equal sections lining up the sections on both ends.

Cut the paper roll into two pieces from one end to the other at an angle, (Cut from 1 to 4 on opposite ends and from 2 to 3.) This should make two equal pieces.

For each Piece:

Bring Cut edges of the paper roll together to form a cone shape. Tape in place.

Wrap each cone paper roll with wrapping paper leaving about 3 inches of extra paper on the large end. Tape wrapping paper.

Decorate as you like.

This is an arts and crafts activity for kids to make their very own Paper Mache Veggies - Perfect for a rainy day, this papier-mâchéproject is a fun way to celebrate all the great produce -- peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, squash, and carrots -- that will be planted this season and harvested in the next.

CRAFT MATERIALS NEEDED:
-Newspaper
-Masking tape or string
-Bamboo kitchen skewers
-Colored tissue paper
-Scissors
-Mod Podge (or similar clear sealant)
-Paintbrush

Download a Dinosaur Kids Arts & Crafts Project Tutorials - Designs for easy-to-make paper dinosaurs that you can download from this site and print out on your printer.

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

Free Paper Models arts & crafts project tutorials - Free paper model arts & crafts that we at free paper toys have created for you to download and cut out then print out and use a little glue to build and play. Easy & fun arts & crafts activities for kids.

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

Create This Thanksgiving Turkey Paper Model with this easy & fun kids arts & crafts activity project tutorial. - Only one page to print! Teachers, perfect for school or home project. Use as home/table decor or write your name on the tail feathers for a place card! Easy to put together

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

Christmas Cup Bell Arts & Crafts Idea - Instructional tutorial for making a Christmas bell using a communion cup.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Communion cups (Lord Supper Cups)
* Acrylic paint
* String
* Small jingle bells
* Drinking straws
* Craft glue or hot glue

Cupid Takes Aim - Create your own Cupids quiver full of Valentines Arrows with this fun & easy arts & crafts idea project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
colored construction paper
pipe cleaner
large tall plastic or paper cup
red tissue paper
piece of ribbon about twice as long as the cup
tape

CD Rom Fish Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Instructions to make a cute, hanging fish arts & crafts project out of old Cds.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 2 Old CDs
* Construction Paper
* Large Wiggly Eyes
* Glue
* Yarn or Fishing Line

Homemade Instruments Arts & Crafts Project Ideas Tutorial For Kids - By making their own instruments, with this educational, easy & fun arts & crafts activity tutorial kids learn how sounds are created and gain concrete experience with music fundamentals, such as timbre and pitch.

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

COPPER-PIPE GLOCKENSPIEL
1 10-foot length of 1/2-inch copper pipe
• Yardstick and pencil
• Pipe-cutter (the best inexpensive cutters are tubing cutters with no exposed blades) or a hacksaw (which should be used only by a parent)
• 2 strips of foam rubber

THE RAIN STICK
• 1 1 1/2-inch-wide mailing tube (or 1 3-inch-wide mailing tube) per child
• 1 lb. 1 1/2-inch nails (or 3-inch nails) per child
• 1 hammer per child (borrow from friends)
• Wide plastic tape (only if your tubes don't have their own stoppers)
• Funnel
• Selection of sand, rice, lentils, popcorn kernels, dried beans
• Origami paper, wrapping paper, contact paper, colored electrical tape

Bubble Necklace Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Instructions for making a necklace that is also a container that holds your bubble soap and wand.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Film Container
* Bead
* Yarn
* Pipe Cleaner
* Home-Made Bubbles

Button Jewelry Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - Make button jewelry with these easy & fun childrens arts & crafts instructions.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Used buttons of various shapes and sizes
* Colored string

Ghost Necklace Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - Instructions for making a ghost necklace using an empty film container and this kids arts & craft project idea tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Clear Film Container
* White Yarn
* Wiggle Eyes
* Glue

Uncle Sam Pin Kids Arts & Crafts PRoject Idea Tutorial - Pin on a patriotic face thats sure to stand out in any Fourth of July crowd.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
White craft foam
Scissors
Markers
Wooden craft spoon
Googly eyes
Cotton balls
Glue
Self-adhesive pinback

Dressing Up Your Treats Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Wrap your lollipops in the squares of white fabric and tie a the neck. Draw a nice spooky face on the lollipop and store them ready to give to those trick or treaters!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Some lollipops
White fabric squares, approx. 8 inches
White thread or small rubber bands
A black pen

Halloween Candle Jars Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - These candle jars are simple and great fun to make, and a wonderful way to decorate your house. But an adult will need to supervise everything to do with the candle - including, of course, lighting it!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Jars of all shapes and sizes and appropriate candles to fit them
Tissue paper - orange, white, purple or black
Black construction paper
Scissors
Glue

Halloween Fingers Arts & Crafts Activity For Kids - This is a great party decoration for any Halloween or fright night.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Disposable rubber gloves
Plaster of paris
Skin colored and red acrylic Paints
Elastic band

Hanging Ghosts for Halloween Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial -Hey Kids! Make your own Hanging Ghosts with this easy & fun arts & crafts activity for kids. These are so much fun and easy enough for children to make.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Old pillow cases;
scissors;
large balloons;
string;
markers.

Jack O Lantern Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Fine black marker;
Spoon;
1- pumpkin;
1 tea lamp candle;
Knife.

Papier-MâchéGhost Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - This scary papier-mâché Halloween ghost kids arts & crafts project is a lot of fun to make, but messy.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* A long balloon
* A bowl that the end of the balloon fits in (this is just to hold the balloon while you work)
* Newspaper
* Flour and water
* A pan and a stirrer
* Scissors
* White tempera paint
* Paint brush
* A black marker

Papier-Mâché Spider Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - This scary papier-mâché Halloween spider arts & crafts project is a lot of fun to make, but messy.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* A round balloon
* Newspaper
* Flour and water
* A pan and a stirrer
* Aluminum foil
* Hot glue
* Black tempera paint
* Paint brush
* Googly eyes (optional)

Pumpkin Tree Arts & Crafts Projects For Kids - Make your own pumpkin tree crafts with this easy & fun arts & crafts project tutorial for children.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1 terra cotta pot;
1 small styrofoam block or florists clay;
1 pkg. miniature pumpkin ornaments (with hanging strings attached);
hot glue gun and glue sticks;
1 tree branch with several sturdy twigs attached;
(Optional) 1 pkg."Dress It Up®"candy corn buttons;
small amount of Spanish moss.

Say Boo Pumpkin Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make your own say boo Pumpkin with this easy & fun arts & crafts project idea tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
4 small pumpkins;
carving knife
black marker;
4 candles;
ice cream scoops.