Below you will find many plastic canvas crafts activities and projects for kids, teens, and parents. Find out how to sew with plastic canvas and other crafts with the following decorations, instructions, patterns, and activities for children
4th
of July Planter : Crafts Ideas with Plastic Canvas for Kids - - Create
a patriotic planter with plastic-canvas flag hearts and a
cross-stitch plant stake. The planter is assembled from inexpensive
mat board or painted cardboard.
Aloha
Tissue Box Cover - - This
is an easy
plastic canvas project.
Angel
With Plastic Canvas - - Angels are
symbols of peace, love and protection. You can make an angel which
can be hung as a Christmas ornament,
a guardian angel symbol over a restless child's bed or placed in an
angel collection. This angel project is made in two parts. Make
several of them, all in different pastel shades. You could also make
a smaller version and cut out a heart pattern along with the angel
body and make a garland of angels for the tree or mantle piece.
"A
Star is Born" - - This kid’s craft project made from plastic canvas can be
made as a door hanger for the new baby’s room.
American
Flag Bookmark - - This is
a fun plastic canvas stitching project perfect for after-school
activities, girl scouts, and library days. Or make several and use as
party favors for a graduation or school party. The sparkling metallic
threads capture the spirit of a fun summer season. Enjoy!
Autumn
Window Hangers - - Its fall again, time to put those autumn ornaments by the windows.
Baby
Block Jingle Toy - - These baby blocks are the perfect Gift for the baby.
Baby
Keepsake Box - - A nice storage box for your baby’s pictures and mementos.
Back
Pack Flag - - Go
back to school with pride in the USA. Make a plastic canvas flag to
glue to your back pack.
Beaded
Plastic Canvas Wind Spinner - - Enjoy the
serenity of gazing upon this beaded plastic canvas wind spinner as it
spirals in the wind. This beautiful project implies that it is
difficult to create, when in fact it is not. Choose colors of plastic
canvas to match holidays, room decor or even sports teams.
Measure the plastic canvas by counting the holes for this project. If
you make a miscut, it is not a big deal because plastic canvas is so
inexpensive.
Bottle
Collars - - Decorate
every bottle in your home using these plastic canvas patterns. A fun
Gift idea!
Bunny
Plastic Canvas Coasters - - Need
some quick decorations for an Easter party, spring birthday party, or
even a women's tea party? You can make these coasters in a jiffy -
stitch as many as you need!
Candy
Cane Railroad - - This is
a fun holiday project. Stitch it for someone who loves trains, toys,
candy canes or Christmas "or all of the above" or make it
as holiday decor for your own home. There are five 'cars' in this
train. Attach clear fishing line to make into ornaments, or add
magnets to make into a refrigerator decoration.
Cat
In A Basket Pin - - This
quirky plastic canvas pin features a white cat popping out of a
basket with bouncing yarn. Make as a Gift and/or turn into an
ornament or magnet.
Chinese
"Double Happiness" Ornament - - This is a modern version of the Chinese "Double Happiness"
icon. It is considered good luck to display it in your home.
Chinese
Take-Out Box - - Create
these neat boxes using plastic canvas!
Christmas
Angel Pin - - Seasonal,
sweet, simple! This is a quick-to-stitch project for group meetings,
teacher Gifts, or as a Gift. This concludes our year-long series of
needlework pins from Mary.
Christmas
Star - - More
than any other decoration, the Christmas star is
one that becomes a family heirloom to be passed down through the
generations. Instead of a generic store-bought star, why not make
your own glorious creation from plastic canvas and metallic yarns?
This handmade Christmas star will be the crowning glory of your
holiday celebration.
Christmas
Present Needlepoint Ornament - - Make a Christmas present needlepoint ornament, a wonderful craft
project to make on rainy or snowy winter afternoons. It turns indoor
time into fun time.
Christmas
Tea Ornament Set - - Make
these charming ornaments to decorate a Christmas tree this season.
For little girls, moms, daughters and grandmothers, it brings to mind
the fun of a Christmas Tea Party.
Clover
Out of Plastic Canvas - - Make
a clover out of plastic canvas for a quick and easy St. Patrick's Day
decoration or a symbol of good luck any day. With a few simple
materials, you can create an attractive clover with three or four
leaves.
Colorwheel
Picture Frame - – It’s so amusing how plastic canvas can be so pretty and
colorful when you get to finish a project such as this one.
Computer
Desk Set - -
Use these plastic canvas computer replicas to hold pencils, paper
clips, and more.
Cross
in a Pocket Project - - This is a cute little reminder that anyone can carry. It is simple
enough for children, but also interesting enough for grown-ups. It
should take between 30 and 60 minutes to complete.
Country
Elf Ornament - - This
little guy will bring Christmas cheer to your tree or to the face of
a Gift recipient. Why not make several for nursing home patients or
an ill friend. His little star glows in the dark and reminds us not
only of the happiness of the season, but also it's peace.
Country
Santa Ornament - - With his
patchwork coat and glowing star, this little guy will be a cheerful
addition to your Christmas tree ornaments.
Country
Snowman - - With his
patchwork coat and glowing star, this little guy will be a cheerful
addition to your Christmas tree ornaments.
Cuff Bracelet - - Stitch
a Cross Stitch design on plastic
canvas, add a button and a loop fastener and create a cross stitch
bracelet.
Festive
Ornament Frame - - Here's a
nice little picture frame ornament for your loved ones this holiday.
Flamingo
Pin - - This
vacation-themed project is next in Mary’s delightful series of
pin designs to wear. Think summer, think fun in the sun, good music,
good friends – and take along this nice and easy project to
stitch while you’re on vacation.
Fly
Swatter SWAPs - - Here's
a fun swap to make you smile.
“Freddy
the Frog” Lightswitch Cover - – Bring some zest to your otherwise boring light wall switch
with this fancy craft project. Just ask Daddy to install it though.
Funky
Hearts Pin - – This is another
great plastic canvas pin project with this quick Valentine’s
Day project. The red and purple metallic colors are so festive!
Funny
Face Light Bulbs - –
There’s simply so much you can do with colored plastic canvas!
Take this craft project for example…
Gingerbread Magnet - - Gingerbread
men are beloved characters and Christmas decorations.
You can make your own in a plastic canvas project that can be used in
many decorations.
Gingerbread
Man - - A
gingerbread man is also a project that a new plastic canvas
needlepoint crafter can do. You will be able to have this project for
a child who is learning the art of plastic canvas work. One sheet of
canvas will be plenty for you to make several gingerbread characters
for your holiday decorating.
Grandparents
Day : Easy Plastic Canvas Patterns Instructions - - Here’s the perfect Gift for Grandparents Day (September 9) -
a heart-tugging wall hanging that names all the grandchildren. For
extra sentimental appeal, let the children stitch their own
personalized hearts.
Hair
Accessories - - Here’s a new idea for plastic canvas - fashion accessories
for your hair! This stylish set offers four pretty pieces to top off
your wardrobe, what a clever idea!
Hat
Box - - Make
this plastic canvas box that is shaped like a hat! Fun!
Hot
Air Balloons - - Let your imagination fly with this art craft project.
Hunny
Bunny Frame - - With
its versatility, this plastic canvas can be made into virtually
anything that one can imagine. You can create picture frames shaped
like a bunny’s face.
Itty
Bitty Easter Bunny - - Here's a
quick-and-easy plastic canvas design to herald spring and get ready
for Easter. This is a great project for a Girl Scout troop, or a
mom-and-me afternoon treat.
Jack-O-Lantern - – Halloween decorations
are fun to make with plastic canvas and bright orange and black yarn.
One of the icons of this spooky holiday is the Jack-O-Lantern, or
carved pumpkin. Make your own in this delightful yarn craft.
Ladybug
Landing Pin - - Seasonal,
sweet, simple! This is a quick-to-stitch project for group meetings,
teacher Gifts, or as a Gift to grandma for Grandparents' Day.
Library
Book CD Holder - - These
useful books are made with plastic canvas created to store about 10
CDs in one holder.
Lion
& Lamb Pin - - Seasonal,
sweet, simple! This is a quick-to-stitch project for group meetings,
teacher Gifts, or as a Gift to grandma for Grandparents' Day.
Locker
Magnetic Mirror From Plastic Canvas - - One
staple of an outfitted school locker is a small locker mirror to
check your hair and face between classes. Why not make a unique
locker mirror from plastic canvas in your choice of colors? With a
magnetic back, it is easy to use and keep safe inside your school
locker.
Log
Cabin Plastic Canvas House - - Have
you ever wanted a little village of cute houses to decorate a shelf?
Once you get the hang of it, you can make houses in a variety of
styles.
“Lotsa
Love” Tote - - This tote bag made from plastic canvas is made from loving hands.
Lunch
Box - -
Believe us when we say that this plastic canvas lunch box really
opens!
Lunchtime
Fun - - Carrying a lunch to school can be lots of fun with this colorful
lunch sack! Stitched with bright designs, our unique tote features
convenient handles that are just right for little ones to hold.
Martian
Mask - - Here's a fun mask to make for Halloween.
Nativity
Christmas Ornaments - - Use these nativity ornaments for your Christmas Tree or Set them up
with a Background for a small Nativity. This would also be fun for a
4th - 6th grade Sunday School class project during the Christmas
season.
Needlepoint
Gift Box - - It's
true, sometimes plastic canvas gets no respect in the craft world,
but it deserves some! It's
a fantastic material for all kinds of structural crafts, such as this
beautiful needlepoint Gift box.
Neon
Flames : Plastic Canvas Activities - - Here's a
fun mask to make for Halloween.
No
Soliciting Door Hanger - - If you are getting tired of people buzzing by doorbell to sell
something, why not create a “No Soliciting” sign to stop
peddlers from stopping by your house.
Numbers
in Plastic Canvas - - Display your pack or troop number in your room with numbers in
plastic canvas - the perfect craft for proud Girl or Boy Scouts.
Ocean
& Sailboat Key Holder - - Create this craft as a Gift for your special someone who is a sea
lover.
Ornament
Coasters - - Just got
those school pictures back of your kids, now here's a nice little
picture frame ornament for your loved ones this holiday.
Panel
Box - – This
crafts contains not only a pattern for this plastic canvas box, but
also several great embellishment ideas.
Patriotic
Pinwheel Napkin Ring - - This project created
a design that makes a festive accessory to your picnic lunch this
holiday. Shaped like a pinwheel with a ring to hold a napkin, it will
dress up your table and lift everyone's spirits. Alternate finishing
ideas: a plant poke or fridge magnet.
Patriotic
Pinwheel Pin - - Show off your pin craft when you show up at the parade.
Plastic
Canvas Blech! Coaster - - Kids can turn this plastic canvas craft into a coaster, doorknob
hanger or go one step further and create their own wacky jewelry box.
Plastic
Canvas Coaster Patterns - – Beverage spills can easily be avoided by making this neat
coaster craft project. Now you won’t need to wipe that mess on
the table.
Plastic
Canvas Cross Bookmark - - Weaving lanyard through plastic canvas can create lots of fun
textures. Make this pretty in pink cross bookmark to use with a book
you are reading.
Plastic
Canvas Butterflies - – You
can use up those remnants of yarn to make plastic canvas butterflies.
You can sew the butterflies to curtain tie backs, bedroom lampshades
and napkin rings. Glue them to wreaths and floral sticks to be placed
in arrangements. Make a plastic canvas tissue box cover and embellish
it with a batch of your handmade butterflies.
Plastic
Canvas Earring Holder - - Plastic
canvas has the perfect size holes to set pairs of earrings and pins
into. You can easily make a holder that can hang on a bedroom wall or
be set neatly into a jewelry box or drawer. Once you see how nice
these holders are, you can make some for others on your Gift lists
for any occasion.
Plastic
Canvas Easter Basket - - Crafting
this Easter basket is inexpensive and as easy as lacing a shoe and
tying a knot.
Plastic
Canvas Hmmm Coaster - - Hmmm... Why not make a bunch of funny face plastic canvas coasters
starting with this one? They can also be hung on doors or as the
start of a jewelry box.
Plastic
Canvas Peace Coaster - - Keep the table clean while you make a statement with a plastic
canvas peace coaster. This craft also works well as a hanging
decoration or ornament.
Plastic
Canvas Pencil Holder - - Plastic
canvas is a sturdy craft material which is suitable to make a desk
set. You can pick bright colors that will be appreciated
by children and teens for
their study areas or color coordinate more sedate colors for a home
office or professional’s desk. You can use needlework to stitch
the main body of the pencil holder with yarn.
Plastic
Canvas Purse - - Express
your personal style by crafting a unique purse from plastic canvas
and your choice of yarn colors and styles. It is simple to make a
sturdy and fashionable purse that can hold all your things. This type
of handbag can be created in any size you need.
Plastic
Canvas Race Car - - Here's
the perfect answer to a "boring" summer day: engage your
son or daughter in a little stitching with this fun plastic canvas
race car. Even if they don't want to do the stitching after you've
cut out the plastic canvas shapes, it'll be a breeze for you to
stitch up and they will spend hours of fun playing with the car.
Let's pretend we're on a cross-country race in the backyard.
Plastic
Canvas Smiley Face Coaster - - Protect furniture in a cheerful manner with this plastic canvas
smiley face coaster. Kids can also use this craft as a decoration for
their room.
Plastic
Canvas Snowman Head Ornament - – This is another great craft project idea for the Holidays.
Plastic
Canvas Thanksgiving - - Plastic
canvas can be a fun hobby for children and
adults and it is a great way to add some fun new
Thanksgiving decorations.
Plastic
Canvas Uh-Oh Face - - Create a craft that makes a great coaster, ornament or even a
decoration for a kid's room. Uh-oh... how will you decide what to use
it for?
Plastic
Needlepoint - – Wait… Is that the sound of decades crashing together?
Yes, iPod meets plastic needlepoint is a little bit like Hannah
Montana singing backup for the Bee Gees - but in a good way…
Because while it would have taken the entire decade to needlepoint a
case for our 8-track tape player; this carrier sews up in a snap.
Playful
Winter Penguin - - This is
a fun, quick-to-stitch design. The plastic canvas medium makes it
strong fso it can be glued to a picture frame, a memory book cover
(What I Did on My Christmas Vacation...), or made into a refrigerator
magnet. Download the pattern for a bonus snowflake design.
Pumpkin
Patch Pin - – This is a great craft project to make for Halloween. You
could also organize in groups and wear this patch as a “badge
of honor” as you go on trick-or-treating.
Pretty
Bookmarks - - Simple designs stitched on colored canvas make these bookmarks
ideal projects for beginners. Created on 10 mesh canvas using
embroidery floss or satin ribbon, the pretty markers are thoughtful
“thank you” Gifts for anyone - for any reason!
Reindeer
on Duty - – There’s nothing like a door hanger that says everything
you need to know on a busy Yuletide season.
Santa's
Kiss - - This
3D santa holds a special treat in his mouth that you can only see
when you squeeze his 'cheeks'.
Snowflake
Windsock - - Welcome
in the snowy winter days with a windsock woven together with tinsel
pipe cleaners.
Soccer
Ball Key Chain - – This makes for a great personal Gift idea to the best soccer
mom in the world! Make a dozen or so and distribute it to all the
mommies who constantly cheer on your team during soccer matches.
Spring
Flowers - - A
bouquet of flowers bursts into bloom with this colorful
springtime wreath. Hung on a door or in a window, these pretty buds
are a lovely way to greet the season!
Star
Tree Topper - - This is
a fun, quick-to-stitch design. The plastic canvas medium makes it
strong so it can be glued to a picture frame, memory books cover
(What I Did On My Christmas Vacation...), or made into a refrigerator
magnet.
Summer
Bug Catcher - -ere Here’s one easy bug catcher to make for kids to forget about
the “I’m bored!” mode.
SWAP
Tree - - Make
a display to hold your SWAPs. Each branch can be a different event or
theme or you can organize them by date!
Tetris
Magnets - – Follow this easy guide to making your fridge a colorful
palette.
Treat
Bags - - Halloween would never be complete without these trick or treat
bags.
Trick
Or Treating Bag - - Make
this easy tote bag for the little trick-or-treater in your life to
use on October 31. It uses Kreinik's fun glow-in-the-dark threads.
Tropical
Fish Pin - - Having
fun in the sun? Of course! Take along this little project when you
vacation this month, and your fingers will be as happy as the rest of
you. Then wear the pin when you return, and you will have a memory to
last the rest of the summer.
Valentine
Mailbox - - Fun for kids and families to pass notes back and forth! You can
also create this mailbox for everyday notes by just leaving the heart
designs off and doing your stitching in gray or any color you wish
Watering
Can Pin - - Having
fun in the sun? Of course! Take along this little project when you
vacation this month, and your fingers will be as happy as the rest of
you. Then wear the pin when you return, and you will have a memory to
last the rest of the summer.
Welcome
Home - - This
row of tiny houses spells out a cordial welcome for your guests.
Turned around, the pieces create a quaint little village on a shelf
or table.
