Crafts for Kids

  • Spoon Puppet Theater Kid’s Craft

    A few weeks ago I introduced you to our latest spoon puppet craft, and now I'm at long last getting around to telling you how we made our sweet little spoon puppet theater. I did this project with a group of about 70 girls, so I can attest to the fact that it's a great project for…

  • Bunting Banner From Recycled Plastic Bag Leftovers

    I walked into my daughter's room one day and spotted this adorable recycled plastic bag bunting on her armchair. Isn't it sweet? I must explain how this plastic bag bunting was made, since I think your jaw might just drop when I reveal the secret.  So you know those colored plastic grocery bags, the smaller…

  • Winter Tree From Recycled Cardboard

    How about making some recycled corrugated cardboard trees to bring a little playful air to your home this winter? Tu B'Shevat (the New Year for the trees) is the next Jewish holiday on the calender, so I've got trees on my mind! I really love the graphics on the corrugated sleave from our flats of…

  • Drawing With Pastels On Black Paper

    I'm loving simple geometric drawings done with pastels on black paper. My nine year old daughter did these, and I just had to share them with you as there's something so very satisfying about drawing on black paper with vibrant colors! Needless to say, this is a great little activity to pull out of your…

  • Textured Rolling Pin DIY

    Here's a simple DIY for a textured rolling pin that you can use in so many ways: to texture clay of all kinds, for play dough and salt dough and maybe even as a printing tool for painting some wrapping paper, though don't take my word for it, haven't tried it! I made this one…

  • Spoon Puppets…..The Perfect Winter Craft For Kids

    Aren't these spoon puppets just too much fun? This dear readers is an example of a craft that will enthrall most kids and really requires minimal supplies and mess, and can be used afterwards to put on a show! So gather the supplies and your kids will be making spoon puppets for days, promise! You'll…

  • Spoon Puppet Kid’s Craft

    Here's a fun craft to do with the kids this winter: a spoon puppet theater! A few days ago I did this puppet craft with a group of about 60 girls ranging from ages 5-12, and it was fortunately received with great enthusiasm. Yes, quite a few of the girls needed help with the theater…

  • Hanukkah Kid’s Craft: Watercolor Collage

    Isn't this Hanukkah watercolor collage just gorgeous? A perfect example of a really creative Hanukkah kid's craft that the whole family can do together! Today, on one of the busiest days of the year when I hadn't yet photographed anything to share with you, it arrived in my inbox from a wonderful reader from the…

  • Toilet Paper Tube Star Garland

      Here's a fun cardboard tube craft that's great for all ages. We used toilet paper tubes to make these stars or starbursts, but of course you can use any tube thats easy to cut. Children old enough to handle scissors can even do the whole thing themselves. A whole bunch of these will look…

  • Hanukkah Kid’s Craft With Recycled Plastic Tray

    Here's a fun little Hanukkah craft idea to get you inspired to use more recycled stuff in your crafting! Thinking up appropriate Hanukkah imagery can be a bit challenging, but here's a really great one that you can go to town with: houses with windows filled with Hanukkah menorahs!  Some Shabbat guests brought a bakery…

  • Pom Pom Holiday Decor Kids Love To Make

    My kids love to make pom poms. Infact they were fighting over the Clover pom pom maker last night as I was making dinner. And I fully expect the pom pom making to continue this evening, which is of course just fine with me. Not a terribly creative activity, but the act of making something,…

  • Toilet Paper Tube Owls Great For A Rainy Day

    I love any craft using recycled toilet paper tubes, or are they toilet paper rolls? Not sure really but in any case, if you've been saving them (as I have) then you can whip out a few and make yourself some cute owls. I thought this would be a great starting point for a little…