Crafts for Kids

  • Draw Simple Patterns On Painted Bottles

    Here’s a super simple way to turn painted wine bottle vases (namely the ones I wrote about here) into something a little more bold and decorative. With just a permanent black marker, we had fun applying designs and illustrations to our painted bottles. And the results really are so much fun, and perfect for a…

  • Summer Craft: Wine Cork Boats

    The perfect summer craft for boys. Make sailboats and rafts from simple materials including wine corks and popsicle sticks.

  • Kid’s Summer Craft: Mini Clothesline Note Holder

    Here's a fun kid's craft that's perfect for summer camp, or done as a group project. And by simply using a different shaped frame, one can certainly do this with boys as well. Or how about making a frame out of twigs lashed together? That could be really fun, or make the project more beach…

  • Summer Crafts: Printing On Tissue Paper

    I love tissue paper, and realized this morning that it would be great to print on, namely really for the kids to print on, as a nice little crafty activity. Afterwards of course, the tissue paper can be used for a myriad of craft projects or even as beautiful wrapping paper. I am aware that…

  • Painting With Modeling Clay – Creative Craft For Kids

    Doesn't this sweet work of modeling clay art, created by my 8 year old daughter, look like an oil painting of sorts? Well, I can assure you that it is not, rather it was made using a technique which I've told you about previously here, and here, namely sculpting pictures with modeling clay. The modeling…

  • Polymer Clay Tree Collage Art

      Ever thought about making a picture with polymer clay? Well, me neither actually, but I'm so happy with this joyful little piece of art that I made together with my six year old to honor trees and their important role in the environment. I've never done a project like this before, and am so glad…

  • Polymer Clay Tree Project To Do With The Kids

    Polymer clay is great for all ages, and you can do so many things with it beyond making beads and jewelry. Today I sat with my six year old and we made leaves and some other elements for a project dedicated to the subject of trees. We looked out the window at the forrest nearby…

  • Paper Mosaic With Rose Petal Tinted Paper

      What is paper mosaic with rose petal tinted paper you ask? Well, of course, the paper mosaic part is clear, but what is rose petal tinted paper? I really couldn't think of any other name for paper that is tinted by coloring with rose petals! How do you color with rose petals? You quite…

  • Birthday Card Craft For Kids

    Home made birthday cards were always on the agenda growing up, and even today I just couldn't bring myself to buy a card when I could make one! So I'm happy to report that my three little ones are carrying on the tradition and are always ready and willing to spend some time making a…

  • Super Simple Pipe Cleaner Flower Bouquet For Kids

    Pipe cleaner flower bouquets are sweet and simple enough for the kids to make and a perfect last minute project just before Shavuos! I have to spill the beans on this one though, these pipe cleaner flowers were not made with ordinary pipe cleaners but rather with something called "chenille sticks with bumps", which are…

  • Paper Mache Vases From Recycled Plastic Bottles

    Since we're on the theme of paper mache, I thought I'd show you a  simple paper mache vase project that's perfect for summer crafting, as well as Shavuos! And it's a great way to use all those cute tiny bottles from medicine, yogurt, vanilla etc. And once you've finished your paper mache vases, you can fill them…

  • Vacation Crafts- Nature Crafts With Rosebuds

    Here's another super simple vacation or any time craft, courtesy of my eight year old daughter! I'll have to admit, I was eyeing the plate of rose petals that my mother had put aside to add to her "organic" recycling bin, as they were just so lovely. And sure enough, when I got up the…