Crafts for Kids

  • A No-Sew Felt Afikomen Bag That’s Really An Envelope!

     Here's a great passover craft to do with the kids! Add some fun to your Passover table this year with this no-sew felt afikomen bag, that's really an envelope! And this project is really simple enough that slightly older kids could do much of it themselves, while younger ones can help plan the design. I…

  • Recycled Bottle Cap and Plastic Lid Frogs!

    Been saving those plastic lids and colored bottle caps for crafting? Good thing, since I've finally come up with a cute little project for those that happen to be green—bottle cap frogs of course! You can use these to decorate your Passover table or take them out during the seder when the plague of the…

  • Kid’s Craft For Passover: Bejeweled Wine Glasses and A Cup For Eliyahu!

    Here's a simple Passover/Pesach craft that the kids can make themselves! Decorate your Passover table with beautiful jeweled wine glasses in which to drink the four cups of wine/grape juice during the seder, and use a large wine glass to make the cos shel eliyahu. And if you're not a kid, you can make an…

  • Make Some Fun Doodle Frames—A Passover Craft For The Whole Family!

    It's now official— one really can put off spring cleaning by crafting these cute little doodle frames, since they may just come in handy during and after the cleaning! How's that for some crafty justification for that which is really procrastination? And of course some readers have started to ask for Passover crafts, so this…

  • A Sharpie “Tie-Dye” Crafting Experiment!

    Ever heard of creating tie-dye like patterns on fabric with sharpie pens and alcohol? It's a fun crafty experiment to do with the kids, (or with yourself, of course!) and if you do as I say rather than as we did, you may end up with something quite beautiful, and even useful as an applique…

  • A Kid’s Craft With Glittered Craft Foam: Fun Fashion Accessories!

    You can buy glittered craft foam in lots of great colors and use it for so many things! Of course you know me, I try not to buy anything, and in fact have resisted buying some of this craft foam too, but maybe just this once, since you can get glitter without the mess! My…

  • Recycle Cardboard Boxes & Kids Can Make Adorable Gift Packages!

    Been saving those cereal and cracker boxes? Now is the time to use them to make super sweet gift packages for Purim mishloach manot, or for any occasion— who wouldn't love to receive a gift packaged in one of these great works of art? And the kids will feel so proud of themselves, you they…

  • A Whimsical Painted Fruit Centerpiece Will Make Them Smile!

      A painted Styrofoam fruit centerpiece is not only adorable but a super fun project for all ages. While I originally thought this would be the perfect centerpiece for a summer barbe-que, I decided that it would also be great for a Mexican style Purim fiesta, so here you have it. And I have to…

  • Clowning Around: A Simple & Fun Paper Clown Project For Kids!

    Colorful paper clown faces make great decorations for Purim or even your next circus themed party! My kids loved this project so much that it kept them busy for several evenings on the dining room table. I'd love to show you better photos, but with the rainy weather this week, we'll have to settle for…

  • Colorful Eggs From Paper Pulp For Spring Crafting!

    Spring is just around the corner, so now is a perfect time to make eggs and bird's nests! You're right, I didn't make a nest, since these eggs look so lovely in the glass bowl, but maybe you'd like to? And honestly, we're in the middle of some Purim projects that we really need to…

  • Paper Pulp Crafting: A Tray Made From Recycled Paper Scraps!

        Ever made anything with paper pulp, or with a styrofoam tray? Well, I've recycled styrofoam trays and used them for paper mache projects and for making fun prints, and now they've found another purpose – as the base for a unique paper pulp project. Now, as far as I know, paper pulp isn't usually…

  • Rock Painting Craft That’s Actually Doodling On Rocks. Fun!

    Here's a rock "painting" craft that doesn't involve painting. It's really just doodling on rocks. And as you can see, I had a great time doing this craft with my five year old. Though as it turned out, I loved it more than he did as you can see by comparing the quantity of rocks…