Crafts for Kids

  • Recycling Crafts: Rolled Paper Beads and Necklaces!

    This wonderful project that many of us remember from our childhoods is brought to you as a result of the thoughtfulness of my kind friend Chava BenTzion. She was doing this project with her sweet son Yosef, and thought to take photos in case I'd want to use them on the blog! Isn't that a…

  • Quick Decorative Projects With Foam Stamps

    A scrap of awning fabric stamped with fabric paint makes a casual table runner. The craft of stamping images onto fabric or paper is always fun and satisfying, so when I spotted a collection of large foam stamps at the dollar store a few years back, I scooped them all up, and wish I had…

  • Make Festive Flags To Welcome Summer Guests

    Summer time is synonomous with guests, and we love it! So why not honor your visitors, or give your gathering an extra special touch with home crafted flags? They're a great way to say "welcome!" and depending on how much outdoor space you  have, you and/or the kids could create a stunning installation of colorful…

  • Make Mini Mosaics With Beads!

    I love mosaic anything. And when dishes break around my house I never scream. Infact sometimes I'm downright happy to have some more stash for my upcoming mosaic projects (which have been upcoming for a few years now, but we'll get there, you'll see!) hopefully this summer. That being said, making mosaics with ceramic/glass tile…

  • Recycle Styrofoam Trays and Make Artful Prints

    One of the most satisfying craft endeavors is to take something that would have gone into the garbage and use it to create something beautiful! This gives me a great excuse to behave like a pack-rat, and my kitchen cabinets are filled with empty containers waiting to assume new roles. With the help of this…

  • Summer Crafts with Yarn and Sticks

    Like this? You and your kids can have a great time creating these earthy decorations with just a few supplies. Take a walk to the park, or if you're lucky the local forest….(if you live in the city take a walk to the crafts store to buy popsicle sticks or wooden dowels) and collect dry…

  • Summer Crafts For Kids: Rock Painting!

    A number of moms have requested ideas for hot-summer-afternoon craft projects, so here's another idea I think might go over really well with the little ones, and is interesting enough to capture the attention of a child of any age. And while you're at it Mom, sit down and do some creating yourself. This makes…

  • Creating With Beans: Bean Mosaics!

    Here’s a great craft idea for the whole family using supplies you most likely have on hand — beans! Popcorn, split peas and anything else like hard grains or seeds also come in handy to create works of art with a variety of color and texture. All you need is a surface for your design,…

  • Baker’s Clay: Keeping Little Hands Busy

    The best way to keep your cool on a hot summer afternoon is to make sure those little hands are busy doing something productive! It isn't always the easiest thing to come up with a new and interesting project, so once in awhile when you feel like you just want to escape, pulling some ready-made…

  • Remembering Fimo!

    Remember Fimo? If you have girls who love detail oriented and colorful tiny works of art, so a few blocks of Fimo and possibly an instructional book could  really get them excited, and keep them busy for a good chunk of summer vacation time! There are endless possibilities, and my almost 7 year old daughter…