kid’s crafts

  • 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…

  • Tie Dyed Tissue Paper

    Here’s a great craft activity that you’re gonna love! Large sheets of tissue paper are folded into little triangles, the corners are dipped into full strength food coloring and voila! All you need besides these basic supplies is just a little patience, and you can make some gorgeous tie dyed papers to use as gift…

  • Crafting With Corrugated Cardboard!

    My daughter made this sweet little picture in school, and I thought I’d share it with you as nice example of how to craft with corrugated cardboard. Yes, this corrugated cardboard was purchased for the project, but you can certainly use some that’s recycled and paint it yourself, an even better idea! The little flowers…

  • Make Your Own Puff Paint!

     I am in love with the idea of simple art projects that involve making your own medium and then using it to create something. Sort of like chemistry 101 meets creativity in the kitchen! Last week we made our own watercolors here, and this week we made our own puff paint! Puff paint definitely falls…

  • Summer Crafts For Kids: Sculpting With Paper Strips!

    Here’s a nice spur of the moment craft to get your kids interested in three-dimensional thinking. I was thinking modern art sculpture, while my five year old was thinking tunnels. And actually his version was more practical as he then used it together with some Playmobile figures and cars! A whole city to use with…

  • Make A Unique Paper Mache Frame! (For your Succah?)

    Looking for a special project to feature on one of the walls of your Succah? Looking for a unique frame to display a copy of a beautiful old photograph? Paper mache may be your answer! Paper mache has often been used by cultures around the world for creating charming handcrafts. It’s sculptural qualities and simple…