I’m trying to organize my craft room and have recruited my daughter to help. We were winding embroidery floss onto cards last night when I realized that she was learning while helping me with my crafts. I had her sorting … Read More...
What about you?
What was your favorite childhood craft? Perhaps you have a favorite memory of a craft you made with your child. I would love to put pictures of you and your child crafting together. Just contact me and you can see … Read More...
A Great Site to Visit
I recently visited and told you about www.kraftykid.com. They are a kid’s Craft of the Month Club with lots of cool projects for your child. They sent me a sample pack of their products and I have to tell … Read More...
More stuff for the boys!
Ok, we all know that boys like bugs and creepy, crawly gross stuff, well here’s some stuff that is sure to please.
How about bug soap! Yep, you heard me right, BUG SOAP! This will get ’em in the … Read More...
Looking for a good deal?
Have you searched the web for crafts at great prices? If you’re like me you have! I bet I check 15 sites before I make a purchase…always looking for the best price. Well, here are some places you might want … Read More...
Crafting on the go
Do you dread those long road trips? You know that your child will be in the back seat asking “Are we there yet?” every five minutes. Well, be prepared! Take crafting with you!
Crayola has many wonderful no mess items. … Read More...
Unique Sites to Shop
I’ve been the editor for Kids Crafts for a while now. I have enjoyed every minute of it. I love finding new ideas and new places to shop! I hope you have visited some of the sites featured on my … Read More...
For the Advanced Crafter…
Here’s a kit for a tween that is a more advanced crafter. Perhaps she already knows how to knit, now they can knit a scarf from start to finish…including dying the yarn!
The kit comes with:
- a skein of sparkly
Rub-a-Dub-Dub, Art in the tub?
Yep, you heard me right…you can even spark your child’s creativity in the bathtub! These products are sure to make bath time more enjoyable for your child…therefore making bath time more enjoyable for you!
The Artist in the Tub paint … Read More...
“Hey Mom, I wanna make something too!”
I haven’t forgotten about the guys out there! There are so many kits and crafts out there aimed at girls, but boys need a creative outlet too. There are things out there for your little fella to make, they are … Read More...
Fun to String Beads!
This wonderful craft kit is sure to keep your little one’s hands busy for hours! It’s called Paper Bead Fun from Hearthsong. These are large (3/4″ diameter) paper mache beads in bright solid colors Your child can decorated them … Read More...
Sweets for the Sweet
Instead of a boring old card, let your child give his or her classmates personalized cookies this Valentine’s Day! This is a fun way to bond with your child while teaching them life skills. There are great kits that come … Read More...
Class Projects
t’s almost Valentine’s Day and that means classroom parties! I loved these parties when I was young. I would always search through the cards I received for that one special card from the cute boy in my class. They … Read More...
It’s In The Mail!
What’s New? In Craft Toys
There are tons of fantastic kits out there to introduce your child to the world of crafting. One that I recently found is fast, funky, and fun! It’s Knot a Quilt, by Alex Toys. In just a few hours … Read More...
Let them decide.
My mother has sewn, crocheted, knitted, and done practically everything else her entire life. When I was young, she tried to get me interested in crafting, but it just wasn’t my thing. I remember when she tried to teach me … Read More...
Mom…..I’m Bored!
I enjoy the peace and tranquility of my craft room. The hum of the sewing machine puts me into an almost zen-like state. I become so focused on what I am doing that nothing else seems to exist….until….”Mom, I’m bored!” … Read More...