This craft was used to fill up a long day…perfect for the summertime when your children are home all day looking for things to do! Lolly Jane Boutique is the creative mom behind this craft!
4th of July Paper Lanterns
These little lanterns are so cute, and I love that they are hung on the polka dot ribbon! The Crafting Chicks has come up with this patriotic kids craft…they have a great tutorial with beautiful pictures.
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Fabric Lanterns
I stumbled upon this amazing Tomato Cage Lantern while searching for July 4th crafts back from 2010…I just love the rustic look of it. Your kids will love this lantern next to their tent while partaking in the Great Backyard … Read More...
Colored Rice Centerpiece
With some adult supervision, this craft could be super fun with the kids! HEad on over to Make and Takes to learn how to turn your rice….red, white and blue!
4th of July Kids Craft Round Up
I think Independence Day crafts may be my favorite because of the vivid bright colors of red, white and blue. I love the ‘crispness’ of every craft. July 4th is a great time to teach your children about the history … Read More...
Patriotic Rag Balls
Get your family in the patriotic mood with the simple and easy Rag Balls from Crafts n’ Coffee! You’ll have to read her explanation of how rag women in the early days of this country used to save all … Read More...
Jellyfish Craft
As a child, Igrew up near the ocean and can remember seeing jellyfish float up on the shore during the summer. Fortunately, this cute little jellyfish looks a lot cuter than the deadly ones I encountered. Have fun with your … Read More...
Painted Rocks – Pet Rock Necklace
A lot of pets have leashes so you can bring them with you wherever you go….with your pet rock, why not make it into a necklace? Our own Home and Garden Editor, Amanda, has come up with this adorable … Read More...
Making Flags with Kids {Book Craft}
Red Ted Art has an amazing post that is twofold; a book craft, as well as a general tutorial on how to make a genuine fabric flag with your children. The amazing inspiration was actually the illustrations in the book … Read More...
Indiana Jones Craft
This craft, straight from the words of the blogger is perfect for a kids, or a kid at heart! I loved growing up with Indiana Jones, and the fact that this craft is made out of cardboard tube is even … Read More...
Feltycuffs
This tutorial is so great; the pictures alone make you drool over these little feltycuffs ( love the word btw). There is also a great weaving technique for a different feltycuff as well. Enjoy this great simple craft over at … Read More...
Miniature Weaving
This is a perfect project for a rainy day, or just sitting under a shady tree this summer. I love how cute this looks as a necklace. Head on over the {Craft Camp} at Skip to My Lou for the … Read More...
Paint With Yarn
This project definitely seems to be geared more towards older children (or even fun for adults!) I love that you use coloring books for templates too! Zombies Wearing Helmets found this type of art in a vintage magazine, but it … Read More...
Bookmarks for Teachers
Some children are just now getting out of school. This adorable blog called Kids in the Studio has a great tutorial for making one of a kind, kid produced bookmarks for teachers. I love that she calls it process to … Read More...
Rainbow Salt
Inspiration Surrounds…Creativity Abounds has a new use for salt; turning it into rainbows! They used colored chalk to create their rainbows. Head on over for the how to!
Make Your Own Postcards {Free Printable}
Smashed Peas and Carrots is offering a free printable of postcards. They are using these postcards to document their summer activities and then send the postcards out to other family members. I was thinking that these would be great for … Read More...
8 Amazing Totem Pole Crafts For Kids
We searched all over the internet to bring you the best free Totem pole kids craft activities and projects. All of these kids craft projects are for Native American Totem poles. Perfect for class activities and lesson plans.
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Popcorn Seahorses-Book Craft
You can make these adorable seahorses out of popcorn, paper, glue and some powder tempera paint! This craft goes along with the book Mister Seahorse by Eric Carle
….brilliant! The beautifully photographed tutorial is over at C.R.A.F.T.
Hands On Necktie Craft
This craft is perfect for Father’s Day…and of course it plays into my love of all things handprint! Head on over to Free Kids Crafts to see how this is done!
Recyclables Worth Keeping for Kids Crafts and Lessons
Teach Mama has a great post about what types of recyclables you should keep and how they will benefit your child’s learning/craft time. You won’t believe how many great ideas this one post alone has in it. I can’t wait … Read More...