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Create some colorful lighting that will brighten up any room.
Supplies:
• cupcake papers (large and small)
• string lights
• scissors
• exacto knife
These eye-catching glass magnets are simple to create.
Supplies:
• bag of clear glass gems
• circle craft punch
• illustrations
• small, round magnets
• Mod Podge
• multi-purpose adhesive
These colorful mouse pads will brighten any workspace.
Supplies:
• cork trivet
• acrylic craft paint
• letter stencil
• pom poms
• foam brush
• hot glue gun
Create colorful beaded jewelry with safety pins.
Supplies:
• safety pins, various sizes
• beads
• elastic string
• chain
Add some fun to your home with a lighted chalkboard sign.
Supplies:
• wood surfaces
• chalkboard paint
• battery powered lights
• hot glue gun
• self-adhesive foam letters
Enjoy making matching bracelets out of popsicle sticks!
Supplies:
• tall glass of water (for soaking)
• mug (for molding)
• jumbo sized popsicle/craft sticks
• awl or piercing tool
• hemp beading cord #20
• scissors
• assorted colors washi tape
Create a colorful floral monogram!
Supplies:
• foam board
• utility knife
• glue gun
• ruler
• pencil
• scissors
• faux flowers
Design your own pop socket - it's easy!
Supplies:
• plastic bottle
• glue gun
• printer
Get organized with these cute wallpaper-lined trays.
Supplies:
• measuring tape
• wallpaper
• pencil
• scissors
• wallpaper paste
• plastic wallpaper smoother
damp sponge
Create a stylish centerpiece for your home with sand art candles.
Supplies:
• sand in various colors
• glass vases in various sizes
• glass votive candles
• funnel
• wooden skewer
• spoon
Light up evenings outdoors with tin can lanterns.
Supplies:
• tin cans
• hammer
• nails of different sizes
• permanent marker
• wire hanger
• wire-cutter pliers
• tea-light candles
Organize your stuff with these cute patterned clay trays.
Supplies:
• Sculpey or Fimo clay in 3 different colors
• shallow glass bowl
• circular items to use as stencils (lids, small bowls, etc.)
• butter knife
• pen with a flat end
• scrap piece of lace
• rolling pin
Upcycle plastic containers to create colorful tissue paper lanterns.
Supplies:
• LED candles
• plastic container
• tissue paper
• DIY mod podge
• paint brush
• scissors
Create a modern monogrammed piece of string art.
Supplies:
• 9 x 12-inch precut wood plaque
• acrylic craft paint
• foam paintbrush
• scissors
• small nails
• hammer
• tweezers
• heavy thread or string
Transform bits of fabric into a cute, no-sew wreath!
Supplies:
• fabric scraps
• scissors or rotary cutter
• 12" embroidery hoop
• iron (optional)
Mix a few drops of nail polish with water to create colorful candleholders.
Supplies:
• clear glass votive cups
• nail polish
• container with water
• toothpicks
• nail polish remover
• cotton balls
• clear spray sealant
Create colorful jute coasters following these simple steps.
Supplies
• jute
• embroidery floss
• hot glue
Turn basic household items into simple stamps and create custom-stamped towels and napkins.
Supplies:
• vintage buttons
• miniature tart tins
• fabric-safe paint
• corks
• hot glue
• linen napkins or towels
Transform that stash of corks into an upcycled cork board!
Supplies:
• tray
• wine corks
• white chalk paint
• acrylic paint
• paintbrushes
• tacky glue
• twine
• permanent craft adhesive
This candy dot recipe requires only three ingredients!
Supplies:
• 1.5 cups of powdered sugar
• 1 egg white or egg white substitutes
• 1/4 tsp of Kool-Aid flavoring
Learn how to create bright and cheerful Perler bead fruit magnets.
Supplies:
• watermelon, lemon, and orange templates
• Perler beads
• small circle pegboard
• parchment paper
• adhesive magnets
• iron
"I Spy" bottles are fun to make and perfect for long car rides or quiet time
Supplies:
• objects small enough to fit into a water bottle
• water bottle
• paper and pen
• white rice
• glue
• string, yarn, or ribbon
• clear contact paper or laminating paper
Turn colored flat lasagna into faux stained glass to hang in a sunny window!
Supplies:
• clear contact paper
• scissors
• painter’s tape
• black permanent markers (chisel tip works best)
Here is a simple but fun way to create custom t-shirt designs using sandpaper and crayons!
Supplies:
• good quality crayons
• t-shirt
• iron
• fine sandpaper
Turn a cardboard box and some straws into a low-tech visual perceptual marble maze.
Supplies:
• cardboard box
• straws
• hot glue
Use craft foam or leftover foam trays from the store to create DIY textured stamps!
Supplies:
• recycled cardboard
• craft foam
• embossing tool or straightened out bobby pin with a rounded tip
• glue stick
• ink pad, or paint and a sponge roller
Ribbon bookmarks are an easy-sew project that you can whip up in minutes!
Supplies:
• decorative ribbon at least 1/2" wide
• elastic hair bands
• decorative buttons
• scissors
• needle and thread and/or sewing machine
Create this DIY lava lamp with four ingredients!
Supplies:
• 3 empty water bottles
• food coloring
• vegetable oil
• Alka Seltzer
Balloon splatter painting is a fun outdoor action art project!
Supplies:
• small balloons
• washable paint
• screwdriver
• push pins
• large canvas
• goggles
This gelatine flower suncatcher preserves the flowers so you can enjoy them longer.
Supplies:
• flowers and petals (any type, any color, can be dried or pressed if you prefer)
• gelatine
• glass dishes or plastic tubs
• ribbon
• hole punch
Here’s an easy DIY watercolor paint recipe for you to try.
Supplies:
• permanent markers
• rubbing alcohol
• paint tray
• white cardstock
• paint brush
Get outside and make some fizzy sidewalk chalk paint!
Supplies:
• 2 cups baking soda
• 1 cup cornstarch
• water
• food dye
• vinegar
Under the sea-themed thumbprint and fingerprint animals are so much fun to make!
Supplies:
• stamp pads
• permanent markers
• paper
Use rubber stamps to create customized coasters for your home or to give away!
Supplies:
• tiles
• StazOn brand stamping ink
• rubber stamps
• felt pads
• glue
Try this hands-on rainy day art science activity!
Supplies:
• washable markers
• watercolor paper
• heavyweight cardstock
This handprint fox craft is fun and easy to make!
Supplies:
• orange paper
• scissors
• pencil
• glue
• white paint
• googly eyes or wiggle eye stickers
Discover fun new ways to draw and write with these paper roll scribblers.
Supplies:
• pens, crayons, pencils, or chalk in assorted colors – approximately 8 per scribbler
• toilet roll or paper towel roll cut in half
• duct tape
Here’s a unique literary activity: a DIY Funny Face Flip Book!
Supplies:
• white cardstock
• cardboard
• 3 metal book rings
• hole punch
• markers
• scissors
• glasses stickers or googly eyes (optional)
Washi tape and foil art frames provide a cool reflective surface for kids to draw on with permanent markers.
Supplies:
• heavy cardboard scraps
• aluminum foil
• washi tape
• permanent markers
This colorful rainbow friendship bracelet is fun and easy to make!
Supplies:
• embroidery floss or thin yarn in a variety of colors
• scissors
• tape
• clipboard
These bobble heads are so cute; make a bunch and make them dance with each other.
Supplies:
• paper cup
• acrylic paint
• construction paper
• pipe cleaner
• markers
• yarn
• low temp glue gun
• toothpick
Make reading extra fun with these DIY monster bookmarks.
Supplies:
• colored cardstock
• googly eyes
• markers
• glue dots
• hole punch
• pencil
• scissors
• glue stick
Upcycle cardboard tubes and transform them into paper roll spider puppets.
Supplies:
• paper rolls
• felt, various colors
• fabric glue
• googly eyes
• pipe cleaners
• dowel rod
• scissors
• small hole punch
• hot glue gun
For a 4th of July activity for kids – try this 4th of July bingo.
Supplies:
• templates (provided)
• white cardstock
• bingo markers – such as Skittles (choose the red and blue!) or choose red and blue jelly beans, or colored pompoms, paper stars, or star confetti
Get outside, go on a nature walk, collect interesting pieces of nature and then have fun painting!
Supplies:
• sticks (1 for each paint brush)
• lots of interesting pieces of nature
• elastic bands (or string)
• poster paint
• large roll of paper
This pompom caterpillar is the perfect very hungry caterpillar craft to make after reading the classic story.
Supplies:
• green cardstock
• mini pompoms - colors of choice
• small googly eyes
• scissors
• craft glue
• hole punch
These colorful swans are easy to make and decorate!
Supplies:
• cardboard tubes (toilet rolls or paper towel rolls cut in half)
• scissors
• paint
• permanent marker
• craft glue
Add this red, white, and blue patriotic windsock to your Fourth of July celebrations this year!
Supplies:
• cardstock: dark blue, white, red
• red and white crepe paper
• star paper punch
• glue stick
• stapler
• scissors
Blowing bubbles is fun summertime activity, and you'll have more fun when you make and decorate your own wand!
Supplies:
• pipe cleaners
• Perler beads
• bubbles
• small dish
Create an eye-catching design with this art grid.
Supplies:
• template (provided)
• markers
• oil pastels (optional)
• watercolors (optional)
Enjoy creating sponge art inspired by surrealist artist René Magritte.
Supplies:
• canvas or canvas board
• acrylic paint
• sponge pieces
• tape
• printed version of original art
• cardstock
Sewing with leaves is a fun way to practice basic skills and pattern recognition - and they look really cool!
Supplies:
• needle
• thread
• freshly fallen leaves
• scissors
Try a new painting technique by using water guns!
Supplies:
• poster paint
• water
• water pistols (one for each color)
• large canvas
Transform rocks into superhero themed works of art!
Supplies:
• rocks
• pencil with eraser
• pens
• acrylic paint or paint pens
• paint brushes
• sealant
• glue
This shirt and tie Father's Day card is easy to customize and fun to design.
Supplies:
• template (provided)
• cardstock
• scissors
• glue
• rainbow ink pad
Explore abstract art with this quilling activity!
Supplies:
• tree template (provided)
• colored paper
• scissors
• glue
Doodle Dad cards for Father's Day offer a choice of 6 themes.
Supplies:
• templates (provided)
• white cardstock
• markers, pencils, crayons to color
Recycle cardboard and make a colorful heart necklace!
Supplies:
• cardboard
• glue gun
• paint
• bamboo skewers
• needle and thread
• scissors
• button
Make your own sidewalk chalk paint and then go decorate your neighborhood!
Supplies:
• water
• cornstarch
• dry tempera paint
• small container
• stirring utensil
• paintbrushes
Take an ordinary pen and transform it into something beautiful — a bouquet of flowers!
Supplies:
• several small, or one large, silk or plastic flowers, with stems
• ballpoint pen
• floral tape
Enjoy creating unique styles for these paper straw bendy snakes!
Supplies:
• paper straws in various colors
• pipe cleaners
• cardstock
• googly eyes
• scissors
• glue
Pinwheels are fun for every age! Kids like to play with them, and they make great decorations for baby showers, brunch buffets, and more!
Supplies:
• scissors
• pencil
• ruler
• 1 piece square-shaped paper
• straw
• pushpin
• masking tape
These plastic bottle fireflies make a fun decoration on a summer night!
Supplies:
• water bottles
• tissue paper
• glow sticks
• pipe cleaners
• googly eyes
• foam sheets
• Mod Podge
• foam brush
• glue gun
This tape resist painting technique doesn't require many supplies and allows for plenty of creativity!
Supplies:
• oil pastels
• liquid watercolors
• painters tape
• construction paper
Get more enjoyment out of leaves and flowers in bloom with this nature collage suncatcher.
Supplies:
• paper plates
• contact paper
• yarn or ribbon
• flowers and leaves
• scissors
• hole punch
• tape
These fun and easy patriotic luminaries hold straws, utensils, and napkins during the day, and at night, they’ll light up your backyard!
Supplies:
• Mason jars
• white craft glue
• Epsom salt
• spray paint in gloss red, gloss white, and gloss blue
Make this adorable fingerprint monkey card for someone special - it makes a great Father's Day card!
Supplies:
• twine/rope
• brown paint
• brown/black marker
• glue
These cute hand sewn jellyfish are available as a cushion, a softie toy, or a mini jellyfish. Make one or all three with the templates provided!
Supplies:
• felt
• embroidery thread
• needle
• tacky craft glue
• ribbon
• stuffing
• scissors
Slide painting is a fun and easy outdoor activity!
Supplies:
• slide
• bouncy balls
• roll of paper
• tape
• paint in small containers
This DIY firefly art lights up just like real fireflies!
Supplies:
• cereal box
• battery-operated LED fairy lights
• acrylic paint: white, aqua, blue, and indigo
• round sponge brushes
• black cardstock
• glue
• lead pencil
• ruler
• scissors
This DIY felt fox purse is a great beginning sewing project.
Supplies:
• orange, off-white, and pink felt
• white embroidery thread
• sewing needle
• black buttons
• lace ribbon
• adhesive Velcro
• ruler
• marking pen
• scissors
Here’s a fun DIY toy and recycling craft – make an egg carton train!
Supplies:
• egg carton
• toilet paper roll
• acrylic paint
• glue
• construction paper
• string or ribbon
• hole punch
• train wheel template (provided)
Brighten up your back yard with ladybug painted rocks.
Supplies:
• patio paint
• smooth rocks
• paintbrush
• toothpick
• outdoor sealer
Make your flower pots stand out with this simple but eye-catching paint pouring technique!
Supplies:
• terracotta flower pots
• acrylic paint
• spray varnish
Make gorgeous tie-dye bookmarks using permanent markers and rubbing alcohol.
Supplies:
• opaque jug
• permanent markers
• rubbing alcohol
• spray varnish
• medicine dropper or pipette
• ribbon, twine, or cording
• button or decorative bead
• scissors
• hole punch
Have fun making DIY paint that puffs up in the microwave, and then let your creativity flow!
Supplies:
• 1 cup of flour
• 3 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• water
Washi tape and foil art frames take no time to make and provide a reflective surface for drawing.
Supplies:
• cardboard
• aluminum foil
• washi tape
• permanent markers in assorted colors
This adorable owl card is perfect for Father’s Day!
Supplies:
• cardstock in different colors
• black marker
• glue
• owl template (provided)
Dinosaur lovers can create a colorful suncatcher to hang in a window!
Supplies:
• wax paper
• permanent marker
• scrap pieces of tissue paper
• glue
• paper cup
• paint brush
• hole punch
Beaded pipe cleaner flowers make a colorful spring arrangement.
Supplies:
• green pipe cleaner
• 5 purple pipe cleaners
• 1 yellow pipe cleaner
• plastic pony beads
• glue
Sensory play stimulates the senses, and this rainbow rice sensory bin leads to a lot of creative play!
Supplies:
• uncooked white rice
• food coloring
• vinegar
• plastic baggie
Put your thumbs to work and create this adorable farm animal art!\
Supplies:
• ink pads or paint
• markers
• paper
Tiny fingerprints decorate this lovely flowerpot.
Supplies:
• cup and saucer
• acrylic paint
• plant
Create adorable ocean fish scene with cupcake liners.
Supplies:
• blue cardstock
• cupcake liners
• paper triangles
• glue stick
• black marker
• blue crayon
• white paint
• paper straw
Here are seven printable Mother’s Day card templates to design as you like -use your favorite supplies and let your creativity flow!
Supplies:
• templates (provided)
• markers, crayons, paint, ribbon, buttons, glitter, etc.
• imagination
This glue and paint necklace is a fun and easy handmade gift idea.
Supplies:
• white non-toxic craft/ PVA glue
• paint
• plastic paint palette or muffin tin
• skewer
• yarn
Create some bright spring scenes with salt! We’re including some templates, but feel free to draw your own spring scenes.
Supplies:
• white cardstock
• liquid watercolors
• salt
• glue
• water
Attract a variety of birds to your yard with these cookie cutter feeders.
Supplies:
• bird seed mix
• gelatin
• boiling water
• mixing bowl and spoon
• cookie cutters
• tray covered in foil
• ribbon
Create a beautiful footprint ring dish – it will make a lovely Mother's Day gift!
Supplies:
• air dry clay
• rainbow ink pad
• gold acrylic paint
• craft wire
• rolling pin
• knife
• small bowl
These silly paint smash monster puppets are addictive - you'll want to make more than one.
Supplies:
• white cardstock
• construction paper
• paint
• jumbo adhesive craft sticks
• googly eyes
• scissors
• glue
These craft stick robots are adorable – you’ll want to make more than one!
Supplies:
• jumbo craft sticks
• craft sticks
• mini craft sticks
• silver metallic paint
• paint brush
• tacky glue
• googly eyes
• pony beads
• glitter sticks
• black permanent marker
These colorful jellyfish are fun to make!
Supplies:
• small paper bowl
• tissue paper
• self-adhesive curly gift bow
• googly eyes
• white string
• glue
• packaging tape
• scissors
Create a simple gift bag with cupcake liner flowers – this is a perfect idea for Mother's Day!
Supplies:
• cupcake liners in assorted colors
• plain paper gift bag
• dot stickers
• glue
• scissors
Help kids develop environmental awareness with this printable Earth Day game. This is a fun board game for kids of all ages that is similar to Snakes & Ladders.
Supplies:
• game (printout included in comments) and dice – you will need to fold and glue the dice together
• marker for each player
These gorgeous Earth Day windsocks will look stunning hung outdoors to blow around in the spring breeze.
Supplies:
• blue, and green, cardstock
• green, and blue, crepe paper
• green acrylic paint
• clothespin
• large pom-pom
• paper plate
• scissors
• glue stick
• stapler
This cute paper plate cat is a great craft for any time of the year!
Supplies:
• paper plate
• acrylic paint
• pink cardstock paper
• googly eyes
• white string
• black marker
• scissors
• glue
Create a fish pond filled with beautifully textured rock fish!
Supplies:
• rocks
• acrylic paint
• netting/mesh
• small beads
• glue
• thick paper
• elastics or a baggie clip
• scissors
• container
• glass gems
• craft foam
This pom pom flower adds spring cheer to your home. Place a photo in the center and stick them on the fridge or give them away!
Supplies:
• pom poms
• cardboard
• glue
• popsicle sticks
• green paint
• adhesive magnets
• scissors
Leaf clay dishes make great gifts that you can personalize for a birthday or special occasion!
Supplies:
• air dry clay
• leaves
• acrylic paint
• sealer
• knife
Enjoy making these cute pet cactus rocks!
Supplies:
• rocks
• googly eyes
• acrylic paint: green, white, and bright green
• mini terra cotta pots
• hot glue
This handprint heart tree makes a lovely gift for Mother's Day!
Supplies:
• blue, green, and brown cardstock
• pink construction paper
• stapler
• scissors
• glue
• paper plate
This pool noodle pom pom shooter is a fun STEM kids’ activity.
Supplies:
• pool noodles
• balloons
• duct tape
• small pom poms
• serrated knife
These paper roll flowers are perfect for spring.
Supplies:
• paper rolls
• popsicle sticks
• pipe cleaners
• paint
• white cardstock
• glue dots
These 3-D butterfly bracelets are a lot of fun to make and wear!
Supplies:
• toilet paper roll
• acrylic paint
• scissors
• template (provided)
• cardstock
• craft gems
• extra-strong glue
Ice painting is a great way to explore colors and introduce science to kids!
Supplies:
• small containers
• food coloring
• water
• craft sticks
• cardstock
These simple cards designed with cupcake liners are perfect for Mother’s Day or any special occasion.
Supplies:
• cupcake liners
• buttons
• 5-inch by 7-inch blank cards
• green crayon
• tacky glue
• glue stick
This Frida Kahlo succulent planter is deceptively simple to create, and makes a lovely handmade gift.
Supplies:
• small terracotta planter or pot
• acrylic paint
• paint brush
• pencil
• old newspaper
This DIY book is a great way for kids to show off their art!
Supplies:
• paper – white 8.5 x 11 printer paper and colored cardstock
• glue
• markers, crayons, or any art supplies
• optional – tissue paper shapes, confetti, glitter, etc.
These jellyfish are easier than they look to make, and best of all, they light up in the dark with the help of an LED color-changing candle.
Supplies:
• tissue paper
• small round bowl
• mod podge
• LED color-changing candle
• sticky tape
• string
• non-stick baking paper
• cling wrap
• paintbrush
• scissors
• metal skewer
Celebrate spring with a felt flower crown.
Supplies:
• felt
• scissors
• pencil
• yarn
• hot glue
• template (provided)
These cute paper roll bunnies look great in spring colors!
Supplies:
• paper towel roll
• scissors
• acrylic paint
• pom poms
• white felt
• tacky craft glue
• googly eyes
• template (provided)
Make a homemade Unicorn Mother's Day card with yarn hair - or create this cute card to use for any occasion.
Supplies:
• template (provided)
• gold, pink, and purple glitter cardstock
• pink, blue, and white yarn
• glue
• scissors
• hole punch
• ruler
These recycled cereal box baskets are the perfect size for gathering eggs and can be decorated any way you like.
Supplies:
• large cereal box
• acrylic paint
• construction paper
• double-sided tape
• cotton swab
• lace or ribbon
• black marker
• tissue paper
• glue stick
Scratch art is a great creative process for kids, and they'll love the results.
Supplies:
• templates (provided)
• crayons
• paint in a contrasting color to your crayons
• toothpick
This handprint daffodil is bright and cheery - and easy to make!
Supplies:
• yellow cardstock
• paper cups
• orange paint
• green cardstock
• glue
• scissors
Make some adorable paper chicks to decorate for Easter or spring.
Supplies:
• newspaper
• tissue in yellow, and pink
• orange construction paper
• googly eyes
• glue
• scissors
• feathers (optional)
Handmade paper towel roses make wonderful gifts and home accents.
Supplies:
• scrunch-dyed paper towel
• long thin craft stick, chopstick, or straw
• craft glue
• green yarn
These cute bunny bookmarks are double-sided with a head peeking over your page and a little tail and bunny feet hanging over the back.
Supplies:
• template
• glue stick
• scissors
• scoring tool
If you’re looking for an indoor St Patrick’s day activity – this St Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt is a lot of fun!
Supplies:
• Clue cards to print
These egg grass heads combine Easter and gardening themes for a fun activity.
Supplies:
• eggs
• soil
• grass seeds
• water
• permanent marker
These pretty paper flowers brighten up a room.
Supplies:
• yellow cupcake liners
• mini yellow or orange cupcake liners
• blue, green cardstock
• yellow pom-poms
• glue stick
• scissors
The colorful tulips on this card make it a terrific spring craft.
Supplies:
• template (provided)
• green, red, pink, or purple cardstock
• scissors
• glue stick
These cute bunnies can be turned into an Easter card!
Supplies:
• white cardstock
• colored cardstock: yellow, pink, and blue
• googly eyes
• pom poms
• cotton balls
• pipe cleaners
• glue
• template (provided)
Making a paper plate rainbow is fun with this torn paper technique!
Supplies:
• paper plate
• scrap paper: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple
• cotton balls
• glue
This hyacinth flower card is simple to make (but will impress the person who receives it!)
Supplies:
• template (provided)
• white, green, light blue, purple, or pink cardstock
• scissors
• glue stick
• tacky glue
Use these easy to make baskets to store things or fill with gift items.
Supplies:
• cupcake liners
• paper cups
• pipe cleaners
• beads
• dot stickers
• hole punch
• glue stick
These pom pom hedgehogs are easy to make, and cute, too!
Supplies:
• cardstock
• yarn
• permanent marker
• scissors
• recycled cardboard
• glue stick
• template (provided)
This lovely spring craft will brighten up your home or make a terrific gift.
Supplies:
• cardstock, various colors
• yarn
• jumbo craft sticks
• buttons
• sticky tape
• glue
• scissors
This colorful rainbow windsock is a great way to celebrate spring!
Supplies:
• light blue cardstock
• white paint
• clothespin
• large pom-pom
• crepe paper (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
• scissors
• glue stick
• stapler
This leprechaun mask will bring some smiles and giggles to your celebration.
Supplies:
• template (provided)
• white paper plate
• orange, peach paint
• green, black cardstock
• circle punch
• orange pom-pom
• black, orange markers
• scissors
• pencil
• glue stick
• stapler
• gold straw
• tape
This egg carton goldfish is a fun recycling craft!
Supplies:
• egg carton
• orange or yellow paint
• tissue paper in the same color as your paint
• white, black pom poms
• pink pipe cleaner
• tacky glue
Here’s a gorgeous St. Patrick’s Day four leaf clover project.
Supplies:
• template (provided)
• mixed media paper
• glue
• black acrylic paint
• watercolors
• paintbrush
• black cardstock
• scissors
Succulents are a nice addition to your home, especially when planted in this galaxy painted pot!
Supplies:
• terracotta pot and tray
• paintbrush
• old toothbrush
• kitchen sponge
• acrylic paint in black, purple, pink, blue, and white
• baking paper
Enjoy creating colorful dragonfly puppets!
Supplies:
• template (provided)
• paper (colors of your choice)
• white paper
• paper straws
• hole punch
• googly eyes
• glue stick
• scissors
Butterfly painting is a fun way for kids to explore symmetry and pattern.
Supplies:
• black cardstock
• cotton buds
• acrylic paint in orange, yellow, blue, and white
• scissors
• template (provided)
Add something extra special to St. Patrick’s Day by creating these awesome leprechaun finger puppets.
Supplies:
• template (provided)
• cardstock: white, green, orange, cream, and black
• pencil
• 3/4-inch circle punch
• googly eyes
• orange craft pom
• fine tip black marker
• glue stick
• scissors
These cute St. Patrick’s Day finger puppets add some color and fun to your celebration!
Supplies:
• shamrock finger puppet template (provided)
• green cardstock
• 3/4-inch circle punch
• scissors
• googly eyes
• markers
Spring is getting closer – let’s celebrate by creating these lovely robins.
Supplies:
• robin template (provided)
• 2 sheets brown cardstock
• 1 small dessert size paper pate
• medium size wiggly eye
• yellow cardstock for beak
• brown and orange paint
• paint brush
• white crayon
• scissors
• glue
Craft jewels and glittery pipe cleaners make this dragonfly absolutely gorgeous.
Supplies:
• wood craft sticks
• acrylic craft jewels
• tacky glue
• glitter sticks
• small googly eyes
• hot glue gun
This easy butterfly squish art activity is a fun thing to do when it’s cold outside!
Supplies:
• paint
• butterfly squish art template (provided)
• optional: extra glitter or sequins to decorate
Display these egg carton flowers in a recycled jar tied with a piece of ribbon, or give them away.
Supplies:
• cardboard egg cartons
• acrylic paint
• bamboo skewers
• hot glue gun
• scissors
• paintbrush
Here’s a cute and simple Valentine’s Day card sure to bring a smile to someone’s face!
Supplies:
• template (provided)
• green, pink or red, and kraft cardstock
• googly eyes
• black marker
• small heart punch
• scissors
• glue
This cute caterpillar reminds us that spring is not far off!
Supplies:
• caterpillar template (provided)
• green cardstock
• colored cardstock
• googly eyes
• pipe cleaner
• scissors
• markers or crayons
• glue stick
• hole punch
• tape
For a fun and simple Valentine’s activity – try Valentine Bingo!
Supplies:
• white paper or cardstock to print bingo cards (provided)
• bingo markers - options: conversation hearts, M&M’s, jelly beans, Hershey Kisses, red or pink pom poms, buttons, confetti, foam hearts, pencil, or marker
• optional – self laminating sheets
Sweetheart bookmarks are a great beginner felt sewing project.
Supplies:
• felt
• embroidery thread
• needle and needle threader
• bookmark template (provided)
• sewing pins
• scissors
These salt dough heart ornaments are perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Supplies:
• flour
• salt
• heart cookie cutters
• acrylic paint
• Mod Podge
• glitter
• twine
This handmade rose stamp makes a great card, or use it to create a pretty handmade gift wrap, gift tags, or artwork.
Supplies:
• cardstock
• sponge cleaning cloth
• a piece of rectangular kitchen sponge
• cotton bud
• acrylic paint
• glue stick
• a piece of newspaper
This handprint penguin is a cute and fun winter activity!
Supplies:
• white felt
• black, orange, and light blue cardstock
• googly eyes
• white pom poms
• snowflake stickers or embellishments
Make your Valentine’s greetings stand out with heart envelopes!
Supplies:
• heart envelope template (provided)
• patterned scrapbook paper, with one side being white
• scissors
• gel pens, colored pencils or crayons
• heart stickers
Create a sweet paper roll love bug for Valentine's day.
Supplies:
• paper rolls
• paint
• googly eyes
• pipe cleaners
• beads
• construction paper
• craft glue
• markers
• scissors
• skewer
These cherry blossom windsocks will give you warm thoughts during these cold days.
Supplies:
• blue cardstock
• brown paint
• paintbrush
• pink crepe paper
• glue stick
• scissors
• stapler
This cute llama makes a great Valentine’s Day card!
Supplies:
• llama template (provided)
• white, pink, purple cardstock
• markers
• poms (different sizes)
• glue dots
• scissors
• glue stick
If you enjoy bird watching, you will have fun creating birds on a wire.
Supplies:
• birds template (provided)
• black, white cardstock
• yellow, orange, pink, and light blue tissue paper
• black braiding cord
• scissors
• glue stick
• tape
If you’re looking for a fun indoor winter activity, Winter Bingo is a lot of fun! You can even use small white pom poms as pretend snowball bingo markers.
Supplies:
• bingo card templates (provided)
• white paper
• bingo markers (white pom poms (to look like snowballs), blue pom poms, white or blue buttons, fabric snowflakes, pencils, or markers
Get ready for Groundhog Day by creating this adorable mask!
Supplies:
• empty cereal box
• brown acrylic paint
• paint brush
• scissors
• craft knife
• brown, white, and black cardstock paper
• heart (from a punch or cut out)
• flat toothpicks
• glue
• hole punch
• string or yarn
Create a colorful yarn butterfly using this simple weaving technique.
Supplies:
• craft sticks
• pipe cleaners
• yarn in more than one color
• beads
Recycled plastic bottles transform into adorable woodland animal planters!
Supplies:
• recycled plastic bottles
• acrylic paint
• glue
• black buttons
• hot glue gun
• scissors
• paint brush
• black marker
• rocks and plastic plants, or real plants and potting mix
• face templates (provided)
This handprint heart tree makes a lovely Valentine's gift!
Supplies:
• blue, green, and brown cardstock
• pink construction paper
• paper cutter
• stapler
• scissors
• pencil
• glue
• paper plate
Here is a fun and easy paper pterodactyl puppet.
Supplies:
• string
• craft stick
• hole punch and scissors
• tape
• template (provided)
Add some fun and color to winter by making some festive windsocks.
Supplies:
• windsock template (provided)
• white, black, orange cardstock
• cardstock in colors of your choice
• googly eyes
• pom-poms
• buttons
• glue stick
• black marker
• scissors
• pencil
Transform two paper plates into an adorable unicorn Valentine holder.
Supplies:
• heavy duty paper plates
• white cardstock
• gold glitter adhesive foam sheet
• paper flower embellishments
• pink ribbon
• black marker
• pink marker
• scissors
• stapler
Create a cute mini valentine from a matchbox with a tiny hand-sewn heart plushy inside.
Supplies:
• felt
• needle and thread
• pencil
• scissors
• matchbox
• craft glue
• craft paper in different colors
• confetti
Brighten your day with this adorable sloth!
Supplies:
• sloth template (provided)
• blue, cream, brown, red, black, purple and kraft cardstock
• black marker
• scissors
• glue
Have fun making, then playing with, paper plate frog puppets.
Supplies:
• 1 paper plate per frog
• cardstock, 2 shades of red or pink
• egg carton
• tissue paper
• acrylic paint in white
• pva glue
• paint brush
• scissors
• lead pencil
• stapler
• black permanent marker
• small scrap of yellow paper
These no-sew washcloth bunnies make adorable gifts for any occasion!
Supplies:
• washcloths
• elastic band
• ribbon
• googly eyes
• cotton ball
• button
• glue
• chocolate egg or a small soap for the back
This heart suncatcher is simple to make and adds color to your home.
Supplies:
• red and pink paper plates
• tissue paper confetti
• clear contact paper
• heart shape
• bowl
• scissors
• pen or pencil
Homemade cards are fun to make and a special treat for recipients. These 3D hot air balloon cards will brighten anyone’s Valentine’s Day!
Supplies:
• hot air balloon card template (provided)
• pink or red cardstock
• kraft paper cardstock
• craft sticks
• markers
• glue stick
• tacky glue
Transform a paper towel roll into a colorful lizard, and add a frilled neck!
Supplies:
• 1 long cardboard tube per lizard
• 1 cupcake case per lizard
• googly eyes
• tacky craft glue
• paint
• scissors
• lizard template (provided)
Braided yarn dolls are fun and easy to create and make great DIY toys or handmade gifts.
Supplies:
• yarn
• cardboard
• scissors
Create a gorgeous winter landscape inspired by the view outside your window using a sponge printing technique.
Supplies:
• sponges
• acrylic or poster paint
• blue or grey cardstock
• a cotton swab
Add some sparkle to your New Year’s Eve celebration with this 3D display!
Supplies:
• dark blue, gray, black, and yellow cardstock
• sparkle pipe cleaners
• star stickers
• glue dots
• scissors
• glue stick
Too icy to make a good snowman outside? You can make this cute snowman inside where it’s warm and comfy.
Supplies:
• 2 sheets of white paper
• paper in any other color
• black marker
• glue, scissors
• buttons, cupcake liner, sequins
Salt painting is a fun activity that produces beautiful results, and these snowflakes match this week’s weather!
Supplies:
• white cardstock
• liquid watercolors
• salt (any kind will do)
• white glue
• a little bit of water
• snowflake template (provided)
Celebrate the new year in a creative way with these party hats!
Supplies:
• pencils, crayons, or felt tip pens
• glue stick or stapler
• scissors
• party hat templates (provided)
This fun winter art lesson adds a little snow to our lives (if the weather doesn’t give us any!) Using newspaper and a variety of different materials makes it a fun mixed media art project.
Supplies:
• newspaper
• green watercolors
• paintbrush
• sponge paintbrush
• light blue and white cardstock
• bubble wrap
• white paint
• paper plate
• metallic markers
• scissors
• glue stick
Use a fork to paint the pine needle texture on this easy Christmas tree and get beautiful results.
Supplies:
• green, brown, and yellow cardstock
• pencil
• scissors
• green acrylic paint
• plastic fork
• small paper plate
• glitter glue
• 3/4-inch circle stickers or sequins
• glue stick
This DIY ornament is inspired by a book, and is a good hands-on activity!
Supplies:
• small wood slices
• small nails
• thread
• small eye hooks
• ribbon, string, or baker’s twine
Thinking ahead to the new year? Here’s a fun craft to add some color to your celebration.
Supplies:
• black cardstock
• newspaper
• yellow highlighter
• acrylic paint
• cotton swabs
• paper plate
• glitter glue
• scissors
• glue stick
This snowman can throw snowballs across the room!
Supplies:
• white paper cup
• white balloon
• electrical tape
• felt tip markers
• brown cardstock
• white or blue acrylic pom poms
• double-sided tape
• scissors
• craft knife
This woodland animal paper wreath is an easy papercraft for all ages.
Supplies:
• white cardstock
• pencil
• scissors
• glue
• black gel pen or permanent marker
• woodland animal wreath template (provided)
Create the ugly sweater of your dreams – it’s fun, easy, and something the whole family can do!
Supplies:
• sweater template (provided)
• colored cardstock
• markers
• embellishments (buttons, mini bows, stickers, sequins, etc.)
• scissors
• glue
These adorable handmade gift tags make the perfect accent for your gifts.
Supplies:
• washable markers
• aluminum foil
• cardstock
• cookie cutters
• spray bottle
• hole punch
• chenille sticks
• beads
These cute gnome puppets are fun to make and decorate!
Supplies:
• gnome template (provided)
• red or green cardstock
• white yarn
• pom-pom
• 3/4-inch circle punch
• snowflake punch
• snowflake stickers
• scissors
• glue dots
• glue stick
Will we get snow this weekend? We're not sure, but you can have fun with these paper bag snowmen – no shoveling required!
Supplies:
• white paper lunch bag
• orange construction paper
• colored cardstock paper
• large googly eyes
• large pom-poms
• washi tape
• buttons
• black marker
• scissors
• glue stick
Collect pine cones, acorns, and other pieces of nature to decorate and add some sparkle to your home!
Supplies:
• fallen seed pods, pinecones, acorns, etc.
• glue
• glitter
• acrylic or poster paints
• string
• Mod Podge
Who can resist this paper plate Grinch?
Supplies:
• template (provided)
• paper plate
• green paint
• red, white, green, yellow cardstock
• scissors
• black marker
• glue stick
Reindeer pillow boxes are a quick and easy DIY gift idea as a little something to hand out.
Supplies:
• white cardstock
• scoring tool
• ruler and cutting mat
• glue stick
• reindeer pillow box template (provided)
Enjoy creating this fun rocking paper plate polar bear, and you get to design his outfit!
Supplies:
• paper plate
• colored pencils
• small pom-pom
• black marker
• scissors
• safety cutter
• pencil
Turn ordinary plastic lids into a Christmas sewing project this holiday season.
Supplies:
• plastic lid
• craft knife
• hole punch
• green yarn
• yellow and brown adhesive foam sheet
• small poms
• glue dots OR glue gun
• tape
• scissors
These colorful unicorn ornaments are simple to create and make a nice homemade gift.
Supplies:
• wooden round bauble
• white acrylic paint
• gold glitter stickers
• white foam sheet
• rainbow yarn
• black and pink permanent markers
• tacky glue
• scissors
These paper angels look great on a mantel or on a tree!
Supplies:
• scissors
• construction paper
• ribbon or string
• a bead for hanging
• tape
• paper angel template (provided)
Here’s a fun variation on homemade snowflakes – these are 3D!
Supplies:
• snowflake templates (provided)
• colored or white paper
• glue
• sequins, glitter, etc.
• silver thread
• tape
These simple reindeer treat cups are a fun and easy DIY gift idea.
Supplies:
• paper cups in a brown or earth color
• brown construction paper
• white cardstock
• small pom poms
• bakers twine
• black marker
• scissors
This simple washcloth snowman is a fun winter craft for kids, and a cute handmade gift idea.
Supplies:
• white face cloth
• baby socks
• elastic bands
• small black beads, buttons, googly eyes, etc.
• orange pipe cleaners
• small acrylic pom poms
• chunky yarn
• optional small treats
• hot glue gun
“Mistle-Toes” make a great holiday decoration – hang it up, turn it into a card – it’s up to you!
Supplies:
• template (provided)
• white cardstock
• green paint
• paper plate
• ribbon
• adhesive
• embellishments like glitter, rhinestones etc.
These 3D construction paper unicorns are here to spread some magic!
Supplies:
• template (included)
• construction paper
• coloring supplies
• scissors
• glue
• glitter glue
These paper roll reindeer make a cute decoration!
Supplies:
• paper towel roll
• scissors
• paint in brown and white
• white paper
• glue stick
• hot glue gun
• cotton ball
• optional mini pom pom
This is a quick and easy sewing craft for beginners!
Supplies:
• template (provided)
• soft felt in pale green with scraps in pink, green, brown, and red for the extra details (leaf, stalk, and face)
• embroidery thread
• needle and pins
• stuffing
Do you remember having a parent or teacher read you a story? You can still have that experience with an audiobook - great for commuting, housework, walking, or crafting. Give these selections a try!
This melting snowman puppet can dance around, melt to the ground, and then pop back up ready to start the fun and games all over again!
Supplies:
• paper plates
• blue and white paint
• snowman template (provided in comments)
• white printer card
• markers
• white felt or fabric
• jumbo straw
• scissors
• glue
Kids can learn about colors while creating this cute turkey.
Supplies:
• regular sized paper plate
• small sized paper plate
• brown paint
• 2 large googly eyes
• red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple cardstock
• red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple tissue paper
• stapler
• scissors
• glue stick
Create beautiful marbled DIY Christmas crackers using strips of marble art.
Supplies:
• tissue paper
• cracker snaps
• ribbon
• printable jokes or Christmas “Would You Rather” questions
• small toy or trinket
• chocolate or mini candy cane
• recycled paper roll
• stapler
• double-sided tape
Here’s a great way to send homemade Christmas cards to everyone on your list using everyday materials.
Supplies:
• cardstock in different colors
• Christmas-shaped cookie cutters
• patterned paper
• glue stick
• metallic markers or pens
• glitter glue
Before you recycle soda or water bottles (the ones with flower-shaped bottoms), get one more use out of them with this fun stamping project. Simple and fun!
Supplies:
• plastic bottles
• paint
Our feathered friends can use an extra nutritional boost this time of year. These birdseed ornaments are easy to make, and you’ll get to enjoy watching birds flock to your back yard.
Supplies:
• birdseed
• unflavored gelatin
• corn syrup
• water
• cookie cutters
• drinking straws
• twine
Make your own paper turkey – it’s easy and adds a festive holiday mood to your home.
Supplies:
• cardstock
• googly eyes
• white paper
• glue
• turkey template (provided)
Photo ornaments can brighten up your home, and they make great gifts!
Supplies:
• 4” x 6” printed photo
• cardboard
• hole punch
• glue stick
• markers
• glitter glue
• black permanent marker
• circles for tracing
• ribbon
• scissors
This fingerprint plate is fun to create and makes a lovely homemade gift.
Supplies:
• white plate
• red porcelain paint
• green porcelain paint
• black porcelain pen
This turkey windsock is simple to create, and it makes a lovely Thanksgiving decoration.
Supplies:
• brown cardstock
• red, orange, and yellow paper
• red balloon
• brown crepe paper
• googly eyes
• glue stick (or glue dots)
• paper cutter
• scissors
• stapler
This turkey box is a way to write down something you are thankful for during November and "feed" it to the turkey.
Supplies:
• turkey template (provided)
• empty square tissue box
• brown paint
• sponge paintbrush
• brown, yellow, red, and orange cardstock
• googly eyes
• glue dots (optional)
• scissors
• extra strength glue stick
Whether you’re ready for snow – or not – this snowman is a cute addition to your home!
Supplies:
• snowman template (provided)
• light blue, white, black, brown, red, orange, and pink cardstock
• paper cutter
• pencil
• googly eyes
• black marker
• snowflake punch
• glitter star sticker (optional)
• scissors
• glue stick
Use rounded macaroni shapes to mimic the texture of bird feathers and create an elbow macaroni turkey!
Supplies:
• cardboard
• elbow macaroni
• orange, yellow, red, and brown acrylic paint
• sandwich bags
• parchment paper
• googly eyes
• orange marker
• glue
This magnetic ice skating craft is a fun DIY toy and STEAM activity.
Supplies:
• small cereal box
• blue, white & green construction paper
• large sheet of white paper
• extra scrap cardboard
• dowel rods or chopsticks
• extra strong small magnets
• paint
• glue stick
• an old toothbrush
• hot glue gun
• scissors
• fine paint brush
• lead pencil
• ruler
Create a fun, wintry snowman scene with fingerprint snow.
Supplies:
• template (provided)
• construction paper in a winter colour
• markers, pencils, or crayons
• white paint
• glue stick
• scissors
These colorful peg monsters will make kids smile, and they are easy to create!
Supplies:
• wooden pegs (clothespins)
• yarn
• pipe cleaners
• googly eyes
• acrylic paint
• plastic beads
• gel pens
• tacky craft glue
Make a paper plate cat craft based on the Sassafras character in the Zoe and Sassafras book series by Asia Citro.
Supplies:
• 2 paper plates per cat
• acrylic paint in orange, white, and brown
• piece of sponge
• white paper
• paintbrush
• scissors
• stapler
• black marker
• glue stick
Here’s a quick, fun DIY craft for Halloween!
Supplies:
• egg cartons
• hole pnch
• paint
• pipe cleaners
• googly eyes
• hat elastic
• dowel rods, or sticks
Turn an old cardboard box into a fun straw maze with loose bits of wooden arts and craft materials.
Supplies:
• shallow cardboard box
• paint (optional)
• straws
• small wooden beads, mini blocks, and spools
• hot glue gun
• scissors
• pencil
• small marble or wooden bead
Explore light, reflections, and symmetry with this DIY kaleidoscope.
Supplies:
• toilet paper roll
• mylar sheets or mirrored sheets
• scissors and/or paper cutter
• tape
• white cardstock
• bendy straw
• markers or stickers
• optional: paint
This bat craft for Halloween is cute and easy to make!
Supplies:
• black, blue, or gray construction paper
• lead pencil
• scissors
• glue
• paper roll
• bat template (provided)
This dino bracelet is fun to make, and the instructions provide interesting facts about dinosaurs.
Supplies:
• pencils, crayons or markers
• scissors
• glue
• dinosaur paper bracelet template (provided)
This sponge geometric art activity is also a great way to experiment with color and patterns.
Supplies:
• kitchen sponges
• poster or acrylic paint
• paper
• ice cream lids or similar to use as paint pallets
Ready for some Halloween fun? These flying witches will get you in the mood!
Supplies:
• green paper cups
• black, orange, purple, brown paper
• black yarn
• googly eyes
• permanent marker
• glue
• scissors
Carry your favorite scents everywhere with braided leather essential oil diffuser bracelets!
Supplies:
• thin faux leather/suede string cord
• 1 small button with 2 holes
• 3 essential oils
• scissors
• dropper
Combine glue and paint to create this colorful necklace for a fun and easy handmade gift.
Supplies:
• white non-toxic craft/PVA glue
• paint
• plastic paint palette or muffin tin
• skewer
• yarn
Finger knit friendship necklaces only require two items, and the rest is up to your imagination.
Supplies:
• yarn
• beads with holes in the center
These dish towels are a great way to combine kid art and a make a fun gift item.
Supplies:
• tea towels
• acrylic paint
• tintable fabric medium
• paint brushes
• potatoes
• tiny cookie cutters
Upcycle mason jars and turn them into a set of lanterns with magical silhouettes of mermaids and fish set against the luminescent background of the sea.
Supplies:
• mason jars
• spray paint
• plain paper
• white glue
• mermaid template (provided)
• white LED candles
Use rubber stamps to create customized coasters for your home or to give away!
Supplies:
• tiles
• permanent stamping ink
• rubber stamps
• felt pads
• glue
Miniature paper lanterns make great decorations, especially when you place a small LED candle inside.
Supplies:
• paper lantern template (provided)
• scissors
• double-sided tape
• decorative (washi) tape
• milk bottle lids (one per lantern)
• butter knife, cutting mat, and metal ruler for scoring
• LED tealight candles (optional)
Here’s a fun upcycling idea: use plastic bottles to create a Halloween herb garden!
Supplies:
• plastic bottles in 1L or 2L size
• permanent marker
• craft knife
• scissors
• acrylic paint
• PVA glue
• lead pencil
• buttons (optional)
• paint brushes
• waterproof acrylic sealer (optional)
This DIY nature craft encourages open-ended play.
Supplies:
• sticks and twigs
• leaves – use a combination of fresh and dry leaves
• seed pods
• other nature items that catch your eye and imagination
• sticky tack
• googly eyes
• tray to put the items on
Make some Halloween tissue paper suncatchers in either bat or pumpkin design.
Supplies:
• construction paper in assorted colors – 2 sheets per suncatcher
• tissue paper in assorted colors, cut into strips
• freezer paper (or tracing paper)
• glue stick
• scissors
• template (provided)
Who doesn’t love puppies? Make your own, using balloons!
Supplies:
• balloons
• crepe paper
• scissors
• ribbon
• permanent marker
• double-sided tape
Make some cute felt dinosaurs!
Supplies:
• felt
• embroidery thread
• sewing needle and needle threader
• scissors
• pins
• small buttons
• fabric glue
• dinosaur softie pattern (provided)
Paper plate crafts are simple and fun – check out this adorable paper plate sloth!
Supplies:
• sloth template (provided)
• paper plates
• cardboard
• tan and brown cardstock
• googly eyes
• markers
• scissors
• glue stick
• stapler
Turn painted rocks into a special keepsake by creating photo holders.
Supplies:
• rocks or stones
• acrylic paints in various colors and paintbrushes
• Mod Podge
• craft or floral wire
• beads
• wire cutter or pliers
• special photos to display
Bath bombs make great gifts for friends and family, and this easy recipe features ingredients you may already have in your home!
Supplies:
• 2 cups baking soda
• 1 cup cream of tartar
• 1-2 table spoons of olive oil or plain oil
• food coloring
• essential oils
• dried lavender
• water in a spray bottle
• ice cube trays
This easy comic leaf art is an exercise in creative thinking, too!
Supplies:
• paper leaves (template provided)
• construction paper in fall colors
• glue stick
• permanent marker
• white paper
• scissors
Clay friendship necklaces are fun to create and they make great gifts!
Supplies:
• yarn
• beads
• skewer
• masking tape
• aluminum foil
• baking pan
• sculpey clay
• scissors
• heart-shaped cookie cutter or playdough cutter
Let’s join our Library Associate Christine to discover how to make book page wreaths.
Supplies:
• hot glue gun
• scissors
• pencil
• inside ring of a mason jar
• book pages
• ribbon
This sandbox small world encourages imaginary play.
Supplies:
• tray – any tray including a baking tray or disposable foil tray. A large plastic tub is less messy if you are working indoors
• sand
• pebbles or small rocks
• craft sticks
• foil
• plastic gems
• pine cones or twigs and leaves from the garden
• small toys to live in the world
Peacock puppets are simple to make and fun to play with!
Supplies:
• peacock craft template (provided)
• paper lunch bags
• blue and yellow cardstock
• green construction paper
• blue feathers
• tape
• blue and gold sequins
• pencil
• scissors
• extra strength glue stick
• tacky glue
Make a paper pumpkin basket, perfect for Halloween or fall crafting fun!
Supplies:
• pumpkin template (provided)
• cardstock paper in orange or white
• scissors
• double-sided tape
Celebrate the beautiful colors of the fall season with this simple and fun windsock craft.
Supplies:
• light blue cardstock
• red cardstock
• brown paint
• small paper plate
• paintbrush
• foam leaf stickers
• crepe paper
• glue stick
• stapler
Make nature art bugs from leaves and twigs!
Supplies:
• cardboard
• acrylic paint
• tacky craft glue
• Mod Podge
• hole punch
• paint brush
• leaves, sticks and twigs in assorted shapes and sizes
This play dough recipe features fall shades and lovely spices that fit the season perfectly and add a seasonal sensory element.
Supplies:
• 2 cups of plain (all purpose) flour
• 1 cup of salt
• 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 and half cups of just-boiled water
• spices of choice: grated cloves, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, grated nutmeg (approximately half a teaspoon for each spice you use)
• food coloring or paint in fall colors
Pine cone bird feeders are inexpensive, easy to make, and are truly beneficial to birds in the winter.
Supplies:
• pine cones, clean and dry
• natural peanut butter, crunchy or smooth (the link below provides peanut butter alternatives)
• butter knives or popsicle sticks
• birdseed
• hemp twine
• paper plates
• scissors
This tin can owl craft is cute, colorful and perfect for fall and back to school!
Supplies:
• aluminum/tin can
• craft felt sheets (orange, plus the color of your choice)
• yarn
• puffy paint
• bottle caps
• googly eyes
• hot glue gun
• scissors
This paper bowl scarecrow is a great project for fall.
Supplies:
• scarecrow pattern (provided)
• paper bowls
• tan paint
• paintbrush
• black buttons
• raffia or yellow construction paper strips
• yellow tissue paper
• orange, pink, and brown cardstock or construction paper
• black and brown marker
• scissors
• stapler
• glue
Go on a nature walk, and pick up some colorful leaves while you are at it as you’ll need them to make this fun lion leaf craft!
Supplies:
• lion template (provided)
• paper
• real fall leaves
• glue
• scissors
• optional – coloring supplies
Getting ready for a trip to the Pumpkin Patch? Enjoy this fun craft!
Supplies:
• white cardstock or watercolor paper
• watercolors
• paintbrush
• orange, green, and brown paint
• paper plate
• orange glitter glue
• plastic squeeze bottles
These paper bag parrot puppets are a delight to make and play with!
Supplies:
• parrot template (provided)
• paper lunch bag
• red, white, and yellow cardstock
• colored paper
• crepe paper (red, yellow and blue)
• pencil
• scissors
• extra strength glue stick
Make some paper roll scribblers for a fun art activity.
Supplies:
• pens, crayons, pencils, or chalk in assorted colors – approximately 8 per scribbler
• toilet roll or paper towel roll cut in half
• duct tape
This snowy baby owls craft is fun to make – and cute!
Supplies:
• black cardstock
• brown craft paper or lunch sack
• brown, black, white, and orange cardstock
• black marker
• glue stick
• white paint
• large pom-pom
• clothespin
• small paper plate
• gold glitter glue
• circular foam brush
This simple fall doodle art uses patterning to create cool designs. This is also a fun and relaxing activity.
Supplies:
• leaves templates (provided)
• construction paper in fall colors
• glue stick
• permanent marker
This colorful rainbow friendship bracelet is fun to make and eye-catching!
Supplies:
• embroidery floss or thin yarn in a variety of colors
• scissors
• tape
• clipboard
Celebrate the gorgeous colors of the fall season with a colorful pop-up card!
Supplies:
• blue, green, and brown cardstock
• fall colors cardstock (red, orange, yellow)
• 3-inch circle punch (optional)
• scissors
• glue stick
Make a simple whirlygig DIY toy from recycled cardboard. This is a fun craft idea for all ages!
Supplies:
• string
• cardboard
• glue stick
• scissors
• kitchen skewer
• whirlygig pattern (provided)
These washi tape and foil art frames take no time to make at all and provide a reflective surface for kids to draw on with permanent markers.
Supplies:
• heavy cardboard scraps
• aluminium foil
• washi tape
• permanent markers
These bobble heads are so cute; make a bunch and make them dance with each other!
Supplies:
• paper cup
• acrylic paint
• construction paper
• pipe cleaner
• markers
• yarn
• glue gun
• toothpick
• bobble head template (provided)
This paper mosaic is an eye-catching fall art project.
Supplies:
• leaf template (provided)
• construction paper
• cardstock in a contrasting color to your construction paper
• scissors
• glue stick
These zebra puppets are eye-catching and fun to play with!
Supplies:
• zebra template (provided)
• white cardstock
• 3/4″ circle hole punch
• black paint
• paintbrush
• black yarn
• googly eyes
• scissors
• black marker
• tacky glue or extra strength glue stick
Let’s join Miss Sarah and discover how to make our own squishy!
Are your thoughts turning to fall? Try some pumpkin patch art using balloons!
Supplies:
• green cardstock
• orange paint
• brown paint
• small balloon
• small paper plate
• orange neon glitter glue
• green yarn
• scissors
• glue
Create decorative pressed leaf art to hang on your walls using leaves collected from nature and colorfully painted cardboard.
Supplies:
• cardboard
• pressed leaves
• glue
• Mod Podge
• paint
• paint brush
These cute koala finger puppets are great for kids of all ages.
Supplies:
• koala finger puppet template (provided)
• gray cardstock
• black cardstock
• self-adhesive small googly eyes
• 3/4-inch or 1-inch circle punch
• pencil for tracing
• scissors
• glue stick
These cute unicorn sleeping masks don’t require any sewing!
Supplies:
• unicorn mask template (provided)
• white, pink, blue, and black felt
• scissors
• hot glue
• gold sequined ribbon
• elastic
• pencil
Looking for a fall-themed craft? This paper bowl scarecrow is simple and cute!
Supplies:
• scarecrow template (provided)
• paper bowls
• tan paint
• paintbrush
• black buttons
• raffia (or yellow construction paper strips)
• yellow tissue paper
• orange, pink, and brown cardstock
• black and brown marker
• scissors
• stapler
• glue
This handprint fox craft is fun and easy to make!
Supplies:
• orange paper
• scissors
• pencil
• glue
• white paint
• googly eyes or wiggle eye stickers
An empty egg carton transforms into a gorgeous flower garden that kids will love to play with.
Supplies:
• flower garden template (provided in comments)
• egg carton
• green paint
• sponge paintbrush
• green cardstock
• green jumbo craft sticks
• cupcake liners (regular size and mini)
• buttons
• scissors
• glue stick
• craft knife
Paper circles add a fun 3D effect to this caterpillar craft.
Supplies:
• caterpillar template (provided)
• green cardstock
• colored cardstock or paper
• sticker googly eyes
• pipe cleaner
• scissors
• markers or crayons (optional)
• extra strength glue stick
• hole punch
• tape
Make reading extra fun by making some of these DIY monster bookmarks. These cute and colorful monsters are super easy for kids of all ages to create.
Supplies:
• template (provided)
• colored cardstock
• googly eyes
• markers
• glue dots
• hole punch (optional)
• pencil
• scissors
• glue stick
Enjoy this fun and easy sewing craft for kids, creating shape monsters.
Supplies:
• felt in assorted colors
• embroidery thread
• sewing needle
• scissors
• shape monster (patterns provided)
Melted crayon seashell art is a great way to turn keepsake seashells into custom pieces!
Supplies:
• seashells (available at craft stores too)
• crayons
These glitter gems also make great magnets.
Supplies:
• glitter
• large and small round glass stones (flat on one side)
• glue
• mod podge or other sealant
• foam brush
• cardstock
• magnets (optional)
Do you have paper cups lying around? Create some paper cup music crafts!
Supplies:
• paper cups (assorted sizes)
• rubber bands
• duct tape
• string
• beads
• rice, dried lentils, beans or similar to make shakers
• sponges, cut into squares
• straws
• balloons to make drums ( you could also use paper and tape)
• metal skewer to poke holes
Have some fun making this DIY bouncy ball craft.
Supplies:
• Borax
• white glue
• food coloring
• hot water
• corn starch
This seahorse black glue craft is a fabulous ocean-themed craft that is perfect for the summer.
Supplies:
• seahorse template (provided)
• mixed media paper (or watercolor paper)
• glue, 4 oz. bottle
• black acrylic paint
• food skewer (or stick for stirring)
• liquid watercolors
• paint brush
• napkins
Create some gorgeous stamped wattle (or flower of your choice) art using cotton buds (Q-tips) and sponges cut into a leaf shape.
Supplies:
• Q-tips
• sponge
• paper
• paint (deep yellow and green for wattle flowers)
• paint brush
These easy bottle top shakers let you accompany your favorite song!
Supplies:
• plastic milk bottle caps washed and dried (2 per shaker)
• small plastic beads
• duct tape
• scissors
A DIY cereal box board game is a great way to have fun when you're hanging out at home!
Supplies:
• large cereal box
• permanent markers or washable toddler markers
• scissors
• dice
• game pieces (they used plastic dinosaurs in this example!)
Let’s make a funny face rock puzzle!
Supplies:
• rocks
• paint
• brushes
• optional: a sealer such as mod-podge
Learn how to make a kaleidoscope – it’s such a fun way to explore light, reflections, and symmetry!
Supplies:
• toilet paper roll
• mylar sheets (thicker sheets, not rolls of thin paper) or mirrored sheets
• scissors and/or paper cutter
• tape
• white cardstock
• bendy straw
• markers, stickers, or other materials for decorating your spinning circle
• optional: paint for decorating your cardboard tube
Learn how to make a cute lily pad that you can use in play with your other stuffies or figurines that might live in a pond!
Supplies:
• lily pad template (provided)
• felt
• sewing scissors
• scissors
• embroidery floss
• needle
• bead
• stuffing
• tape
This swimming jellyfish craft is a ton of fun to create!
Supplies:
• paper plate
• small piece of cardboard
• blue paint
• pink paint (or color you’d like to paint your jellyfish)
• colorful yarn
• googly eyes stickers
• jumbo craft stick
• craft knife
• tacky glue
• scissors
Make some adorable DIY sponge cakes for pretend play! This is a fun and easy sponge craft for kids of all ages.
Supplies:
• sponges in a variety of colors
• craft glue
• mini pom poms
• glitter
• felt in different colors
• cake shape template (provided)
Are you ready to make the cutest hot air balloon?
Supplies:
• 3D hot air balloon template (we've provided the template here)
• light blue cardstock (12-inch x 12-inch)
• colored paper
• white paper or cardstock
• tan cardstock (You can also use construction paper or a brown paper lunch sack)
• twine
• scissors
• glue
This paper straw bendy snake craft is simple to make and it’s fun to play with!
Supplies:
• paper straws in varying colors
• pipe cleaners
• cardstock paper
• googly eyes
• scissors
• glue
Use spare craft buttons to create this simple button fish craft.
Supplies:
• buttons
• cardstock - blue and other colors
• paper lunch sack (or light brown cardstock)
• green tissue paper
• white hole reinforcement labels
• small googly eyes
• fine tip black marker
• scissors
• glue stick
The printable template for these cute koala masks make them easy to decorate.
Supplies/directions:
• template (we give you four options)
• cut out the strips at the bottom of the page, they become the head strap
• cut out the mask and eyeholes - staple one strip to each end of the mask next to the eyeholes
• measure around the head of the person who is going to wear it and staple to fit at the back
• color, add stickers, etc.
This folded paper sunflower craft is a colorful summertime decoration.
Supplies:
• light blue cardstock
• yellow and green construction paper
• black tissue paper squares
• 2-inch circle (for tracing)
• paper cup (for tracing)
• scissors
• glue stick
This DIY felt fox purse is a great beginning sewing project for kids.
Supplies:
• orange, off-white and pink felt (9″ x 12″)
• white embroidery thread
• sewing needle
• black buttons
• lace ribbon
• adhesive Velcro
• ruler
• marking pen
• scissors
This creative butterfly craft is perfect for a colorful summer craft!
Supplies:
• butterfly wings template (available for download in the comment section of this post)
• paper plate
• blue paint
• green paint
• paintbrush
• colored cardstock
• pom-poms
• pipe cleaner
• small googly eye
• wooden scoop stick
• jumbo craft stick
• hot glue gun
• markers
• flower punch (optional)
• craft knife
• scissors
Too hot to go outside? Learn about ocean animals while decorating these fun coloring pages inside where it’s cool! Just download the image or images you want, print, and design.
All this warm weather means you need to cool down, and you can enjoy this sponge sailboat too - whether in the tub or a pool!
Supplies:
• sponges
• wood skewers (8″ or 12″)
• construction paper
• scissors
• wire cutters
• glue
Keep track of your Summer Challenge reading with this fierce shark corner bookmark!
Supplies:
• square blue paper (best if it’s blue on both sides)
• white paper
• pink paper
• wiggle eyes stickers
• glue
• scissors
• marker
Have you ever made an agamograph? They're really cool - it’s two pictures in one and depending from which side you view it you will see one picture appear. You can use your creativity to design the pictures. We'll provide a template, but feel free to create your own!
Supplies:
• summer agamograph template (we offer 3 template choices; a summer scene and two for Fourth of July!)
• pencils, markers, or crayons
• scissors
• ruler
• printer
• paper (heavier paper is best)
Here’s a way to have fun and stay cool - try painting with ice!
Supplies:
• 1 cup of water
• red, yellow, green, and blue food coloring
• short popsicle sticks
• ice cube tray
Have fun using natural items like seed pods and pine cones to make a rolling impression in Play Doh.
Supplies:
• Play Doh (we show you how to make your own here)
• seed pods, feathers, pine cones, and other discoveries from your yard or nature walk
Take advantage of what’s available in your back yard and collect nature objects for painting. Look for objects that are not too small or too big, have different textures, and are easy to roll.
Supplies:
• wooden tray
• a paper that can handle rolling rocks and other solid parts
• finger paint
• natural loose parts (rocks, pinecones, berries, wood chips, etc.)
These coat hanger catapults take less than 5 minutes to make and double as a STEM/STEAM activity.
Supplies:
• a wire coat hanger
• pom poms
• elastic
• paper cup
• ribbon
• hole punch
• scissors
These easy tie dye patterns are a fun activity for warm weather days! Learn how to make swirls, sunbursts, and stripes.
Supplies:
• a tie dye kit
• washing soda for pre-soak
• rubber bands
• disposable or rubber gloves – enough for each person to have a pair
• white, 100% cotton T-shirts or tote bags (or whatever you want to dye!)
• soaking bucket
• plastic table cover, and if dying indoors use a drop sheet for the floor
• large plastic zip lock bags or cling wrap
• paper towel for cleanup
This simple three-ingredient recipe creates stretchy hand bubbles that are guaranteed to keep the kids entertained!
Supplies:
• 2 1/3 cup water
• 1 cup dishwashing liquid – the brand of dishwashing liquid you use can make a difference with bubble mixtures. Try Dawn. If you use a different brand and your bubble mixture fails, it’s probably the reason why.
• 1/2 cup glycerine
Bubble wrap printing allows you to play with colors and patterns to create frame-worthy works of art or transform them into snakes, lizards, fish, collages, mosaics, or more!
Supplies:
• cardstock
• paint
• bubble wrap
• double-sided tape
• scissors
Make some mini banjos from old jar lids and loom bands with a craft stick handle.
Supplies:
• jumbo craft sticks – one per banjo
• loom bands – four per banjo
• washi tape
• duct tape
• sequins
• craft glue
These fun and easy felt hair flower clips are perfect for keeping hair in place during the summer, and they make great gifts!
Supplies:
• soft felt – felt scraps are perfect
• plain hair clips
• embroidery thread
• sewing needle and needle-threader
• double sided tape
• the flower template
Windsocks are a great summer craft and decoration, and July 4th is getting close!
Supplies:
• toilet paper roll
• red, white, and blue paint
• white paper
• glue stick
• red, white, and blue ribbon
• scissors
• red, white, and blue star stickers (optional)
If you are looking for a Father’s Day gift, your kids can make this Dad Rocks Paperweight!
Supplies:
• 1/4 cup salt
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup water
• bowl
• cookie sheet
• 1/2 cup pea gravel or rocks
This scratch art craft includes using silhouette pictures to create beautiful designs.
Supplies:
• cardstock
• black paint
• wooden rods
• dish soap
• oil pastels (regular crayons work too!)
• wax paper
• silhouette designs
These pirate pool noodle boats are a fun DIY water toy.
Supplies:
• 1 pool noodle
• white and black foam sheets
• glue
• straws
• scissors
How about making a flying superdad for Father’s Day?
Supplies:
• superhero template
• colored pencils
• scissors
• glue
• bendable drinking straws
Let’s make a tropical reef craft that lights up in the dark!
Supplies:
• egg carton
• tissue paper in various colors
• rubber bands in different colors
• pipe cleaners
• printable tropical fish
• glue stick
• scissors
• metal skewer
• LED tea light candles (optional)
Discover how to transform colorful magazine pages into Paper Strip Art with our Library Associate Christine.
Supplies:
* piece of cardboard
* template (bird, butterfly, heart, etc.)
* scissors
* pencil
* paint brush
* glue
* wax paper
* paper cutter
* old magazine
Create an ongoing Scrabble game on the refrigerator where everyone can play when they have time!
Supplies:
• letter tiles
• round magnets
• white craft glue
Marshmallows, water, light corn syrup, and food coloring are all you need to make the most fun paint for kids (or grown-ups) ever. Decorate cookies, marshmallows, bread, and even plain old paper.
Keep your place in your favorite books by making glittery lightsabers in different colors!
Supplies:
• craft sticks
• white, black, silver paint
• glitter paint
• toothpick
Discover some cool watercolor painting techniques with our Learning & Innovation Coordinator Angelica!
These adorable ladybugs swirl and twirl and look so cute, all you need is a little breeze.
Supplies:
• card stock or construction paper, various colors
• pencil
• something round for tracing (jar, can, etc)
• scissors
• black craft paint
• small round sponge
• paintbrush
• 8 large (approximately 1-inch) googly eyes for each ladybug
• string
• white craft glue
• hot glue gun (optional but recommended)
These colorful t-shirt bracelets are an easy to make.
Supplies:
• T-shirts
• bangle bracelets
• craft glue
• scissors
• hot glue gun
Make a beautiful dragonfly using clothespins and pipe cleaners!
Supplies:
• 2 pipe cleaners
• clothespin
• 2 googly eyes
• paint
• glue
This fire breathing, paper roll dragon craft is so fun!
Supplies:
• pom poms tion paper
• pom poms
• tissue paper
3D cube bugs are not only adorable, they are also a great way to help kids to learn about 3D shapes!
Supplies:
• printable template
• cardstock
• scissors
• glue stick
Create simple and beautiful nature art using items from your garden.
Supplies:
• leaves
• petals
• twigs
• pebbles
• berries
• small branches of greenery
These adorable paper teacups will make your next tea party a big hit!
Supplies:
• scissors
• glue or hotglue gun
• decorative stickers or pens (optional)
• teacup printable
How about a cute teddy bear card for Father’s Day?
Supplies:
• printable bear craft pattern
• colorful card stock
• child’s photo
• red stamp ink pad
• glue stick
• scissors
• black marker
• google eyes
We’ll create beautiful mandala art with this simple leaf printing technique!
Supplies:
• bright colored scrapbook paper
• paint
• leaves in assorted shapes and sizes
Try this fun fine motor activity! Just grab a fistful of dandelions and start threading them on your DIY shape board.
Supplies:
• dandelions
• cardboard
• something sharp to puncture holes in the cardboard
• scissors or X-Acto knife
How about a paper plate frog puppet? It’s fun to make and play with.
Supplies:
• one paper plate per frog
• construction card stock in two shades of red or pink – note, if you are using a large paper plate you’ll need a larger than standard piece of card stock, heavy scrapbook paper would probably be perfect. If you’re using paper plates in the smaller size ordinary A4 or US Letter sized card stock is fine
• a piece of egg carton for the eyes
• tissue paper
• acrylic paint in white
• pva glue
• paint brush
• scissors
• lead pencil
• stapler
• black sharpie marker
• a small scrap of yellow paper
Dreamcatchers are simple to make, especially when your supplies come from your back yard.
Supplies:
• gum leaves, or other flat leaves – see what you can find in your yard!
• mod podge – if you don’t have this you can create a mix of 50% PVA glue (school glue) to 50% water for a DIY version
• a round plastic lid – like takeout food container lid or a plastic yogurt tub lid
Handprint doodle art is a fun and relaxing art activity.
Supplies
• construction paper
• a sharpie marker or pen
• scissors
• glue stick
Finger knit bookmarks are fun for all ages and make a lovely handmade gift too!
Supplies:
• yarn
• felt
• printable bookmark shape templates (or you can design your own shape)
• needle and needle threader
• embroidery thread
• bead or button
This 10-minute paper roll shaker is a fun musical instrument craft.
Supplies:
• toilet paper rolls (1 per shaker). Paint them beforehand for colored shakers.
• duct or electrical tape (the thin kind)
• milk bottle caps (2 per shaker)
• permanent markers
• dried beans, rice, coffee beans or similar to make the shaking sound
• paints (optional)
Butterflies make beautiful decorations, and you’ll love printing butterflies with sponges!
Supplies:
• paint (acrylic or poster paint)
• kitchen sponges – 1 per butterfly design
• hair elastics – 1 per butterfly
• paper.
Here’s a fun and easy geometric chicken craft.
Supplies:
• construction paper in yellow, orange, red and one other color for the background. White paper for the eyes.
• glue stick
• scissors
• shredded paper
• black pen or marker
Let’s up our sidewalk chalk game and make some Puffy Sidewalk Paint.
Supplies include:
• flour
• water
• dish soap
• sidewalk chalk – the leftover remnants of old chalk are perfect for this!
• plastic squeeze bottles
Let’s make a fun egg carton sugar glider!
Supplies:
• an egg carton
• scissors
• acrylic paint
• hot glue gun
• a scrap of paper
• black marker
• glue stick
Let’s grow a rainbow! Supplies: paper towel, water, and washable markers.
If you’ve got potatoes and cookie cutters (or good carving skills!) you can create potato stamps! You need potatoes, a cookie cutter, and paint.
Discover how to rejuvenate old T-shirts with new designs! Join our Library Associate Christine for this fun T-shirt bleach pen craft. Supplies: wax paper, tape, bleach pen, cardboard, 100% cotton T-shirt (recommended)
Discover the fun of cardboard circle weaving.
Supplies:
• various colored yarns in different textures (we used both thin and chunky yarn)
• cardboard
• pencil
• scissors
• tape
• assorted colorful and wooden beads
Here’s a fun spring craft that’s easy to make – water lilies and frogs!
Supplies include:
• paper plates
• colored cardstock
• for the water lilies – white, purple or pink.
• for the frog – red, white and black.
• a dark green cardstock for the frog
• black sharpie
• yellow tissue paper
• green paint
These cute flowers make a great Mother’s Day gift when you add a photo to the center.
Supplies include:
• white cardstock
• paint, colored pencils, or markers
• popsicle sticks
• green paint
• clothespins
Let's have fun making rainbow rock candy.
Supplies:
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 tsp. or 1 fl. dram of flavored oil
• food coloring
• powdered sugar for dusting
Take advantage of sunny days with Cosmic Suncatchers.
Supplies:
· white glue
· food coloring or liquid watercolors
· toothpicks
· plastic lids (lids from tubs of yogurt, hummus, sour cream etc. work best, although metal lids also work)
· hole punch
· string
Make a galaxy jar that’s out of this world!
Supplies:
• clean glass jar with a lid
• tempera paint (at least 2 colors)
• cotton balls
• fine glitter
• water
Here’s a project that adds a little science to the mix: All you need are leaves from your yard and food coloring to create some fun new colors. Then you can find creative ways to display your leaves in your home!
Create a colorful stained glass craft using flowers and leaves from your yard!
Supplies include:
• transparent contact paper or tissue paper
• flowers and leaves
• scissors
• hole punch
• string
• tape
• glue
Make a beautiful butterfly and work on dexterity by threading it.
Supplies include:
• Scissors
• Cardboard
• Crayons or markers
• Hole punch
• Long string or shoelace
These spring flower rock stamps are fun and easy to create! All you need are rocks, paint, paper, and imagination!
All you need are strips of paper and a stapler to make an eye-catching paper loop wreath.
These DIY Rainbow Bubble Snakes are fun to make. When you add food coloring, you get cool colors too!
Supplies include:
· empty water bottle
· duct tape
· a sock that is missing its match
· dish soap
· food coloring
Need something to make you smile? How about a Funny Face Flip book?
Supplies include:
– white cardstock paper
– cardboard
– 3 metal book rings (or yarn, ribbon, bread ties)
– hole punch
– markers
– scissors
– glasses stickers or googly eyes (optional)
This fun paper plane project only requires paper and cardboard; paper to make plane and cardboard to make a target to fly the planes through.
How about making your own museum at home? Create a diorama that includes family photos carefully placed on the walls, handmade pottery, or sculptures made from trinkets found within the home, and more.
Discover how to transfer beautiful images from magazine pages onto glass. This fun and easy project is a great way to brighten up your home!
Supplies include:
* water basin
* wax paper
* glossy catalog or magazine
* heavy duty packaging tape
* sturdy tool (used for smoothing down tape)
* scissors
* smooth-sided vase, votive, jar, or drinking glass
We'll walk you through the steps to make your own creation to enjoy in your home or give as a gift.
Create some cute Origami finger puppet characters! Supplies include square sheets of paper. You can use pen, paint, crayons, glitter, and more to decorate your puppet.
Combine fun colors and learn to make Glitter Glue Counting Sticks.
Supplies include:
• Craft Sticks (or Popsicle Sticks)
• Glitter Glue
• Marker
These are called May Day Baskets, but the fun colors and design make them perfect for spring!
Supplies include:
• Colored paper (text weight—not too thick since you are making cones)
• Double-sided tape (a good-quality tape that really stays)
• Paper doily (You can buy paper doilies or make your own with a doily punch)
• Hole puncher
• Scissors
• Ribbon
The original fidget spinner: Paper pinwheels. They are fun and easy to make!
Supplies include:
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Craft paper or recycled paper (squares)
• 1 straw per pinwheel
• 1 pushpin per pinwheel
• Optional: ruler
Here’s a simple way to make fun, colorful puppets with old cereal boxes!
Supplies include:
• cereal boxes
• safety scissors
• glue or tape
• imagination
Take basic ingredients you have at home and make clay!
Supplies include:
• 2 cups baking soda
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1¼ cups water
• Food coloring
• Wiggle eyes, feathers, chenille sticks, craft sticks, pompoms (optional)
Have nail polish colors you don’t use? Transform them into Nail Polish Marble Art.
Supplies include:
• nail polish
• room temperature water in a pan (that's deep enough for your item to be submerged in, such as a disposable baking pan)
• scrap paper (to cover your work area)
• watercolor paper (or you could try marbling other items too)
• disposable gloves or nail polish remover
• toothpicks
• popsicle stick
Let’s create “Fireworks in a Glass” – you only need three ingredients: food coloring, warm water, and oil (vegetable, olive, peanut – any oil will work).
Add some color and fun designs to your home with these paper plate tropical fish.
Supplies include:
• 8 miniature paper plates
• brightly colored acrylic paints
• paint brushes
• 4 large wiggle eyes
• white craft glue
• glue stick
• scissors
Ready for some new spring fashion? Let’s make DIY Folded Paper Bracelets. You need 16 to 22 strips of paper. The widths can vary, as long as the size ratio is 1:4. Have fun!
Attract more birds to your yard with these easy-to-make bird feeders. There are several options for supplies, from a coffee cup, bread, milk cartons, apples, and more.
If we have tissue boxes all over the house, why not put them to good use before recycling and make Tissue Box Monsters?
Supplies include:
• paint, crayons, or markers
• glue
• googly eyes – or draw your own!
• pom poms or paper, yarn, or other material you can glue to your monster
Create mixed media monograms – if you don’t have chipboard, try cardboard or any thicker material (think packaging) that you can cut and decorate with paint, then use tacky glue to attach sequins, tissue paper scraps, pom-poms, feathers, and more.
Our friends at The Chilled Palette in Geneva have put together this fun project for us!
Supplies include:
• Dawn
• paints
• plastic cups
• brushes
• straws
• canvas
Have fun, and please try to remember not to add too much water into the paint! Oh, and don't forget the paper towels! You can also paint the canvas white prior to the bubble paint so it doesn't soak in to the canvas.
Discover how finger knit chains of yarn can be turned into necklaces, bracelets, garlands and much more. All you need is yarn!
Knotted necklace: Discover how to take strips of jersey fabric and turn them into a statement necklace that will add casual sophistication to any outfit.
Supplies: jersey fabric (t-shirt), scissors.
This cute and easy Easter Hatching Chick Paper Craft will liven up your Easter table!
Supplies include:
• scissors
• ruler with circle shapes (or use a circular item to create a template)
• pencil
• a color paper of your choice for the egg (or color the page yourself!)
• yellow color paper (or color the page yourself!)
• orange color paper (or color the page yourself!)
• white cardstock
• circle puncher (or use circular items to create different-sized templates)
• glue
• split pin
• googly eyes (or draw your own eyes!)
How about a bouquet of flowers? All you need is cardstock, crayons, buttons, and wire to create some pretty bouquets.
These jellyfish can be glow-in-the-dark if you have the supplies, but if not, you can use crayons, markers, stickers, glitter – and anything else you like – to create these colorful creatures to brighten up your home.
Supplies include:
• paper bowls
• yarn
• crayons, markers, colored pencils, paint, including glow-in-the-dark acrylic paint
• scissors
• zipper sandwich bags
• skewer or sharp pencil
• your imagination!
Here are some fun and easy ways to decorate rocks, which you can then use to decorate your yard for spring!
Ready to make some plarn? If you’ve got plastic bags in the house, you can upcycle them to make plastic yarn – and we’ll give you some ideas on how to use your new item!
All you need is a single piece of paper and some scissors to create your own book. The story and designs are up to you!
Make your own Playdough (aka Play-doh) at home! Discover how to easily make a non-toxic version with custom colors and fragrances.
Turn broken crayons into colorful new tools you can use for coloring, crafts, and more!
Get ready for Easter with these fun coloring pages! We'll post some additional activity sheets in the comments to add some fun to this cloudy, windy day!
Let’s color along with author and illustrator Ben Clanton (best known for the Narwhal and Jelly books). Visit Ben's website, and check our comments below for printable coloring pages!
Add color and other decorations to these fun spring-themed printables! Check our comments for a word search and dot-to-dot activity.
Let's celebrate spring and add some color to our homes with these easy to make origami butterflies. All you need is paper. Use what you have on hand or add doodles, stickers, and more to make your butterflies stand out!
See how much your family can create with basic items including crayons, markers, cling film, nail polish, straws, tissues, chalk - and more!
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