Kids can rule the land with this fun and simple paper plate crown craft. Fit for a king or queen, make sure to have a lot of feathers, glitter, poms and stickers on hand to really give a paper plate crown the royal treatment. You will need: Paper plates Scissors White craft glue Decorations: glitter, […]
One of our favorite bloggers, All for the Boys, has a fabulous Friday tradition: Dedicating the day to forts, forts and more forts! They’re great for getting kids to look creatively at their environment, plus challenges them to use household items in unexpected ways. Check out 4 of our favorites from All for the Boys […]
Here’s a great project to bring a little summertime fun indoors on a cold and dreary day … paper plate flying discs! We saw this paper plate craft from our blogger, Crafts by Amanda, and had to try it out for ourselves. They work surprisingly well, and are safe enough for indoor play (nothing brings […]
Create a miniature underwater world with a paper plate and colorful paper, adding Kix cereal to the bottom for a textured touch on this paper plate aquarium. For this paper plate aquarium you will need: 2 light blue paper plates (or plain plates painted light blue) Colored paper Googly eyes Handful of Kix cereal Colorful […]
Is your kid a total party animal? Here’s a totally fun activity to make and use at your next celebration: a paper plate monster face using a party blower for a tongue! Great for New Year’s or for birthday parties—or heck, celebrate any day! To make this paper plate craft, you will need: 1 paper […]
Shake things up at celebrations with a fun, easy paper plate noisemaker you can personalize for the occasion! Whether it’s a family gathering (complete with all-generation dance party) or the New Year’s countdown, these inexpensive party favors are great for keeping little ones busy before and at the big event. To make this paper plate […]
This recycled cereal box snowman is a great craft to do anytime with supplies you have laying around the house! Gather an empty cereal box and any fun supplies you could possibly use. Check the recycle bin, the garage and your leftover craft stash for all kinds of items! Start by covering the cereal box […]
It can’t be avoided, there’s something magical about glitter, and kids just love it! Add some of that magical glitter to the ever-famous craft stick, and you have a crafting day that everyone will love! Here are 3 classic craft stick ideas turned glittery with just a few supplies needed. For these glittery craft stick […]
Kids learn, experiment and grow through play—so imagine how much more creativity can happen if they’re making their playthings as well! Here are five fun projects that let children make DIY toys—and play with them too. 1. Sssssssnakey Craft by Krafty Kym 2013 was the Chinese Year of the Snake, so send it off with […]
I almost never throw away cardboard tubes. I have a drawer in my craft room filled with them because you can make so many things with a cardboard tube as the base! When you paint a cardboard tube and let it dry for about thirty minutes or so, it’s pliable and can be shaped if […]