When I was a little girl my teachers used to use yarn to make so many of our classroom art projects. As a teacher, I didn’t make too many yarn crafts. But, we did make a simple yarn tree craft every year. It was such a fun project to make the week before winter break! Simple...
Starting with something simple, like paper bags, can open up a world of creativity. I remember the first time I turned a plain brown paper bag into a puppet. It wasn't anything fancy, just some yarn for hair and drawn-on eyes and mouth, but it felt like magic. That small project sp...
Starting with DIY sunflower crafts is a fantastic way to bring a touch of brightness and joy into your home, no matter the season. Whether you're an adult looking for a new decor project or seeking fun activities for kids, sunflower crafts offer a versatile and rewarding crafting experience...
This is one of the easiest crafts for kids you can do, as all it requires is a large stick, some string or yarn, anda paper cut-out of a fish, which you can glue or tape to the end of the string. A slightly more difficult version of this nature craft is to make a fishing game...
Pre-Cut Shapes: For younger kids, pre-cut the shapes needed for the craft. Allergy-Safe Options: Be mindful of any allergies and provide safe alternatives. How to Get Started with DIY Ice Cream Crafts for Kids Crafting is a wonderful way to bond with your children and nurture their creativ...
I am so used to using cotton yarn with a tight tension when I make my amigurumi projects, but when I want to make a pair of mittens that will keep little hands warm for winter, I went with the extra fine merino. The extra fine merino has a nice squish to it, meaning that it actu...
These 21 DIY spring crafts for kids are fun and easy to make in the classroom or at home with simple materials!
Since kids may already be excited about the fall crafts on their list, make sure to join in on the crafting fun with these adult-friendly ideas below. There's something special about gathering for a day of crafts, especially during the fall months. You can collect the season's best ...
We love using Wikki Stix for all sorts of craft projects, so it’s fun to use them for learning the alphabet too! They are waxy pieces of yarn that can be molded and reshaped over and over again. Kids love them! Get it now Sandpaper Tracing Letters These sandpaper letters offer a tac...
Danielle Reiner Sparkle Crafts Blogger Danielle Reiner describes herself as a creative, a maker, and a mama. At the heart of her story is creativity, though that hasn’t always been the case. She rediscovered her deeply hidden creativity early in adulthood – with a ball of yarn and a coup...