Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Macaroni and Pompom Necklaces

I love the color and texture combinations of these dyed
macaroni and pompom necklaces found at Willowday.

07/20/2015 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Bead and Braid Friendship Bracelet DIY

Are you looking for a classic summer craft to do with the kids?
Visit Cakies for the tutorial on how to make these kid friendly
bead and braided friendship bracelet.

07/07/2015 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bead Crafts, Family, Group, Summer Crafts, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Design Improvised shares a post about putting together a
summer picnic for kids that has a lot of great ideas. One of
my favorites is this string-a-treat necklace that kids will love
making as much as they'll love eating. Keep this in mind
for car trips and party activities too.

06/09/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Edibles, Family, Group, Party Ideas, Summer Crafts, Travel Activities, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Clay Vase Necklace Craft

I love these so much I might just make one for myself!
These sweet clay vase necklaces can be made and enjoyed by
all ages and are perfect for slipping in flowers from a nature
walk. Get the tutorial details at hello, Wonderful.

06/09/2015 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Clay Crafts, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Nature Crafts, Spring Crafts, Summer Crafts, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cute Clay Pins DIY

These little pins make me happy just looking
at them! Little Monster shares their air dry clay
recipe and then how to make the pins.

06/01/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Clay Crafts, Crafts, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Party Ideas, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (1)

Painted Leather Bracelets DIY

I think this would be a great summer break project for older kids,
especially if you want to get a jump on holiday gifts. These leather
bracelets begin by creating the design with a wood burning tool then
the details are painted in. Find out how it's done at Plenty of Paprika.

05/26/2015 in 12+ years old, Crafts, Gifts to Make, Group, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Melty Bead Necklaces Kids Can Make

Let's Do Something Crafty shares a great melty
bead craft idea that kids will love - necklaces!

05/21/2015 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bead Crafts, Crafts, Family, Group, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Bird Wings DIY

You'll be surprised how easy it is to make these lovely wings
from canvas fabric and a simple stamp made from craft
foam. Visit Treehouse for the directions.

05/21/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Halloween Crafts, Pretend Play, Textiles, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (1)

Stitched Plastic Lid Necklaces

Make It Your Own shows you how to recycle plastic lids and
stitch them up to make adorable necklaces. The stitching can
be as simple or as complicated as you like so it this project
works well for families or groups of kids of different ages.

05/20/2015 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bead Crafts, Crafts, Family, Group, Wearables, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Mother's Day Gifts Kids Of All Ages Can Make

toddler art magnets for Mother's Day
via Happy Hooligans

easy leather bead necklace kids can make
via Treehouse

children's art flower wrap for Mother's Day
via Wimke

handmade monogram journals for Mother's Day
via Willowday

lavender sachets kids can make
via Pink Pistachio

05/06/2015 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Crafts, Creating Keepsakes, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Mother's Day Crafts, Paper Crafts, Sewing & Stitchery, Themes, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Beautiful Noodle Beads!

These noodle beads are a step up from the typical dyed
ones. Alisa Burke shows how just a few painted details
can take noodle beads from plain to fancy.