Adults will actually use, appreciate and love all of these!

I remember being little and creating sweet homemade gifts to give to my friends and family. I loved sitting down to create something using nothing but a few crafts supplies, lots of time, and loads of love. Because those times were so memorable and meaningful for me, I want my children to learn all about

A great Bath Bomb Recipe that does NOT use Citric Acid, but store cupboard ingredients instead. Great for kids to make. These bath bombs make fabulous gifts. Easy Bath Bomb Recipe. How to make Bath Bombs. DIY Bath Bombs. Bath Bombs for kids. Bath Bomb Maker. Easy bath bomb recipe without citric acid. Epsom salts.

Thinking about making some cool DIY Christmas presents or homemade birthday gifts for kids? Good idea! After all, so many of today's toys are not quite made the way they used to be. Plus, a homemade toy or DIY children's gift is so much more special. Make something original, unique and sure to be enjoyed

Our list of wonderfully sweet ideas to upcycle fabric scraps into cute gifts for children and babies. Scrap busting projects with links to instructions.

Forget sparkly and shiny, try nature Christmas ornaments this year, with simple rustic ornaments made from nature or nature-inspired ornaments to make, perfect for kids too

This Super-Easy Yarn Octopus is so cute and friendly looking that your little one is going to want to play with it forever. This kids' yarn project is easy enough to make with a child in just a couple of hours.

Our list of wonderfully sweet ideas to upcycle fabric scraps into cute gifts for children and babies. Scrap busting projects with links to instructions.

Learn how to make classic braided yarn dolls. This is a simple, traditional craft which is fun to make and the finished yarn dolls make cute DIY toys

20 coolest toys you can make from cardboard. Great ideas for kids' crafts and indoor activities, plus fun options for DIY Christmas gifts.

If you are looking for a simple toy that you and your little one can make together, you will love learning how to make Yarn Dolls. These easy, frugal little toys might just become the next favorite.

Use marbles and natural acorn caps to make acorn pendants for a necklace with this acorn marble necklace DIY jewelry-making tutorial.

Despite looking complicated, you can make German stars in under 5 minutes. Ornaments are made from 4 colored paper strips and a few simple repeated folds.

You can add a certain touch of elegance to your decor, and these 6 decorations would be a wonderful addition to your Christmas decorating. Take a look through our list and see if there are any tha…

Handmade Christmas Ornaments don't need to look cheap or homemade. Here are several beautiful Christmas ornaments to make using cardboard that would make pretty Christmas tree decorations and gift toppers. I got a request from Abigail asking for some Cardboard handmade Christmas ornaments and you know how I am to serve. {high fives} There are so many different ways to make Christmas ornament crafts especially using cardboard. So Abigail let me know if these are what you're looking for. I tried to get a variety of Handmade Christmas Ornaments like cardboard only, Christmas ornament crafts for kids, 3D, congregated, rolled, blinged

Learn how to fold Origami Lucky Stars, then use them to create a DIY Garland! It's easy and fun, plus such a cute Christmas decoration!

Memo to Santa's assistants from Head Elf, Creative Department: It has come to our attention that these elf figurines are a joy to make. All you need are pinecones, pipe cleaners, and other simple supplies (no toy-making expertise necessary).

Day 37 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Clever and Silly Wrap Ideas!

I have loved yarn dolls since I was a little girl, and this Christmas I was in the mood to make some with my kids to share this timeless craft with them! Here's the angel

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Embrace your child's artistic side and learn about crocheting, knitting, painting, photography, scrapbooking, and more from the editors of Parents magazine.

Learn how to make classic braided yarn dolls. This is a simple, traditional craft which is fun to make and the finished yarn dolls make cute DIY toys

I made these "light houses" from used milk boxes. The little secret is that you have to make many little openings so the plastic inside will not be burned.

Danish Stars are a quick-and-easy way to add a festive touch to your holiday decorations. Whether you add them to your Christmas tree, attach them to presents or pass them out to family and friends, you'll quickly see why these paper stars are so addicting to make!

Find out how to make your own stretchy sensory bands for fidgety kids. A great occupational therapy tool for proprioceptive input.

Christmas is all about expectation, excitement, joy, good feeling and of course, tradition. A Scandinavian Christmas is about as far from an Australian Christmas, that you can get - yet Handmade Scandinavian Christmas, by Hege Barnholt, is a wonderful resource which can be enjoyed anywhere in the world. Handmade Scandinavian Christmas is a beautifully photographed book, filled with wonderfully natural ideas, inspiring the reader to gather their family and create their own Christmas traditions. It is filled with Christmas crafting and ways to get everyone involved in spreading joy and enjoying the excitement of the lead up to Christmas. Handmade Scandinavian Christmas is divided up into sections: Preparing for Christmas, Cut and Glue, Light and Warmth, For the Birds, Perfect Presents, For Little Hands, Almost Christmas, Advent Calendars, Christmas Flowers, Tasty Presents, Sweet Christmas, Wrapped with Love, The Scent of Christmas, Cake Galore. There are over 120 projects and each is beautiful, yet achievable. Easy-to-follow instructions are accompanied by stunning photographs and full size templates to guide the reader through a creative and crafty Christmas celebration! My favourite section is Wrapped with Love. It’s filled with gorgeous ideas on wrapping gifts and making them look as special as the gift inside. It is divided up into colour themes which a section devoted to making labels and cards. Wrapping symbolizes the excitement and anticipation whilst the presents are sat under the tree. The wrapping can be just as exciting as the present itself showing both love and care. Cake Galore completes this book, with delicious recipes which can be made with (and eaten by) the whole family. Cakes and biscuits incorporating dried fruits - sweet bites of yumminess which everyone will enjoy. Christmas muesli, marzipan hearts and even chocolate truffles. Handmade Scandinavian Christmas is a book which will be kept and opened each year, guiding the reader in creating a handmade Christmas, filled with excitement, inspiration and family traditions. Available at Booktopia and CanDo Books. ISBN: 9781446303610 Format: Hardcover Language: English Number Of Pages: 160 Published: 1st September 2013 Publisher: DAVID & CHARLES Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book to review. All thoughts and images are my own.

It's no surprise that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE paper crafting (have you seen my adorable Christmas Paper Trees from early

Make a first sewing basket for kids using simple, age appropriate materials that encourage open-ended creativity, fine motor skills and independent fun!

Learn how to make classic braided yarn dolls. This is a simple, traditional craft which is fun to make and the finished yarn dolls make cute DIY toys

DIY pine cone bird feeders are a fun activity for all ages and help get your feathery friends well through winter.

A modular origami hinged box, using 3 pieces of square paper, follow along with video instructions. Perfect gift box for jewellery.

Make paper lanterns and decorate them with pressed flowers in this easy tutorial from HGTV Gardens.

I have to tell you all if you didn’t know already that my favourite social media platform at the moment is Pinterest – it is so visual and I take a lot of inspiration from it. This is what happened when I found the below Pin: These are the materials we used: TP rolls wash tape – I had two designs: the geometrical one and the silver one; glittery foam – cut in the shapes you like: hearts, rounds etc. I think that the images are explaining the craft but f you have any other questions please let me know. These are great as jewellery boxes for little kids don’t you think? Here are the links to the original pins: Follow Otilia Stocks’s board Crafts on Pinterest. Like this Article? Subscribe to Our Feed!

German Bells origami Christmas card ornament

DIY puppet theater- how to make a woodeen stage for a toy puppet. This is homemade and patterned after the vintage Guignol children's theatre in France. This booth for putting on a play is a great gift for kids

With all the fairs, holidays, church and school events going on right now we’re smack dab in the middle of bake sale season. You know at some point you’ll have to face the bake sale table so might as well be prepared. Here’s a host of ideas that range from ‘I only have 10 minutes...

How to Reuse & Upcycle Old Christmas Cards. Here's a few Christmas cards repurposed into home decor like wreaths and wall art, gift bags and even bookmarks! So many great upcycle ideas.

Celebrate moms this spring with fun crafts you can do with your kids.

A few weeks ago I shared a cool technique that my boys and I used to create 3D Sharpie artwork. We enjoyed the project so much that I thought we could use a similar process to create Sharpie tinfoil pendants. These pendants can be used as necklace charms, keychains or backpack clips. To make a Sharpie tinfoil pendant: 1) Cut a small (1 ½ inch) circle from an old cereal box. 2) Cut a slightly bigger circle from tin foil. 3) Draw a simple design on the cardboard, cover the outline of the design with glue and yarn, and set it aside to dry. 4) Cover the dull side of the tin foil with a glue stick, wrap the tin foil around the cardboard containing the design, and secure the tinfoil with a piece of tape on the backside of the pendant. 5) Rub the tinfoil on the front of the pendant with a piece of felt to help the yarn design show through. 6) Colour the design with Sharpies, and allow to dry. 7) Punch a hole in the top of the pendant, and add a pendant clasp. (These can be purchased inexpensively wherever craft supplies are sold, but a paper clip would work too.) You could use a piece of yarn or ribbon, but I hung mine from a chain I had in my jewellery box. Cute, right? I think this is a fantastic craft for kids of all ages. These Sharpie tinfoil pendants would make a fun homemade gift for Mother's Day too! ♥ Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

16 homemade cardboard Christmas decorations to decorate your home for the holiday season for pennies! Upcycle and recycle cardboard boxes.

These 15 lovely flower crafts you can make with the kids bring all the colors of spring into your home, even if the real ones aren't blooming yet.