This DIY No-Sew Fleece Octopus is so cute! And it is easy to make, you don't need to have any sewing skills, even some kids can make it themselves.
You and the kids can make these adorable felt pencil toppers using these fab patterns from handcrafted lifestyle expert Lia Griffith.
Spread the lovePatchwork Quilt Sewing Craft & Activity * This post contains affiliate links for convenience* A few weeks ago, my daughter & I made sew & weave Easter bonnets. She really enjoyed working with…Continue Reading…
It's Sew a Softie month, and I'm excited to join over two dozen bloggers posting free, easy-to-sew softie tutorials this month! The Sew a Softie event was created by Trixi Symonds of Coloured Buttons in 2016 as an initiative to encourage those with little to no sewing experience to attempt a fun and simple sewing project!
Keep your kids busy and having fun inside on rainy winter days with this selection of 50 fantastic indoor activities for kids. Easy crafts + games.
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I've recently been looking into making more Chinese New Year crafts together as a way to celebrate the upcoming holiday. With my current infatuation with watercolor crafts, we recently made these watercolor painted paper fans together. Watercolor Painted Paper Fans This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Our Favorite Chinese New Year Books Prior to making the craft, we had already been reading books explaining the holiday. Here are some of our favorites! The Runaway Wok Bringing In the New Year My First Chinese New Year Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year Celebrating Chinese New Year Is it just me or are watercolor crafts like the best? The colors are always so vibrant and it's easy to make lovely, colorful art (and it doesn't require much clean up or prep too- score!) We've recently been going through some transitions over here when I gave birth to my second son. He's been such a gift to our family, but navigating transitions (even good ones) have never been my strong point. Luckily, painting and crafting make me feel happy... so I really enjoyed making these beautiful fans! Materials Needed: Ok, all you need for this craft are: Paper (We use drawing paper for the watercolors, but you can just use plain old computer paper too if you decide to go another route.) Other drawing tools (Markers, Crayons, these cool twistable crayons, Sharpies) Stapler Tape Let's Make Some Watercolor Painted Paper Fans You could go 3 routes when making these fans. Option 1: You could just draw/paint whatever comes to mind.... I made this design by drawing a bunch of dots randomly on the page with Sharpie marker and then connecting them with lines to make triangles. I find geometric shapes to be quite modern and aesthetically pleasing, don't you? Then, I just painted all the shapes in. Option 2: Plan a specific Design- Think in halves! Or, you could try to make a specific design on the fan. We'll be folding these fans in half, so imagine the paper divided in half and draw two different designs on each half. I also wanted to make a dragon fan for Chinese New year, so I drew this pattern out. (You can download it over here Chinese New Year Dragon Printable Fan ). When it's folded it makes a completed dragon fan. My son really liked this one, so he spent most of the time coloring it in... and then telling me that he didn't want to turn it into a fan. Oh well! Once you've finished your design, accordion fold it. Then, fold it in half. Staple yourself a handle and tape the two sides together. Spread your fan out and admire your completed design! Oh! Here's what the stripey design looked like folded. I went a bit crazy with painting and made several. Aren't they pretty? Option 3: Fold first, then paint! And... if you want to, you could also just fold up a bunch of these first and then paint them. That's another option too! (The stripey fan on the lower right corner was painted that way.) Another cute fan craft: Now if you liked making this paper fan craft, you should also check out my folding popsicle stick fans. They're a bit more work, but they also are a bit cooler because you can open and close them! Hope you have a fun time making these with your kiddos. Let's Keep in Contact! You can always find more fun ideas on my Pinterest, Facebook, or Instagram accounts! Happy making!
Learn how to make a kaleidoscope in this fun STEM/science activity and craft for kids. It’s such a fun way to explore light, reflections, and symmetry! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! *This post was originally published 2/2/16 and has since been updated. Last week I made these super fun kaleidoscopes with my …
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Learn how to sew on a sewing machine with these printable practice sheets. Download them for free, print them on your home printer, then stitch along the lines to practice sewing straight, curves, turn corners, and more. They're perfect for kids and adults who want to learn to sew or practice their sewing skills.
Make a gorgeous yarn butterfly craft for Spring using this simple weaving technique. The finished yarn butterflies look so pretty!
Hello there! I’ve made a little shrug for my granddaughter Kate with a pattern for the squares from Yarnspirations.com. It’s…
Learn with Play at Home. Play based learning ideas and activities for kids.
Sew stuffed elephant from sock by using this ultimate sewing pattern and tutorial. Easy to sew with guide from pictures and instructions. Great as handmade gift
This fantastic no-sew sock bunny by Handimania is a great way to bond and make memories with the kids. No special materials or skill required - check it out!
Take a little peak at some of my favourite Waldorf Inspired Spring Crafts from The Sewing Circle....Springtime SnailsThese little springtime snails are
Here’s a lovely idea for using up some of your scrap fabric! You can now create these beautiful fabric butterflies and moths. You can make anything from a magical brooch pin, or as ornaments for your cozy home, or just a fun little project for you to create good-looking fabric butterflies and moths. Use this […]
Easy Paper Plate Heart craft for kids to make as a Valentine's Day Craft or Mother's Day Craft. Lovely decoration. Great for fine motor skills
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Easy Paper Plate Heart craft for kids to make as a Valentine's Day Craft or Mother's Day Craft. Lovely decoration. Great for fine motor skills
This simple little no sew drawstring pouches are great for holding tiny treasures! All you need is felt and string and some charms or beads if desired!
Toys are twice the fun when you make them yourself! Easy DIYs let kids be their very own toymakers.
During winter we don't have so many outdoor activities because temperatures here are constantly below zero. But luckily there are tons of winter crafts and arts activities to make with kids and have cold winter days amusing. I especially love seasonal Waldorf activities inspired by nature, followed by Waldorf books that are helping us understand
Homemade toys like these DIY magic fairy princess wands are fun for Kids! Learn how to make this no-sew felt star wand craft with rainbow ribbon streamers and our easy step by step tutorial. DIY Magic wands are a great birthday party favor, costume prop, and dress-up toy for pretend or dramatic open-ended play.
Must Have Craft Tips - Sewing with Kids has all the tips you need to start sewing with your kids! There are so many great links to projects and advice here!
Make a first sewing basket for kids using simple, age appropriate materials that encourage open-ended creativity, fine motor skills and independent fun!
Because we love to add a touch of DIY to anything that we do, we created this adorable DIY cup cozy in collaboration with our friends at Good Housekeeping
Our embroidered felt insect banner would make really cute decor for a kid's bedroom or playroom. Just follow our pattern and tutorial!
Mouse Sewing Project - Teach children how to hand sew their own pocket pet mouse, or sew one for them! Felt pets like these cute felt mice, make a great lovey or comfort object, a cute handmade gift, and, a fun mouse cat toy that can be filled with catnip! Fill a few felt mice up with catnip and watch your furry friend go crazy with joy!
Have a go at this toad-ally adorable craft project.
If you want to surprise your mom with a one-of-a-kind handmade gift on Mother's Day, we've rounded up a list of Mother's Day crafts for kids. Some of the
No more moans of "I'm bored mom" when you prepare for your summer with these Summer Boredom Busters and Rainy Day Activities for Kids!
Printable Sewing Cards Activity For Kids ~:: Handmade Charlotte ::~ If you’re a child of the 70s, you may remember learning to sew using the old chipboard cut-outs. Here’s an updated version using free printable sewing cards with fun illustrations and super cute hairstyles. Simply stitch them up and stick them up for super fun wall decor. Head
Finger knitting is so easy! And it's so fun! It's sooooo much easier than regular knitting. And you can actually make something from beginning to end in less than 10 minutes. OK, so we're only making bracelets, necklaces and headbands here, but out of all the time I've spent knitting with my girls, we still haven't actually finished anything. Not even a Barbie blanket. (lol We'll get there some day...) I've spent quite a bit of time this year trying to teach my 7 and 9 year olds how to knit with knitting needles. It's definitely been a struggle for
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Keep kids busy at your Easter lunch/dinner table with this fun activity sheet craft. Create a bunny crayon holder and a placemat for them to color and complete!
DIY Sock Sloth Free Sew Pattern & Tutorial
Make a first sewing basket for kids using simple, age appropriate materials that encourage open-ended creativity, fine motor skills and independent fun!
If you are looking for a fun camp craft idea for scouts or a summer craft for tweens, then this soda straw weaving bracelet is perfect! Read on to see how to do straw weaving. Your child will love making colorful yarn bracelets.
If you're looking for a Valentine's Day craft to do with your children, you will find a great selection here—from treat packs and love bugs to butterflies and crayons.
Looking for weaving ideas for kids? Start out with yarn weaving on a cardboard loom. A fun project for older elementary/middle school grades.
Want to add a personal touch to your Christmas decorations? These DIY ornaments are a cinch to make, and they'll get kids excited about trimming the tree.
Learning how to weave a pencil cup is an easy craft that is perfect for older kids! These woven pencil cups can be quite useful during the back-to-school season, or anytime you need a bit of colorful organization in your office. Here are step-by-step instructions for how to weave a pencil cup!
