This oobleck stress ball feels SO COOL! We had a great time learning how to make oobleck last year, and this stress ball version offers all the fun without the mess. Simply fill a balloon with cornstarch and water to make this DIY craft that's great for relieving tension! When you squeeze the ball hard, the oobleck stress ball feels a bit similar to a flour stress ball. But if you gently poke at it or let it sit in your hand you can really experience the unique oobleck texture. It's such a cool experience, and a really easy activity
Looking for ways to bond with your teen? Check out this list of fun indoor and outdoor activities including craft ideas, gardening and so much more! There are so many awesome things to do together.
Finding cool crafts for teen boys can be quite a challenge.
Learn how to make a bouncy ball using 3 simple ingredients! These DIY bouncy balls are SO COOL! It's such a great craft that also doubles as a science experiment! Kids and adults can make a homemade bouncy ball toy in just a few minutes. They're so easy to make and a whole lot of fun to play with! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. How to Make a Bouncy Ball Learn how to make a bouncy ball in less than
This macrame keychain is so pretty and it's really fun to make! Using only three simple knots, these mermaid tail keychains are a great beginner project. You'll want to make one in every colour! Macrame Keychain Within half an hour you can make a macrame keychain that's both stylish and functional. How cool is it to make a craft that you can use on a daily basis?! These macrame keychains are SO PRETTY and they're really easy to make once you learn the knots. They're a bit more advanced than the macrame feather, but it's still a great project for
If you have kiddos with anxiety about going back to school, they might like to take one of these Worry Pets with them in their pocket. The poly-pellets inside give nervous fingers something to fiddle with and the super soft cuddle is soothing. Once you make one, you won't be able to stop. Your whole family will want one. It just takes a few supplies and 10 minutes to make one: .Scraps of Cuddle Fabrics (approx. 5 x 10 inches), Poly-Fil® Poly Pellets®, 1 Set 15mm Plastic Animal Safety Eyes for Each Pet, needle, thread, and sewing machine. I’ve used Jaguar Cuddle in Tan/Brown, Cuddle 3 in Kiwi, Luxe Cuddle Ziggy in Snow, Cuddle Fleece in Fuchsia, and Golden Wolf Faux Fur. You can find all of my instructions to make your own Worry Pet on the Fairfield website here. I think this guy is my favorite...I can't decide whether to call him Hagrid or Chewbacca. If you have kiddos who struggle with anxiety, ADHD, or other problems, you might be interested in these DIY Weighted Vests. Connect with me on...
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These coffee filter hydrangeas are SO PRETTY and they're super easy to make! Transform regular coffee filters into these beautiful flowers that look surprisingly realistic! These DIY coffee filter flowers are inexpensive to make, and it's such a fun craft for both kids and adults. It's almost magical to watch the coffee filters change colour as the liquid watercolour paint spreads across them. Then watch the colours fade and change once again as they dry! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website.
Learn how easy it is for kids to weave bracelets, necklaces and headbands with 3 drinking straws and some yarn (with video).
Make your own kaleidoscopes with cardboard tubes, and reflective paper and see the world differently! Kid craft kaleidoscopes.
These coffee filter poppies are SO PRETTY! Transform a simple coffee filter into a beautiful flower in just a few easy steps. You only need a few simple supplies to make a surprisingly realistic coffee filter flower! This coffee filter craft is super easy to make, and it's also a great craft for Remembrance Day or Veterans Day. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. DIY Coffee Filter Poppies These coffee filter poppies are SO PRETTY! They're a fun, easy craft for
cereal box boat - fun to make and experiment with paper mache
Use newsprint as a building material for kids and teens to create some awesome crafts & DIY engineering projects!
Tropical Tote Bags Summer Camp Craft Get ready for Summer sunshine with these cute tropical vibe tote bags! Need a quick craft for Summer c...
This summer keep your girls busy with this amazing list of 25 summer activities for girls of all ages--includes both indoor and outdoor activities.
This is the list you should be checking out if you want simple and enjoyable craft projects that will enliven your free time!
Origami Paper Tulips Have you ever tried the Japanese art of paper folding known as origami? As a kid, I used to love learnin...
Dixie Cup Windmills My daughter often comes up with the ideas for our projects together. Sometimes her inspiration comes from seeing something in a book or something from school or sometimes like with today’s craft, it just comes out of nowhere. We were playing restaurant together when she stopped & very confidently said, “Mama, I […]
30+ engineering STEM challenges with simple materials. Kids can tinker with bridges, catapults, boats, and more using recycled and inexpensive materials.
Looking for fun craft activities for our beloved senior residents during Oktoberfest? Unleash our seniors inner artist with our engaging senior craft activity – crafting German Alpine Hats! Dive into nostalgia as you fold, decorate, and wear your personalized paper hats. Join us for a creative journey that combines artistic expression, social interaction, and a touch of tradition.
UPDATE: So, it turns out that Blossom Box went out of business at some point since this post went live. No worries, you can easily make these crafts on your own with basic supplies. The popsicle
These crystal stars made from pipe cleaners and a simple borax solution are SO COOL. And they're really easy to make! Leave them overnight and crystals magically form! Borax Crystal Star Ornaments OK you guys, I think I've fallen in love with another kids activity. These borax ornaments are so easy to make, and they look SO COOL when they're done! It takes a few hours to grow the crystals, but the actual work involved with putting them together is really fast. We whipped up our crystal stars in about half an hour before we left to visit my inlaws