Crafts for kids and kid's crafts
This craft category is a huge collection of fun kids crafts and awesome DIY ideas for children! Simple & frugal crafts for kids, seasonal kids crafts ( winter crafts for kids, spring crafts for kids..), holiday crafts for kids ( Christmas crafts for kids, Easter crafts for kids..), DIY toys & board games, free sewing patterns ( Halloween costumes, kids clothes, plushies, baby toys ..), free crochet patterns (crochet clothing, amigurumis ... ), keepsakes, easy DIY gifts (mother's day gifts, father's day gifts, teacher appreciation gifts) ... and a lot more!
Look at this super adorable amigurumi snowman ! This is Casper the miniature crochet snowman. This free amigurumi snowman pattern is fairly simple, and it’s definitely possible to whip out one or two of these in an evening. They make great Christmas decorations , or you could even attach a loop to the top of the hat and hang it in your Christmas tree. OR this year make a little snowman amigurumi as a lovely gift for the kids ! We really love this cute little fella, the pattern is easy to follow and you will have a bunch of adorable amigurumi snowmen ready in no time!
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We love small, quick, easy, and super adorable sewing projects , and this jeans mice craft by Creative Mamy no doubt is one of our all-time favorites! In this step-by-step video tutorial, you can learn how to sew ( or hand sew ) these super adorable jeans mice. They are quick and really easy to sew ( you can easily make some with hand sewing ) and the outcome is so adorable! They are the perfect size to make cute toys for your cats or the kids ( you can make a whole felt mouse family ) !
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Today we're sharing a free amigurumi pattern with you for a super cute crochet sloth scarf ! Adorable, isn't it? We love handmade scarfs so much, because they are super cozy and the kids will love them more than any expensive store bought clothes! This adorable amigurumi sloth scarf should be easy peasy to crochet since it uses only basic crochet loops. You can crochet the sloth scarf in any size and color it will be super adorable in any form!
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This is something so fun about a mason jar luminary! It’s a pretty simple craft, but every one loves the fun glow! We love mason jars luminaries because they are fun and easy to make, and also very easy to customize. A fall leaf mason jar luminary is a great way to decorate for the holidays or seasons, too. You can use any stickers to create the leaf shapes or you can simply draw the outlines with a marker and freehand paint it. These gorgeous fall leaf mason jar luminaries by Sugar Bee Crafts will be a perfect addition to your autumn/ thanksgiving decor:
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We love doing simple origami and this time we’re going to learn how to make a paper boat – a summer favorite! Andreja has done quite a few awesome origami tutorials for kids and each of them is a must make! We loved to make these easy origami boats as a kid (the exact same ones) and we loved to play with them even more – we would sail them in the bathtub, puddles and lakes and when possible even have boat races with other neighborhood kids. So grab some colorful (origami) paper and fold a few origami boats with the kids and do a fun summer boat race!
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With Moth Art's step-by-step sock plushie sewing tutorial you can learn how to sew this super adorable curtain holder sock monkey ! This is the perfect sewing project for recycle some old ( half-pair ) socks ! The color of the socks brings personality to the sock monkey , at times you will be surprised and get amused by how the sock monkey turns out. Watch the video tutorial and let's start sewing!
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It's time for a wonderful free crochet pattern by HelloHappy! This cute little striped bear is a revamp of HelloHappy's old pattern but one thing is still the same: it's super cute! This adorable crocheted ( amigurumi ) bear (and the bunny version) can be a lovely handmade gift, or a great huggable soft toy for your kids. These free amigurumi patterns are absolutely suitable for beginners in amigurumi so if you aren't familiar with the amigurumi technique you can still easily crochet one! You can use any color to crochet the bears ( or rabbits ) ,they will look fun and adorable in any form! Click the link below to get the free 2in1 amigurumi pattern and tutorial by HelloHappy:
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BB8 ! Don’t know who he is? He’s the adorable new droid from Star Wars : The Force Awakens. BB-8 is a droid that rolls! If you don't know how to paper mache you could simply use a round paper lantern which is such perfect for a BB-8 Costume . We love this DIY BB8 droid costume ! It’s light weight but durable. And felt is such an easy to handle craft material! To us this DIY BB8 droid Star Wars costume totally screams homemade Halloween costume in a really fun way.
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Do you love butterflies and books? Are you looking for a funny gift for you "bookworm" friends? Try this gorgeous and adorable spring butterfly bookmark! This crocheted butterfly bookmark is a very fun way to mark the last read page in your book or you can gift it to your friends in a special occasion - they will love it! With this nice step-by-step spring butterfly crochet tutorial, making one gorgeous bookmark with some colorful yarn will be a piece of cake! (Free written crochet pattern and crochet diagram included.)
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Who loves adorable little yarn creations ? We do! In this video tutorial, Moth Art will show you how to make this super adorable little yarn dog in no time. This dog craft ( with a little help ) is suitable for kids of all ages , and the outcome is so unbelievably cute! The kids will enjoy creating this super fluffy, easy and fun yarn dog craft , and the finished puppies are just perfect as keychains. ( You could use them as cute decorations or dollhouse accessories as well ).
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With the help of this nice video origami tutorial make these fun and adorable origami Rabbits. This bunny is a charming addition to other origami models for Easter presented at Origami Spirit. This origami rabbit is a perfect model to hold a real egg that’s been decorated for Easter. All that’s needed are the desire to make the model, and an 8 x 8 inch ( 20x20cm ) piece of paper.
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Are you looking for free amigurumi ( keychain ) patterns ? Do you love flamingos ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi flamingo ! @dzyhartoys designed this lovely amigurumi flamingo pattern. Besides it's super adorable, this amigurumi pattern is completely free ! One of the nice things about amigurumi is that the exact size is rarely important, so you don’t need to worry about matching the designer’s gauge. Provided your stitches are compact enough that they won’t gape open to leaving large holes between them when you add the stuffing, you have the freedom to experiment with different yarns and hooks to give you a different-sized result. So grab your hooks and create this adorable amigurumi flamingo now!
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Do you or your kid love the Gru/Minions movie? Are you looking for something easy, fun and handy? If your answer is yes, this easy and fun minion cardboard tube box is a perfect recycling kids craft project for you! Al you need is a toilet paper roll and some craft foam ! Of course, you can make the minion cardboard tube boxes with colorful construction papers if you haven't got craft foam at hand, and you can create all types of minions with this technique! ( Imagine an evil minion from purple foam and a fluffy yarn hair! )
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If this is your baby girl‘s first Easter of course she need a super cute Easter bunny shirt! And with only a few days left until Easter maybe you need to come up with a quick and easy Easter shirt. So make this adorable Easter bunny shirt with pompom tail. The pompom tail is the perfect fluff without sticking off the shirt too much. You could use bright, happy, and youthful colors or sophisticated pastels, this super cute bunny butt t-shirt will look adorable in any form! For bunny patterns click >> here<<
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To celebrate spring, check out this video tutorial on how to make a gorgeous and super adorable DIY spring flower doll! You will be surprised how easy is to create one! Atelier Coração de Pano will teach you how to make a basic flower doll using some leftover fabric, a styrofoam ball, yarn, some paint, and a silk flower. The supplies for this tutorial are inexpensive but the outcome is so wonderful! Once you have mastered making a basic flower doll there are a lot of fun options and variations.
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The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi cat pattern by Julia Palanich at Amigurumi Space ! Like most of the people, you are likely to ask what exactly amigurumi is until you see the beautiful patterns and you instantly fall in love with it. ( Amigurumi is a Japanese crocheting technique of creating fun and beautiful stuffed animals using yarns , just like this lovely little cat. ) So grab a few skeins of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi cat today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved ones.
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We know many of you will be doing the last minute scramble, to find a simple costume idea to attend that Halloween party at work, school, church, your neighborhood, etc. We have something really simple to wear on Halloween. This idea will take you less than an hour to make. ( right before the party! ) Grab a white T-shirt, a little bit of red/white fleece and felt, some round glasses ( the plastic Harry Potter ones at party stores work great! ) and you’ve got yourself a super cute ( Where is ) Waldo costume !
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In this free crochet tutorial by Ekaterina Nikolaeva at AmiguroomToys, you can learn how to crochet this adorable pig in amigurumi ! This sweet, soft amigurumi pig is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi pig is a wonderful seasonal decoration or a soft toy for kids. This amigurumi pig is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours from cotton yarn and create its eyes with embroidery. At AmiguroomToys you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute pig . This amigurumi pattern is a fairly easy one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this lovely little soft pig is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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A few fun winter activities stashed in your back pocket for a snowy day can end up being a lifesaver. This fun toilet paper tube bowling game by From ABCs To ACTs is just the perfect winter craft for the kids! It's super easy to make, almost costs nothing and also super fun to play with! Head to fromabcstoacts.com learn how to make this fun toilet paper tube snowman winter game and voilá': you’ve got yourself a fun winter game for kids that will make you forget all about the fact that you’re stuck indoors!
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Thinking about creating some homemade holiday ornaments ? DIY ornaments really can be simple and these DIY plaid ornaments are proof. These plaid Christmas tree ornaments by The Country Chic Cottage are super easy to make ( which makes it a perfect Christmas craft for kids ) , but the coolest part about these DIY ornaments is that they are actually Christmas tree scent. Visit thecountrychiccottage.net and learn how to make them:
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There's nothing like crocheting toys for your kids that they'll love forever! Watch them play with your handmade creations all throughout their childhood. Stitch this lovely crocheted bunny for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow @ulaplushka's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi bunny in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi bunny makes a sweet little gift.
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Yarn isn't just for knitting! Why not use it for getting into the festive spirit? Knitter or not, you can easily customize your house, office and party with this lovely little pom-pom garland created by Tara Dennis. We love this idea for making pom poms . Instead of the usual circles of cardboard this method uses an ordinary kitchen fork resulting in mini fluffy pompoms. ( But of course you can use toilet paper rolls, or chair legs or even a cardboard cutout to make pompoms! The possibilities are endless! )
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Are you looking for a fun but also super easy and frugal paper craft for the boys ? Fold this easy origami spaceship ! With this nice step-by-step video origami tutorial you can fold this fun paper spaceship in no time! Of course you can make the o rigami paper spaceship in any color and size , it will be great in any form! Paper folding is one of our favorite craft technique because its inexpensive, fun and versatile! And you can use other creative household craft materials as well ( such as silver or gray gift wrapping papers or aluminium foil! )
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With spring finally here, that means Easter is just around the corner! Do you decorate an Easter tree at this time of year? If so, this little amigurumi s’mores bunny by Spin A Yarn Crochet would make such a sweet decoration! These amigurumi s'mores bunny keychains are so adorable,fun and quick! These little crochet s'mores bunny key chains would be so cute on a little back pack or bag, too! This amigurumi s'mores bunny keychain is a perfect project for scrap yarn or those half skeins ! If you love this crochet s'mores bunny amigurumi pattern ,don't forget to check out Spin A Yarn Crochet's other amazing free amigurumi and crochet patterns:
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Spring is peaking through and it’s time to think about Easter. These adorable free Easter Basket Printables are yours today to download and enjoy! You can fill these cute paper baskets with delicious (easter) cupcakes and gift them for your loved ones. Of course you can use these printable baskets to wrap cupcakes for any other ocassions ( mother's day, kids parties, birthdays ,weddings ..) as well! And you can also use the base basket template to create cupcake wrappers in other colors / styles for other holidays (halloween,christmas..), or fill it with a nice big chocholate egg instead of a cupcake!
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We love origami ( paper folding ) , because with this easy papercraft technique we can create lots of fun inexpensive decors and gifts from a little colorful paper or leftover wrapping papers ! This cute spring/summer origami dress is perfect to decorate your girl's next birthday party , create an adorable invitation card ( or gift card ) , OR just make some for fun! With this beginner step-by-step origami tutorial making one colorful paper dress will be a piece of cake! You can make the origami dresses from any type and color paper, it will be gorgeous in any form! You can add small embellishments to the paper folded dresses ( such as rhinestones, ribbons etc ) or you can leave them plain.
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These fun rubber glove bunnies are so much better than ordinary puppets. First they are super easy to make ( you can create one with the kids literally in seconds ) Second, it's sooooo fun to use! This fun rubber bunny glove puppet craft grants hours of fun for the kids and the whole family! watch this nice video tutorial by and learn how to make your own inflatable Easter bunny puppet from a single rubber glove and a plastic cup!
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This super simple and super cute antler headband by Kids Craft Room is our new favorite Christmas hat! This paper reindeer headband is super easy to make and so much fun to wear! We love the idea of kids dressing up in these glittery Rudolf the reindeer antlers and all the Christmas role play they inspire. Now you can make them too with Kids Craft Room's free printable reindeer antler template. Who wouldn’t enjoy being Rudolf at this festive time of year? You can print this reindeer antler pattern onto white card to color in yourself or trace it straight onto colored craft paper.
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We are obsessed with easy and fun puppet crafts . Not only are they a cute craft for kids to make but they are incredibly fun to play with afterwards. Make a few easy paper chick finger puppets with the kids and use them for all kinds of early literacy fun. You can use colorful paper to create the chicks facial features or simply paint or draw it, you simply can't do it wrong! You can add other animals / characters to your collection with this easy finger puppet making technique to create a whole finger puppet theater.
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