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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!
DIY Sock bear  - soft toy for kids (free sewing tutorial)
Please meet Mama Kass, the sock kangaroo , and Baby Kaden, the felt baby kangaroo ! Craft Passion today share with us a super cute and free sock kangaroo sewing pattern! The pattern on Craft Passion is a little lengthy but it is worth the read till the end. It has all the details you need to know on how to sew Mama Kass sock kangaroo and Baby Kaden felt kangaroo. Follow all the instructions well and you will be able to make one ( or a whole family of ) adorable sock plushies for your kids or for yourself!
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Soft amigurumi dinosaur (free crochet pattern)
In this free crochet tutorial by Elena Lukmanova at AmiguroomToys, you can learn how to crochet this adorable dinosaur in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi dinosaur is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi dinosaur is a wonderful decoration or a soft toy for kids. This amigurumi dinosaur 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 dinosaur accompanied with a nice, detailed assembling tutorial. This amigurumi pattern is a fairly easy one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this lovely little dinosaur is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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Easy DIY ribbon wreath (how to make a ribbon wreath)
If you still haven’t made ( or bought ) a Christmas wreath yet, we have a super fun craft tutorial for you! While the most popular wreaths are made using artificial flowers or evergreen, ribbon wreaths are quite appealing too. They are surprisingly cheap, easy to make, and the possibilities are endless. Ribbon wreaths are a great option if flowers are not your thing. In this step-by-step tutorial, Uncommon Designs will teach you how to make a unique ribbon wreath , using pieces of ribbon and a wire wreath form. ( This ribbon wreath also can be a great fabric scrap buster project because this will work with any kind of fabric , not just ribbons ! )
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Adorable teddy bear (with sewing pattern)
If you looking for a perfect baby shower gift or you just want to suprise your little one with a great soft toy sew this super cute teddy bear plushie for him/her! ( Note: This project is not really for beginners, if you have never made stuffed animals and are not familiar with patterns /sewing , I would recommend you to start with a more simple sewing project and attempt this teddy bear once you have the skills and patience to put together pattern pieces and are familiar with your sewing machine. ) If you plan to give this teddy bear plushie as a baby gift do not use glass or plastic eyes !
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DIY Toilet paper tube snowman bowling - fun winter game for kids
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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DIY Expandable desktop organizer from cardboard (back to school craft)
In this video aPasos Crafts DIY will teach you how to make this A-M-A-Z-I-N-G expandable desk organizer out of simple cardboard. With this expandable desk organizer you will be able to store all of your school supplies in an organized way, because it has 4! different parts where you can store your pencils, pens, papers, clips, erasers, sharpener, notes, washi tapes, scissors, rulers... and many more. Amazing isn't it? And it's just cardboard !
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DIY Christmas yarn star ornament - easy Christmas yarn craft
Have you ever crafted yarn ornaments ? They are simple and so beautiful! This gorgeous, decorative, and frugal Christmas star ornament by Decora Recicla Imagina is so easy to make, you won't believe your eyes! Using yarn, glue, sewing pins and styrofoam trays, you can make unique and beautiful homemade Christmas ornaments in minutes! Of course, you can use any other shapes than stars : imagine a gorgeous yarn Christmas tree, a snowflake, or a snowman... the possibilities are endless!
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Soft sleeping amigurumi fox ( free amigurumi pattern )
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi fox pattern by Yana Emets at Amiguroom Toys ! 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 sleeping fox. So grab a skein of baby yarn , make this lovely amigurumi fox today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your little one.
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DIY Pompom bunny - easy Easter yarn craft for kids
Watch this fun video tutorial and learn how to make these super adorable pompom bunnies in no time! This Easter yarn craft is suitable for kids of all ages, because it's so easy to make ! And as a bonus: you can use up your yarn scraps! The style of the bunny depends on the thickness of yarn – thick yarn takes less than the thinner yarn, but also gives a different look. Experiment with different colors and thickness and create a whole family of pompom Easter bunnies!
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DIY Folded book Christmas tree - Christmas decoration from an old book
If you're in love with book pages and love making easy do-able homemade gifts and Christmas decor : this paperback book Christmas tree tutorial is for you. Upcycle your unwanted books ( or magazines ) into lovely rustic Christmas trees with DIY by Jane' step-by-step tutorial. You can make a small forest of these DIY folded book trees in different sizes, keep them simple or decorate how you wish. ( Magazines, with their colorful print make for attractive decorations without added baubles, glitter, or paint. )
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Little crochet Easter chick (free crochet pattern)
Today Crochet For You shares an another super cute, fun and free! Easter crochet pattern with you: a little ragdoll chick! Since Easter is just around the corner, we bet that you are in need of a cute Easter craft that can be a great Easter gift for your kids or grandkids, so here's this little Easter chick! This adorable little crochet chick is a really quick and easy crochet project and a fun way to decorate for Easter! So grab a skein of yellow yarn and crochet this lovely Easter chick now:
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DIY Easy Popom Easter bunny garland (free printable)
Looking for an easy and quick Easter craft for the kids? Or a super cute spring/Easter decoration? This adorable paper bunny garland by Minidrops will look sweet adorning your mantel throughout the spring! These cute paper bunnies with pompom tails are really easy to make: you just need a little colorful yarn and this super free printable Easter bunny template!  Even the smallest crafty hands can create some for the upcoming Easter party! Of course you can use these adorable little bunnies with yarn tails to create other gorgeous Spring decors /artworks as well! For a working download link please choose the original ( untranslated ) link below
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No-sew spiderweb cape
With this creative halloween craft idea you can create a versatile halloween accessory. She has made it into a witch accessory, but you could totally just be a spider web for Halloween and put a huge plastic spider on your back! :)
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Easy DIY fox corner bookmark - all craft for kids
These super cute origami fox corner bookmarks are a great beginner origami for kids , easy to make and kids will be able to put them into good use! We love easy-peasy and adorable fall crafts , and this cute origami fox bookmark is one of them! You can easily make some with the kids! It's not just only a perfect way to mark a book at fall but it's also can be used as finger puppet ! This time, in this step-by-step video tutorial Maggy from Red Ted Art shows you how to make this lovely corner bookmark in no time:
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DIY Little felt Christmas gnome ( Scandinavian gnome )
This holiday season, bring this adorable little DIY felt Scandinavian Christmas Gnome into your home. It’s a quick, 30-minute craft and is loved by all! This lovely felt Scandinavian gnome family can be a great Christmas decor or a fun Christmas craft for kids , because it's so easy to make! So grab a few sheets of felt and create a bunch of lovely tomtes in no time with Dans Le Lakehouse' step-by-step craft tutorial :
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DIY Waterfall message card (flip card)
Follow along to learn how to create these awesome mini waterfall message cards step by step ( flip card ). This is a easy DIY craft tutorial that only requires materials you already have at home like glue, scissors, markers and paper. This fun Emoji card and Rainbow card are just some ideas you could make. I hope this video inspires you to try this project out to create a special mini card for yourself or someone you love this Valentines Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day , Christmas or any day you want to make someone happy. Download free template at Drawsocute.com. Happy Crafting!
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Crochet black cat slouch hat (free crochet pattern)
This black cat slouch hat has chunky ribbing and cute cat ears. This simple and free crochet cat hat pattern works up quickly and makes a great gift! If you want to crochet your own cat hat, Alexis has written up the pattern for you! Winter is the perfect time to cuddle up with your yarn and crochet hooks and make something cozy. This crochet cat hat pattern is great for beginners, and simple enough that a more experienced crocheter could whip up a hat in just a couple of hours. You can crochet this easy cat hat in any color and size which mean you can customize and personalize this crochet hat pattern pretty easily – perfect for the  holiday gift giving!
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Adorable little amigurumi mouse (free amigurumi pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi mouse pattern by Maria Bannova at AmiguroomToys ! 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 mouse. So grab some yarn , make this lovely amigurumi mouse today and create a darling gift for your loved one.
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Easy DIY little dimensional paper Easter eggs
Are you looking for a super easy to make last minute Easter decor? Try these dimensional paper Easter eggs! You can use colorful card stock, scrapbook papers, even old wrapping paper pieces to create fun dimensional Easter eggs with the kids. The dimensional paper eggs look nice to hang in an Easter tree ( created from dried branches ) or a bouquet of tulips.You will need: patterned cardstock, a stapler, a pair of scissors, a needle & sewing thread ( or glue ) .
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Santa hat cupcake with homemade icing
Its being to look at lot like Christmas in the kitchen! These Santa hat cupcakes are simple to make but look like a million bucks. In this nice craft blog you can find the instructions on how to make the Santa hat cupcakes, and step by step instructions on how to make a cupcake swirl as well! If your are looking for recipes to put these Santa hat cupcakes together you can also find here a few easy cupcake recipes! These Santa hat cupcakes can be a great hit in your Christmas party or you can give them as delicious gifts for your family members or collegues.
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DIY Paper pig cootie catcher (fortune teller) - origami for kids
How cute is this DIY pig cootie catcher ? We love origami fortune tellers because they are such great paper crafts for kids. This lovely little piggy created by Red Ted Art is a super quick and easy paper craft project for kids. And you can decorate them in so many ways! Use the finished pig cootie catchers as fun fortune tellers or make giant versions as fun party treat bowls ! This paper pig craft is also perfect for the year of the pig 2019 !
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Quick and easy felt tulips - free sewing pattern  & tutorial
Tulips are among our favorite flowers , and we think it will be very nice to have a few wonderful tulip bouquets around the house at spring . However, we don't really like cut flowers because watching them die in a vase makes us really sad.The solution? None other than some super-soft ( and everlasting ) felt tulips , of course! This felt craft is easy, quick and the outcome is soo gorgeous! This sweet felt tulip flower can be a great home decor or classroom decor at spring ! ( You can even use these beautiful tulips as a wedding party decoration /centerpiece ! ) You can make the felt tulip flowers in vibrant fun spring colors or in stylish sophisticated pastel colors, it will look gorgeous in any form!
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Sock hand puppets - fun recycling craft idea
With this fun and easy recycling kids craft idea you can upcycle your half pair socks into a fun toy for your kids ! These adorable and funny hand puppets are super easy to make , you won't need special crafting skills or materials to make them, just a sock , table tennis or styrofoam balls , googly eyes and a little ( fabric ) glue. You can even use your leftover Christmas decorations to make fun colorful hairstyles to them! How fun is it?! With this nice step-by-step video tutorial make some fun sock hand puppets will be a piece of cake!
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Super easy DIY paper flower wreath - fun spring craft for kids
It's time for another fun kids spring flower craft project! Today - by following tsuku cafe's video tutorial - make super simple paper circle flowers with the kids for some pretty fantastical results. This spring flower wreath is so simple to make from supplies you have around your house. Grab some paper in pastels, a stapler and create gorgeous flowers for paper flower wreaths , paper flower bouquets or other beautiful spring decorations ! Bring your children into the process and let them feel the sense of accomplishment form their paper flowers .
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Amigurumi pig bookmark (free crochet pattern)
With this free crochet tutorial and pattern by Heart Hook Home, you can learn how to crochet this adorable pig bookmark in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi pig bookmark is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful gift for any occasion. At Heart Hook Home's blog you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute pig bookmark accompanied with a nice detailed assembling tutorial. This amigurumi pattern is a quick, beginner pattern, so if you are a beginner in amigurumi this lovely pig bookmark is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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Scratch off Valentine's day card - fun and easy gift idea
In this nice step-by-step video tutorial you can learn how to make scratch off cards for Valentines Day or for any other occasions. This DIY "scratch off" project is super easy to make and requires only three ingredients: a white crayon ( or white wax candle ) , dish soap and acrylic paint ! Of course you can use this homemade scratch lottery card in other special ocassions as a fun gift it will be a great hit in any form! You can write on sweet romantic short quotes about how much you love him or her or you can use it as a fun lottery coupon ticket ! This Valentine's day craft is also suitable for kids because it's really quick and easy to do!
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Paper island - paper toys and boxes for kids (with printables)
These ultra cute paper island boxes are a real treat. They look so fun simply as room decoration, a paper diorama of a little island (or a group of islands – there’re 6!) with its landscape and add-on inhabitants.  You can also store small things & the little add-on creatures or small gifts inside,  they are clever little boxes.
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Sweet spring lollipop flowers - easy and fun party favor
A quick, easy and fun spring craft idea: a bouquet of lollipop flowers to give to all that special people in our lives! A sweet treat with a fun twist! This fun spring craft project is just in time for Mother's day or Easter  but it’s a DIY gift that will be appreciated all year round! You can make the lollipop flowers in any color, they will look gorgeous in any form! This handmade gift project is suitable for kids of all ages because it's really super simple! If you need a whole bunch of quick gifts/party favors this craft idea is a perfect choice!
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Gustav, the balancing amigurumi circus elephant (free pattern)
Besides being totally adorable, this crochet circus elephant pattern by AmourFou is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. This adorable amigurumi circus elephant is ready for cuddles from your favorite kiddo. If you're stitching the circus elephant as a toy for a young child, swap the safety eyes for crocheted or embroidered eyes instead. You can easily customize this amigurumi circus elephant design to be any color you'd like. Crochet a little circus elephant as a toy or as a cute little display on the shelf. If you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you. Grab some yarn and start stitching!
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Pumpkin lollipops - easy Halloween party favors
The kids LOVE the idea of jack-o-lanterns , but they’re too little to cut anything out themselves. Which is why these pumpkin lolly pops are pretty much fantastic for them. They can draw half a dozen little faces on the pumpkins , and when their five minute attention span is up, they’re happy with themselves and what they’ve created! These lolly pop pumpkins are really easy to make ! If your kids are older they can help with the cutting and assembling, but if they’re little, you can let them have the glory of drawing the faces on the pumpkins. These guys make awesome Halloween party favors or treat idea s, and you could even send them to school as a class treat!
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Easy DIY paper lavender - spring decoration (paper flower)
These gorgeous paper flowers ( paper lavenders ) by Kids Craft Room look so pretty and are simpler to make than you might think! You can easily cut the paper shapes yourself but for those of you that prefer it, Kids Craft Room has even got a free printable template for you too. This flower craft is such a fun way to enjoy lavender flowers all year round or they can be a darling Mother’s Day gift. These crepe paper flowers also look super pretty in a vase!
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DIY Miniature fairy garden with a rock house ( rock painting for kids)
If you loves anything that has to do with fairies ( just like us ) you are going to adore this simple DIY fairy garden in a jar by Easy Peasy And Fun! This lovely little fairy garden is the easiest DIY fairy garden ( no fail one even ) that you will have ready in no time. You can display this fairy garden outdoors ( just keep it under a roof ) or as a decoration in your house, it will look great as a centerpiece on your dinner table. This rock painting project is suitable both for kids and adults. You can use the painted rock houses for other decorations / craft projects as well: imagine them as a cute fridge magnets, or story telling stones!
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