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!
Making masks is fun, especially if they are pixelated! Today, you can learn how to make a Minecraft mask out of a regular paper bag (or cardboard box) and colorful paper. To create your very own Minecraft (Creeper) mask you will need: a paper bag, green paper in different shades, glue and a pair of scissors. ( Do not forget to leave a few blank spaces for the eyes! ) Of course this fun mask making technique is perfect for creating another pixelated (Minecraft) characters as well! This DIY mask is a perfect last minute costume for Halloween or Minecraft parties!
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This cute Valentine’s wreath by Crazy Little Projects is a big twist on the classics: it’s made of candy ! Nothing says “Happy Valentine’s Day ” more than chocolate and candy , and this wreath is a fun and creative Valentine’s Day gift ide a that is great for kids or your partner! So, get the step-by-step tutorial at crazylittleprojects.com and surprise your loved ones with a sweet homemade gift.
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Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi bull ! This cuddly crochet bull is a great amigurumi pattern to work on because it's so easy to crochet and the outcome is so wonderful! This super adorable amigurumi bull can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free bull crochet pattern by Yulia Matyushina at Amiguroom Toys will guide you through the crocheting process of your own wonderful soft amigurumi bull. The difficulty of this free bull amigurumi pattern is easy/intermediate so if you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you.
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We have a SUPER cute free amigurumi toy pattern for you today – the most adorable little lamb! This baby or kids toy is just the right size for carrying everywhere, playing with on the go, or snuggling during quiet time. This cute amigurumi lamb baby toy works up pretty quickly and is so much fun to give to any little one – we know this won't be the last lamb in your life! Visit this nice craft blog and create your very own lamb toy. (If you aren't familiar with bobble stich you can find a handy video tutorial >> here << )
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Are you looking for a fun and easy Easter kids craft idea ? try this lovely little pop-up Easter bunny puppet by In The Playroom. Once the rabbit puppets had been made and decorated, the children had even more fun and giggles playing with them and making their animals pop up out of their hiding places. This adorable pop up bunny puppet Easter craft offer a fun way for the whole family to celebrate the arrival of spring .
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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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This time Projects With Kids shares with us an easy and fun winter rock painting tutorial : the reindeer rocks ! We love stone painting and we LOVE Rudolph so this lovely winter decor is a must. In this kids craft tutorial you can learn how to make adorable little reindeer rocks , literally in minutes! This rock craft is suitable for kids of all ages because it's so easy to make! Rock hunting is a fun way to get outside into nature , spend time with family, spread kindness and unite communities. Don’t hide the rocks & pebbles in your mother’s kitchen cabinet: create cute painted rock reindeer & pebble games with them!
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Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi bunny or cat is no exception. This lovely bunny / cat pattern by Nastena Konovalova at AmiguroomToys works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely bunny or a cuddly cat for all of the f luff -lovers in your life. ( Kids really love handmade toys , especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes these amigurumi animals great gifts for any special occasion! )
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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 toadstool gnome house and this super adorable, tiny cork gnome family by Annaboo's House for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Sarah's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi patterns and create this lovely amigurumi gnome family toy set in no time! If you want to make your favorite munchkin a super fun handmade toy this amigurumi toadstool gnome house and the little cork gnomes makes a sweet little gift.
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If you need a pretty DIY Mother’s Day gift or a beautiful ( and easy to make ) bookmark, we've got you covered with this gorgeous felt flower bookmark by Jessica. If you’re constantly loosing regular bookmarks and you still read old school, non-e-reader style books ( just like us ) here's a great, custom way of marking your page which is pretty and won’t fall out or get lost! This felt project is super easy, even the kids can create some. This pretty felt flower bookmark is also a perfect gift for any occasion!
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It's almost Halloween ! If you're among the masses that love to craft Halloween decor , you're in for a treat! Add some fun Halloween decor to your front door with a DIY Nightmare before Christmas Halloween wreath! Learn how to make this paper Jack Skellington Halloween wreath by following along Red Ted Art's step-by-step instructions. Of course, this paper wreath ( with different motifs and colors ) can be perfect for other seasonal/ holiday decorations , and it's also super easy to make so it can be a great craft project for the kids. So grab some craft paper and create your own paper wreath:
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Besides being totally adorable, this small crochet panda pattern by Paint It Colorful is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. Crochet a little panda as a toy, a keychain 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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Looking for a cute and affordable gift for any wine lover? Make an adorable wine cork reindeer with a few simple craft supplies and wine corks! These adorable wine cork reindeer make great DIY Christmas tree ornaments or Christmas decorations . Wrap them up and give them away to friends and neighbors. Visit Growing Up Gabel and learn how to make this super adorable little wine cork reindeer in no time:
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We love simple papercrafts especially when it comes to flowers and greeting cards ! This beautiful pop-up flower card can be a great gift for any special occasion or you can use them as frugal wedding / spring party invitations ! Watch this nice step-by-step video tutorial where Aniko will teach you how to make this beautiful 3D flower pop-up card in no time! All you need is to make one 3D flower pop-up card are: some colorful papers, scissors, and a little glue! This spring craft project is suitable for kids of all ages, because it's super easy ! ( especially if you help them in cutting out the flower petals )
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Do you have a few empty cardboard boxes in your garage? Don't throw them out! Luckily, a whole new life awaits them as an adorable play kitchen for kids! This darling cardboard kitchen gives a second life to those old cardboard boxes ! This cardboard box upcycling project is not just a super way to save money but its also a brilliant way to create a unique and fun toy for your kids. You can add to this toy kitchen any extra decorations or utensils that you want from cardboard or simple household " trash " , and of course you can create other play sets with this fun cardboard box recycling idea ( imagine a play garden shed, a work station with tools, or a car repair station! )
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These DIY rock photo holders are super easy and relatively inexpensive to make. You can find a bag of smooth river rocks at the craft store and some copper wire at the hardware store, or pretty much anywhere! Paint the rocks solid colors or mix it up with patterns. You could even just keep them unpainted for a more rustic feel. These little photo holders would be such a cute gift for dad or Grandpa for Father’s day. Wouldn’t they look adorable sitting on an office desk? The DIY rock photo holders can be customized for any decor. We think they would also look really classy if you just painted them white or gray!
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These paper roll chicks by One Little Project are so simple to make and they’re such a fun weekend project to make with the kids! These adorable little paper Easter chicks make wonderful little egg holders for your Easter table too! ( The pipe cleaner wings go all the way through the paper roll, so eggs can sit up in them! ) These paper roll chicks only take about 5 minutes to make and they are definitely simple enough for kids to make by themselves. Get the step-by-step tutorial at onelittleproject.com and create a bunch with the kids :
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These cute 3D paper tulips by Anna Swenning are perfect additions to a fun colorful spring decoration or Easter egg tree . You can use a sewing machine to assemble the paper tulips or simply use glue. This 3D paper tulip tree is great for spring, mother's day or just for brightening up your everyday home decor. These 3D paper tulips make the perfect centerpiece or decoration for any occasion!
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Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi crow is no exception. This lovely crow pattern by DIY 100 Ideas works up really quickly, and doesn’t take much yarn to make. 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 crow, which can be a wonderful gift as a keychain! So grab your scrap yarn box and make this lovely amigurumi crow today:
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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 lemur for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Nina Kuznetsova's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi lemur in no time! If you need a heartwarming gift for a special occasion or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy, this amigurumi lemur makes a sweet little gift.
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We hope you will enjoy these simple-to-make paper birds which will to brighten up any house or work desk. The paper bird printable is available at instructables.com for free ! Print out the parts, score the dotted and dashed lines and cut along the solid lines before carefully cutting out the parts. To make the bird extra colorful, print it out and use it as a folding and cutting template in a colorful patterned paper. Cut out both sets of parts then use the legs, feet and beak from one color and the remaining parts from the other color. Once you are done you can make a matching, complementary bird with the remaining set of parts.
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Today she will show you how to make a lotus inspired tea candle holder out of oven-bake polymer or air dry clay ! Growing from the mud and blooming towards the sky, a lotus symbolizes purity, spiritual awakening, revival and fortune. This gorgeous vintage/shabby style home decor is not just super easy to make but you can give them as nice gifts for any occasions as well! ( The lotus flower tea candle holder can be a perfect Christmas gift in snow white or a nice Mother's day gift in any pastel color! ) You can use them to decorate your home or your wedding party at any time of the year because these delicate clay flowers are soo beautiful in any color!
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Watch this fun Halloween craft video tutorial and learn how to make 5 DIY Halloween party hacks and crafts from simple household materials such as cardboard boxes, paper cups, paper plates, toilet paper rolls and other cheap materials! These fun halloween party crafts makes horrific decorations and treats for your Halloween Party ! And the kids will love to make them as well! Create a fun pumpkin candy monster, an ice cream brain witch, zombi puppets, bat utensil holders and paper plate UFO's with Box Yourself and Øistein Kristiansen
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Have some fun with your Easter decorations by making this super cute crochet Easter bunny butt by Zhaya Designs. Can it get cuter? This crochet pattern is simple and perfectly suitable for unexperienced amigurumi crocheters. Pick your favorite Easter colors and brighten up your house for Easter by making this lovely, little, fluffy bunny butt! ( NOTE: The pattern moved >>> here <<< please use this link instead of the buttons below )
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This adorable Valentine's day heart balloon card by The Best Ideas For Kids was made with only a few supplies and a huge bunch of love ! You can modify the balloons by drawing your own, using heart stickers, or make fingerprint hearts.. the possibilities are endless! The only important thing you’ll need is a picture of your child pretending to hold balloons. Super fun, isn't it? Create festive photos and make fun cards for your loved ones ( not just for Valentine's day ) !
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Spring is coming fast so switch gears to focus on bright and colorful spring activities! These toilet paper roll flowers are perfect to welcome spring! And we love all the colors and options you can do with these! Which spring flower is your favorite? It’s such a welcoming way to brighten up your space or room to have fresh flowers . Of course, these aren’t fresh flowers but they are fun, bright and colorful and who doesn’t love that?
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With this super easy cookie packaging idea you can turn boring store bought cookies into fun homemade Christmas treats in minutes! Brilliant isn't it? To create these super cute gingerbread girl faces you will need a little celophane (or pre-packaged cookies), a white (or any lighter color) sharpie, and a cute ribbon! You can create the gingerbread girls with almost every chocholate (chip) cookies or you can create other Christmas figures with vanilla ones (imagine a cute snowman from a sugar cookie or an adorable reindeer from a gingerbread cookie)! This easy dessert packagind idea can be perfect for almost everyone at Christmas from family members, to teachers everyone will love them!
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This DIY Bubblegum machine Halloween costume can be tackled by just about anyone. It doesn’t require much sewing at all (only a tiny bit on the skirt) and is a perfect costume for the tween/teen age who don’t know what to be for Halloween. But let’s be real, adults will love this too.The skirt is made with felt, which is nice and stiff and stays in place really well. Go to makeit-loveit.com and learn how to make your very own pretty DIY gumball machine costume!
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Are you looking for a lovely handmade gift for your best friends or kids? Do you love to crochet ? Don't look any further! This lovely amigurumi fox by @deynega_yuly at Amigurumi Space is just perfect for every special occasion! Amigurumi is an easy to learn crochet technique from Japan that allows you to create lovely toys and gifts, just as this lovely little fox. So don't hesitate: quickly grab this wonderful free amigurumi pattern, watch the video and learn the how-tos! Amigurumi toys are such great gifts for any special occasion!
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