Kids Crafts: Fun and Easy Crafts for Kids
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Crafts for Kids!
Crafts are a great way to keep kids occupied and off the video games. Whether it's a rainy day or summer vacation, your kids will enjoy these fun and easy crafts all year long.
I've put together some of my favorite resources for coloring pages, printable crafts, year-round holiday ideas, Christmas crafts and much more. So gather up the kiddies and have some fun!
I've put together some of my favorite resources for coloring pages, printable crafts, year-round holiday ideas, Christmas crafts and much more. So gather up the kiddies and have some fun!
Kids Crafts Supplies to Keep Around the House
You should always have a few crafts supplies to keep around the house for those unexpected, rainy days! On many sites, you can actually search for craft ideas by the required supplies or materials (e.g. DLTK Kids). Here are a few things to keep on hand to insure your kids will have something to do at all times:
Markers
Crayons
Construction Paper
Beads
Scizzors
Jewels
String
Glitter
Glue
Felt
Popsicle sticks
Paints
Tape
'Eyes'
Pipe Cleaners
Foam
Egg Cartons
Paper Bags
Beads
Paper Plates
Markers
Crayons
Construction Paper
Beads
Scizzors
Jewels
String
Glitter
Glue
Felt
Popsicle sticks
Paints
Tape
'Eyes'
Pipe Cleaners
Foam
Egg Cartons
Paper Bags
Beads
Paper Plates
Animal Crafts For Kids
If your child and his or her friends enjoy the great outdoors, consider some of these fun and imaginative craft ideas that incorporate an animal theme. From lady bugs to creepy crawly crafts like spiders, we've got a great list of ideas to get their imagination flowing.Lady Bug Magnet
Creepy Crawly Spider Bracelet
Yarn Octopus
Caterpillar Keepsake Box
Turtle Puppet (really cool)
Snake Mobile
Feathered Dream Catcher
Tissue PaperButterfly
Lion Face
The Itsy, Bitsy Spider
Clever Caterpillars
Wild Jigsaw Puzzles
Kids Crafts at a Discount
Valentine's Day Crafts For Kids
These Valentine's Day ideas are perfect to create at home, in the classroom or at a festive Valentine's Day party. These crafts will help those little ones share some love this season and they'll love creating their very own masterpiece.Cardboard Cupid
Valentine's Heart Mailbox
Tissue Paper Carnation Bouquet
Valentine Handprint Wall Hanging
Easy Homemade Valentine's Day Cards
Kids Craft Resources
More great ideas you can find online!
- Fun Thanksgiving Craft Ideas for Kids
- Making great Thanksgiving gifts and crafts can help kids realize the importance of the holiday in its own right - not just as a hurdle to be passed
before they get to Christmas. Besides being fun activities... - Fun and Easy Crafts for Kids
- When kids are at home during the summer or on holiday breaks, they tend to end up by your side with the familiar line, _I'm bored._ Well these craft ideas for kids will be sure to keep them busy for hours.
- Hug in a Card - Grandparent's Day Craft
- Grandparent's Day is coming quick! Do you have your card made yet? Grandparents love cards made by little hands. Here's one that sends along a hug! And if you want an extra special item to send along with the card, check out our Gifts for Grandparent's Day.
- 4th of July Fireworks Flowers Craft
- If you're looking for an easy way to dress up your 4th of July picnic tables, this firework flowers craft is bursting with patriotic colors! This is a great craft for children of any age. The smaller children will needs help with the cutting, but everyone will love painting the flowers.
- Saint Patrick's Day Leprechaun Crafts
- You may not find his gold, but you can catch a Leprechaun's charm with these fun crafts for kids. How about try a Paper Bag Leprechaun Puppet!
- Saint Patrick's Day Shamrock Crafts
- If you're looking for a little St. Patrick's Day fun this year, here are some great shamrock craft ideas that will have you feeling lucky! And with a little luck, you'll send or receive one of our yummy St.
- Valentine Craft Ideas with Kids
- Kids love to do crafts no matter what age they are. So when it comes to creating neat Valentine's day gifts, look no further than these awesome craft ideas!
President's Day Crafts for Kids
Celebrated on the third Monday of February each year, President's Day is a great time to teach kids about our past presidents along with the traditions and observances associated with this holiday. They can give these little creations as holiday gifts to friends and teachers or you can just hang them around the house.Lincoln Penny Pendant
Pretzel Log Cabin
Lincoln Hat
Lincoln Log Cabin
Abe Lincoln Bank
Patriotic Pebble Craft
Presidents' Day Finger Puppets
Presidential Mobile
Tree of Presidents
Kids Craft Stuff
St. Patrick's Day Crafts for Kids
Celebrated on March 17th each year, St. Patrick's Day is one holiday that seems to be increasing in popularity in the United States. Leaping leprechauns, green shamrocks, pots of gold and rainbows lend themselves perfectly to creative crafts for children. Kids can give these little crafts as St. Patrick's Day Gifts to friends and family that love this holiday as much as they do.Leprechaun Marionette
Rainbow Streamer
St. Patrick's Rainbow Mobile
Leprechaun Hat for Chips
Handprint Rainbow
Leprechaun Wall Hanging
Pot of Gold
Easter Crafts for Kids
Easter celebrations with family and friends are the perfect place for your little ones to show off their Easter egg, bunny, and flower creations. Creating a centerpiece or place card holders for the big feast table is a great way to get kids involved in the festivities (and keep them busy while you are making all the feast food). Check out some of these fantastic crafts this year....Bead Bunnies
Garden Lamp-scapes
Easter Centerpiece
Handprint Easter Lily
Egg Garden
Jelly Bean Carrots
Easter Bunny Basket
Barnyard Cuties
Ribbon Flowers
Mother's Day Crafts for Kids
Dads - this year help your kids create Mother's Day gifts that mom can really enjoy. Here are some of the best ideas that I found on the web.Flower Door Stop for Mom
ABC Book of Mom
Sunflower Pin Cushion
Button Bracelet
Pop-up Bouquet Card
House Keys
Me-and-You Book
Brooches to Brag About
Hand Prints
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Father's Day Crafts for Kids
Most kids love making crafts so why not put their creativity to use for this year's Father's Day gift. Simple, home-made, inexpensive gifts are the perfect way to make Dad feel appreciated and loved.Car Nut Frame
Best Dad Desk Accessory
Smiley Daddy & Me Magnet
Fish Card
DAD Picture Frame Craft
Best Dad I Ever Saw Magnet
Father's Day Poem and Handprint Card
Father's Day Wall Hanging
Christmas Crafts for Kids
Looking for some great Christmas Crafts for kids? Well, there are a ton of them incorporating all the symbols of Christmas including Santa, reindeer, Christmas trees and more. Creating homemade Christmas gifts for family members and friends is a terrific way to get all the kids excited for the upcoming holiday.There are so many great ideas that I went ahead and put them together on their own page. Check out Christmas Crafts for Kids!
Crafts for Kids Guestbook
Please take the time to sign my guestbook and let me know what you thought about this lens. What else would you like to see added to it? Have a favorite craft site you like? Feel free to post it here for others to see!
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mariajones
Mar 30, 2012 @ 8:25 am | delete
- Thus is a nice lens.All ideas are nice but mother's day craft is my favorite.
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bluewren56
Dec 16, 2011 @ 3:43 am | delete
- Love crafts, love the lens.
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rainbowruffles
Sep 21, 2011 @ 5:58 pm | delete
- I was running out of ideas for crafts for my kids, but now I have a bunch of new ones! Thanks for making such a fun lens.
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agoofyidea
Aug 20, 2011 @ 7:24 am | delete
- This is a great lens. I love the variety of ideas.
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lbrummer
Jul 22, 2011 @ 8:01 am | delete
- Great craft and lens. I invite you to visit my art and crafts lens and please "Like" it--- if you do.
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