Marble painted Valentines are a great handmade gift that kids can make with stunning results! I love how each print is completely unique. Creating the swirls of paint has a wonderful calming effect. Making these marble painted Valentines for family and friends will be sure to keep the kids happily entertained for a long while! […]
How to Make a Duct Tape Wallet (EASY)
February 9, 2018 by
This duct tape wallet is quick and easy to make with just a few common household items! The wallets can be used for money, coupons, or receipts when you are on-the-go. The duct tape helps to make the wallets quite sturdy. You can find duct tape in a wide variety of beautiful patterns! This duct […]
Easy Valentine Treats Kids Can Make
January 17, 2018 by
Here are some easy Valentine treats kids can make to give to friends, neighbors, or family. We had so much fun making these delicious treats together! These would be great to take to a tea party or Valentine’s Day celebration. You can make an entire batch of these Valentine treats in just a few minutes! […]
Easy Christmas Gift Kids Can Make
December 23, 2016 by
This post is sponsored by our friends at Melissa & Doug, and I am proud to be a Melissa & Doug blog ambassador. All opinions are my own. These festive Christmas ornaments are a fun and EASY Christmas gift kids can make! I love how colorful and festive they look when displayed in a sunny […]
Five Minute Photo Craft
March 21, 2016 by
This five minute photo craft is perfect for those times when you want to make a personalized gift for someone special, but you may be a little short on time. In just five minutes you can make this beautiful photo tree, without going through the hassle of developing photos, thanks to the new Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 […]
How to Make Seed Bombs in Eggshells
March 31, 2015 by
Ever wonder how to make seed bombs? Did you know you can make seed bombs in eggshells? I have a secret. I like to hide gifts in real eggshells. Sometimes it is beads for a new bracelet or a crystal for the nature table or even a candle shaped like the shell itself. This year, […]
DIY Memory Game Gift
December 12, 2014 by
Toys that you make yourself can be the most rewarding gifts to give. This super simple memory game you can make for your toddler can make a perfect stocking stuffer for the youngest kid in your family. In this post, I will show you how to make your very own DIY memory game! Each year, […]
Handmade Holiday – Chili Mix in a Jar Recipe
December 8, 2014 by
Chili mix in a jar is a quick, simple, and frugal gift idea everyone is sure to love. Nothing takes the chill out of winter like a warm bowl of chili! The kids and I made these a few years ago, and they were a HUGE hit! The kids took turns measuring out the ingredients and […]
DIY Flip Flop Craft
July 7, 2014 by
My kids loved their teachers this year so we wanted to give them a special homemade gift at the end of the school year. We decided to give them a summer fun themed gift and made a DIY flip flops craft with materials we found at the Dollar Store! Homemade Flip Flop Gift: flip […]
Stamped Polymer Clay Hearts
January 27, 2014 by
Christmas is behind us and February is quickly approaching, which, of course, means the next holiday… Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day happens to fall directly between my birthday and my daughter’s birthday. Needless to say, February is a busy month for us (don’t forget Groundhog’s Day)! But, despite the busyness we always enjoy making a little something […]
Winter Craft for Kids — Snowflake Trivets
January 20, 2014 by
The kids are always looking for pretty gifts they can make for family or friends, and these hand-painted trivets are perfect (and useful) gifts. They are simple to make, and even the littlest artists can have fun with this easy project!! This is such a fun Winter craft for kids! To make your own snowflake […]
Peppermint Mocha Teacher Gift
December 11, 2013 by
This holiday season, show appreciation and gratitude for your child’s teacher by giving her/him a mug full of delicious, sweet Peppermint Mocha Mix. Kids can help mix it, package it, and will experience the warmth and joy of giving. Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup instant coffee granules 1/2 cup cocoa powder 20 peppermint starlight […]
Holiday Gift Kids Can Make — Holiday Lights Card (and a Giveaway)
December 10, 2013 by
Looking for some unique and inexpensive handmade gift ideas? Did you know that the Dollar Tree Value Seekers Club is full of crafts, recipes, décor, tips, contests, insider information, frugal fun ideas, and more? It’s free to join, and you’re sure to find plenty of handmade gift ideas for everyone on your holiday list! The […]
Handmade Necklace Gift Kids Can Make
November 18, 2013 by
We love taking the time to make homemade gifts for the special people in our lives. My kids especially enjoy crafting presents for their teachers and grandparents which is why they had so much fun making these DIY shrink film necklaces! Shrinky Dink Necklace Supplies: white shrink film paper permanent markers ribbon We used the Graphix […]
Kid Made Thank You Cards
November 15, 2013 by
Need an easy handmade gift idea that the kids can make? These simple kid made thank you cards are a great way to foster gratitude in kids, and they are perfect for mailing off to faraway friends and family! A BIG thank you to our friends at Melissa & Doug for sponsoring today’s crafty project! […]
Homemade Coaster Gift for a Coffee Lover
October 28, 2013 by
Handmade gifts are so special to both give and receive. We got crafty and made an upcycled coaster that would be perfect to give to any coffee lover in your life! Coffee Coaster Supplies: 3 pages from a magazine or catalog scissors coffee mug Step 1: Cut each catalog or magazine page into 3 […]
Quick Craft: Modern Hand Painted Trivets
September 25, 2013 by
These modern hand painted trivets would make great hostess gifts for family or friends, and are easy enough for even the littlest crafter to make with great success! With just a few inexpensive materials, these can be custom-made to match any kitchen. My 5 year old was quite proud of how hers turned out, and […]
Apple Book and Kids Craft
September 6, 2013 by
One of my very favorite fall themed books is Apples by Gail Gibbons. It is jam packed full of apple information and filled with appealing illustrations. There are many different apple themed crafts you can do after reading like this cute apple suncatcher. These tissue paper suncatchers are so simple that even toddlers can make […]
