Crafts For Kids

July 4 Rocket Party Favors
Looking for a fun activity for your Fourth of July party guests? Rocket Party Favors will do the trick (or make them ahead of time). Fill with red, white and blue candies, metallic star necklaces or . . .

Art with Alyssa: Star-Spangled Sun Catcher
It’s fun to get the kids involved in red, white and blue art projects, especially during the Memorial Day and July 4 season. Here’s a star-spangled sun catcher, perfect for capturing the s . . .

Star-Spangled Shorts
Get creative and make your own patriotic shorts to wear on Fourth of July. This is a fun project to do with cut-off jeans or denim shorts. They can be worn all summer—red, white and blue neve . . .

DIY Red, White & Blue Flip Flops
Turn a plain pair of flip-flops into a Fourth of July fashion statement. Wear these festive flip-flops starting Memorial Day and all summer long—red, white & blue never goes out of style! . . .

USA Banner Decor
Ever wonder what to do with old jeans you no longer wear? This is a great DIY project that uses jean pockets to create an adorable patriotic banner to hang from Memorial Day through the Fourth of Ju . . .

Art with Alyssa: Stars & Stripes Windsocks
Decorate your yard this Fourth of July with do-it-yourself Stars & Stripes Windsocks, a great upcycling project that turns metal cans into patriotic indoor or outdoor décor.
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How To Train Your Dragon Movie Activity Kit
Set on the rugged, windswept island of Berk, the movie How to Train Your Dragon follows Hiccup, a clever but underestimated teen who doesn’t quite fit in with his fellow Viking dragon-slayers. When . . .

How to Make a Campfire Crown
Nothing says camping like a gooey s’mores goodness, so it’s only fitting that kings and queens of the campfire wear s’mores-themed crowns. Here are instructions to make campfire crowns for you . . .

Smiling Sun Craft
Brighten up a spring or summer day with a smiling sun craft made with colorful yarn and glue. This project also makes a festive Cinco de Mayo decoration. Get creative and make your own unique design . . .

DIY Kiddie Car Wash
This fun, do-it-yourself kiddie car wash keeps kids and their ride-on toys cool and clean. Add a spray hose, mild dish detergent and a bubble gun for hours of outdoor playtime. Total cost of materia . . .

Craft a Paper Carousel
This project is inspired by the beautiful historic carousel that sits majestically in the northeast corner of San Diego’s Balboa Park. Whether you’re planning a whimsical birthday party, celebra . . .

DIY Pool Noodle Lightsabers
May the "fourth" be with you (the force, that is)! Whether you’re celebrating Star Wars Day on May 4 or hosting a Star Wars-themed birthday party, these easy DIY lightsabers are a hit with ki . . .

Oh the Place You'll Go! How to make a Dr. Seuss-inspired photo booth
This fun photo booth, based on the Dr. Seuss classic “Oh, the Places You’ll Go,” is perfect for preschool and elementary school graduation (or promotion) ceremonies, and is a great addition to R . . .

Art with Alyssa: DIY Miniature Book
It’s really fun to craft your own mini books. They make thoughtful gifts for birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and more, or a unique place to record your own ideas and quotes. There is lot . . .