Crafts For Kids
Art with Alyssa: Shamrock Watercolor Banner
Here’s a St. Patrick’s Day art project the whole family can get excited about! Make beautiful watercolor designs and cut them into shamrock shapes to make a decorative banner or cards for loved . . .
Art with Alyssa: How to Make a Leprechaun Trap for St. Patrick's Day
Have fun this St. Patrick’s Day making leprechaun traps with the kids. Start by reading a related story, such as How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace, for inspiration. Then use imagination an . . .
Lucky Leprechauns
This St. Patrick’s Day create some cute leprechauns from plastic eggs and craft scraps.SuppliesGreen plastic Easter eggsScraps of craft foam, felt or paperSmall, miscellaneous craft items (ribbon, . . .
Swirly Shamrocks
Craft this cute shamrock for St. Paddy’s Day with green paper, glue and a little glitter.
You'll Need:4 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 green cardstock or construction paperPencilRulerScissorsWhite glueTr . . .
Art with Alyssa: Nature Pendants
Spring is an excellent time for nature-inspired art projects for kids. This month’s “Art with Alyssa” project provides instructions to make nature pendants, which make wonderful gifts for . . .
Art with Alyssa: How to Make a Nature Journal
Creating and maintaining a nature journal is a fun, relaxing and educational activity for children (and adults) that encourages time outdoors and connection with nature. There is no right way to kee . . .
Art with Alyssa: Nature Weaving
Supplies
Twigs or sticks, 6–12” long
Garden clippers
Scissors
Twine or yarn
Variety of grasses, flowers and plants with long stems. (I used buttercup, euryops, geranium, lavender, rosemar . . .
Spring Bunny Cup
This spring, craft a cute bunny cup to hold Easter treats!
You'll Need:Paper cupScraps of pretty paper12” length of crepe paper streamerChenille stemGlitter3 buttons3 pom-pomsWhite gluePencilMark . . .
Burlap Bunny Treat Bags
These cute burlap bunnies are fun to create and fill with treats, making them perfect for friends or classmates! Kids can participate in assembling or decorating these treat filled easter decoration . . .
Easter Egg Decor
Decorate real eggs this Easter to look like sweet treats such as cupcakes, lollipops and wrapped candies. SuppliesEggsEgg decorating kit/dye of choiceSmall pieces of colored and clear cellophaneBake . . .
Art with Alyssa: Recycled Egg Carton Flowers
Turning trash into treasure is not only fun, it’s great for the planet. You’ll love this recycled art project that transforms a paper egg carton into a beautiful bouquet of flowers—perfect for . . .
Art with Alyssa: Recycled Easter “Eggs”
Combining Easter fun and environmental awareness in honor of Earth Day is a win-win in our eyes. Here are instructions to make DIY Easter “eggs”— a fun and clever way to wrap and hide treats f . . .
Art with Alyssa: DIY Easter Treat Baskets
Make miniature baskets using simple materials like paper plates, pipe cleaners and markers; then deliver springtime treats to neighbors and friends!
Supplies
Paper plates, one per basket
Marker . . .
Art with Alyssa — Bunch of Bunnies
This cute bunny craft is a perfect springtime or Easter activity for the kids to do at home, school or with friends. You may already have some of these supplies around the house.
SuppliesOne short . . .