Plant Your Blessings Tree
In a year full of challenges, it is good to remember the blessings in our lives. As we kick off a new year, take some time to brainstorm memories, joys, gifts – the positive things that surround you. Jot down…
Make a Marbled Masterpiece
With spring holidays on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to create fun gifts or home décor. Use polymer clay to make a colorful marbled bowl. What you need: • Polymer clay (3 to 5 colors) • Small bowl •…
Crafty Holiday Treasure
Getting the kids together for a holiday party is even more fun when a cool craft is involved. Try a make-your-own ornament or gift tag get-together to brighten a holiday afternoon. What you need: • Shaving cream • Food coloring…
Pop-Up Holiday Greetings
It’s easy to create festive pop-up cards for friends and family this holiday season. Follow the steps and create a turkey card to share what you’re thankful for this Thanksgiving. BONUS: You can use the same technique to make holiday…
Craft a Ghost Decoration
Make a ghost of your own for your room. Or, have a DIY craft party and make this fun craft with friends. What you need: • Common household items to build your ghost frame, such as tall water bottles or…
Incredible Shrinking Art
What you need: • Plastic marked with #6 inside a small triangle made of arrows. It’s commonly used for clear clamshell containers you see in cafeterias and restaurants. • Cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper • Oven…
Oh-So-Cool Ice Cube Painting
This two-for-one project means kids get to make their own paint set and then have fun creating original works of art. And there’s a science bonus: Learn about liquid and solid states of matter. What you need: • Ice cube…
Make a Star-Spangled Suncatcher
Summer is prime time for a patriotic project. Kids will have fun filling the inside of the suncatcher with bits of tissue paper and starry shapes to dazzle in the sunlight. Hang the craft inside near a window or under…
Do You Zoo?
Here’s a fun collaborative project for families with kids of different ages and abilities. Brainstorm on different animals and zoo components, then create a play set out of materials found around the house and in the recycling bin. Visit…
Planting the Future with Seed Spheres
The world needs more flowers! Make a seed sphere and grow them anywhere. Plus, adding plants to a landscape reduces the chances for erosion in low-soil spots, attracts pollinators, and beautifies any area with wildflowers! What you need: • Air-dry…
